KidzZone: Busy term for Cork pupils who enjoyed host of activities in run up to Easter

It’s been a busy term for pupils across the city and county and we are delighted to share a selection of some of the activities students have taken part in recently.

Many students took part in events to mark World Book Day, including those at Midleton CBS.

Their activities to mark the week included trips to the local library, ‘Cosy Reading’ and Book Buddy Day.

Other activities this term included a STEM Lego Workshop, school soccer tournament, chess tournament, cross country event, Scaith na Scoil matches, as well as choir outings, and soccer training with KlaasKickz.

During Seachtain na Gaeilge, everyone wore green for Lá Glas - even their school dogs Alfie and Steve.

The trad band at St Peter’s NS, Dungourney, went on tour to Gaelscoil Mainistir na Corann during the same week.

Pupils at the school welcomed grandparents for a special celebration recently.

The day began with a coffee morning, prepared by the 6th class. Afterwards, the children performed a poem or song for their grandparents before 5th and 6th class organised a game of bingo for their guests.

Meanwhile, 5th class pupils have been working on the Engineering in a Box programme with the help of engineer Kate. They have completed many fun and challenging activities such as building bridges, wind turbines, boats and marble runs as well as testing water samples and making electrical circuits.

Togher National School, Dunmanway, is taking part in the Creative Schools initiative, a flagship programme of the Creative Youth Plan.

As part of this, pupils have been taking part in a range of creative activities. Students have explored the art of clay with Cecilia Scholte-Lubberink, unlocked their storytelling potential with award-winning author and illustrator Celina Buckley, and even created their own rap under the guidance of musician Séan Murphy.

Adding to this artistic journey, they were privileged to host two stunning artworks on loan from the Glucksman Gallery, UCC, bringing a touch of gallery magic into their school.

“Being part of Creative Schools has been a transformative experience for students at our school and we look forward to continuing our creative journey,” said Majella Daly, School Principal.

Pupils from 4th class at South Lee Educate Together were invited to UCC this month to take part in the Food is Fuel programme. There they learned all about the digestive system and even had a tour of the university.

March 21 was a very special day in Scoil na Croise Naofa in Mahon which held a Pink & Purple Puffin day.

“We honoured our dear friend Nicole Tudor, who sadly ed away in November, by wearing her favourite colours - pink and purple - and celebrated her birthday (which was the day before). It was so lovely to see a sea of pink and purple around the school - Nicole would have LOVED IT! We were so delighted to have Nicolae, Nicole’s Dad, us wearing a very special pink outfit!

“Thank you to everyone who donated - over €1000 will be donated to the Puffin Ward in CUH, in memory of Nicole and in thanks to the staff who took such good care of Nicole there,” a school spokesperson said.