1916 in Belmayne ETNS

Thank you to everyone who helped with the planning and organisation of the 1916 events around school. All the teachers and children became completely immersed in the teaching and learning, celebrating 100 years since The Easter Rising.

Here is just a flavour of some of the things we got up to during the last two weeks.


We learnt the song Grace for our assembly. You can listen to us practice it here :

https://soundcloud.com/maria-nic-an-ultaigh/grace


In first class we focused on the living conditions of the tenement buildings in 1916. On Tuesday we presented a show and tell day. Our class presented to Julie, Mel and Denise's classes. It was great to see work from other classes.

 The Presenters talked about the various ways we explored 1916.
We learned about Elizabeth O'Farrell, the 7 signatories of the proclamation, how we integrated 1916 into our art classes, we learnt about the story of Joseph Plunkett and Grace Gilford and finally we learnt what life was like in a tenement house in Dublin at the time.

On Wednesday, we had our assembly and proclamation day. Here is a snap shot of some of the things that were happening: 

Our display of work from all classes in Jessica's room: 

Models made by 5th Class

 First class work : 

 At the coffee morning, showing our work! Well done Guys!

 Many thanks to Keith Durham who was able to arrange for the loan of these 1916 uniforms. We has fun dressing up.

Thanks again to everyone for their help and support over the past two weeks. 

Enjoy all the 1916 events happening over Easter. 

Have a lovely break everyone!! 

'Caint agus Cáca leis an Coiste'

'Caint agus Cáca leis an Coiste' 

All Parents are invited to a '1916 Caint agus Cáca' get together after the Flag Raising assembly on Wednesday 16th March at 9.30am in Kevin's classroom. Work from each class will be displayed and some children will give input about their projects. Members of the staff Coiste (Joe, Niamh, Maria, Kevin and Colum) will be on hand to discuss the school projects and also the historical events around 1916. Everyone is welcome to drop in for a look at the children's work and a have cup of Tea and cake to mark the 1916 Celebration in Belmayne.

Preparing for 1916

We are busy preparing for the commemoration of the 1916 Rising. As always we are busy preparing songs. This week we learnt the song Grace, made famous by Jim Mc Cann.


Grace Gilford married Joseph Plunkett in Kilmainham Gaol before he was executed for his part in the rising. She never remarried, and wore mourning clothes for the rest of her life.  Joseph was the youngest of the seven signatories of the Proclamation.





                                        

The Children have been busy working on some art working based on 1916.