We are all very busy working hard and learning lots of new things each day. Take a look at what we are up to!
October 2022
The Meadows
The children made a great effort when dressing up.
The Orchard
The children in the Orchard were all dressed up for Halloween and were looking amazing!
Rang a Sé
Rang a Cúig
Rang a Ceathair
Rang a Trí
Rang a Dó
Rang a hAon
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September 2022
The Meadows
The children in The Meadows painted hedgehogs and made a fabulous display. They really enjoyed the art lesson.
The Orchard
A wonderful project on Amelia Earhart by a wonderful student from The Orchard.
Autumnal art by the children from The Orchard.
Rang a Sé
Rang a Sé have created stunning Autumnal art. It is so vibrant and lively! Super work!!
Rang a Cúig
Rang a Cúig enjoying PE and showing off their individual folders.
5th Class completed projects on 'School Life - Now and Then'. The projects are excellent and well worth a read!
Rang a Ceathair
4th Class have been studying the Viking and have produced excellent projects. They went to great efforts when working on their projects. Congratulations on the great work children!
The boys and girls enjoying the sunshine and some Gaelic training.
Rang a Trí
Rang a Trí enjoying Gaelic training sessions.
3rd Class have been busy creating fabulous art work which is really brightening up our corridors.
Rang a Dó
Rang a Dó were learning about the story of Oisín i dTír na Óg. They worked together and produced the most fabulous pictures to sequence the story.
2nd Class have started music lessons with Music Generation Louth. The children are learning the violin, viola and cello. The lessons are going really well so far and the children are really enjoying themselves.
Rang a hAon
1st Class have created perfect portraits. They finished their work off with a mosaic border. They did a fabulous job!
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Senior Infants were out on a nature walk around the school and they did leaf rubbings with the leaves they collected.
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Junior Infants have settled well into school life in Sandpit N.S. They have been so busy doing lots of wonderful word. They are painted their portraits, compiled a poem booklet and much more. Their work in absolutely amazing! Well done Junior Infants!!
May 2022
The Orchard
The Zoo
The children were learning all about the zoo. They picked their favourite animals.
The children were learning all about the zoo. They picked their favourite animals.
May Altar
Sunflowers
This fabulous painting was completed by our extremely talented student and inspired by Van Gogh's Sunflowers. Our students amaze us everyday!
This fabulous painting was completed by our extremely talented student and inspired by Van Gogh's Sunflowers. Our students amaze us everyday!
Rang a Sé
Confirmation
Our amazing 6th Class children received the Gift of the Holy Spirit on Saturday. It was a beautiful ceremony and a very special day for our pupils. We are so proud of you all!
Our amazing 6th Class children received the Gift of the Holy Spirit on Saturday. It was a beautiful ceremony and a very special day for our pupils. We are so proud of you all!
Rang a Cúig
Ár gCaitheamh Aimsire
Women in History
The children from 5th Class were busy researching inspirational women from history. They produced really impressive projects which are on display in our corridor. Maith sibh!
The children from 5th Class were busy researching inspirational women from history. They produced really impressive projects which are on display in our corridor. Maith sibh!
Fun in the Sun
The children had a lovely day of fun in the sun. They played lots of different games and had plenty of laughs!
The children had a lovely day of fun in the sun. They played lots of different games and had plenty of laughs!
Pizza Party
Some lucky children got to make pizzas in the staff room. They were delicious!!
Some lucky children got to make pizzas in the staff room. They were delicious!!
SLIME
While some children were away in the Gaeltacht others were busy making slime. Great fun was had by all!
While some children were away in the Gaeltacht others were busy making slime. Great fun was had by all!
Tie Dye
5th Class took on to tie dye their t-shirts. We look forward to seeing the end results!
Rang a Ceathair
In the Mood for Summer
How fab do our cows look? We were inspired by Irish artist Eoin O'Connor so we created these cows. We had so much fun doing them. The cows have also returned to the fields surrounding our school also.
How fab do our cows look? We were inspired by Irish artist Eoin O'Connor so we created these cows. We had so much fun doing them. The cows have also returned to the fields surrounding our school also.
Projects
Cool Caps
4th Class children designed their own hat just in time for the summer months. They are thrilled with the how they look!
4th Class children designed their own hat just in time for the summer months. They are thrilled with the how they look!
