Transylvania Dreaming

Halloween 2010

Irish Dancing

Oíche Shamhna!

Mona Lisa Smile.

As a continuation of our studies of The Romans and Italy, we looked at the work of some Italian artists. We really liked this painting by Leonardo Da Vinci.

Happy Birthday Scoil Nioclais!

A Roman Story

My name is Marius. I am a Roman soldier. Let me tell you about my life. When I joined, I took an oath for 25 years or until I die. I will never marry or see my homeland again.

My life is dangerous and exciting at the same time. I walk 30km a day with my kit. I carry an axe, a saw, food, a rope and camping gear inside. I wear armour and have weapons such as my sword, my dagger, my javelin and my helmet and shield for protection.

I sleep in a leather tent with seven other soldiers. I try to sleep in the middle because it is the warmest. I train everyday. It can be a bloody affair, even if we cover up the tips of our swords and daggers!. I also feed animals and collect wood and water. I clean my weapons too. The army builds roads and forts. We are a strong army. We invade other countries to get land taxes and slaves. When I retire, the Emperor of Rome will reward my hard work with a small farm and maybe some animals.
Gavin Smith