The objective of our experiment was to estimate and measure the quantity of sugar in popular soft drinks sold in Ireland. Our focus was to encourage healthy eating and drinking habits in our school, and to highlight the high levels of sugar and hidden sugars in soft drinks. This lesson integrated mathematics, science, SPHE and literacy. Each group had to identify and investigate how
Engineers Week in Le Chéile N.S Children from 3rd to 6th class had great fun working as engineers with Wonderstruck during Engineers Week 2020. Compressed Air Rocket Workshop. The first workshop involved an introduction to Rocket Science. The children worked in pairs to design and build their own rockets. They were encouraged to use their scientific knowledge to design and make their own
On Wednesday 26th February our Sing Out With Strings orchestra and choir performed out in The Irish World Academy of Music & Dance in the stunning University of Limerick. This was our choirs first performance and they were amzing. In conjunction with St. Mary’s NS and the Irish Chamber Orchestra, this luch time concert was watched by a very enthusiastic audience. The children were
Le Chéile NS had a renewal visit for our 5th Green Flag on Thursday February 27th 2020. Fiona Barry an officer from Green Schools visited the school. She met with the Green schools committee and went through all the work we have been doing on Biodiversity over the past two years. We will hopefully receive a letter in the next few weeks letting us
Le Chéile NS is delighted to be taking part in the Food Dudes programme in 2020. Every class from Early-Start right up to Sixth Class are participating. Food Dudes is an award winning curriculum-linked evidence-based healthy eating programme, developed to encourage children to eat more fresh fruit and vegetables. It is based on repeated tastings of fresh fruit and vegetables, rewards and positive role
Maths4Fun is a fantastic programme that encourages parents, guardians or any family member to get involved in their child’s learning. Organised by the HSCL teacher, it is an enjoyable and relaxed way to get involved in your child’s progression as a mathematician. It has been a thoroughly enjoyable programme and the school greatly appreciates the committment from all adults involved. We pride ourselves on
Le Chéile NS is taking part in the national “Every School Day Counts” initiative for November. The initiative involves the promotion of full attendance for November 2019. School attendance is important in order to achieve positive educational outcomes for children and young people. There will be lots of rewards throughout the month for children with perfect attendance, including treats, vouchers, homework passes and much
Fifth class parents and children recently completed a five week workshop focused on woodwork with their Community Education tutor Brian Mitchell. The programme involved fourteen parents and children. The project utilised cross-curricular subject areas with a strong emphasis on numeracy. Children and parents were measuring, constructing and estimating during the design of their bird boxes. The project also linked in with the Biodiversity initiative
The recently held Le Chéile Champions League Soccer Tournament concluded after a series of epic encounters. With teams from 3rd and 4th classes, the tournament got off to a flying start with a series of very exciting and closely contested games. Real Madrid, captained by Paddy Casey (3rd class) and ably assisted by Terry Casey, Tori Byrnes, Molly O’Shaughnessy, Chanelle Power Byrnes, Jessica Courage
On Wednesday 23rd January 2019, the Liam McCarthy Cup visited Le Chéile NS. It was a fantastic day, filled with excitement and joy. We had the privilege of welcoming back our retired hurling coach and former All-Ireland winner (1973) Bernie Hartigan. Bernie paraded the trophy throughout the school to huge cheers and jubilation. The visit was organised by Mrs. Frost and Limerick GAA’s Noel