We are very excited to be opening our Sensory Room in Scoil Oilibhéir very soon. We have been able to do this for our pupils due to the generosity of Fr. John O’Donovan and the parish of The Blackpool, The Glen & Ballyvolane. You might remember Blackpool Does Strictly last March? Fr. John, on behalf […]
Author Archive | Patricia O Brien
Halloween Fun is Not Just For Children!!
There was great fun to be had on the lead up to Halloween. Mrs Hunt’s second class were busy learning all about Halloween traditions , both past and present and even got to play some Halloween games. Mr Ryng’s class joined in on the action much to everyone’s delight!
Healthy Eating Brought to Life in Second Class!!
Mrs Hunts class have been learning about healthy eating and the food pyramid. Great work was done constructing a food pyramid on the floor and deciding what food went into each section. Great teamwork!!!
Scoil Oilibhéir’s Upcoming Book Fair
Scoil Oilibhéir’s Book Fair is taking place next week in the school hall on Thursday , November 14th from 8.30-16.30 and Friday, November 15th from 8.30- 14.30. Help us celebrate reading and come and see Book projects done by all classes The hall full of new books Our photo challenge- photos of pupils reading. There […]
A Geography Lesson With A Delicious Difference!!!
It was Ms. O Brien’s classes turn to learn about Poland this term. We were so lucky in second class to have a parent come in and tell us all about Poland. She answered our questions and explained Poland’s differences and similarities to Ireland. The lesson ended with us trying some delicious gingerbread, Polish cookies. […]
Pick A Prize Pumpkin From The Scoil Oilibhéir Pumpkin Patch
As you can see, we have been very busy sowing, nurturing, growing and finally harvesting our pumpkins in time for Halloween! Our largest pumpkin could easily win the largest pumpkin category if we entered it in a competition! We are carving the largest pumpkin to display in the school and have raffled the others to […]
Children in 2nd Class Sample Pierogi from Poland
The children in Mrs Hunts class were busy learning all about Poland and were delighted when a parent made a batch of pierogi (a filled dumpling)for the class to sample. They went down a treat!!!!
The Lord Mayor Visits Scoil Oilibhéir.
The Lord Mayor of Cork, Mr. John Sheehan and his lovely wife Mrs. Aedamar Sheehan came to visit us in school today. Following a wonderful speech by the President of the Student Council Craig O Sullivan, Mr Sheehan spoke to the boys and girls of Scoil Oilibhéir. He answered their many questions about his job […]
Scoil Oilibhéir Closed on Wednesday the 2nd of October.
Just a reminder the school will be closed on Wednesday the 2nd of October, as teachers will receive training in the new Primary Language Curriculum.
Autumn in Scoil Oilibhéir
Autumn has arrived in Scoil Oilibhéir and the children in Miss O Brien’s second class have been busy exploring and identifying signs of the season around the school. Great fun was had on our recent nature walk as part of a science and geography lesson. We are lucky to have a wide variety of trees […]