The past few weeks in Room 13 have been full of fun, learning, and excitement. We have been so busy with activities inside and outside the classroom that time has flown by! Here’s a little recap of everything we’ve done recently.
One of the highlights in class was exploring our Class Dojo Island on the iPads. We played games, built structures, and took part in lots of interactive activities. The games helped us improve teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity. Plus, we all agreed it’s a lot more fun than regular lessons!
For Halloween, we raised money and took part in a sponsored walk to Johnstown Park. It was a bright and breezy day, perfect for a stroll. Along the way, we enjoyed chatting, spotting autumn leaves, and soaking up the fresh air. The best part was knowing we were helping to raise money for the school.
A few weeks ago, we had the chance to visit Ballymun Boxing Club for a boxing expedition. It was something totally new for most of us. We got to practise our skills and even do a bit of sparring! The coaches were so kind and encouraging, and they taught us the importance of discipline and respect in sports.
Room 13 teamed up with children from different classes to test their knowledge on all sorts of topics, from history and geography to movies and music. Everyone showed off what they knew, and there were plenty of cheers and high-fives when we got tricky answers right. It was a great way to bond with the other classes and have fun while learning.
We went to see the Beauty and the Beast panto at the National Boxing Stadium. It was such a brilliant show! The characters were funny, the songs were catchy, and the costumes were amazing. We laughed a lot, especially at the silly jokes, and some of us even joined in with the cheering and booing. It was a fantastic experience, and everyone had a great time.
It’s been an exciting start to the school year in Room 13! After the long summer break, we were all eager to get back and see our friends again. We’ve been keeping busy with lots of activities. Here’s a look at some of the things we’ve been up to in these first few weeks.
Healthy Kidz Initiative
One of the highlights has been participating in the Healthy Kidz Initiative. Healthy Kidz is a programme that brings physical activity sessions to primary schools like ours. The coaches are great and they make sure everyone is involved, moving, and having fun.
Each week, we have been working on different types of activities that not only keep us fit but also teach us the importance of staying active. We have participated in running, team games, and some fun challenges where we all try to improve our personal bests.
Boxing Lessons
We have also started boxing lessons!
We have learned how to stand properly, throw jabs, and keep our guard up. It’s been amazing to see how much focus and discipline boxing takes. Plus, it’s a great way to get our heart rates up and work on our co-ordination.
Back with Friends
One of the best parts of returning to school has been reuniting with our friends. After weeks apart, we have really enjoyed catching up, playing together at break, and sharing stories from our summer holidays.
Garden Clean-Up with Mr. Power & Mr. Hickey
Another big project we have been involved in is cleaning up the school garden. Mr. Power and Mr. Hickey have been working with us to weed and tidy the space. At first, we didn’t realise how many weeds had grown over the summer, but once we got started, it was hard to stop!
We have had a fantastic few weeks in 6th class, finishing up our year with a lot of exciting trips. The boys were lucky enough to have a trip to the Dáil where we saw the Dáil chamber and learnt about the history of the Dáil. Following this we had our class trip to Clara Lara where the boys spent hours of fun in the sun splashing about, rowing boats and racing go-karts! Finally we had our 6th class graduation this week, where we waved good bye and wished our senior students the very best of luck for the future!
6th class have been very busy in the last few months. The boys have completed their road safety and cycling lessons with Don and Mike and had a great time! They have been working very hard in the classroom, not only with their core subjects but with project-based work also. The boys created Dioramas and essays about the key elements of a tropical rainforest. We have had many exciting weeks in school lately, most recently our anti-bullying and friendship week, in which the boys attended a series of workshops, discussing cyber safety and team and confidence building exercises.
We are currently preparing for our Confirmation in March, so its all systems go in 6th Class!
We have had a great start to the year in 6th class. We have started boxing with Óisín and are developing our shadow boxing and various other skills. We have been busy in the classroom also, with the boys mastering their long multiplication, report writing and research projects with the iPads. Late last week we were lucky enough to participate in Fighting Words, a literacy-based workshop in which the boys created their own fictional story and had it illustrated and typed by professionals! The boys have also been lending a hand in our school garden, weeding and sorting the flower beds to prepare them for planting in the next two terms. Well done on a fantastic first term boys, there will be much more to come in term 2!