Our Canadian Visitor

Here are some stories from our class about our surprise Canadian visitor last week. We have been studying the country of Canada in Geography.

Our Canadian Visitor By Lavinia Hotca Florea

On Tuesday, the 3rd of March a Canadian visitor came to tell us a few things about Canada. First she told us her name was Winn. The first question was “Where she was from in Canada?” Winn said she was from Victoria on the West Coast on Vancouver Island. We also asked her how tall the tallest tree in Canada was. She said that the height of the tallest tree was 95 metres and the width was 9 metres. Winn also told us that each year in British Columbia they plant 200 million trees and that 118 Ireland’s would fit into Canada. After she showed us  two t-shirts. One was with the fire fighters and the second was with a hockey team. Winn also showed us some ketchup flavoured crisps, cheezies, a soft ball and a leather glove. Soon we had to go home but when we went out the door we saw teachers little baby girl. I had a great time that day!

Our Canadian Visitor By Ajay Jones

Yesterday a visitor came in. Her name was Winn. She lives in Victoria on Vancouver Island on the West coast of Canada. The width of the tallest tree in Canada is 7m. Canada is very large. We asked her about 20 questions. I asked her what poutine tastes like and do Canadians have any different traditions. She brought us in a forest workers uniform. She also brought some crisps. She said she never tasted poutine. Hockey is a big sport in Canada and she said she likes playing hockey too. In Canada the national anthem is called ‘O! Canada!’

Our Canadian Visitor By Mateusz Jermolowicz

Yesterday a visitor came to our class. She was from Canada. Her name was Winn. Firstly, teacher told us to put everything away into our bags. Secondly, the woman came to our class and the woman was from Canada. She introduced herself- her name was Winn. Later on we asked her about 20 questions. Everyone had questions for her. She was telling us about school in Canada and about all different types of foods, like poutine. She said that she loved hockey. When the questions were finished she showed us a tee-shirt with the firefighters on the back and a baseball glove and a softball, ketchup chips and cheesy chips. So that’s the end. I was happy that I learned something about Canada!

Our Canadian Visitor By Kacper Burtan

Yesterday in our class we had a Canadian visitor. Her name was Winn. She was from the West Coast in Victoria. Firstly we had to get our questions ready to ask. Next Winn came at 2pm. She had a big bag with a Canadian flag on it. Later on, we asked Winn our questions. I asked what was Kobassa. Finally she showed us some things she had in her bag. She had a soccer shirt, crisps and another t-shirt. Finally she had to head back to Canada. The End.

Seachtain na Gaeilge

Dia diobh!

This week in St Gabriel’s NS we are celebrating Seachtain na Gaeilge.

This week has seen a Tra na gCeist sa Halla and tomorrow will see the children perform in our annual Ceolchoirm at 11am. All welcome! Tickets at the door: €3 or two for €5.

Operation Transformation DIT 3km Fun Run

Operation Transformation came to a wonderful ending last Friday with a 3km Fun Run around the college grounds of the new DIT, Grangegorman.

Children from Mr. Smyth’s and Ms. Turley’s classes joined children from other local schools, lots of parents and other adults from the community to take part in this fun event.

Set your next goal now.

The women’s Mini Marathon is only 90 days away! Meet in Anna’s room on Tuesday 3rd March at 1pm for information on how to register and to get your training plan.

St. Gabriel’s Annual Art Exhibition a Resounding Success

 

Our annual Art Exhibition, which took place on February 12th, 2015 was once again a great success thanks to the talented artists of St. Gabriel’s.  A myriad of beautiful and original pieces were on display for the parents and members of our community to enjoy, with our knowledgeable and interesting curators from 4th, 5th and 6th classes guiding everyone through the exhibition.

We welcomed the children from Rainbows and Dunard playgroups, parishioners from the Church of the Holy Family in Aughrim Street, members of Dublin City Council including Cllr. Ray McAdam representing the Lord Mayor, the parents of future, current and past pupils, community workers from groups such as An Síol and Áosóg, neighbours and many more.

Thank you to the parish centre in Prussia Street for the use of the display boards and a huge thank you to all our teachers and S.N.A.s who helped to set up the exhibition.  Finally a sincere thank you to all our curators and all the artists from Junior Infants to 6th Class who made this such a proud and enjoyable day.

Operation Transformation in full flight

We’re into Week Three of Operation Transformation in Dublin 7. We have a good, strong, committed and fun group going with four mornings of activity – the gym, football, aerobics and walking/jogging.

Check out this video of some highlights so far, and watch out for it on the RTE show in the coming weeks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErH0dBrb2Dk

So far the group has lost a whopping 4 stone 1 pound – but it’s not just about losing weight – it’s about having fun, getting to know other parents, being part of the community and making some time for yourself each day.

It’s not too late to join in!