Enjoy, Explore, Experiment
We had a fabulous fun filled two weeks of learning at our DEIS Summer Camp in Drumman. The students took part in loads of activities such as outdoor games, orienteering, music, dance, baking, art, quizzes and many more enjoyable experiences with friends. This camp wouldn't have been possible without the wonderful teachers and children who… Continue reading Summer Camp
We were delighted to have Mrs Gallagher & Ms Mc Bride along with their sixth class from Cresslough National School in Drumman today. The Drumman students presented them with the proceeds from our non uniform day held earlier in the school year.
We had a wonderful Sports Day last week with the sun shining and blue skies. The boys and girls thoroughly enjoyed the day, and each class took part in numerous activities. There were egg and spoon races, three legged races, playground games, bean bag, sack races and much, much more. Everyone participated with great enjoyment… Continue reading Sports Day 2023
Our fabulous mural was completed this week by our creative committee and Mick O’Toonz. Our woodland themed mural turned out beautifully in the school courtyard. We hope to add seating to this area next year so we can spend even more time enjoying at our the lovely animal paintings in our creative space. The creative… Continue reading Our Woodland Mural
The junior and middle classes took advantage of the good weather to do some buddy reading together in the school garden. Everyone really enjoyed their time together and we hope this sunny weather stays so we can do it again soon!
As part of the Creative Schools Programme, the children will be involved in coming up with ideas for our woodlands mural in our creative space in the school courtyard. These are some of their ideas. Mick O’ Toonz was in school this week to put some of their ideas together making a start on the… Continue reading Making our school mural
We have been encouraging students to "buddy up" to promote reading in our classrooms. The school has been following the “buddy reading" programme where older and younger students are paired up to spend time with books and read together. This program is very effective in fostering the students' love for reading. Buddies, buddy up in… Continue reading Buddy Reading
We had our first ever Creative Week in Drumman this week as part of the Creative Schools programme. Mick O’ Toonz came at the start of the week to do artwork. Our mural theme is woodland animals and the children in each class completed beautiful drawings under his guidance. We are looking forward to seeing… Continue reading Creative Week
Well done to our green School’s committee who renewed the Green School Flag at the Green School Award Ceremony at The Radisson Hotel in Letterkenny this week. Green-Schools is Ireland’s leading environmental management and education programme for schools. Promoting longterm, whole school action for the environment. The flag is a great motivator for the whole… Continue reading Green Flag Presentation
Congratulations to our school’s athletics team who competed in Letterkenny Athletics Club Primary Schools Track and Field competition. It was a great day of athletics with many amazing performances from our students. The Drumman athletes competed in a variety of events such as sprints, long distance races, long jump, turbo javelin and shot putt. Well… Continue reading LAC’s Track & Field Competition
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