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This week the boys are really enjoying Maths Week. We are doing our homework on a website called Mangahigh and everyday in class we are doing tricky Maths problems. We also made impressive 2D shape monsters yesterday and did Maths stations with Ms Cormican today. We played pattern games online, dice games, card games and did tangrams.
16 October 2019
Today 4th Class went to visit the Portumna Workhouse, built after the Famine but during a time of extreme hardship in Ireland. We visited the Workhouse where families were split up into men, women, boys and girls possibly never to see each other again. We saw where the laundry, coal bunkers, the silent eating hall where they were given only picking to eat all were. The people were desperate and had no choice but to go there. Such a sad time in Ireland 😢 We fit in a flying visit to Portumna Castle too and into the Forest Park to identify leaves from various trees. 🍁🌿
07 October 2019
This week third and fourth class learnt about the Irish Famine. The boys worked in groups making a cottage using clay. Fourth class will visit a famine workhouse in Portumna on Monday as part of their history tour.
04 October 2019
We have all settled into Second Class and have been working very hard all month. Here are a few pictures from some activities this month; some fun PE lessons, a mini-beast hunt around the school and of course our trip to Aughnanure Castle.
27 September 2019
A few more of our first day photos.
25 September 2019
Welcome to our class blog! We have a lot to get through this year but judging by the last few weeks there'll be plenty of fun, laughter and learning along the way!
25 September 2019Our postsThis week the boys are really enjoying Maths Week. We are doing our homework on a website called Mangahigh and everyday in class we are doing tricky Maths problems. We also made impressive 2D shape monsters yesterday and did Maths stations with Ms Cormican today. We played pattern games online, dice games, card games and did tangrams.
16 October 2019Today 4th Class went to visit the Portumna Workhouse, built after the Famine but during a time of extreme hardship in Ireland. We visited the Workhouse where families were split up into men, women, boys and girls possibly never to see each other again. We saw where the laundry, coal bunkers, the silent eating hall where they were given only picking to eat all were. The people were desperate and had no choice but to go there. Such a sad time in Ireland 😢 We fit in a flying visit to Portumna Castle too and into the Forest Park to identify leaves from various trees. 🍁🌿
07 October 2019This week third and fourth class learnt about the Irish Famine. The boys worked in groups making a cottage using clay. Fourth class will visit a famine workhouse in Portumna on Monday as part of their history tour.
04 October 2019We have all settled into Second Class and have been working very hard all month. Here are a few pictures from some activities this month; some fun PE lessons, a mini-beast hunt around the school and of course our trip to Aughnanure Castle.
27 September 2019A few more of our first day photos.
25 September 2019Welcome to our class blog! We have a lot to get through this year but judging by the last few weeks there'll be plenty of fun, laughter and learning along the way!
25 September 2019
Scoil Iósaif Naofa is an all-Boys Primary School, catering for students from First to Sixth class, in which we strive to provide a well ordered, caring, happy and secure environment where learning opportunities abound. Our school fosters a welcoming, positive and inclusive climate where values of self - worth, respect, equality and understanding are cherished and promoted.
Scoil Iósaif Naofa is a place to grow in friendship and life learning and when your child leaves at the end of sixth class we always hope to send them off being fully equipped to walk well through the rest of their education and life.
Scoil Iósaif Naofa is a vibrant and multicultural community which embraces all creeds, religions and backgrounds while promoting our Catholic ethos.
We promote an appreciation and love of Irish culture and language while also forging a knowledge of and respect for other cultures within our school. Our school motto is “Amor Vincit Omnia” which translates to ‘Love conquers all’. We aspire to holding this motto as part of our daily interactions and teachings.
Scoil Iósaif Naofa affords many opportunities for our pupils to thrive and to develop their own strengths and talents. Opportunities such as band, choir, football, hurling, handball, basketball, soccer, drama, athletics, swimming, debating, quizzes, are but a few of the many experiences we provide for our pupils. Scoil Iósaif Naofa holds many County, Provincial and All Ireland titles for our sporting achievements. Our Trophy Cabinet says it all.
Over the years we have built up and sustained many school awards through hard work, dedication and a love of learning amongst our dedicated staff and pupils. We have just been awarded our 8th Green Schools Award. We are committed to STEM progress in our school having just received our annual accolade of ‘Discovery Primary Science and Maths’ award. We are an active school and pride ourselves in our Active Schools status. Our most recent success has been in receiving our Digital schools of Distinction Award. We are a proactive and progressive school and take huge pride in the wealth of experiences we provide for our pupils.
Our pupils thrive because they are supported, encouraged, cared for and given a real sense of belonging. Leadership is fostered through the establishment of the Students Council, Green Schools committee, Health promotions Committee, The Active Schools Committee. All children learn the importance of teamwork, respect and commitment through their involvement in these committees.
As Principal of Scoil Iósaif Naofa It is an absolute privilege to be a part of such a wonderful school community. Our 271 pupils, 17 teachers, 7 SNAs, School Secretary, Caretaker, and Parents are what make Scoil Iósaif Naofa a unique school and one we are immensely proud of.
