The Life of Niamh (Nieve) Elliott

I live so close to school, so my mum picks me up from school and we walk across the street, and then we're home."

How do you get to school? Are you allowed to go to school by yourself?:

"I walk to school every day with my mum. We walk across the street, but she always walks with me because there are a lot of cars on the road where we live."

Where do you eat lunch? What is your favorite food?:

"At school, I eat lunch in our classroom, and then I usually eat at home. My favorite food is vanilla ice cream. It's so good! But mum doesn't let me have it all the time like I want to."

What language do you speak at school? How do you say "Hello" in your language?:

"I speak English, but we do learn how to speak Irish. Also, I take a class to learn how to speak French. In Irish, you say "Hello" by saying "dia dhuit" (di-uh-guit)."

What are some common kids' names at your school?:

"Some kids' names are Seamus, Aoife (E-Fa), Conor, and Ciara."

What subjects do you study in school, and which one is your favorite?:

"I learn maths, Irish, English, history, geography, and science. My favorite subject is history."

What is your homework like?:

"I do my homework with my mum because it can be hard for me sometimes, but I always get it done."

What do you like to do after school? Do you have a favorite sport or game?:

"I like to play tennis with my mum and my friends, and it is also my favorite sport."

Who is your favorite famous person?:

"My favorite famous person is Michael D.

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