Citywest & Saggart

Community National School

Second Class Room 10: World Book Day

Second class enjoyed celebrating World Book Day by writing and illustrating their very own fictional narrative stories. Each ‘author’ completed two or three drafts of their story so they were perfect. Each book included amazing characters, wonderful illustrations and an exciting blurb at the back. Have a look at us making our brilliant books here.  ...

Fourth Class Room 12: The Bronze Age

Room 12 have been learning about the Bronze Age. We were examining replica artefacts including a bronze spearhead, axehead and sheepskin. We also played a board game based on surviving in the Bronze Age.   For more photos please click...

Fifth Class Room 14: Viking Projects

Vikings Aliyah and Xinyan Vikings by Ethan & Ava Vikings Demi & Zuki Vikings Emilia and Sophie Vikings Jakub, Oscar & Lee Vikings Junayd & Seán Vikings Kamile & Maja Vikings made by Adam and Luke Vikings Naseem & Leah Vikings project by Daniel and Julien. Vikings Suleyman & Aisha Vikings Tia and Madelynne Zoie and michal...

Anyone for Science

Science Club Spring Term Begins Thursday 10th January Anyone 4 Science will return on Thursday 10th January 2019. This term the focus will be on chemistry and electricity. All lessons are taught through a series of fun, hands-on science experiments and activities. Classes begin at 1.30 – 2.20pm for Junior and Senior Infants, 2.30 – 3.25pm for 1st to 6th class and 3.30 – 4.30pm for General Public. For more information visit www.anyone4science.com or call...

R6: A First Class Term

What a fantastic start to the year Room 6 have made! First, they kicked off the term on the topic of Autumn. They were particularly fascinated by nature, and learnt all about how trees, birds, and certain mammals prepare for the Winter during the Autumn season. They read lots of non-fiction books about animals and nature, and learnt a few Autumn songs and poems in English and as Gaeilge- maith sibh! They went on a local nature walk to try and spot the signs of Autumn, made bird feeders to help the birds survive Winter, and complied wonderful fact files of their work. Click here to see some photos of them learning about Autumn, and celebrating the midterm in unusual style! Next the children delved enthusiastically into the topic of India, which they learnt is located in the continent of Asia. They researched its people, famous buildings, leader Gandhi, folktales and fiction, traditional dances, and of course it’s delicious food and spices! They were feeling so curious by the end of the topic, that they agreed to take part in a taste test, sampling some traditional Indian naan, spices, daal, chai tea and saffron cookies.  Well done R6 on being so adventurous and open minded ? Finally, to celebrate all of their fantastic learning, and to mark Diwali, they made beautiful candle holders  as seen below, and here! Next up, is the topic of the weather. R6 will be turning into meteorologists this month, and doing lots of research on how and why the weather changes each season. They will be making forecasts, spotting weather patterns, and might even set up...

Road Safety Art Competition

As part of the Irish Road Safety Week 2018, the Road Safety Team at South Dublin County Council invited pupils from junior infants to second class to design a helmet for their school, to be in with a chance of winning a helmet of their own! The children in CSCNS were delighted to participate, as road safety is something we discuss often in school, and value highly. The children did a superb job on their designs, and received a number of commendations. Congratulations to all of the RSA helmet winners: Tommy & Emily (R1), Alex James & Kayla (R2), Skye & Tadhg (R5), Maja & Kajetan (R3), Isabella & Kevin (R4), Wareesha & Evan (R6), Maylee & Dylan (R7), Nathan &  Daniel (R10), Victoria & Darragh (R11). Many thanks to the RSA and SDCC for including us in this fantastic initiative promoting road safety. For more information about the project please see...