6th Class
Welcome to Ms Lorraine O'Loughlin's 6th Class
Our Classroom News!
Blue Star Programme
Ms. Lorraine O’Loughlin
February 13, 2026
The 5th & 6th class are working towards their first Blue Star Flag. This week they were working on European Countries. The children created a project on a country of their choice using the school Chromebooks. They then created a Google Slide on their chosen country. Well done everyone.
Claret & Blue School Programme
Ms. Lorraine O’Loughlin
February 13, 2026
The 5th & 6th Class children are just finishing up the Claret & Blue Futsal programme. Thank you to Aoife from Drogheda United for working with the children.
They will have their final session on Monday February 16th. On Tuesday afternoon the children will have a meet & greet with two Drogheda United players in school. The children will have the opportunity to ask the players questions and get autographs.
Denim Day for Dementia
Ms. Lorraine O’Loughlin
February 13, 2026
We will be holding a fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland on Friday February 27th. The children can wear their denims to school on that Friday. Suggested donation of €2 per child. If you wish you can donate online at our fundraiser page:
https://alzheimer.enthuse.com/pf/lorraine-o-loughlin
We will also have a child friendly information talk for 5th & 6th Class about dementia/Alzheimer’s that day.
Confirmation
Ms. Lorraine O’Loughlin
February 13, 2026
Congratulations to our 6th Class children who received the Sacrament of Confirmation yesterday.
Thank you to Bishop Deenihan, Fr Stephen and Fr Brendan for a lovely ceremony.
Thank you also to the Parents Association for the lovely cupcakes for the class.
Love Themed Art
Ms. Lorraine O’Loughlin
February 6, 2026
Busy working on some ‘Love’ themed art this month in 5th & 6th Class.
Blue Star Programme
Ms. Lorraine O’Loughlin
February 6, 2026
The 5th & 6th Class children are working towards the school’s first Blue Star Flag. The Blue Star Programme is an education initiative for primary school pupils across Ireland. The idea of the Programme is simple: to foster better understanding and knowledge of the European Union and how it affects the lives of Irish citizens among primary pupils through classroom projects and activities.
Our first activity was to learn all about the countries of Europe.
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