Here you can keep an eye on the exciting learning adventures we get up to in 3rd Class!
January In Ms. Hynes' Class
Ms. Hynes' 3rd Class had a busy first month of 2026. They learned new skills in maths in areas such as decimals, fractions and money. They also learned about The Vikings and worked in groups to create amazing projects. A group of 3rd Class boys took part in an indoor football blitz in Little Island and they did our school proud. They also got to welcome grandparents and special people to the school for Grandparents' Day.
November in ms. hynes' class
October in Ms. Hynes' 3rd class
3rd Class had a very busy October!
English
They began to learn about debating. They debated various different motions and will continue to work on these skills throughout the year.
Science
For Space Week, the class used the Chromebooks to research a planet and create a fact file about it. They also used clay to make their planet and painted it. They presented both their fact files and planets at assembly and did a wonderful job!
Maths
For Maths Week, they took part in a Maths Week quiz over zoom and worked as a team to solve puzzles and maths riddles.
Golf
3rd Class got the chance to have a taster golf lesson and had great fun doing so!
Litter Picking
3rd Class went litter picking to help make our community a cleaner place for us all. They were very responsible and took their jobs very seriously.
Halloween
3rd Class dressed up in costumes for the last day of school. They all looked amazing and got to relax after a busy first two months at school with a movie, some treats and toys. They also won the Halloween door competition and chose a Homework Pass each!
Thanks for a great start to the year 3rd Class and have a wonderful mid-term break!
English
They began to learn about debating. They debated various different motions and will continue to work on these skills throughout the year.
Science
For Space Week, the class used the Chromebooks to research a planet and create a fact file about it. They also used clay to make their planet and painted it. They presented both their fact files and planets at assembly and did a wonderful job!
Maths
For Maths Week, they took part in a Maths Week quiz over zoom and worked as a team to solve puzzles and maths riddles.
Golf
3rd Class got the chance to have a taster golf lesson and had great fun doing so!
Litter Picking
3rd Class went litter picking to help make our community a cleaner place for us all. They were very responsible and took their jobs very seriously.
Halloween
3rd Class dressed up in costumes for the last day of school. They all looked amazing and got to relax after a busy first two months at school with a movie, some treats and toys. They also won the Halloween door competition and chose a Homework Pass each!
Thanks for a great start to the year 3rd Class and have a wonderful mid-term break!
January in Mr O Sullivan's 3rd Class
January Monthly Update — Rang 3 (Mr O’Sullivan)
We were delighted to welcome the children back after the Christmas break and had a very busy and productive month in Rang 3. The class settled quickly back into routines and showed great enthusiasm across all areas of learning.
English. This month, our English work focused on developing comprehension, vocabulary, fluency and writing skills through our class novel. Pupils practised using dictionaries to explore new words and worked on summarising and retelling events in their own words. There was a strong emphasis on reading with expression and giving constructive feedback to peers during paired reading.
In writing, the children explored different genres including diary entries and character reviews, applying their understanding of structure and voice. They also continued to develop their spelling through differentiated groups and worked on improving handwriting presentation using cursive script.
Gaeilge. Our theme for January was An Aimsir. Pupils built their weather vocabulary and practised describing the weather in both the present and past tense. They engaged in games, poems, and oral activities to support their learning and confidence.
Later in the month, we explored hobbies and interests, with pupils asking and answering questions about what they like to do. The children enjoyed expressing their opinions about stories and writing simple sentences about their own interests.
Maths. In Maths, we explored fractions and decimals, learning to identify halves, quarters and equivalent fractions, as well as relating decimals to real-life contexts such as money and measurement.
Later in the month, we focused on money, where pupils practised recognising coins and notes, calculating totals, working out change and solving practical problems through role-play activities such as running a class shop.
STEM. In Science, we learned about environmental awareness, discussing sources of air pollution and how pollution affects people, animals and plants. Pupils identified different types of pollution and explored ways to care for our environment.
Digital Technology was integrated through research and report writing, as well as developing PowerPoint skills such as adding slides, images and changing fonts.
History & Geography We had great fun learning about The Vikings, researching their lives and presenting group projects. Pupils also learned about cardinal directions, using compasses and creating treasure maps to apply their learning in a creative way.
Arts Education. In Visual Arts, pupils created Viking longships, treasure maps and later completed beautiful portraits for Grandparents’ Day. Drama activities were integrated with Gaeilge stories, allowing pupils to explore characters and express ideas creatively.
