Fanore National School - News

This term’s block of genius hour activities is well underway. The children have chosen between painting, stop-motion animation, basketball and cooking thus term. They are enjoying learning new skills while making new friends

The boys and girls were action this week in the Cuman na mBunscol football competition. While the girls gave a strong account of themselves they infordid not progress. The boys topped their group and now advance to the semi finals. Well done to all our children

Well done to the winner of our annual John Joe Scanlan writing competition. This year’s focus was recount writing.

Well done to our 6th class boys who took part in the Cuman na mBunscol skills competition. The boys performed excellently and narrowly missed out on a medal in the County final.

We were lucky to host John Sims and past pupils Lily and Suzie for a day of all things “Science” last month. The children tried out Chromatography, explored transpiration in plans, tested substances for acid and bases and created their own paper helicopters as well as lots of other activities. The children were also treated to a presentation by Lily and Suzie on their Young Scientist 2026 entry. A wonderful day for all

We have commenced Spanish lessons with Cecilia as part of our “Say Yes to Languages” programme. The children in the senior room are greatly enjoying the lessons.

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!