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Limerick Primary Schools Athletics
Stellar performances at the Primary School Athletics in Limerick.
A 44 strong team departed for the University of Limerick this morning for the Limerick Primary School Athletics.
Our boys and girls teams participated in events like the 100, 200 and 400 metres as well as the long jump and a series of relays. The girls team performed admirably in a keenly contested category. The boys category was equally close with the result going down to the very last race. In a nail biting finish our over 12 relay team produced a fantastic team display to secure first place. Massive congratulations to every boy and girl who took part, they did their school proud.
Pilot Barry Cason Visits Herbertstown NS
The sky’s the limit for Herbertstown NS pupils after the visit of Captain Barry Cason.
Cpt. Cason, who flies freight for Cargojet and is based in Canada, paid an hour long visit to 5th & 6th class. Having previously worked as a pilot on a commercial airline he was able to talk to the children about all aspects of the job. There was an opportunity for the pupils to quiz Cpt. Cason on what it’s like to be a pilot and he was very impressed with the questions being posed. He fielded questions on topics like taking off, landing, turbulence, weather systems and much much more. One story the children found particularly interesting involved the transport of a polar bear from a zoo in Australia to another in Canada.
It was a very memorable experience for all present and perhaps a future pilot or two may emerge from the group in years to come!
Cpt. Cason shows the children the aircraft he is currently flying.
Cpt. Cason points out his home city of Toronto, Canada.
Cpt. Cason explains how pilots use the curvature of the Earth and its rotation when they fly.
Cpt. Cason shows the children a video of a landing he performed and discusses risks like wind, snow and birds.
Cpt. Cason shows the children the onboard computer.
Cpt. Cason shows the children a weather map and explains why it is so important to pilots.
Students Take to the Stage!
Before the Easter break, 3rd and 4th class performed ‘The Lion King’ which they had been rehearsing very hard for all term. Their acting, singing and dancing talents skills were clear to see in this production and both the audience and the performers enjoyed themselves!
5th & 6th class showcased the major events in Roald Dahl’s life and followed that up with a production of one of his most famous stories, Matilda. Much like the 3rd & 4th class, their efforts in preparation led to many memorable performances!
World Water Day
World Water Day
The school marked World Water Day in a number of different ways. The centrepiece of the day was a ‘Walk for Water’. The object of the walk was to highlight the distances people in certain parts of the world have to walk for water.
Over the previous few weeks, the children had brought in used plastic bottles. These bottles were filled using water from Barry the Barrel. The children then carried the water bottles on their walk around Herbertstown. The Walk was led by our water mascot, Spencer Sponge. Afterwards, the pupils brought their bottles home with them with the aim of using the water to water plants etc.
Below is a gallery of photographs from the day.
Prior to the walk, the junior infants joined forces with the pupils of the senior classroom to take part in a water themed quiz.
Lough Gur Clean Up
Some of our pupils travelled to Lough Gur recently to collect litter as part of our Green Schools Programme.
SPAR FAI Primary School 5s
Well done to our boys and girls teams who both made it through to the next stage of the SPAR FAI Primary school 5s today in Corbally.
1st Class Projects
During February and March 1st class did fantastic projects based on Mexico and Australia.
Roman Battle Herbertstown Style
The yard in school was turned into the coliseum for one day only last week! 3rd and 4th class designed their own shields and took part in a mock battle just as the Romans would have done. The children became true gladiators decorating their shields, practicing moving with their legions in the turtle formation and attacking the other legions with bean bags. Unfortunately, the rain brought a swift end to the gladiator battle but everyone had lots of fun!
Peace Proms 2017
Peace Proms Limerick 2017
The pupils of Herbertstown NS joined other choirs from the mid west and the Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland last night for Peace Proms Limerick 2017.
In a spectacular show, the audience were treated to some classic songs which included Heal the World, You’re the Voice, Best Day of My Life and Ireland’s Call. The orchestra also performed versions of the Star Wars theme and a medley of 90s Dance tracks.
It was a truly memorable night and the children did the school proud.
