It was all things aquatic in St. Matthias during the month of May. The students commenced their annual swimming lessons for 6 weeks in Schull swimming pool. The Senior room hosted their ” Hopa ma boata floata ” regatta in their classroom. Mr. H constructed an impressive stream in the room where the children raced
We collected samples of wildflowers ( from Rev Steve’s garden!!) and the heritage worker identified them for us. We caught and identified leeches, mayflies, flatworms, invaded and cased caddis. We explored the nearby stream located at end of the Rectory to see what wildlife we could find. A local heritage worker visited our school and talked
April 2017 brought with it another active week for all the students at St. Matthias. Maths trails, basketball Maths, Zumba, circuits, yoga and a walk to the local playground all featured in this year’s calendar. The shone shone all week as the children concentrated on becoming more active in a variety of ways with this year’s
The Junior room visited Gubbeen farm on the day of our Easter holidays. We heard all about the story of cheese, petted new calves and bonhams followed by a picnic on the lawn dining on lots of delicious cheese and chorizo. When we arrived back at school it was just in time for our annual
Last Friday marked the end of a very enjoyable 6 week yoga course with Lisa at the school. The pupils enjoyed being flexible and performing some seriously impressive poses. On the Friday of the May bank holiday some visiting jazz performers visited the school to kickstart the Ballydehob Jazz Festival. It was wonderful to hear
Children form the Senior room, today took part in a 3km. orienteering activity in Glengarriff Woods. The object of the exercise was to navigate, in sequence, to different control points along a special course, using an ordinance survey map. This was a mental and physical challenge, which the children relished. The rain certainly didn’t dampen their spirits and all of the
Unfortunately, the sun didn’t shine on us as we set off to the village. Despite the dreadful weather, there was no lack of enthusiasm among our school community to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by participating in the parade. The children worked very hard on our “snake” and the wonderful streamers they made provided a very
Some photos from World Book Day at St Matthias. Author Johanna Connor visited the school with her art book and App ‘Nearly There’, a story of friendship and discovery. The book tells a tale of two horses, Budley and Bishop, who go on an exciting journey, meeting mysterious strangers and overcoming obstacles, Along the way, they encounter
On Thursday, March 2nd St. Matthias’ National School is hosting an Open Day from 1.30 to 2.30 p.m. Parents and families who might be interested in enrolling a child in St. Matthias’ School are most welcome to come and see our great school, talk to the teachers and see the really interesting things our pupils
Peer Writing Peer Writing began in our classrooms this month. Each senior room student was partnered up with a student from the junior room. After an initial brainstorming session, the older student typed up a story that the younger student composed. Together they drew an illustration to accompany their story. We can’t wait to laminate,
