Second Class
Teachers
A short introduction to our Second Class Teachers
Ms. Kate Cormican
Room 20
Ms. Orla McGrath
Room 21
Ms. Hanna Farrell
Room 22
Mr. Joe Hynes
Room 26
Ms. Aoife Dolan
Room 27
About Second Class
Welcome to Second Class at St Joseph’s N.S!
Second Class marks an important stage of development, where children gain confidence and take on greater challenges in their learning journey. Building on the foundation of earlier years, students in Second Class deepen their understanding of key concepts in literacy, numeracy, and creative thinking. They also engage in more complex projects, group work, and critical thinking activities. Our goal is to inspire curiosity, foster independence, and encourage collaboration among classmates. Second Class is a time for growing both academically and socially, as children prepare for the next stage of their educational path with excitement and enthusiasm.
This week, our boys and girls attended a morning Mass as part of their preparation for First Penance and First Holy Communion.
This week, Mr. Hynes’s class enjoyed their weekly swim at Aura, combining fun in the water with plenty of festive cheer! The children practiced their strokes, splashed around, and shared
Second class had a wonderful time exploring many areas of science this week. We were busy experimenting with expanding jellies in water through osmosis, density of liquids when making lava
This month, we are taking time to remember and reflect on those who have passed away. Second class wrote messages ‘I am thinking of..’ and included in their artwork. We
The boys and girls in room 27 had great fun at the Halloween parade. Their costumes were amazing! They really enjoyed the Halloween Games in the hall, thanks to the
As the first half-term wraps up, Room 20 is excited to share a special video showcasing all the wonderful learning and growth we’ve experienced so far! Our classroom has been
