Science Week 2017 2017 marks the 22nd year of Science Week; a national, annual event that celebrates the fascinating worlds of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). This year, Science Week 2017 takes place from the 12th to 19th November. There will be lots of events happening across the country which you can find out more about on www.scienceweek.ie. Science Week Investigating Light Themed Framework
With the help of our Parents’ Association, we managed to pack and wrap over 60 shoeboxes for the Team Hope Shoebox Appeal 2017. A massive thanks to all the children who generously donated items and also to the parents who spent three mornings packing, wrapping and sorting all the boxes. TEAM HOPE is an Irish, Christian development aid charity, working with children, and through them,
Our “Sing out with Strings” orchestra performed in Michael Guiney’s last Thursday in order to raise money for Limerick’s Live 95FM “95 Stop Tour”. Our ever impressive orchestra were playing in the shop front window on William Street. They were absolutely amazing and impressed the audience of all ages. The 95 Stop Tour is an annual fundraising drive for Limerick charities. Every September the aim
Seachtain na Gaeilge 2017 During the month of March we had fun celebrating Seachtain na Gaeilge 2017. After six weeks of Irish Dancing lessons, all the children showcased their dancing talents at a Céilí Mór. The children in the Infant classes modelled their éadaí deasa in a Seó Faisin. The children in second and third class gave excellent commentaries ‘as gaeilge’.
Le Chéile NS is currently in the process of applying for our Green Schools Travel flag. Mrs. McInerney has been working hard in devising a programme to best suit our school. We have also set up a students’ committee consisting of Ryan McNamara, Jade McCormack, Leroy Byrne, Reece Doherty, Colin Hogan, Charlie O’Mara and Willie Casey. Both Galvone NS and Southill Junior School had numerous
Friendship Week is a human rights education and fundraising event, especially for primary school students! Friendship Week 2017 takes place from February 13th-17th. This year, our resource pack includes extra activities for your classroom and the whole school, and a focus on the human rights of migrants and refugees. Selling or buying a €2 Friendship Week bracelet is one way for students to get involved
The Sing Out With Strings ‘Le Cheile” orchestra were working very hard last term, as well as their school performances, they were busy performing in different community settings around Limerick. In October they played for residents in the Milford Care home, impressing everyone with their manners and music, in November they performed at the glitzy Limerick Chamber of Commerce annual dinner in the Strand Hotel and