Science Week

This week was science week and the children took part in a wide range of experiments in each of the rooms.

Junior and Senior Infants did a floating/sinking experiment, went on a sounds walk and planted seed bombs.

1st, 2nd and 3rd class did a bubbling magic potion, lava lamp and a water chime experiment.

4th, 5th and 6th class tested the density of liquids and chemical reactions.

The Bluebird Theatre Company

Today the boys and girls sat down to watch a wonderful performance from the Bluebird Theatre company.  The theme was based on finding courage and strength from within which ties in so well with the theme of  “Myself” and “Self Confidence” in the SPHE curriculum. 

Irish Dancing

All pupils will be taking part in Irish dancing lessons for 6 weeks with Rosemarie. This will take place every Tuesday in the hall and the children can wear their PE gear.

Maths Week

We have some thriving mathematicians here in Ahiohill National school. Here are some examples of the fun maths week activities from each of the classrooms.

Lir Quartet

What an afternoon we had with The Lir Quartet.  The quartet played a number of instruments from the string family and the children were given the opportunity to listen to and learn about the Cello, the Violin and the Viola. They had great fun responding to music through art, singing and composing.  We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!

GAA 5 STAR CENTRE

Ahiohill National School is taking part in a GAA initiative to become a 5 star centre. This takes place over 26 weeks and aims to support and recognise primary schools that provide pupils with Gaelic Games activities, ensuring the children will experience fun, friendship, fairness and ultimately improve their fitness. Paudie Crowley, Games Development Administrator for West Cork, will be assisting us in achieving this 5 star title.

Further details about this program can be found on https://learning.gaa.ie/5Star

Exciting and active times ahead here in Ahiohill National School!

Christmas Shoebox Appeal

Ahiohill NS will be taking part in the Team Hope Christmas Shoebox appeal again this year. Below is the link for the website with all the information and some suggestions of items which may be included.

https://www.teamhope.ie/christmas-shoebox-appeal/

Shoeboxes must be returned to collection points by November 8th. Could all pupils who wish to donating please hand in shoeboxes to school by October 25th before we finish up for the Halloween break.

Award for Ahiohill Tidy Towns

On behalf of the board of management and all the staff at Ahiohill National School, we wish to extend a huge congratulations to Ahiohill Tidy Towns. This wonderful group of volunteers has been set up for only two years and has won the Cork West Endeavor Award. They have already climbed 20 marks since last years competition. This is a huge achievement, well done to all involved!

Green School Initiative 2019/2020

We are very excited to announce that Ahiohill NS is taking part in the Green Schools this year. Our committee members are James, Harry, Elaina, Evie, Jack C and Kenji. After a detailed evaluation our action plan is as follows:

Reuse - give paper, cardboard and plastics a second life by using them for Art and writing.

Recycle - ensuring paper, plastic and cardboard are being put into our recycling bins.

Reduce our waste by thinking twice and introducing a compost bin.

They are doing a great job in ensuring everybody is reusing and recycling and composting!

Life cycle of the butterfly

The Caterpillars in the infant room have grown into beautiful butterflies. It was very exciting watching them grow and change, well done to all involved! Here are some pictures of the different stages which we witnessed over the month of September.