School Blog

Getting to grips with Numicon!

This afternoon, pupils from 1st – 6th came together to explore Numicon. They were undoubtedly sceptical when they saw first saw the materials – Isn’t this for Infants? they asked. But they were well and truly won over by the end of the session! It was a great opportunity for younger and older pupils to work together, the creative juices were well and truly flowing by the time I had to finish the session. We look forward to exploring Numicon further!

Infants get busy with Numicon!

The pupils in Junior and Senior Infants started the Numicon programme today. Numicon is a multi-sensory maths programme which is especially effective in the younger classes although can be used to challenge pupils of all ages. There are 3 keys aspects to the programme – it encourages children to communicate in mathematical terms, it explores relationships between numbers and focuses on problem solving. Although devised in New Zealand, it complements the work of the Irish curriculum in a fun, enjoyable way. Children learn in a very hands-on manner.

We borrowed the equipment from another school for now but will be investing for ourselves very soon. You can learn more at https://www.numicon.co.nz/page/489269

Music with Tonya

The pupils from 1st – 6th have been learning about the history of Irish music with Tonya, going all the way back to Celtic times. Today they composed their own song with very impressive results!