Fanore National School - News

We rounded off a busy term with our annual egg hunt around the school. The children explored every nook and cranny in pursuit of their tasty prizes!

All classes took part in SEAI workshop on renewable energy this week. They had the opportunity to take part in some experiments as well as to learn all about the types of and benefits of renewable energy.

Rinnemar fianáin inniu ag baint úsáid as oideas agus treoracha scríofa in nGaeilge. Bhí siad an-bhlasta a dúirt na páistí!

The senior room children travelled to Lisdoonvarna NS this week to take part in a chess tournament. Fanore, Lisdoonvarna and Carron schools took part in this event which was a great opportunity to make new friends while practising the chess skills that they have learned.

Happy Mother’s Day to all our wonderful mammies.

We celebrated world book day today with a book character’s assembly, a reading train, a book quiz and a performance based on The Wizard or Oz by our Genius Hour drama group. As always, a tremendous effort from children and teachers alike and a lovely day sharing our favourite books with each other

And that’s a wrap on our podcast for the Raised on Songs and Stories project. The children have had a fantastic few months learning about their local area with Martin Curley, researching the song, The Vale of Fermoyle and writing, presenting, recording and editing their very own podcast. Here are some photos of the children hard at work. Stay tuned for the finished product coming soon….

As part of our block of procedural writing, the children in the senior room treated us to the recipes for their absolute favourite sandwiches which they prepared and brought to school. With creations ranging from brown sauce to Christmas dinner sandwiches, it was a mouthwatering morning!!