The children of SHNS enjoyed a fun-filled Sports Day, taking part in all kinds of races, welly throwing, water relays, penalty shootouts, obtsacle course and much more. It was a fantastic day full of fun, laughter, and great teamwork!

We had a busy few weeks in Senior Infant learning about the life cycle of a chicken. We had an incubator in the classroom where we hatched our own chicks 🙂

The children in First Class have been very busy learning all about procedural writing over the past few weeks. Procedural writing teaches children how to explain a process clearly and in the correct order using simple instructions and sequencing words such as first, next, then, and finally.

To put their learning into practice, the class wrote their own step-by-step instructions on how to plant seeds. The children carefully discussed everything that was needed, from preparing the soil to watering the seeds.

After completing their writing, it was time for the real fun to begin! The pupils followe

d their own procedures and planted seeds in the classroom. Each child took great care filling pots with soil, placing the seeds gently inside, and giving them water and sunlight.

The classroom is now full of excitement as everyone watches closely for the first signs of growth. This hands-on activity was a wonderful way to connect literacy learning with science and nature, while also encouraging responsibility and teamwork.

Well done to all of First Class on their fantastic writing and gardening skills — we can’t wait to see the seeds bloom! 🌱

Thanks to Kids Kornor for their visit to SHNS for World Book Day celebrations 🙂

We have had great fun in Seomra Croí Senior completing lots of different activities. We went to the staffroom and made some Easter nest buns. We had a lovely time decorating them with mini eggs and even more fun licking the bowls clean. 

We also had an Easter egg hunt in the secret garden. Una did a fantastic job hiding all the eggs and the children had a great time searching for them. 

Hope everyone has a lovely break over the Easter holidays.