ardaghnationalschoJun 21 minName the HeronWe had a "name the heron " competition in May. This heron fishes in the Brusna or Bunree River in Ballina every evening. We had some grea...
ardaghnationalschoMay 71 minMay AltarsMay is the month when we traditionally focus on Mary, the Mother of Jesus. The Irish tradition of making a May Altar dates back hundreds ...
ardaghnationalschoMay 71 minCrazy Hair Days during Lockdown!Many people are beginning to miss their hairdressers and barbers and are sporting longer locks and various shades of colour these days. T...
ardaghnationalschoMar 21 min5th & 6th investigate light and present their work at the science fair5th & 6th class investigated light using mirrors and lenses. They made rainbow spinners and periscopes. They investigated electric circui...
ardaghnationalschoDec 19, 20191 minChristmas DioramasA diorama is a scene, reproduced in three dimensions by placing objects, figures, etc., in front of a painted background. We used shoe bo...
ardaghnationalschoNov 14, 20191 minScience Week Activities in 5th & 6th ClassWe had fun taking part in The Straw Tower Challenge and discovered that good foundations are really important. We investigated electronic...
ardaghnationalschoOct 18, 20191 minOut and About on our Maths Trails The Senior classes designed some fun but challenging Maths trails for the Junior and Senior Infants.
ardaghnationalschoSep 30, 20191 minMona Lisa gets a makeover in 5th & 6th class!We had fun in art class giving Mona Lisa a makeover. We came up with some very creative ideas from Mona the Explorer to Mona Presley. He...
ardaghnationalschoSep 2, 20191 minFirst Day back in 5th & 6th Class We enjoyed a Scavenger Hunt through the classroom on our first day back at school.
ardaghnationalschoApr 7, 20191 minLots of Soccer Skills on show at the FAI 5 a-side Soccer Blitz in Killala on the 29th of MarchOur four teams performed very well at the blitz showing great skills and sportsmanship.We really enjoyed the day. The boys were unlucky i...
ardaghnationalschoApr 7, 20191 minWhat makes bridges so strong? 5th & 6th Class investigated during Engineers WeekFirst we looked at and discussed the bridges in our local area and then we looked at pictures and videos of famous bridges in Ireland and...
ardaghnationalschoMar 4, 20191 minEngineers Week Sets Off Full S.T.E.A.M ahead!We kicked off Engineers week 2018 with a bang today as we held our Science Exhibition in the GP room. Lots of parents were treated to so...
ardaghnationalschoNov 21, 20181 min5th & 6th class investigated the strength of different magnets during Science Week.During Science Week 5th and 6th class focussed on magnets and magetic force. Here they are exploring both the magnetic strength of the m...
ardaghnationalschoOct 31, 20181 minArdagh Girls Go Close in Ardnaree.On Wednesday last our girls Mini Sevens team were beaten by the narrowest of margins in the regional final of the Cumann Na mBunscoil Min...
ardaghnationalschoOct 19, 20181 minMaths Week draws to a closeAs Maths Week came to a close the school was a hive of buzzing mathematicians as all the girls and boys took part in Maths Trails around ...
ardaghnationalschoSep 20, 20181 minSharing the Joy of ReadingWe love reading, but more than that we love being read to! The Boys and girls in 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th read stories to the Junior and Se...
ardaghnationalschoSep 15, 20181 minSchool Cross Country CompetitionOn Thursday last, the boys and girls from 3rd to 6th took part in our school Cross Country in Ardagh pitch. Each class had its own teams ...