Grandparent's Day
We had a wonderful celebration for Grandparents’ Day, where the children sang a song and recited a poem for their grandparents and special guests. They enjoyed inviting them to the classroom to share their fantastic work, and all of Third Class were very happy and grateful to see everyone.
We were delighted to welcome the children back after the Christmas break and had a very busy and productive month in Rang 3. The class settled quickly back into routines and showed great enthusiasm across all areas of learning.
English. This month, our English work focused on developing comprehension, vocabulary, fluency and writing skills through our class novel. Pupils practised using dictionaries to explore new words and worked on summarising and retelling events in their own words. There was a strong emphasis on reading with expression and giving constructive feedback to peers during paired reading.
In writing, the children explored different genres including diary entries and character reviews, applying their understanding of structure and voice. They also continued to develop their spelling through differentiated groups and worked on improving handwriting presentation using cursive script.
Gaeilge. Our theme for January was An Aimsir. Pupils built their weather vocabulary and practised describing the weather in both the present and past tense. They engaged in games, poems, and oral activities to support their learning and confidence.
Later in the month, we explored hobbies and interests, with pupils asking and answering questions about what they like to do. The children enjoyed expressing their opinions about stories and writing simple sentences about their own interests.
Maths. In Maths, we explored fractions and decimals, learning to identify halves, quarters and equivalent fractions, as well as relating decimals to real-life contexts such as money and measurement.
Later in the month, we focused on money, where pupils practised recognising coins and notes, calculating totals, working out change and solving practical problems through role-play activities such as running a class shop.
STEM. In Science, we learned about environmental awareness, discussing sources of air pollution and how pollution affects people, animals and plants. Pupils identified different types of pollution and explored ways to care for our environment.
Digital Technology was integrated through research and report writing, as well as developing PowerPoint skills such as adding slides, images and changing fonts.
History & Geography We had great fun learning about The Vikings, researching their lives and presenting group projects. Pupils also learned about cardinal directions, using compasses and creating treasure maps to apply their learning in a creative way.
Arts Education. In Visual Arts, pupils created Viking longships, treasure maps and later completed beautiful portraits for Grandparents’ Day. Drama activities were integrated with Gaeilge stories, allowing pupils to explore characters and express ideas creatively.
Grandparent's Day
We had a wonderful celebration for Grandparents’ Day, where the children sang a song and recited a poem for their grandparents and special guests. They enjoyed inviting them to the classroom to share their fantastic work, and all of Third Class were very happy and grateful to see everyone.
December in Mr O Sullivan's 3rd Class
December was a wonderfully busy and exciting month in our classroom, full of learning, creativity, and festive fun.
In Maths, we explored fractions, focusing on halves, quarters, and eighths. We also worked on data, where the children gathered and organised information based on their favourite colours, animals, and more. This hands-on approach made learning both meaningful and enjoyable.
In English, we learned all about Christmas traditions in different countries, which linked beautifully with our SESE lessons. As part of this, we discovered how Christmas is celebrated in Denmark and other Scandinavian countries, comparing traditions and learning about different cultures around the world.
In Irish, our focus was on “An Geimhreadh” and “An Nollag”. The children learned lots of new words and phrases and enjoyed using their Irish in fun and seasonal activities.
In PE, we completed our thoroughly enjoyable gymnastics module. The children developed their balance, strength, and coordination and had great fun showcasing their new skills.
Music was filled with festive cheer as we practised our Christmas songs and hymns in preparation for the Christmas Mass. The children put in a fantastic effort and sang beautifully.
We also took part in the school quiz and the Reindeer Run, adding even more excitement to the month.
Overall, the children had a wonderful December, full of learning, laughter, and Christmas spirit.
In Maths, we explored fractions, focusing on halves, quarters, and eighths. We also worked on data, where the children gathered and organised information based on their favourite colours, animals, and more. This hands-on approach made learning both meaningful and enjoyable.
In English, we learned all about Christmas traditions in different countries, which linked beautifully with our SESE lessons. As part of this, we discovered how Christmas is celebrated in Denmark and other Scandinavian countries, comparing traditions and learning about different cultures around the world.
In Irish, our focus was on “An Geimhreadh” and “An Nollag”. The children learned lots of new words and phrases and enjoyed using their Irish in fun and seasonal activities.
