School Year 2023 2024
6th class ‘move home’ 08/02/24!
St. Brigid’s Day
Spooktacular Second Month: Adventures in Learning and Halloween Fun!
Greetings, dear readers!
Our second month back at school has been a whirlwind of excitement and learning in 6th class. Let’s dive into some of the highlights:
Maths Week Marvels: We kicked off the month with Maths Week, exploring the magic of numbers and problem-solving. It was fantastic to witness the enthusiasm and creative thinking our classmates brought to every mathematical challenge.
Start of Year Mass: Gathering for the Start of Year Mass was a meaningful experience for our class. It was a time of reflection, gratitude, and setting positive intentions for the year ahead. We felt a strong sense of unity and community during this special event.
Table Tennis Tactics: The click-clack of table tennis paddles echoed through our classroom as we embarked on the journey of learning this exciting sport. It’s not just about mastering the game but also about honing our focus, coordination, and sportsmanship.
Gaelic Football Lunchtime League Kick-Off: The cheers and laughter on the field mark the start of the lunchtime Gaelic Football league, where 4th to 6th class, boys and girls alike, showcase their skills and team spirit. We can’t wait to see the friendly competition unfold!
Freaky Friday Halloween Walk: As the month concludes, we’re eagerly anticipating our Freaky Friday Halloween Walk. Get ready for a spooktacular journey from the St Martin’s pitch to school, where we’ll be decked out in our most creative Halloween costumes. It’s bound to be a day filled with laughter, surprises, and maybe a few friendly scares!
As we bid farewell to October, we’re grateful for the memories created and excited for the adventures yet to come. Stay tuned for more updates on our learning journey and the many joys of sixth class life!
Wishing you all a Happy Halloween and a fantastic start to November!
Warm regards, The 6th Class Team
Our First Month Back at School
Hello everyone!
We can’t believe it’s already been a month since we returned to school. Time really does fly when you’re having fun, and our sixth class has been having a blast. There have been so many exciting changes and events that we just had to share them with you.
A Change of Scenery One of the biggest highlights of this month was our temporary relocation to the Scout and Guides building. We’ve turned this new space into our home away from home, and it’s been amazing to see how creative we can be in a different environment. The spacious hall has become the backdrop for our adventures in learning, and we’re making the most of every moment.
¡Hola! Spanish is Back We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve brought Spanish back into our curriculum. Learning a new language is always a fantastic journey, and we can’t wait to expand our horizons and connect with people from different cultures with the help of our amazing teacher Montse. ¡Vamos a aprender juntos! (Let’s learn together!)
Checkmate! Chess Class Our sixth class are becoming chess masters. It’s been incredible to watch them develop their strategic thinking skills while having fun with this classic game. Who knows? We might have a future grandmaster among us! They have also been showing third class how to play and some handy moves to know for the upcoming chess competition.
The Final Year in Our School As we embark on this journey, we’re also aware that this is our final year at this wonderful school. It’s a bittersweet feeling, but we’re determined to make every day count, create lasting memories, and support each other as we prepare for the next chapter in our lives.
We’re excited about what the future holds and grateful for the incredible start we’ve had in our first month back to school. Stay tuned for more adventures and updates from our sixth class. Until next time, remember to always embrace change, challenge yourself, and cherish every moment.
With enthusiasm,
Mr. Murphy
School Year 2022 – 2023
6th Class V Parents!!!
One of the highlights every year is our annual rounders match when Rang a Sé take on their parents. Never ones to shy away from a challenge, parents turn out in their ‘finest’ to play in what is always an exciting game. 6th class started the ball rolling with their flash mob, entertaining all who had gathered on that scorching hot sunny afternoon. They then went on to play with gusto and win the match!
Final school tour!
Rang a sé made a big splash in Clara Lara on their very last school tour! Have a look!
Raising awareness of Prader Willi Syndrome
5th and 6th class wear orange to to raise awareness of PWS. For more info see https://pwsai.ie/
Chess Champion 2023!
Congratulations to John who, following in his brother’s footsteps, was crowned Chess Champion in our In-school Chess Tournament for 2023! An amazing achievement! His will be the first name to be engraved on our new Eamonn Barrett chess plaque. Well done John!
Epilepsy Awareness Day 2023
Here are some of the children in 6th class sporting their purple to mark Epilepsy Awareness Day! Well done everyone!
Ola from 5th and 6th class!
5th and 6th class recently participated in eight weeks of Spanish under a DES initiative, “Say Yes To Language.” Many thanks to Montse Walsh, a native speaker of Spanish, who facilitated the lessons with such enthusiasm. It was amazing how much the children (and teachers!) learned, not to mention the fun that was had along the way!
World Book Day and Book Fair
Well done to 6th class who teamed up with Senior Infants for some Buddy Reading as part of World Book Day celebrations. Have a look!
Pancake Tuesday!
Rang a Sé had such a laugh making pancakes on Shrove Tuesday. Have a look!
We Are Writers – Art Competition!
An art competition to decide on the cover illustration of our latest edition of We Are Writers was held recently in our school. Congratulations to Eve and Teegan, their entries won Highly Commended in 6th class.
