Uncategorized

Artefact Day 2015

To promote the enjoyment in history each year the children in sixth class bring in some historical artefact. On this day the children then present their artefact the the children in younger classes by explaining its signifiance and its origin. This day is thoroughly enjoyed by all. Have a look at all the interesting things on display.

Artefact Day 2015

Matthew and Raul brought in old bank notes
IMG_5698

Ryan brought in an old Winston coin.
IMG_5699

Hannah and Robyn brought in a family tree and old family photo.

IMG_5701

Niamh and Sophie brought in a Billy can.
IMG_5702

Andrew and Ose brought in a 1990’s VHS tape and a hand stitched quilt.
IMG_5703

Faramade, Serena and Catilyn brought in old Irish coins, board games and an Evening Herald newspaper from 1979 with an article about Pope John Paul’s visit to Ireland.
IMG_5704

Aoife and Ben brought in coins from 1928, a census from Ireland a pocket watch and army medals.
IMG_5705

Sean and Ciara brought in old photographs and an Ava Maria statute.
IMG_5706

Katie and Anna brought in a Sinn Fein handbook and a Granny’s Irish school book.
IMG_5707

Jodie, Lauren an Ailcia brought in a family tree book and an old family photograph.
IMG_5708

Katie and Kayleigh brought in a teddy that is sixty one years old and a 1970’s music record.
IMG_5709

Aaron Nd Rimvydas brought I glal stamps, old newspapers, a 1911 census, and old driving licence and a 1990’s school communin ass booklet.
IMG_5710

Jane and Rachel brought in old Guiness items and an anvil and mince maker.
IMG_5711

Evan, Conor and Hollie brought in a Grandfather’s Garda medal and award.
IMG_5712