Please note the following from Dunmanway Library:

Dunmanway Library (along with other libraries in Cork county) is taking part in a
‘Summer Reading Adventure’–a programme encouraging children to read during the
summer holidays.
Children can register for this free programme in the library and will receive
a Summer Reading Card.
Children can record their progress and a reward stamp will be added for every
book they read. All the children who participate will be invited to an awards event at the
end of the summer and will receive a certificate.
Children can register for the ‘Summer Reading Adventure’ from 26th June. To see more visit www.librariesireland.ie/summer-reading-adventure and www.corkcoco.ie/library

As part of World Book Day, pupils from senior infants upwards have a login code and password for Reading Eggs at www.readingeggs.com Reading Eggs makes learning to read interesting and engaging for kids, with great online reading games and activities.
Pupils were also presented with a voucher worth €1.50 which can be redeemed against the cost of a book they may wish to purchase.

The children in the Junior Room have been reading
“Five Minutes’ Peace” by Jill Murphy as their book
of the month.
Mrs Large just wants five minutes’ peace. However,
Lester, Laura and the baby have other ideas!
(A story every parent will identify with)

Most children are taking advantage of the Library Bus which calls to the school every fortnight. It is a wonderful opportunity for the children and an excellent service.

The children in Junior Infants, Archie, Clodagh, Connie and Jonathon really enjoyed the story of the hungry caterpillar, so much so they decided to make their own very hungry caterpillar.

Bhīomar ag iarraidh bheith ag caint as Gaeilge sa seomra ranga.

Bhīomar ag imirt cluichī a éilionn éisteacht agus tuiscint :

• éisteacht agus pictiūr a tharraingt
• éisteacht agus mīm a dhéanamh
• deir Ó Grádaigh
• cluiche bingo
• tráth na gceist

Thaitin tráth na gceist go mór linn.

Bhīomar ag lēamh treoracha do chluichī boird a leanūint.  Bhī an sport againn ag imirt na cluchī seo.

Bhīomar ag imirt cluichī Gaelacha amuigh sa chlós freisin.  D’fhoglaīomar damhsaī Gaelacha.

Lēigh an miūnteoir scēal dūinn agus bhiómar ag canadh amhráin agus ag ēisteacht le ceol Gaelach.

Bhaineamar an taitneamh as seachtain na Gaeilge.

We were very fortunate to have lovely weather from the 10^th to the 14^th March so we took every opportunity to spend some time outside.  Second and third class had great fun writing about shadows.  Each group wrote a poem and the girls also composed a little song and dance called, “Can you do the Bunny Hop?”  The children also created some amazing shadow animals and creatures using their hands and bodies.  Everyone thought it was a great class and we really enjoyed learning outdoors on such a beautiful day.

This year the senior classes have been reading books by David Walliams.  Ms O’ Connell ordered two box sets of his books.  It came with Mr. Stink, Gangsta Granny, Billionaire Boy, Ratburger and The Boy in the Dress.  We also got his latest book The Demon Dentist.

Most have agreed that David Walliams is the best author ever!

By Daire