On Tuesday we had our annual talent show in Monivea. In first class, we had plenty of wonderful performances with students singing, telling jokes, performing magic tricks, dancing and playing musical instruments. Well done to everyone that took part!
First Class- 2025/2026 Mr. Quirke
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Monday, November 24, 2025
Science Week 2025
We really enjoyed Science Week in first class. We completed three experiments exploring how different items react with each other.
We created a baking soda and vinegar powered rocket
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Halloween
Happy Halloween from all 1st class boys and girls!!
We got ready for Halloween this year by making some scary masks during art, learned about the history of Halloween and dressed up for our Halloween party!
Monday, October 20, 2025
Maths Week 2025
We enjoyed Maths Week 2025 in 1st class and took part in lots of maths activities. We played games using our counting and addition skills, investigated Maths Eyes challenges to find maths in everyday objects, investigated and recorded the quantities of sweets in Skittles, completed a maths trail and created our own Maths Eyes challenges.
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Hurling Blitz
Thanks to the Abbeyknockmoy Hurling Club for hosting a hurling blitz for 1st, 2nd and 3rd class boys.
Monday, May 26, 2025
Our Classroom Chick Hatching Adventure!
1st Class were filled with excitement and pride as they took
on the special responsibility of looking after a clutch of eggs in an incubator
over the last few weeks! From carefully monitoring the temperature to checking
for signs of hatching, the class showed amazing dedication and care. Their
patience and curiosity were finally rewarded last week when the eggs began to
crack open, revealing tiny, fluffy chicks. It was a magical and memorable
experience for everyone, bringing learning to life in a very exciting way!
Friday, March 28, 2025
Measuring Length!
1st Class have been busy this week measuring lots of different objects with non-standard units of length including paperclips, clothes pegs, counters and our hands!





