Science
Piglets
We had a visit from some very special visitors. The piglets Mimi and Spotty were on their best behaviour!
We had a visit from some very special visitors. The piglets Mimi and Spotty were on their best behaviour!
Rang a Trí
Rainforests
3rd Class were learning about the rainforests and completed fabulous art work.
3rd Class were learning about the rainforests and completed fabulous art work.
Amazing Animals
The boys and girls were busy learning about animals. They made a fact file on their chosen animals.
The boys and girls were busy learning about animals. They made a fact file on their chosen animals.
Rang a Dó
Trip To The Shop
The fabulous 2nd Class brought the Junior Infants up to the shop. The were so sensible and well behaved and they set an excellent example for the Junior Infants. They all enjoyed a lovely ice-cream from XL.
The fabulous 2nd Class brought the Junior Infants up to the shop. The were so sensible and well behaved and they set an excellent example for the Junior Infants. They all enjoyed a lovely ice-cream from XL.
First Holy Communion
2nd Class have had a very busy few weeks preparing for their First Holy Communion. On Saturday the boys and girls made their Communion. It was such a wonderful day for the children, their families and the school community. We are all so proud of the children! Well done!
2nd Class have had a very busy few weeks preparing for their First Holy Communion. On Saturday the boys and girls made their Communion. It was such a wonderful day for the children, their families and the school community. We are all so proud of the children! Well done!
Rang a hAon
Habitats of Insects
The children searched for different homes that insects live in like grass, sticks, stones, moss and more. The sorted them into different textures.
The children searched for different homes that insects live in like grass, sticks, stones, moss and more. The sorted them into different textures.
Author's Chair
After reading a book about whales called 'Dear Greenpeace' the children wrote a letter to Greenpeace. They wrote about how the whales habitats are endangered.
After reading a book about whales called 'Dear Greenpeace' the children wrote a letter to Greenpeace. They wrote about how the whales habitats are endangered.
How We Hear
The cups represent the outer ear, ear canal and the ear drum. The children hit their pencil off the tin foil to demonstrate how sound waves travel.
The cups represent the outer ear, ear canal and the ear drum. The children hit their pencil off the tin foil to demonstrate how sound waves travel.
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Our Names Are Special
Our names are special and unique to us all. The children created their name using crepe paper. Well done Senior Infants!
Our names are special and unique to us all. The children created their name using crepe paper. Well done Senior Infants!
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Ice-Cream
Junior Infants went to the shop with 2nd Class. The children were all so well behaved and got an ice-cream as a special treat. Many thanks to McGrane's XL for accommodating us!
Junior Infants went to the shop with 2nd Class. The children were all so well behaved and got an ice-cream as a special treat. Many thanks to McGrane's XL for accommodating us!
May Altar
April 2022
The Orchard
The Last Supper
We celebrated 'World Autism Awareness' month and all of our wonderful children.
Rang a Sé
Confirmation Art
6th Class children have created fabulous stained glass windows in preparation for their Confirmation Day.
6th Class children have created fabulous stained glass windows in preparation for their Confirmation Day.
Rang a Cúig
Exciting Experiment
5th Class carried out a science experiment causing an EXPLOSION in teams. They had such fun!
5th Class carried out a science experiment causing an EXPLOSION in teams. They had such fun!
Procedural Writing
Projects on France
Claude Monet
5th Class were inspired by Claude Monets Garden and created their own amazing pieces.
5th Class were inspired by Claude Monets Garden and created their own amazing pieces.
Rang a Ceathair
Stations of the Cross
Our wonderful 4th Class children were so helpful and bought the amazing Junior Infant children to the church to look at the stations of the cross. They all went to the shop for an Easter treat! They had a great time!
Our wonderful 4th Class children were so helpful and bought the amazing Junior Infant children to the church to look at the stations of the cross. They all went to the shop for an Easter treat! They had a great time!
Japan
The boys and girls were studying Japan and were inspired to produced this stunning Cherry Blossom art work.
The boys and girls were studying Japan and were inspired to produced this stunning Cherry Blossom art work.
Novel Work
4th Class children have read 'The Butterfly Lion' and 'The Yuckee Prince' and they have carried out some work on the novels. The really enjoyed creating their own front covers and working on character profiles.
4th Class children have read 'The Butterfly Lion' and 'The Yuckee Prince' and they have carried out some work on the novels. The really enjoyed creating their own front covers and working on character profiles.
