Climate Change Art using Recyclables

 Our art this week was based on climate change. The children  used  recyclables to create their own models and had great fun doing so.

Report Writing October 2020

 This month we wrote reports on Autumn and Climate Change. We looked at report writing, discussed the topics extensively and gathered information particularly on Climate Change. In the case of climate change the children were able to explain its causes, its effects and the ways we can help to save our planet. 

Art based on designing our homes

 

Homes

 This week we looked at buildings particularly houses. The children designed their own houses on paper first and then they made models of them.

Some current class news.

As this is science week we are going to have a lego challenge on Friday. Each child will make a lego model of their choice.

We have examined various materials in the school yard and pitch, named and described them.

 We are also looking at water as part of science week eg. its density as a way of explaining why ice floats, fresh water stays on top of  salt water and hot water on top of cold water.

We will also be looking at how underwater animals adapt to their environment and much more

Second class will be doing a prayer service in a fortnight's  time in preparation for their first penance.

Kilmacduagh

Kilmacduagh

On the 9th of October we were very fortunate to have a visit from Mr. Tom Doherty. He first gave us a talk on Kilmacduagh, its history and some stories about St. Colman. After break we went to Kilmacduagh  and Mr. Doherty joined us there. We learnt a lot and really enjoyed our trip.

Below are the models the children made of Kilmacduagh.

Middle Classes

We have had a great first month back to school. Ou first class have settled in very well. We have been focussing on friendship and paying compliments to each other. The children are showing great kindness and are reaping the benefits of having good friends.
 We are practising our frásaí Gaeilge every week. We are learning about Kilmacduagh and will be going on a field trip there in the next few weeks. Lots of fantastic models of Kilmacduagh have come in. Thanks to parents for all their help at home.
We are enjoying our art work also.

Middle Classes 2019-2020

Welcome back to the boys and girls in first, second and third classes. We are looking forward to a great year in the middle room. The children have settled in well and are practising lots of random acts of kindness both in the classroom and outside which makes everybody happy.We are currently studying Coole Park in preparation for our forthcoming field trip which we are really looking forward to.