Chefs of the Future!
Well done to our budding chefs from sixth class. They recently made delicious Rocky Road and shared it with students and teachers alike. Everyone agreed it was delicious and are asking for a repeat performance!
Students of the Month for September
Well done to our students of the month for September 2019. We are all very proud of your efforts. Lean leis an obair!
Maths Challenge in 2nd Class!!
We are really enjoying our challenges for maths week!! Today we engineered boats using lollipop sticks to ensure they floated in water in groups and we are delighted to report that all our tests were successful!
BMMS Student Council
The purpose of the student council is to give our students a voice in BMMS. It creates opportunities for the development of leadership, responsibility and improved communication between staff and students. It successfully develops a sense of ownership and belonging. A committee of representatives (three students from each class) meet weekly with Ms.Hogan to address the [...]
Spectacular September in Second Class !!
We went for an autumnal nature walk along the river and collected beautiful autumn leaves for our art class ! A few keen historians brought in artefacts to tell us about their family history !
Learning about Climate Change
The talented pupils in sixth class were learning about greenhouse gas emissions and global warming as part of our theme on Climate Change. The boys learned about Greta Thunberg and her work on raising awareness to climate change. They designed and painted their own posters to symbolize global warming. They also created their very own globes [...]
GOAL Jersey Day
Here at Bishop Murphy’s, the new school year is upon us and we have a busy year ahead! We haven’t forgotten to pencil into our calendar one of our favourite fundraisers however- GOAL Jersey Day is in on October 11th and we are all looking forward to donning our favourite jerseys to support this worthy cause. [...]
Attendance Competition Winners!
A huge congratulations to our summer 2019 attendance competition winners! Aaron Galvin 2nd class, Jack O’Connor Rainbow Class, Kevin Walsh 3rd class, Duane O’Donoghue 4th class, Conor O’Callaghan 5th class, reaped the benefits of full attendance this June! Well done boys!
4th/5th Class School Tour
The pupils of 4th/5th class had an eventful and fun outing for their school tour this week. The tour commenced with a trip to the Lifetime Lab where the boys learned about the history of the old Cork City Waterworks. The children learned about the science behind water filtration and got to take part in an [...]
ICT Investment
As a digital school of distinction, Bishop Murphy School is committed to its digital strategy and to continuing to enhance its digital infrastructure. This summer we have bought 15 new iPads, thanks to parent-funding and a Department of Education grant. A new iPad management system, using software called ZuluDesk, is also being rolled out on a [...]