Ms McNamara's First Class

The children in First Class had great fun designing and making different types of hats. They used a variety of materials and showed lots of creativity while creating their unique designs. From colourful party hats to imaginative hats, each child worked hard and took pride in their creation. The classroom was full of excitement as everyone shared their finished hats with their classmates. Well done to all the boys and girls for their fantastic effort and wonderful creativity!

First class pupils recently enjoyed a wonderful walk in nature. The children became nature detectives as they explored the outdoors with their eyes and ears wide open. During our walk, we stopped quietly to listen to the different sounds around us. The children heard birds singing in the trees, leaves rustling in the wind, cows and calves mooing and even the crunch of footsteps on the path. Everyone enjoyed sharing the sounds they noticed and talking about how nature can sound different in each place we visit. We also went on a wildflower hunt. The children searched carefully for different flowers growing nearby and were excited to discover so many beautiful colours and shapes. We used our findings to complete fact files about the wildflowers. The children learned the names of different flowers and where they grow. It was a fantastic day of outdoor learning, teamwork and discovery. Well done to all our brilliant young explorers!

First Class pupils became junior scientists this week as they took part in a very exciting science activity — creating their very own fruity drinks! The children brought in a wonderful variety of fresh fruits from home, including strawberries, oranges, lemons, apples, blueberries, and more. They mixed different fruits together and added either still water or sparkling water to invent their own special drinks. Some drinks were sweet and fruity, while others had a fizzy surprise! The best part of the activity was getting to taste each other’s drinks. Everyone had the chance to sample the different fruity recipes and share their opinions like real food scientists. There were lots of smiles, laughter, and happy reactions throughout the morning. The pupils loved discussing which ingredients worked best. Well done to all of the amazing First Class scientists for their brilliant creations.