Scoil Phádraig Cúil an tSúdaire

[Scoil Phádraig Cúil an tSúdaire @scoil_an]

@TyOutdoor @BioInSchools @HerInSchools Our Outdoor Space was co-designed by a teacher and a parent of one of our pupils. The landscaping was done by a fantastic local landscaper Damien McCarthy Landscapes from Emo Co. Laois. We fundraised for the outdoor space.

[Scoil Phádraig Cúil an tSúdaire @scoil_an]

Cleaning the weeds in and around our school pond and rockery. The boys then filled the pond up again so it is ready for SESE lessons, water safety lessons and even some mindfulness and meditation! #outdoorlearning #outdoorlearningireland @BioInSchools @HerInSchools

[Scoil Phádraig Cúil an tSúdaire @scoil_an]

🚣 Viking Longboats!!! 🚣
3rd class continued their learning about The Vikings by building rafts and crossing the North Sea! There may have been a few Viking raids along the way!
#outdoorlearningireland #outdoorlearning

[NationalSpringClean @NationalSpringC]

Scoil Phádraig Cúilan tSúdaire @scoil_an did an amazing job during #SpringClean22 this year! Take a look at some of the brilliant things they got up to! #SDGsIrl #Laois

[MidlandsIreland.ie @MidlandsIreland]

The future is bright! Outdoor Education is so important in this school in Portarlington with kids growing, learning about biodiversity and practising mindfullness in the outdoors. @midlandsscience @laoisoutdoored @EmoParish @BioDataCentre @EduIreland @SteamKids11

[Scoil Phádraig Cúil an tSúdaire @scoil_an]

The Vikings!
3rd class are learning about the Vikings and whittled their own Viking Oars in the forest today!
#outdoolearning #outdoorclassroom #outdoorlearningireland

[Scoil Phádraig Cúil an tSúdaire @scoil_an]

Stone age cooking!
3rd class made flour using stone age methods. They independently followed a recipe and made dough in groups. They then wrapped the dough around sticks and cooked the bread over the fire 🔥 full bellies and happy faces all around.
#outdoorlearning

[Scoil Phádraig Cúil an tSúdaire @scoil_an]

Stone age farming techniques combined with maths!
3rd class are sowing wheat seeds 7cm apart and 1cm deep. Independent teamwork got the job done.
History, geography, science, maths, teamwork and responsibility all in one lesson.
#outdoorlearning #outdoorlearningireland

[Scoil Phádraig Cúil an tSúdaire @scoil_an]

All 600 pupils took to the streets of Portarlington to clean our local area. There wasn't a piece of rubbish left in the town after our boys! Well done everyone and let's keep our town clean.
@NationalSpringC @AnTaisce

[Scoil Phádraig Cúil an tSúdaire @scoil_an]

@muinteoirolly @BioInSchools @GlenveaghHomes Thank you! This looks fantastic. We'd love to enter. Thank you for forwarding this information 👍

[Scoil Phádraig Cúil an tSúdaire @scoil_an]

Dandelion Maths!
3rd class took advantage of the dandelions in the school garden for their lessons on Lines and Angles and challenged their fine motor skills in the process too!
#outdoorlearning #outdoorlearningireland

[Scoil Phádraig Cúil an tSúdaire @scoil_an]

How lucky are we to have the current and x4 Irish Dancing World Champion, Sean Burbage on our staff. For Seachtain na Gaeilge, Mr. Burbage wowed the boys with a spectacular dance lesson and performance ☘️🇮🇪 #seachtainnagaeilge

[Scoil Phádraig Cúil an tSúdaire @scoil_an]

Last week, Barcelona based artist, Anaisa Franco, arrived in Ireland to begin installation of the Trinity Loop in Scoil Phádraig.
Anaisa has been working on this interactive art piece for over 2 years.
We look forward to the completion of the Trinity Loop this week in the garden

[Scoil Phádraig Cúil an tSúdaire @scoil_an]

Morning maths and learning a new skill of whittling. 3rd class boys loved this so much they wanted to trade PE time for more whittling! #outdoorlearning #outdoorlearningireland #whittling

[Scoil Phádraig Cúil an tSúdaire @scoil_an]

2,500 native Hawthorn planted around the perimeter of our school this week. This will provide shelter in years to come and also help the biodiversity in our school.
Well done to the garden committee and all of 5th and 6th class who worked together to get this done 🌳🌳🌳

[Scoil Phádraig Cúil an tSúdaire @scoil_an]

End of term Reflection Fire!
3rd class enjoyed a fire and hot chocolate this morning as they reflected on the term. They shared their biggest achievements and funniest moments. A wholesome morning all round!
#outdoorlearningireland #outdoorlearning

[Scoil Phádraig Cúil an tSúdaire @scoil_an]

3rd class followed @DonegalPaul9 Christmas outdoor lesson to make these fabulous stars out of twigs and twine. Practicing knots, learning about buds, teamwork, problem solving and much more featured in this lesson #outdoorlearningireland

[Self Help Africa @selfhelpafrica]

Fantastic to see schools across Ireland getting involved with #OneMillionTrees! 🌳🌳🌳🌳