Ficheall Tournament
Lá Fhéile Bríde
Well done to the children in 6th class who were on hand to help 1st class children make their St. Brigid’s crosses today. Beannachtaí Lá Fhéile Bríde from everyone i Rang a Sé!
Under 13 Credit Union Quiz team
Best of luck to Cillian and Olivia (missing from photo) as they head off with team mates, Jack and Joseph from 5th class to take part in the Credit Union Quiz.
Happy Christmas from Rang a Sé!
Eason’s Spelling Bee 2022
There was great excitement among 5th and 6th class, with the return of the Eason’s Spelling Bee Competition. This competition is in its 13th year and is open to any boy or girl in 5th and 6th class who wishes to participate. The spelling booklets were given out and a week later, we held our in-school spelling bee competition. The winner of this competition would be crowned Piercestown N.S. spelling bee and go on to represent our school in the County Final which will take place in the New Year. 15 brave pupils stepped up to the plate, as the in-school competition took place in the hall on Thursday December 1st. 4th class pupils were also in the audience as they eagerly watched what opportunity lies ahead for them in 5th class. It was one of the closest and most intense competitions we have seen over the years with the 15 contestants finally being whittled down to two 6th class boys, Arvin and John. Having found ourselves in a ‘sudden death’ scenario, you could cut the tension in the room with a knife. But after several rounds of going head-to-head, John emerged victorious. Well done to ALL of our pupils who volunteered to take part, it takes guts and stamina and nerves of steel alongside good spelling technique!!! Congratulations to John, our 2022 Piercestown N.S. Spelling Bee and we look forward to updating you when the County
Final date is announced.
SING OUT LOUD – We love it!!!
The children in 5th and 6th class gave the performance of their life in the National Opera House last Saturday, 19th November for SING OUT LOUD. Here’s a sneak peak of some of the songs during rehearsals (no recording allowed during the actual concert) and some backstage photos too. It was fantastic to see them giving their all and enjoying every minute. What an amazing experience!
School Year 2021 – 2022
The class of 2021 2022 have begun their final year in Piercestown N.S. With the ‘Class of the month’ award already under their belt they have a made a great start and are proving to be excellent role models for the rest of the pupils. Well done Rang a Sé!
Lunchtime League Final
Weather didn’t dampen the spirits of the hurlers and camogie players in 6th class as they took to the field following the Camán Everybody launch on Tuesday the 19th October, for the final of their highly competitive lunchtime league. Two teams had booked their place in the final after a nail biting semi-final with only the minimum between the sides. For the final, one team donned the colours of the St. Martins while the others wore the purple and gold of Wexford. Team Wexford got off to a flying start, scoring 2-1 in the first few minutes but the St. Martins weren’t going to give up without a fight. With solid performances all over the field they started to find their feet and went in at half time 3 points to the good. St Martins scored another goal early in the second half to stretch out their lead and despite the best efforts of team Wexford they couldn’t overcome this advantage, with the St. Martins team winning on a score line of 4-3 to 5-4. Following presentations of the medals to the winning team by Vanessa Kirby, two special awards were presented to Amy Power and Donal Dwyer for the work rate and skill they showed throughout the final by club chairperson Mick O’Connell and John O’Connor, coaching officer. In the words of John O’Connor, even though one team was presented with medals after a great final every one of the 22 children who participated in the lunchtime league were winners, for the skills they showed and improved upon week after week and for the fun and sporting manner in which every game was played. A huge well done to all and many thanks must also go to the club GPO Seamus Casey for officiating at all these games.
School Year 2020 – 2021
The school year of 2020 2021 began like no other, in the middle of a global pandemic! But this has not stopped the children in 6th class from making the most of their final year in school. With Ms. Hearne once again at the helm and Pat Quigley always ready to assist, the children are in good hands!
Final Christmas in Piercestown N.S.
For their last Christmas in primary school the children in 6th class have really entered into the spirit of the season. As part of Advent and in preparation for Confirmation, they have ‘attended’ mass virtually throughout December from the safety of their own classroom, by tuning in to the parish web cam one morning each week. Some of the 6th class children are also doing readings at the special Christmas Eve Drive-In Mass in St. Martin’s pitch. On Thursday last, two separate pods of children, accompanied by their teacher, Ms. Hearne, went over to the church to decorate the Christmas tree. The children have also been busy decorating their own tables in their classroom and painting lovely Christmas scenes on their windows.
Ms. Michelle Hearne has taken up the role as 6th class teacher. Ms. Hearne looks forward to all the opportunities that lie ahead for the senior class in the school. We wish the Class of 2019-2020 their BEST year yet as they journey towards leaving the nest……but not before many fruitful months with us here in Piercestown N.S.
Distant Learning May 2020
My Chosen Animal – Presentation
6th class have being researching an animal of their choice and preparing an oral presentation. Many of them took the opportunity during our recent ‘zoom’ calls to share their presentations with the class. During these we all learned some new interesting facts about many animals, from those we are familiar with like dogs and snakes, to the more exotic spider monkey and sea cucumber, to name but a few.
Sit back and enjoy some of our presentations!!
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