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School Activities

Reptilian Visitor to 5th

06 Mar 2015

A big thank you to James and Caoimhe Cannon who brought their pet snake Mars to visit 5th class this morning. Mars is a non-venomous, corn-snake with distinctive red/brown markings. While he was here 5 children got an opportunity to hold a snake for the first time (any more and...

Seachtain na Gaeilge (9th – 13th March) Lá Glas Friday, 13th March

04 Mar 2015

We want children to enjoy the celebration of our Irish Culture through music, song, dance, art and most importantly through the spoken word. ‘Irish is for everyone, Seachtain na Gaeilge is for everyone – Croí na Teanga – It’s You!’ Children can dress...

The Milford Gazette

03 Mar 2015

Check out our February edition of The Milford Gazette. We’ve a guest contribution from Ms. O’Meara about the victorious Quiz Team, an interview with Mr. Kelly, an opinion piece from Seth on Food Dudes, some tips on how to treat your pets properly, and much more!...

Fairtrade Winner!

02 Mar 2015

Well done to Fia Robertson who won the recent Fairtrade Poster Competition under the theme of ‘The Power in Your Pocket’. Fia is pictured below with Fairtrade activist and judge Dolores O’Meara who kindly called into 5th to present Fia with her medal and a box...

5th Class is Going International

18 Feb 2015

Preparations for International Day 2015 are fully underway in 5th class. We have decided to investigate Russia and will host 3 different classes for the day. We will present our projects on the following areas to the other 5th and the two 6th classes. 1. Russian Clothes 2....

We’re Looking for Followers!

09 Feb 2015

The school has set up a Twitter account and we are looking for followers. Twitter provides an easy platform to keep parents and friend’s of the school updated, moment by moment, if necessary. You can be updated on school celebrations, announcements and individual class...

Jabba Jabba Jembe!

05 Feb 2015

Drumming Class We had a great drumming session with Dave from Jabba Jabba Jembe today. Everyone got an opportunity to play a variety of drums and instruments before playing a traditional African Fisherman tune. Thanks Ms.Reidy for organising the workshop. Dave’s website can...

Milford Gazette 2015 Edition 1

05 Feb 2015

Check out 2015’s first edition of The Milford Gazette! We are very proud of it, and we’re sure you’re going to love it too! Many thanks to our two guest contributors, Mr. Nelligan, and Íde! Check back again next month for edition No. 2 of 2015! The Milford...

Valentine’s Heart Dissection

02 Feb 2015

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, 5th class decided to take a look at what exactly gets our heart fluttering! We began by listening to the heart beat using stethoscopes before looking at a model of the heart. Children were eager to start the dissection of the...

Sustainable Energy Talk

27 Jan 2015

Sustainable Energy 5th class received a very informative and interesting talk this morning on sustainable energy from Aine Ní Flaithbheartach. We were shown science experiments involving everything from circuits using potatoes, Newton’s Cradle and effervescent tablets! We...