An Solas with M.Fiona

The boys in Múinteoir

Fiona’s 5th Class have had a very busy year taking part in so many different activities.

One of the programmes the boys enjoyed was the Agri Aware Incredible Edibles programme. Divided into 5 tasks, the boys completed the programme gaining the Gold Award and Certificate. Tasks One and Two looked at Food Origin with an emphasis on Irish Produce. The planting of seed potatoes, lettuce and spinach was explanation texts based on the making of the bird cakes.

Another highlight of 5th Class has been the variety of Art Projects that the boys have been involved in. From Papier Mache Pumpkins in Term One to Abstract Art in Term Three, the boys have experienced using different media, materials, resources and techniques to create wonderful works of art.

Tasks Four and Five involved preparation and cooking as well as Healthy Eating. The boys enjoyed the hands-on experiences of growing things and also completing some of the written tasks as well. Part of the Incredible Edibles programme was making bird cakes. The boys integrated the programme into their literacy and wrote