Mallow convent students make the best of it all
WHILE schools around the country may be closed due to COVID-19, pupils at Convent Primary School Mallow have vowed that lock down won’t stop them learning!
They continue to study remotely via their Convent Primary School app, which allows teachers to communicate directly with pupils and parents.
As well as knuckling down to the usual academics, pupils have been busy extending their knowledge and learning amazing new skills.
Convent Primary School management and staff are in awe of the resilience, creativity, innovation and enthusiasm displayed by both pupils and their parents during these unprecedented times.
Taylor Coughlan in fourth class has been busy with her books, enjoying the fine weather outdoors and baking. She also drew a very scary picture depicting what she thinks COVID-19 looks like!
Isabelle Cronin in second class has been enjoying doing art at home and has created a beautiful picture in support of our front-line workers.
Laila Horgan in fourth class has been striking the perfect balance at home between school work and having fun in the sun with her brothers in their paddling pool.
Aoife Cashman in fifth class has been busy taking care of her pet bunny rabbit and enjoying all the extra cuddles. She has also been practising her cookery skills baking in the kitchen.
Clodagh O’Keeffe in fourth class has been enjoying the opportunity to do art outdoors as well as getting out exercising and exploring in nature.
Nina Velkovska in third class has demonstrated her entrepreneurial skills by setting up a home cinema, complete with ticket sales, designated screens and bathrooms. Nina also enjoyed a picnic with her siblings, Mia (past pupil) and Zak.
Doireann Owens in third class has been enjoying some exercise on her scooter and has been taking advantage of the fine weather and planting flowers at home.
Ella Crummey in fifth Class is as diligent as ever and has been beavering away with her school books and learning on her laptop.
Julie Galvin in first class has been busy baking scones in the kitchen and enjoying the delicious fruits of her work with her brother, Conor.
Aoife Cannon in fifth class designed her own lock-down marathon challenge whereby she completes 2km each day. When she’s not running, you’ll find Aoife busy doing project work.
“Now, more than ever, the well-being and positive mental health of our children is at the forefront of our agenda at Convent Primary School,” said Jennifer O’ Farrell, representing staff.
“The Convent staff commend the huge support and co-operation they have received from pupils and parents who have whole-heartedly embraced the challenges of home-school learning.
“Pupils are looking forward to schools re-opening in the future, but for now will continue to impress with their extraordinary creativity and talent. Well done everyone.”