Announcements - Liscarroll National School

Parent's Association Christmas Cookery Demonstration

posted 29 Nov 2019, 03:29 by Eileen Barrett [ updated 3 Dec 2019, 03:51 ]

A big thank you to the Parent's Association & all those who attended the cookery demonstration last night hosted by Jenny Fitzgerald. It was a huge success.

ST.E.M. with senior classes

posted 25 Nov 2019, 11:11 by Margaret Mullane [ updated 26 Nov 2019, 03:50 by Eileen Barrett ]

Here is a taste of S.T.E.M with our senior classes.

The theme this month is 'Plastic'.

Our budding scientists, technological experts, engineers and mathematicians are busy investigating, recording, constructing and calculating.

There were fifty pupils actively engaged in the S.T.E.M. hour and the only complaint is that they want more time at these activities.

Some comments from our pupils:

"We love S.T.E.M."

"Can we do S.T.E.M. everyday?"

"I love that we get to make design and make things ourselves"

"S.T.E.M. is cool!"

Backyard Games

posted 12 Nov 2019, 02:21 by Eileen Barrett

Some of our older children enjoying some Backyard Games at lunch time

Our Science Week Timetable 11th - 15th

posted 11 Nov 2019, 04:31 by Eileen Barrett [ updated 11 Nov 2019, 04:38 ]

Theme of Science Week: Protecting Our Planet

Monday	Assembly Science ; Launch week with Mrs Barrett's Eggcellent Eggsperiments! Create corridor display - Wall of Amazing Science Facts. Each child gets a star they write down an interesting science fact on the star. Each star will be placed on the display.
Tuesday (weather dependent)	Protect Our Planet Planting 11:00 beginning with JI going class by class 10 mins per class in backyard; Lios Cúram - JI- 6th will plant crocus bulbs (great for pollinating) Teachers can do individual lessons from website; link sent in previous email 3rd & 4th Table Quiz in Miss Murphy’s room at 1:30
Wednesday	Mad Scientists; mad scientists will visit the classes on Wednesday to complete science experiments -6th Class: 9:00 -5th Class: 9:20 -4th Class: 9:40 -3rd class: 10:00 Junior Classes -10:45 Junior Infants - 11:00 Senior & First -11:20 1st & 2nd -11:40 Lios Cúram Science Table Quiz 5th- 6th in Mrs Mullane’s room at 1:30
Thursday	Bee Keeper visiting all classes -11:00 Junior classes - 11:30 Senior Classes
Friday	9:00 Ted Bradley 5th & 6th 20 minutes Tree Talk; planting silver birch outside at 9:30 all classes can observe 12 pm 5th and 6th class Talk on The Immune System By Moorepark/UCC Scientists Fiona Crispie and Elaine (Bríd)

Science Week 11th - 15th of November

posted 5 Nov 2019, 03:59 by Eileen Barrett [ updated 5 Nov 2019, 04:09 ]

We are gearing up for a fun filled Science Week. The theme of the week is Climate Action. We will begin with Science Experiments at assembly. Each class will complete a Climate Change based activity with particular emphasis on protecting our planet. We are hoping to plant some trees too! Sixth class will be participating in the Hazelwood college Table Quiz. We are also have an invited guest to speak to us about Bee Keeping & the crucial role bees have in our environment. If you are interested in science or feel you could contribute to our week please contact the school on (022) 48491.

Halloween Fun!

posted 25 Oct 2019, 04:18 by Eileen Barrett [ updated 25 Oct 2019, 04:32 ]

Some photos of our Halloween fun! Óiche Shamhna shona duit!

Boys Sciath na Scol Football Final 2019

posted 22 Oct 2019, 12:27 by Margaret Mullane [ updated 22 Oct 2019, 13:56 ]

Well done to both Liscarroll and Churchtown National School football teams on a spectacular Sciath na Scol B3 Football Final played in Carrigoon Mallow this morning. It was a thrilling contest from start to finish with both teams leading at different stages of the game.

The score at half time was 2-3 a piece. Churchtown got the upper hand in the second half and

ran out winners on a score line of 2-8 to 3-3.

Congratulations to Churchtown on your win.

A sincere thanks to both sets of players for such a sporting final. Sincere thanks from all of us at Liscarroll NS to Mike Shanahan, Seamus O'Callaghan and Mick Dillon for coaching the Liscarroll boys.

The sky is the limit for this bunch of lads as they all play together with Granard Gaels Juvenile club. We wish them all every success in the future.

STEM with 5th & 6th classes

posted 7 Oct 2019, 12:29 by Margaret Mullane [ updated 7 Oct 2019, 12:30 ]

This week we resumed STEM for 5th & 6th classes. The theme was Energy & Forces.

It was a very productive workshop as always and lots of investigation, adjustments, observations, predictions and recording took place.

All 51 students were grouped, engaged and actively learning at their assigned stations. There were many 'lightbulb' moments. It was an enjoyable experience for all involved. We can't wait to change stations next week.

Visiting Authors

posted 7 Oct 2019, 04:47 by Eileen Barrett

This year with the implementation of the New language Curriculum we are placing a big emphasis on literacy. We were delighted to welcome Marc Seither Children's Author & Susy Flory New York Times best selling author of Thunder Dog, to speak in our school. The children were captivated by the two speakers and it definitely sowed the seeds for our upcoming authors in schools.

Duhallow Vintage Run

posted 7 Oct 2019, 04:38 by Eileen Barrett

A big thank you to all those who supported our Vintage Run in aid of Lios Cúram Autism Unit. We had a great turn out & the monies will go directly to the development of our Sensory Garden & outdoor play space. A special thank you the Duhallow Vintage Club for organising the event. Also thank you to all the staff members who helped in any way