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,
Christmas Nativity Concert. The children drew and cut out characters for the shadow puppetry, which followed the story of Christmas. All of the children took part, entertaining almost a full house at St Matthias Church in Ballydehob, followed by refreshments at the school next door. Gingerbread House A beautiful gingerbread house was made by one
Children learning about air pressure during science week. Creating low pressure in milk bottle so egg gets pushed in by higher ambient pressure. Heating air in soda cans then rapidly cooling the air to make can implode. Just a few of the experiments the pupils carried out during science week. We are committed to developing
On Sunday 27th November 2016, the children of Saint Matthias National School were invited to sing carols on stage at the Ballydehob Christmas Fair. They also entered the art competition entitled “Santa claus is coming to town”. The winners are yet to be announced. A great day was had by all and it was a lovely