In PE, we completed our thoroughly enjoyable gymnastics module. The children developed their balance, strength, and coordination and had great fun showcasing their new skills.
Music was filled with festive cheer as we practised our Christmas songs and hymns in preparation for the Christmas Mass. The children put in a fantastic effort and sang beautifully.
We also took part in the school quiz and the Reindeer Run, adding even more excitement to the month.
Overall, the children had a wonderful December, full of learning, laughter, and Christmas spirit.
Mr. O’Sullivan’s 3rd Class – November Update
November was a busy and exciting month in 3rd Class!
In Maths, we have been learning all about time, exploring both analogue and digital clocks, understanding hours and minutes, and practising how to read timetables and calendars.
In Irish, our theme was Bia, and the children learned how to talk about all the different foods they like as Gaeilge.
In English, we explored the world of inventors, discovering amazing creations from the past and even brainstorming our own wonderful invention ideas.
We also learned about the river cycle in English, Science, and Geography, helping us understand how water travels through our environment. As part of Science Week, the class had great fun making their very own electrical circuits.
We were also very lucky to receive a fantastic environmental talk from Adam, which the children thoroughly enjoyed.
In Art, the children experimented with lots of creative styles, including tessellation art and pop art, producing some brilliant pieces.
In Science, the children learned all about electrical circuits. They experimented with wires, batteries, and bulbs to discover how electricity flows. Everyone had great fun building their own simple circuits and watching their ideas light up!
It has been a month full of learning, creativity, and hands-on activities well done, everyone!
In Maths, we have been learning all about time, exploring both analogue and digital clocks, understanding hours and minutes, and practising how to read timetables and calendars.
In Irish, our theme was Bia, and the children learned how to talk about all the different foods they like as Gaeilge.
In English, we explored the world of inventors, discovering amazing creations from the past and even brainstorming our own wonderful invention ideas.
We also learned about the river cycle in English, Science, and Geography, helping us understand how water travels through our environment. As part of Science Week, the class had great fun making their very own electrical circuits.
We were also very lucky to receive a fantastic environmental talk from Adam, which the children thoroughly enjoyed.
In Art, the children experimented with lots of creative styles, including tessellation art and pop art, producing some brilliant pieces.
In Science, the children learned all about electrical circuits. They experimented with wires, batteries, and bulbs to discover how electricity flows. Everyone had great fun building their own simple circuits and watching their ideas light up!
It has been a month full of learning, creativity, and hands-on activities well done, everyone!
September in Ms. Hynes' Class
Well done to Ms. Hynes' 3rd Class for a wonderful start to the year! They have settled in well and have been exploring the 3rd Class curriculum. Have a look at some snippets of their Maths lessons and nature walk.
September in mr O Sullivan's 3rd class
This month, 3rd Class have been busy learning lots of new things!
In Maths, we explored place value as well as addition and subtraction. In English, we spent time reading and creating fact files, writing diary entries, and using our research skills on the Chromebooks to learn about inspiring people such as Louis Braille. The children produced some truly excellent fact files about his life and achievements.
In Gaeilge, we have been learning about ‘An Scoil’ and ‘An Fómhar’. The children have also been practising their oral Irish skills throughout the weeks and are becoming more confident speaking as Gaeilge.
In SESE, we learned about homes in the past and discussed ways we can help take care of our local environment.
We also began our Aquatics module in Fermoy Swimming Pool, which has been great fun for everyone!
Throughout the month, the children have been working hard to create some wonderful artwork that we’re very proud of.
Well done, 3rd Class — keep up the great work!
In Maths, we explored place value as well as addition and subtraction. In English, we spent time reading and creating fact files, writing diary entries, and using our research skills on the Chromebooks to learn about inspiring people such as Louis Braille. The children produced some truly excellent fact files about his life and achievements.
In Gaeilge, we have been learning about ‘An Scoil’ and ‘An Fómhar’. The children have also been practising their oral Irish skills throughout the weeks and are becoming more confident speaking as Gaeilge.
In SESE, we learned about homes in the past and discussed ways we can help take care of our local environment.
We also began our Aquatics module in Fermoy Swimming Pool, which has been great fun for everyone!
Throughout the month, the children have been working hard to create some wonderful artwork that we’re very proud of.
Well done, 3rd Class — keep up the great work!