Maths Week Highlights: Fun With Numbers!

There was a great buzz around the school this week as everyone took part in a wide range of maths-related activities and had lots of fun.

Each day, Ms Duffy set up an Estimation Station in the classrooms, giving pupils the chance to put their estimation skills to the test.

On Monday, pupils estimated how many pieces of pasta were in a jar. Tuesday’s challenge involved estimating the weight of a pumpkin in grammes and kilogrammes. On Wednesday, children estimated the length of a piece of a Frankenstein's chain in centimetres, while Thursday’s activity focused on estimating the number of litres or millilitres of water in a container.

The pupil with the closest estimate to the actual measurement was declared the winner each day. There were plenty of winners, and those who won in their classrooms received Haribo treats and a homework pass.

Many thanks to Ms Duffy for organising such enjoyable and engaging Maths Week activities, with lots of active learning and meaningful Maths Talk.

Introducing Aghamore NS’s First Student Council

Aghamore N.S. proudly formed its first ever Student Council this week. The council is made up of pupils from First to Sixth Class, with members including Aoife Scahill, Donnacha Lyons, Hannah Scahill, Iarlaith Morris, Orlaith Burke, Senan Kelly, Saoirse Kenny, Kai Glavey, Gemma Cunnane, Cole Burke Masterson and Mia Byrne.

The Student Council will meet regularly to discuss issues important to the student body and to develop ideas to help make our school an even better place. Council members will gather the views of their classmates and bring these to meetings, as well as providing feedback to their classes afterwards. Staff will also seek the council’s input on decision-making and policy development.

We look forward to listening to the students’ ideas and ensuring their voices are heard through the Student Council.

Mayo Primary Schools Cross Country Championships

Well done to Senan Kelly and Liam Murphy, who represented our school in the next stage of the Primary School Cross Country Competition. At this level, they competed against the top runners from across the county. Despite very wet conditions, both boys showed great determination and resilience. Senan finished in an excellent 30th place, with Liam close behind in 34th place. We are extremely proud of their achievements, and the valuable experience they gained will stand to them in next year’s competition.