Science Blast
The boys and girls took part in the RDS Science Blast. They posed the question 'Does being active in the morning help improve your mental maths results?' The children worked together while carrying out the experiment. The had to present their findings to the judge via Zoom. The did an amazing job and got excellent feedback!
The boys and girls took part in the RDS Science Blast. They posed the question 'Does being active in the morning help improve your mental maths results?' The children worked together while carrying out the experiment. The had to present their findings to the judge via Zoom. The did an amazing job and got excellent feedback!
Rang a Trí
Autism Awareness Month
Rang a Dó
Communion
Rang a Dó are so busy preparing for their big day. They have been practicing their prayers, responses and songs. They have the most amazing artwork on display in the school hall and the church. Best of luck on your special day!
Rang a Dó are so busy preparing for their big day. They have been practicing their prayers, responses and songs. They have the most amazing artwork on display in the school hall and the church. Best of luck on your special day!
Rang a hAon
Easter Art
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Easter Art
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Junior Infants went up to the church to look at the stations of the cross. They were told the story of Easter by the 4th Class children. They then went to the shop for an Easter treat!
Easter Art
March 2022
The Orchard
Daffodil Day
The children in The Orchard were sporting their yellow clothes today for a very worthy cause.
The children in The Orchard were sporting their yellow clothes today for a very worthy cause.
The Farm
World Book Day
Rang a Sé
Bike Green
Daffodil Day
Seachtain na Gaeilge
Biking
Family Crests
Rang a Cúig
Daffodil Day
STEM Challenge
5th Class had a competition to make the tallest structure using spaghetti and marshmallows. They came up with great ideas and enjoyed the task.
Circuits
World Book Day
Length
5th Class were learning about length this week. They were out and about measuring things in the yard.
5th Class were learning about length this week. They were out and about measuring things in the yard.
Rang a Ceathair
Stations of the Cross and an Easter treat
Science Blast
Children in 4th Class took part in the RDS Science Blast. The children worked as a team and carried out the project 'Does
The children had to explain their findings and to see if they could spot any trends. Unfortunately the children did not get to go to the RDS this year so they met their judge via Zoom. They really impressed her!
The children had to explain their findings and to see if they could spot any trends. Unfortunately the children did not get to go to the RDS this year so they met their judge via Zoom. They really impressed her!
Daffodil Day
Seachtain na Gaeilge
Pancake Tuesday
We went to the kitchen to make pancakes as a treat for the children in 4th class. Everyone really enjoyed all the pancakes. A treat before Lent begins.
We went to the kitchen to make pancakes as a treat for the children in 4th class. Everyone really enjoyed all the pancakes. A treat before Lent begins.
World Book Day
Italy
4th Class completed amazing projects on Italy to a great standard. They are engaging both older and younger children on the corridor.
4th Class completed amazing projects on Italy to a great standard. They are engaging both older and younger children on the corridor.
Rang a Trí
Seachtain na Gaeilge
Swimming
The children have had swimming lessons in Aura for the last 2 months. This week is their last swimming lesson. They have really enjoyed the lessons and they have improved their swimming skills. A super well done to the children!
World Book Day
Ancient Egypt
3rd Class have worked in teams on their projects on Ancient Egypt. They have covered lots of headings in their projects. Well worth a read!
Comhghairdeas!!
Comhghairdeas!!
Rang a Dó
Daffodil Day
Seachtain na Gaeilge
An Fear Sinséir
An Fear Sinséir
Yoga
Children are taking part in Yoga once a week. They are really enjoying the sessions so far.
Children are taking part in Yoga once a week. They are really enjoying the sessions so far.
Engineers Week
2nd Class worked on making rollercoasters this week. They worked very hard on their rollercoasters and were problem solvers. Engineers in the making!
2nd Class worked on making rollercoasters this week. They worked very hard on their rollercoasters and were problem solvers. Engineers in the making!
World Book Day
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The Mothers Day Art
1st Class made beautiful Mothers Day cards for their very special Mums. The children were also dressed in yellow to support Daffodil Day.
1st Class made beautiful Mothers Day cards for their very special Mums. The children were also dressed in yellow to support Daffodil Day.
Seachtain na Gaeilge
Yoga
Engineers Week
1st Class had lots of fun making rollercoasters. They worked so well as a team and some groups even managed to create loops in their rollercoasters.
