In third class we were learning about length in maths last week. We decided to go outside to practice our measuring skills so we measured various parts of the playground. We used small and large rulers, meter sticks and trundle wheels to do this.
Read More »Piano on the Floor!
Last week in music we had a great time playing Ms. Kileen’s floor piano. We practiced what we had learned about the white and black keys. We all took off our shoes and had a turn – it sounded great!
Read More »Super Senior Infants
The Senior Infants had a very busy time in the classroom before Christmas. They learned all about Winter, the North Pole, the South Pole, penguins, people who help us , careers when we grow up and much more. We have a very artistic classroom and all of the children enjoyed creating our Christmas door, decorating… Read more »
Read More »Carol Singing
The choir sang at the one o’clock Mass in Tullamore today. They were superb! Congratulations to all involved! Here is a recording of some of their pieces. The Angels Cried The First Nowell
Read More »Medal Presentation
There was great excitement in the school in the days leading up to the medal presentation. Parents, students and coaches gathered in the school gym to attend the presentation. Three of the Offaly Football Team were special guests on the day. The boys and girls were delighted to receive a photograph of their team along… Read more »
Read More »Recycled reindeer in 3rd class
We made a herd of beautiful reindeer from recycled toilet paper rolls. We cut the rolls and then stuck on googly eyes and a red felt nose. They look very festive on our window.
Read More »Well done to the Ballinamere Special Olympics Team
Well done to the Ballinamere Special Olympic Swimming Team who scooped 20 gold medals, 7 silver medals and 5 bronze medals at the Special Olympic competition in the Curragh Camp last Friday and Saturday (missing from the photo are Hughie Daly, Aine Brophy, Aoibhe Finn, Gabby Hannon, Jay Coogan, Sam Samonte, Alex Boland, Daniel Bracken… Read more »
Read More »Christmas Shoebox Appeal
We had a huge response to the Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal this year. We collected 130 shoe boxes that will be sent to needy children in Africa and Eastern Europe. Sincere thank you to everybody who participated, it is such a worthwhile cause and spreads the true message of Christmas around the world. … Read more »
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Superb Win!
The Boys’ Football Final took place on Tuesday last in O’Connor Park. Ballinamere played their neighbours Durrow in an exciting match. Spectators were kept on the edge of their seats right up to the end! Ballinamere emerged winners when the final whistle was blown! Congratulations to all the boys involved. A special thank you to Carina, Alan,… Read more »
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