5th Class
Welcome to Ms Lorraine O'Loughlin's 5th Class
Welcome to our classroom!
Here is a copy of the school calendar:
Our Classroom News!
School Calendar 2025-2026
Ms. Lorraine O’Loughlin
August 22, 2025
Please find attached the school calendar for the 2025-2026 school year.
Additionally, the school will be closed to pupils for staff training on the following dates:
Tuesday December 2nd 2025
Wednesday March 18th 2026
Monday June 8th 2026
Music Generation Performance
Ms. Lorraine O’Loughlin
June 10, 2024
In April, our 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th Class children participated in a Music Generation Performance. This was a joint performance with the 3rd & 4th classes from Bellewstown and Ardcath NS. The children had the opportunity to play with a group called ‘Glas Quartet’.
A huge congratulations to all who took part. I think you’ll agree that it is a very polished performance for students who have spent only 6 months learning to play the violin.
Enjoy!
Full concert: https://youtu.be/O5N7-DdnI_U
Highlights: https://youtu.be/J5BtkM4_Czg
Children’s Performance: https://youtu.be/_8eiCme5IUc
Music Generation Performance
Ms. Lorraine O’Loughlin
May 2, 2024
A huge congratulations to our 3rd – 6th Class students who took part in a very special performance today in our GP Room.
The performance was organised by Music Generation. They have been teaching the children violin since September.
Today the children got the chance to perform with a group, ‘Glas Quartet’. 3rd & 4th Class from Bellewstown NS & Ardcath NS also joined us for the performance.
It was such a special occasion and one that I’m sure the children will remember for a long time.
Well done everyone!!
Easter Events!
Ms. Lorraine O’Loughlin
April 8, 2024
How lucky were we to have the Easter Bunny visit us before the holidays!!
We also had an Easter Egg hunt. It was so much fun!!
There was also an Easter Egg raffle. The hampers were kindly donated by Mount Hanover Farms. One hamper was raffled per classroom. Congratulations to the lucky winners!!
Say Yes to Languages
Ms. Lorraine O’Loughlin
April 8, 2024
In term 2 the children in 3rd,4th,5th & 6th Class participated in the ‘Say Yes to Languages’ initiative. Thank you to Elena from ‘Lingotot Drogheda & East Meath’ for facilitating the Spanish lessons.
Helen McEntee Visit
Ms. Lorraine O’Loughlin
April 8, 2024
We were delighted to welcome Helen McEntee to the school recently for a visit. Helen was joined by Cllr Sharon Tolan on the day.
Thank you to Helen and Sharon for taking the time to visit the children and speak to our 5th & 6th Class.
Student Corner
Notes & Reminders
The School Day:
8.50: Drop Off
2.30: Home Time
General Notes:
Tracksuit to be worn on PE day only
Healthy Eating Policy:
At Scoil Cholmcille, we have a healthy eating policy. The children are encouraged to eat fruit and veg. Sweets, chocolate, biscuits and crisps are not allowed in school.
As Scoil Cholmcille is a NUT FREE SCHOOL, we would ask that parents do not give their children nut products for lunch.
Useful Class Links
Useful Websites:
www.arcademicskillbuilders.com
A variety of Maths games and English games.
A website where children can publish and illustrate their own stories.
Launched Sept 2012. Includes audio and video content to support parents with literacy difficulties and links to others websites providing more detailed information on specific topics.
The site is designed for parents, grandparents and carers of children aged 0 – 12 years and is searchable according to the child’s age.
Providing lots of information and activities on History, Geography & Science broken down into class levels.
Providing a range of resources, worksheets, and project information for all subjects within the Irish primary curriculum broken down by class levels.
Discover Primary Science is a flagship project run by the Discover Science & Engineering (DSE) awareness programme. The programme aims to show children how important and fun science can be!
A database of Irish terms containing over 270,000 terms, searchable under both Irish and English versions.
A site devoted to the history of the Vikings in Ireland
Webwise.ie educates on safer usage of the Internet. Aimed at students, teachers and parents it also promotes the positive aspects of using the Internet and informs on how to deal with the risks.
Reading Corner
Faraway Home- Marilyn Taylor
Holes – Louis Sachar
Goodnight Mr Tom – Michele Magorian
Wonder – R. J. Palacio
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas – John Boyne
Under the Hawthorn Tree – Marita Conlon McKenna
War Horse – Michael Morpurgo
Private Peaceful – Michael Morpurgo
Emlyn’s Moon – Jenny Nimmo
Children on the Oregon Trail – A Rutgers Van Der Loeff
The Custodian – D. A. O’ Connor
Extra Information
Tips for Parents:
Helping_your_child_in 5th & 6th_classes
Maths Tips: Glossary of Terms