Sports Day for 2nd Class
It was Sport’s Day for 2nd Class and even though it was a bit different this year, we still had a great day playing Dodgeball, GAA, Hockey, Obstacle Courses and Parachute Games. Here are some of our highlights.
2nd Class Day Out
To celebrate the first of June and to make the most of the lovely weather, we headed to Newbridge, where there was fun in the playground and an outdoors games lesson.
Luke O’Neill Zoom call
Hi all, Luke O’Neill agreed to a Zoom call with the 5th and 6th Class children today at 11am. We were very impressed with their inquisitive questions and he was amazing in his breaking down of information on immunology, Covid19 and vaccines. Huge thanks to him as we kept him nearly 50 mins with all … Read more
Shadow Puppets in 2nd Class
This week in 2nd Class, we were studying light and shadows in Science, the story of Fionn and the Giant’s Causeway in History and how to make shadow puppets in Art. We combined all three together and recreated the story of Fionn and Benandonner through the use of shadow puppets. In groups we designed our … Read more
Lámh Sign of the Week
Lámh at DPETNS What is Lámh? Lámh was developed in the early 1980s in order to ensure there was a standard manual or Key Word sign system in Ireland for those that require signs to support their communication. It is now used by many people throughout Ireland in their daily home, education and work settings. A … Read more
It’s great to be back – 2nd Class!
It has been a busy but fun return to school in 2nd Class following the lockdown. We made the most of the weather and got outdoors to sow some seeds as well as planting potatoes and shallots in our class vegetable patch. We learned a new ceilidh dance in P.E. for Seachtain na Gaeilge … Read more
Seachtain na Gaeilge 2021
Bhí seachtain iontach againn le haghaidh Seachtain na Gaeilge. An chuid ab fhearr a bhí againn ná foghlaim faoi uirlisí ceoil Éireannacha, damhsaí Gaeilge cosúil le port, ríl agus polca agus éisteacht le Fields of Athenry. Is fearr Gaeilge briste ná Béarla cliste!
Maeve’s Final Assembly
Maeve Day is in full swing here at DPETNS. She truly was an inspiring principal and her final assembly is nothing short of magical.
Fun with our senses!!!
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