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Term 1 24-25
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Artist Appreciation April

This month for Artist Appreciation April the Artist all the boys and girls were learning about was Niamh Sharkey. Niamh's work spans from Disney illustrations to watercolour/pencil drawings. Have a look below to see that presentation that the children used to learn about Niamh and her work.

We had a wonderful assembly on Friday 5th May with Niamh as our guest. Here are some photos of the special assembly, and also some examples of the wonderful art the classes created.

Have a look below to see Niamh Sharkey’s Facebook and Instragram Posts about her visit to St. Ultans.

Hometown Hero - Shannon Coady

The boys and girls in St. Ultans gave a huge welcome to a very special visitor to one of our assemblies in April. We were delighted to welcome a past pupil, and home-town hero Shannon Coady.

Have a look at the slideshow below to find out more about Shannon and all of her achievements.

A huge thank you to Shannon for taking the time to come and visit. The boys and girls were absolutely delighted to meet you and learn all about you.

Learn more about Shannon Coady

Shannon Coady visits St. Ultans Assembly

Amazing April

We had a very busy return to school after the Easter break. The last two weeks of April were packed full with fun activities and special achievements;

  • International Day

  • Active Schools Week

  • Favourite Colour Walk for Autism Acceptance April

  • Cherry Blossoms Football Tournament for 3rd/4th Class

  • Cherry Blossoms Garda Visit

  • National Childrens Choir Performance in Tallaght Stadium

Here are a few photos of some of these events.

International Day (Friday 28th April)

Favourite Colour Walk for Autism Acceptance

(Friday 21st April)

Garda Visit as part of the Cherry Blossoms Festival

Cherry Blossom Tournament for 3rd/4th Class

Orienteering for Active Schools Week

Children from 5th & 6th perform at

National Children’s Choir

M. Tara's Communion Class

Congratulations to all the boys and girls in Múinteoir Tara’s class who made their First Holy Communion yesterday. A huge thank you to all the staff, parents and guardians who helped them prepare for their day. The children were fantastic and everyone looked amazing in their communion outfits.

Primary Ensemble Project: PRESTO Players in the NCC

What is the PRIMARY ENSEMBLE PROJECT?

The National Concert Hall and the Royal Irish Academy of Music (RIAM) created an exciting and innovative programme for primary schools with orchestras. Aimed at developing key areas of early ensemble playing in a vibrant and holistic programme, RIAM specialist tutors visited schools in late 2022 and early 2023 to lead four engaging and participative workshops.

During these workshops, the tutors helped the schools’ young musicians to develop aural and technical skills alongside ensemble performance and improvisation techniques.

St. Ultans PRESTO Players perform in the National Concert Hall

Today, following these workshops, the orchestras from different schools met in the National Concert Hall to play with the other participating schools. It was an amazing opportunity for the children to perform on the Main Stage of the National Concert Hall.

Preparing for Cherry Orchard Community St. Patrick's Parade

We are all getting very excited about Wednesdays Cherry Orchard Community St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The children have been making banners for their classes, along with all of the Patrick’s Day art they have made for their classes. Here are a few of the photos of all their hard work.

How to bring Cúpla Focail into your home...

As Seachtain na Gaeilge approaches, here are 5 suggestions on how you could celebrate the Irish language and bring the cúpla focail into your home:

#1. Get Stuck on Irish

Using post-it notes or some card & blu-tack, pick an object in your kitchen, bathroom, living room  and write in clear letters as Gaeilge. Attach the word in an visible place on the object. For example the door into the kitchen could have the word “doras” on it.

Door – doras
Window – fuinneog
Plate – pláta
Dishwasher – niteoir soithí

#2. Tell Your Kids How Good They Are as Gaeilge!

Maith an cailín!
Maith an buachaill!

#3. Use everyday phrases

Why not replace ‘thank you’ all week in your house with “Go raibh maith agat“?

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#4. Language Shopping!

When you’re putting away the shopping check how many items are known as Gaeilge by anyone in the house.

Aim to find five words you know; apples, flour, cereal etc. or learn an extra five (great way to increase vocabulary).

Keep a chart on the fridge and add to it every day or week.

Bread – arán
Cereal – granach
Milk – bainne
Carrots – cairéid
Chocolate – seacláid

#5. Sing or Play Games in the Car

While driving in the car pass the time by translating a favourite song to Irish, or counting as far as possible as Gaeilge.

10 green bottles = Deich mbuidéal glas