Seomra Shona Senior
Summer Update
We are looking forward to our holidays in a few weeks for the summer.
We have some exciting events ahead such as horse-riding, surfing in Lahinch and school tours.
We have been doing a lot of different activities and trips such as 5th class trips to Turoe Pet Farm and Silver Strand and 4th class went to Westside for a football blitz.
Here are some pictures from Tom and Dylan's trip to Silver Strand with 5th class:
We have some exciting events ahead such as horse-riding, surfing in Lahinch and school tours.
We have been doing a lot of different activities and trips such as 5th class trips to Turoe Pet Farm and Silver Strand and 4th class went to Westside for a football blitz.
Here are some pictures from Tom and Dylan's trip to Silver Strand with 5th class:
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We also enjoyed the choir visit last week from the students in Claddagh N.S. We have loved doing the choir with all the teachers so thank you for all for your hard work.
September
Welcome back to GETNS one and all. In June we said a sad farewell to our good friend Mihailo. We wish him the very best in his new school.
Louis Hughes moved into Seomra Shona Snr. in September. Welcome Louis. We hope you enjoy your time with us. Tom, John, Dylan, Nikki and Jack returned and are looking forward to a great year.
Louis Hughes moved into Seomra Shona Snr. in September. Welcome Louis. We hope you enjoy your time with us. Tom, John, Dylan, Nikki and Jack returned and are looking forward to a great year.
S.P.H.E. - Swimming
We have started swimming and will be swimming on Wednesdays during school time this term. We hope to continue to improve and reach our personal goals in the water this term. We have fantastic TY students from Taylor's Hill helping us out. Our wonderful friend Garda Ciara is providing the transport to and from Leisureland. Thanks to all of those wonderful girls who are providing their services free of charge.
Literacy - Roald Dahl Day
This year we are reading The BFG. This is a special year as it would have been Roald Dahl's 100th birthday. We are excited about reading this story. Click below to hear David Walliams read the chapter "Dreams".
Some of the boys have been to see The BFG in the cinema. Click below to watch an animated version from 1989.
Maths
We always need to revise and practice our tables. Click below to practice at home.
R.E.E.P. - International Day Of Peace
Wednesday September 21st was International Day of Peace.
S.P.H.E. - Road Safety
The RSA came to our school and did a workshop about road safety. We enjoyed it and learned alot. We must have done a good job because we all got our safety licences!
S.E.S.E. - Bee Workshop
Nikki and Jack attended a Bee workshop with their friends in 4th recently. They learned alot about bees and also did some planting in the school garden.
Hildegarde Naughton
We had a visit recently from Hildegarde Naughton T.D. She came to speak to the students from 3rd to 6th about setting up a Student Council and how important it is. She answered questions posed by the students. There were many questions!!!
S.P.H.E. - Mindfulness
GETNS is becoming a more mindful school this year, staff and students alike. In Seomra Shona Senior we have been focusing on and practicing our breathing. Use our "Five Star Breathing Chart" to practice at home.
S.E.S.E. - Rockpooling & Atlantaquaria
Dylan, Tom and John went on an outing with 5th recently. They went rockpooling to Grattan Beach and to Atlantaquaria.
October
S.E.S.E. - Under The Microscope
We had the chance to be scientists recently during a microscope workshop.
Literacy - Library Visit
The boys went to Westside library recently to hear an author, Dave Rudden, read from his book, Knights Of The Borrowed Dark. Click below to find out more about the author.
Maths
Remember to keep practicing your maths facts at home!
Some people are working on fractions and others are working on doubles. Click below to practice at home.
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Arts Education - Baboro
Nikki and Jack went with their friends from 4th class to see "Song Of The Sea" as part of the Baboro arts festival.
S.E.S.E. - Cell Explorers
Dylan and John recently attended a cell explorers workshop in 5th.
Music - Choir
Senior Choir has started on Thursdays at 11. On our first day back we worked on warm ups including one of our favourites. Click below to sing along at home.
S.P.H.E. - Guided Meditation & Relaxation
We have started practicing some guided meditations and continue to work on our breathing. Why not try it at home?
Music - Choir
November
S.P.H.E. - Just Breathe
Our Whole School approach to mindfulness continues. We engaged in breathing exercises in the hall with rubber duckies as our breathing buddies. Breathing is so important to help us to regulate, to focus, be present and for so many other reasons. Click below to listen to some children explain how focusing on their breathing helps them.
S.P.H.E. - The Green Wall
When you enter GETNS you can see the new green wall. It is another part of the GETNS whole school approach to mindfulness. This month the theme is "Let's Get Positive"
S.E.S.E. - Dogs Trust
Aoife from Dog's Trust visited our school recently. She gave presentations to the students about caring for dogs. Click on the link below to read more about Dogs Trust and their free education workshops.
Music - Choir
Busy building up our repetoire. Two new songs this week. Singing and dancing! Click to practice at home.
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Maths
Keep practicing those maths facts!
H.E.P. - Sonas Projects 5th
Dylan and Tom have each completed one of their H.E.P. projects. Dylan's project is about China. Tom's project is about using a SEM microscope. Both were very interesting, informative and well presented by both boys to their friends in Seomra Shona and in 5th class. Click below to have a look at their projects.
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Anti-Bullying Week
Friendship Bracelets
Anti Bullying Week Comic Competition
Science Week
Bubble Workshop
December
H.E.P Projects 4th Class
Nikki and Jack have completed one of their HEP projects. Nikki's project was about Ancient Egypt. Jack's project was about 1916. They presented them to their friends in 4th recently. Click below to have a look at Jack's project.
| Jack's HEP Project What Life Was Like In 1916 Ireland .pptx |
January
