This week, First Class took part in the 'Egg Drop Challenge.' They were tasked with designing and making a way to drop an egg from a height (the ladder), without the egg breaking. A great effort was put in, with some very innovative ideas and 11 successful inventions!! All the work for this was completed [...]
Last week, we marked Engineers' Week in school with a range of in-class activities. Pupils explored different aspects of engineering through hands-on challenges, problem-solving tasks, and construction activities. [...]
Congratulations to Ms Brereton's 3rd Class who have been shortlisted as finalists for the 2025 Our World Awards!The ceremony is set to be held at Dublin Castle on Friday, May 30.Click here to read more about the work that the children have undertaken.
Today 4th Class visited Daingean Library to use the book returning and book borrowing services. Each class will have the opportunity to visit before the end of the school year.Keep up your reading and call into the library to find out about all the great programmes being offered to children in the areas of literacy and [...]
On Tuesday, 29th April, 6th Class pupils took place in the local area VEX IQ Rapid Relay competition. We are delighted to share that our team won the Judges Award for the perseverance and resilience that they showed on the day. Well done 6th Class! Thank you to Offaly County Council for organising this event. [...]
Pupils in 5th Class were invited to attend a LEGO workshop in Daingean library to celebrate International LEGO Day on Tuesday, January 28th. The pupils enjoyed working in groups to complete LEGO challenges before having the opportunity to make their own creations. Thank you to Daingean library for hosting this hands-on and engaging workshop. [...]
Last week we celebrated Science Week 2024 in Daingean NS. Pupils in all classes undertook various STEM activities throughout the week, and 6th Class also hosted a Science Experiment showcase! Well done everybody!
Pupils in 6th Class were delighted to get the opportunity to visit Daingean library this week and code with Microbits. Thank you to Dean and Offaly County Council for facilitating this.
Pupils from all classes enjoyed designing and making with LEGO during 'STEAM Superstars' workshops over the past six weeks.
Check out our gallery of the Science Week Show put on in the hall by 6th class. Maith sibh go lèir!