We marked 'Science Week' from Monday 8th to Friday 12th November last week. There was a variety of science activities investigated and explored in each class this year including; a range of science experiments, bug hunts, science shows, our virtual Science Showcase,...
Amber Flag Award 2021
Amber Flag Award 2021
We were delighted to hear recently that we have been awarded the Amber Flag for 2021. The Amber Flag recognises the efforts of schools to create healthy inclusive environments that support mental health and wellbeing.
We would like to express a special thanks to our pupil representatives of the Amber Flag Committee for their promotion of positive mental health during the year.
Our Amber Flag pupil representatives are as follows;
1st Class: Laoise Hurley and Tom McCarthy
2nd Class: Lillia Noonan and James O’Sullivan
3rd Class: Ruby McCarthy and Senan O’Hara
4th Class: Jack O’Mahony and Sonny Ryan
5th Class: Ellen Harte and Donnchadh Keohane
6th Class: Annie McCarthy and Ciara Hayes
Also, big thanks to all pupils and staff of Knockskeagh for supporting and engaging in all Amber Flag activities this year. Your efforts are a testament to the importance you all place on mental health and wellbeing.
Special thanks to Denis Murphy and Ruth Burke for organising our ‘Wellness Week’ and for overseeing and submitting our application.
Science Week 2021
Maths Week 2021
We marked 'Maths Week' this week, from Monday 18th October to Friday 22nd October. We have had a very busy week in Knockskeagh doing lots of different maths activities! We had maths games in the school hall on Monday, a ‘Maths Eyes’ trail finding 2D and 3D shapes...
Space Week 2021
We celebrated 'Space Week' from Monday 4th of October to Friday 8th of October last week. This year, we introduced the "Space Booklet" for all pupils in our school. The Space booklet was packed full of space facts, information, puzzles, colouring sheets, and much...
Award of Science and Maths Excellence 2020/21
We have just received the great news that our school has been awarded its ninth ‘Award of Science and Maths Excellence’ for the school year 2020/21. We are extremely proud of this award, as it once again demonstrates the work done in Science & Maths throughout the...
Bridge Building
Bridge Building Knockskeagh recently hosted a bridge building competition. The competition this year involved all 6th class pupils. The students' task was to work in teams against one another to build the strongest bridge. They were provided with just lollipop sticks...
1st and 2nd Class Beach Day
Beach Day Our 1st and 2nd class visited Red Strand Beach on Monday the 21st of June. They completed a number of science investigations including; Sorting man-made and natural objects Measuring wavelength Is there iron in the sand? How is sand made? What's in the...
School Garden
School Garden 4th Class recently took on our garden project and did an amazing job. They put in trojan work, cleaning all our flower and vegetable beds. Then they got to work planting. They planted peas, beans, edible flowers, onions, carrots, salad leaves, beetroot,...
Green Schools Action Day
Green Schools - "No Power Hour" The Green-Schools Committee has been working very hard behind the scenes towards getting our 7th Green Flag, Global Citizenship: Energy. They have been raising awareness on how looking after our local environment helps people all over...
Tech Week 2021
We marked 'Tech Week' from Monday 19th of April to Friday 23rd of April this year. We are presently working towards the Discover Primary Science Plaque of STEM Excellence which is awarded to schools in recognition of their extensive work in Science, Technology,...
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