by admin | Aug 18, 2016 | Resources Websites
Many teachers, perhaps especially those in junior classes, will at some stage do some work on the Post Office. It’s a great theme to employ in the classroom and gives some great opportunities for some cross-curricular and integrated theme work. Many teachers...
by admin | Sep 22, 2013 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, PE
Celebrate the aftermath of the All-Ireland Final by doing some cross-curricular project work based on the big match. Complete research and exercises including literacy, history, maths, oral language, Science, music and Gaeilge. Links included to some online resources....
by admin | Nov 3, 2010 | 5th/6th, Class Novel
St Enda’s is no ordinary school, and Padraic Pearse is no ordinary headmaster. His pupils are inspired by his vision of freedom and an Irish Republic, and John Joe and his friend Roger see the Easter Rising as their chance to fight for Ireland’s freedom....
by admin | Nov 3, 2010 | 5th/6th, Class Novel
A sequel to The Guns of Easter, this books tells the exciting story of Sarah (Jimmy’s young sister) and their family who are involved in the spying activities of Michael Collins during the War of Independence. Sarah, a young eleven-year-old, cannot figure out...
by admin | Nov 2, 2010 | 5th/6th, Class Novel
This is the second book in the famine trilogy. At seven, Peggy made a terrifying journey through famine-stricken Ireland. Now thirteen, and determined to make a new life for herself, she sets off alone across the Atlantic to America. Will she ever see her family...
