Maths Week 2024

St. Brendan's was a hive of activity as we celebrated Maths Week in October. In line with the new primary maths curriculum, we placed a strong emphasis on the fun aspects of maths, encouraging all the students to use their "maths eyes" and explore the maths all around them.

The week was filled with a variety of activities, including math quizzes, daily riddle challenges, maths trails, an estimation skittle jar competition, STEM activities, and fun maths games in An Cuan. The junior classes enjoyed hands-on play-based stations, while 2nd to 4th classes explored Bee-Bots. Every class participated in a wide range of enjoyable maths activities within their classrooms.

Second class also had the opportunity to visit the local library, where they took part in a math-focused project that involved creating art with tessellations. Their vibrant polygons came together to form an impressive pattern.

We hosted a ‘Maths is Fun’ workshop for the parents of Senior Infants, where the children showcased their fantastic maths games and activities.  

Extra special thanks go to the sixth-class pupils who worked diligently in the weeks leading up to Maths Week. They designed a math trail and created numerous activities for the junior classes. Lastly, a big thank you to all the teachers and SNAs for their help in making Maths Week a success this year. It was a great team effort!

Looking forward to another fun-filled Maths Week in 2025!