Play and creativity are key elements in the New Primary Curriculum 2023.
Our pupils certainly get plenty of opportunities to be playful and creative through music, drama and artistic activities at Scoil Mhuire.
Music is a language that every girl learns at Scoil Mhuire. It is a language that allows for wonderful self-expression and creativity and is inclusive of all. We are passionate here in Scoil Mhuire about fostering and developing a love for Music.
The talented girls in 4th, 5th, and 6th class engage in a journey to master the art of playing the tin whistle. Guiding them on this music adventure is Múinteoir Aoife, a skilled instructor hailing from the prestigious Cork School of Music.
Girls from 3rd to 6th are also afforded the opportunity to join the school choir. Their beautiful melodies can be heard from the school halla every Wednesday after school from September to May. The school choir has performed in the City Hall, Cork Airport, local fundraising events and also at local Nursing Homes.
All classes across the school avail of Speech and Drama Lessons during the school year. These lessons are partly funded by the generosity of the Parents and Friends Association. Tara O’ Connor of ‘Spotlighlight Performing Arts’ is our talented and dedicated leader of drama lessons in the school weekly. Tara and her team also guide our pupils in expressing their creativity through Dance as part of the P.E. curriculum.
Our biggest celebration of Music, Art and Drama happens during our ‘Annual Arts Week’. The girls experience a wonderfully immersive and enriching week in which all class levels explore a shared theme through the Creative Arts, making learning a truly enjoyable experience for everyone.