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Exploring Algebra Through Problem Solving
Sixth Class recently took part in a cognitively challenging maths lesson focused on early algebra and pattern recognition. The children were...
Exploring 2D Shapes in Sixth Class
As part of our Maths learning, Sixth Class have been busy exploring 2D shapes through a range of hands-on and engaging activities. Using Polypads,...
Walk to School Week in Sixth Class
As part of Walk to School Week, the whole school recently took part in a walk to school from Ardkeen. This simple but powerful action encouraged...
Basketball Skills Workshop with John Loftus
Our sixth-class pupils recently took part in a basketball workshop with John Loftus, focusing on developing key basketball skills. Throughout the...
Drama in Action in Sixth Class
Sixth class enjoyed a thoroughly engaging afternoon of drama as part of their work in line with the Drama curriculum. Pupils were presented with two...
Marathon in The People’s Park
As part of a whole-school fundraising initiative to support the development of new playground equipment, sixth class pupils proudly took part in the...
Halloween 2025
Sixth Class Gymnastics Programme
Sixth class pupils completed an eight-week gymnastics programme with Kenny, which focused on developing key gymnastics skills. Throughout the...
A Visit from “The ARC” – BIM’s Aquaculture Remote Classroom
Sixth class were fortunate to climb aboard “The ARC” (Aquaculture Remote Classroom) — a schools’ programme aligned with the geography primary...
Christmas Fair Article
Please read the wonderful article featured in the Waterford News and Star about our fabulous Christmas Fair....