1st Class had lots of fun making rollercoasters. They worked so well as a team and some groups even managed to create loops in their rollercoasters.
Marbling Inks
1st Class were experimenting with marbling inks to create 'Under the Sea' . It is a stunning display.
1st Class were experimenting with marbling inks to create 'Under the Sea' . It is a stunning display.
Aboriginal Art
Children created beautiful pieces of art using the technique of pointillism.
Naíonáin Shinsearacha
Daffodil Day
Seachtain na Gaeilge
Engineers Week
Senior Infants were busy working as engineers this week. They were working in pairs and problem solving. They had lots of fun along the way. Engineers in the making!
Senior Infants were busy working as engineers this week. They were working in pairs and problem solving. They had lots of fun along the way. Engineers in the making!
World Book Day
Daffodils
Senior Infants have created fabulous daffodils which are on display in the corridor and greet the staff each morning. Thank you boys and girls!
Senior Infants have created fabulous daffodils which are on display in the corridor and greet the staff each morning. Thank you boys and girls!
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Daffodil Day & Mothers Day
Mrs Griffin and Junior Infants were very organised this year and had their beautiful daffodils ready for Daffodil Day and Mothers Day.
Mrs Griffin and Junior Infants were very organised this year and had their beautiful daffodils ready for Daffodil Day and Mothers Day.
Seachtain na Gaeilge
Teddy Bear Picnic
The children in Ms Griffin's class had a 'Teddy Bear Picnic' in the classroom. The children and teddies had so much fun!
The children in Ms Griffin's class had a 'Teddy Bear Picnic' in the classroom. The children and teddies had so much fun!
Engineers Week
Budding engineers in Junior Infants.
Budding engineers in Junior Infants.
World Book Day
Junior Infants made a fantastic effort for World Book Day. They really enjoyed the day.
Pancake Tuesday
February 2022
The Orchard
The students in The Orchard were reading the story 'We're Going On A Bear Hunt' and they created this fabulous display. Well done boys and girls!
St. Brigid brings the spring.
The children worked together to create St. Brigid's cloak.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Rang a Sé
6th Class wrote some brilliant stories and they are on display for other children to read.
Rang a Cúig
5th Class are enjoying Spanish lessons here in school. Our school is part of a pilot programme for languages in schools.
Rugby coaching
Rang a Ceathair
4th Class were busy sending Valentine wishes by making cards and origami hearts. Great job!
4th Class were faced with a 'STEM Ski Challenge'. They worked in pairs to plan, create and race their skier. Everyone had great fun!
Rang a Trí
Lá Fhéile Bríde
3rd Class created St Brigid stories. They loved retelling the story of St Brigid especially since she has a connection with Co. Louth.
3rd Class created St Brigid stories. They loved retelling the story of St Brigid especially since she has a connection with Co. Louth.
Check out the Norman Castles!! Super creative.
Rang a Dó
"What Treasure is at the end of my Rainbow?"
Spring has sprung
2nd Class were busy designing St. Brigid's cloak. The children should be very proud of themselves! It really brightens up our hall.
2nd Class were busy designing St. Brigid's cloak. The children should be very proud of themselves! It really brightens up our hall.
Rang a hAon
Rang a hAon have been collecting data on their favourite colour, subject, book and pet.
Naíonáin Shinsearacha
Love is in the Air!
Senior Infants have created beautiful art work for Valentines Day.
Senior Infants have created beautiful art work for Valentines Day.
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Children in Junior Infants painted portraits of their families. They turned out fantastic!!
Beautiful daffodils
January 2022
The Orchard
Children have been very busy in the Orchard from working on the BFG to designing a winter jumper. One child has read the BFG and has done some work on it. He focused on character profiles, wrote an acrostic poem, used adjectives, made a storyboard and painted the BFG. Other children have designed and created a winter jumper using lots of different colours. They are on display in their classroom.
Rang a Sé
The childrens take on 'The Scream' by Edvard Munch.
Check out the fantastic project on cats.
Children in 6th Class were learning about World War 1. They painted a scene of soldiers crossing the hill.
6th Class have also completed a week of duathlon. They worked so hard on both tasks while having lots of fun along the way. Comhghairdeas le Rang a Sé!
