Fanore National School - News
Bagpacking Fundraiser
April 6th, 2018On the 31st March the annual bagpacking fundraiser took place in Supervalu. Many thanks to the parents who helped to make it a success.
Books for Uganda
March 23rd, 2018Evan visited our school on the 23rd of March to tell the children all about life in Uganda and the work he is doing there. We will be collecting English books for these children in this developing country. Please put aside any books for young children you would like to donate.
Readathon awards
March 23rd, 2018The Readathon came to an end on the 23rd of March. Each child was presented with a certificate for their efforts. Well done to all children and especially those who received an Outstanding Award Achievement Certificate.
Cycle Right
March 21st, 2018Children from 2nd class upwards participated in cycling theory and practical classes culminating in a cycle course at the beach. The children really enjoyed the classes and learnt a lot.
St. Patrick’s Day
March 18th, 2018Look at the amazing cards the children made for St. Patrick’s Day!
St Patrick’s Day Parade
March 15th, 2018Every child played an instrument at this years St. Patrick’s Day parade in Fanore. In our school band we had tin whistles, low whistles, fiddles, concertinas, banjos, accordions, triangles, drums and chimes! They worked very hard to prepare for this big performance and we are very proud of them!
Mother’s Day
March 14th, 2018For Mother’s Day the children planted daffodils to give to their Mums.
School Butterfly Tree
March 12th, 2018Many thanks to Angie who helped the children make our beautiful origami butterfly tree. The Junior Room painted the branches and the Senior Room made the butterflies. A wonderful display of whole school collaborative art!
Máirt Inide
March 6th, 2018Rinne na páistí pancóga as gaeilge. Lean siad oideas agus bhí orthu labhairt as gaeilge on t-am ar fad. Bhí sé deacair ach bhain siad taitneamh as!
For Pancake Tuesday the children made pancakes through Irish. They followed a recipe and had to speak Irish the whole time! It was hard but the children enjoyed it!
Engineers week
February 28th, 2018As part of Engineers week the children did many experiments and investigations. Here are some pictures of the children using their engineering skills to design a boat and build the tallest tower!