Monthly Archives: October 2010

On Wednesday the 20th Oct, Aidan Kelly, a former pupil and now working with RTE, officially opened our new multi-sport sports facility. Click on the link below to see a video of the event. http://sharing.theflip.com/session/592b2bc65482630915b56499c20c0f44/video/21496491

Last week in 3rd class we learned about the Hovercraft. Hovercraft can go on land, air and water. We made our own with an old CD, blutack and a bottle top. It was great fun!

As you know the 31st of October is Halloween but did you know it used to be called Hallow Eve? Well it originated in Celtic Ireland 2000 years ago and was their New years Eve. By Adam / Mr.Ryan

4th Class were learning all about the history of Halloween and the Jack O Lantern on Monday, so they decided to carve a pumpkin to keep all evil spirits out of their class before the holidays! The boys had great … Continue reading →

This week in second class we have been studying nature in Autumn.  We have learnt lots about the different types of trees and minibeasts in our environment.  Have a look at the pictures of us examining leaves and their fruits.  We also … Continue reading →

Did you know that vexillology is the study of flags? Last week in art we made our own flags and their meaning and they turned out great!

The school is holding a  five hour football marathon on Thursday the 14th of October. The marathon is being held to raise funds for our school sports fund and for the new Edenderry playground. The marathon includes football, soccer and rugby, it will be a great and … Continue reading →

 Today the seventh of October , KEVIN SWEENEY visited our school and talked to us about astronomy.We learned alot of interesting stuff about the solar system. 1. Millions of stars can be seen at night but, did you know that a couple … Continue reading →

Well one man in Edenderry was happy with Kinnitty winning the Minor “B” Championship in Offaly this year. Here’s Jack, Mr. Ryan’s top student, leading the celebrations.