Rang a Cúig
Geography Projects on Europe
5th Class have been busy making some fantastic 'New Years Resolutions'. They have also been working on Pop Art which I think we can agree looks AMAZING! It is so vibrant and it really brightens up the corridor this January. They have also studied volcanoes and used paper mache to construct them. They used the technique of embossing in their art class to create some very effective artwork.
5th Class have completed a week of duathlon. The children were working on both their cycling and running skills. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the week. Well done boys and girls!
Rang a Ceathair
Children enjoying time on the Chromebooks. They played maths/ tables games and they even gave Wordle a go.
Powerful Poetry
The children in 4th Class wrote wonderful poems. They wrote their poems on seasons or weather. They used adjectives, similes, onomatopoeia, metaphors and personification.
The children in 4th Class wrote wonderful poems. They wrote their poems on seasons or weather. They used adjectives, similes, onomatopoeia, metaphors and personification.
Both 4th Class have created comics. They really grab the attention of other children on the corridor. They came up with brilliant ideas and their illustrations are super. The children really enjoyed this activity. Great work Rang a Ceathair!
Rang a Trí
3rd Class have been very busy learning about the Normans in Ireland and the Stone Age. They have completed projects on the Normans in Ireland which are well worth a read! Stay tuned to checked out their completed castles! They have fabulous Stone Age art displayed on the corridor. Congratulations on all your hard work and team work Rang a Trí!!
Rang a Dó
Second Class took part in the 'Story Seeds Fighting Words Workshop' where they worked with authors and illustrators to write their own chapter of a book! We can't wait to see the final published book. Well done!
2nd Class have been very creative since returning to school.
Rang a hAon
Happy New Year!
1st Class have had a creative start to 2022. They have completed Irish writing with some guidance. They drew fabulous pictures to go with their sentences. Comhghairdeas libh! They have also been busy learning about St Brigid and have created her cloak.
1st Class have had a creative start to 2022. They have completed Irish writing with some guidance. They drew fabulous pictures to go with their sentences. Comhghairdeas libh! They have also been busy learning about St Brigid and have created her cloak.
Naíonáin Shinsearacha
Super well done to Senior Infants on all their amazing art work! They have looked at the weather, designed and painted their own masks, discussed healthy eating and why it is important. They have also displayed their St Brigid's cloaks in the hall. Keep up the wonderful work Senior Infants!
Naíonáin Shóisearacha
Junior Infants have settled back into school life since returning to school after the Christmas holidays. They been as busy as bees. They have been producing fantastic pieces of art for the whole school to admire and they have been busy at maths. Keep up the super work children!
December 2021
Junior Infants Christmas Play 2021
Congratulations on a fabulous performance.
Congratulations on a fabulous performance.
Senior Infants Christmas Play 2021: We had great fun performing in our Nativity Play.
The Orchard Room have been hard at work. They have been busy looking at poems and they have produced amazing art work to go with them. Impressive work!
Senior Infants celebrating Science Week, Halloween, Hat Day, and putting up our Christmas Tree. We are very busy preparing for our Christmas concert. More pictures coming soon...
December is always a busy time in our school. We have been focusing on Advent. Junior and Senior Infants are preparing a Christmas play while the rest of us are preparing Christmas songs. 2nd, 3rd & 4th Classes are recording Christmas songs with their instruments and Music Generation. Our school is looking very festive with all of our fabulous Christmas art and displays.
November 2021
We celebrated Science Week and it was a great success. All the children got to enjoy amazing science experiments and the children dressed up to celebrate the week.
2nd Class Science week
3rd Class Space buggies
4th Class Science experiment
In November, We Remember
5th Class Science experiments
6th Class Science experiments
October 2021
We have had a busy October here in Sandpit NS. We had a 'Mad Hatter's Day" to mark World Mental Health Awareness month. Students made a fabulous effort. A massive well done to all the students on their fantastic Halloween costumes.
4th Class - Dress up
4th Class - Dress up
3rd Class - Procedural writing
4th Class - Halloween dress up
September 2021
We are all delighted to be back at school and it is wonderful to see everyone settling back into school life, especially our new Junior Infants. We had hurlers from St Feichins in to show off their silverware. It was great to see some past pupils were part of the team. Here are a few photos of what has been going on this September.
St Fechins hurlers
3rd Class - Interpretations of Hundertwasser
