Children from our second classes who made their communion at St. Mary’s Church, Claddagh, on Saturday, 14th May 2022.
The Podcast is Back: Claddagh Kids Talk - The Ocean
Dive right into a fascinating hour of sea creatures, science and all things salty, with Claddagh Kids Talk: The Ocean.
How do starfish move and eat, even though they don't even have a brain, blood or a heart? What's the biggest jellyfish in the world? Are there any interesting shipwrecks off the Irish coast? What kinds of whales and dolphins live in Irish waters? And... is a dogfish really half dog, half fish?!
Find the answers to these questions - and more - with the kids from Mr. Leonard's Rang a 5 as they present the results of their marine science research in this lively, informative and very entertaining episode.
The podcast has been created as part of the work carried out by Claddagh National School in collaboration with the Explorers Education Programme Officers at Galway Atlantaquaria. Funded by the Marine Institute - Foras na Mara, the state agency for marine research and development in Ireland, the Explorers Education Programme provides engaging activities, resources and support for teachers, children, and the education network, delivering ocean literacy to primary schools across Ireland.
****Video Drop from Second Class!***
Before Easter, Rang a 2 worked with their teacher Ms. Heneghan to create some brilliant stories for their very own book. Now you can watch some of the extremely entertaining results for yourself!
Fishy Business for Fifth Class Explorers
Squidly going where few have gone before, Mr. Leonard’s fifth class bravely tackled the squidgy end of scientific research by getting stuck into some cephalopod dissection.
As part of their participation in the Marine Institute’s Explorer’s Programme, and ably guided by Maria from Galway Atlantaquaria, the children learned some of the fascinating secrets of this amazing creature, very much first-hand. The quest for knowledge can be a smelly one, but it’s worth it!
Standby for publication of our new podcast featuring lots of fascinating information about all things oceanic - it’s a good one!
Confirmation 2022
Congratulations to all the sixth class children who made their Confirmation in St. Mary’s Church, Claddagh, today. Special thanks to Ms. Ledwith and the choir for the beautiful songs, and to Mr. Kelly, Ms. Fahy and Ms. Browne for the amazing music.
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Galway Girl (Claddagh-Style!)
Children from the school perform their own twist on the Ed Sheeran hit about our own great little city. Feat. lyrics, arrangements and production by Ms. Randles, Ms. Ledwith and Ms. Fahy. Huge congratulations to all involved - this is amazing!
Podcast: Claddagh Kids Talk Ep. 1
Kids from 5th Class in Claddagh National School discuss a wide range of fascinating topics in this, our first episode of the Claddagh Kids Talk podcast.
Recorded in the Jane Morgan Jennings Studio, our school's brand new, state-of-the-art recording suite, this Christmas show brings you a little bit of everything: interviews about everything from horses, rabbits, cats and dogs, to soccer, Formula 1 and chess; and taking in Hedy Lamarr, books, Marvel, environmental tips for Christmas and some special seasonal poetry and rap along the way!