Fanore National School - News


6th Class

February 7th, 2026

Our 6th welcomed delivery of their class hoodies this week. They’ll be representing the school in style in these beauties!!


Colourful Butterflies

February 3rd, 2026

Spring is here!

February 3rd, 2026

This week, the children in the junior room spent time learning about Spring! They wrote poems, created butterflies and much more!


Print Art

January 23rd, 2026

The children in the senior room have been exploring different print methods this month working with marbling inks and also foil transfer printing. Some examples below


Projects

January 23rd, 2026

The children completed and presented projects this week based on research about a specific music genre. The children were focusing on good oral presentation skills like looking at your audience, speaking loudly and clearly and standing straight and tall. Below are some examples of their projects.


Spain

January 16th, 2026

The children in the junior room really enjoyed learning about Spain this week.


Teddy Bears

January 9th, 2026

This week in history we found out about teddy bears!


Genius Hour

January 7th, 2026

Our term 2 genius hour has begun with children taking part in cooking, drama, chess and fundamental movements as their activities. The activities which form genius hour are taken from suggestions by the children at the start of the school year and before each half-termly block, children vote for their preferred activity. Teachers ensure that throughout the year each child gets their first or second choice on at least one occasion.


Art

December 20th, 2025

The children in the senior room created these beautiful interpretations of the Northern Lights using chalk pastels


Advent Calendar

December 20th, 2025

As usual, our school advent calendar was one of the highlights of December. Below some examples of the treats enjoyed by the children which included cookie decorating, hot chocolate, school quiz, marshmallow relay race, movie afternoon, panto and much more!