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Materials

14/5/2013

 
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We are learning about lots of different materials. 
We went on a material hunt in our classroom. 
We looked for objects made of wood, metal, plastic and other materials.




Challenge: Can you find an object made of a material in your home????????
Post your answers below.

BBc Science clips

Active week

29/4/2013

 
This week is Active Week.......we will be having bizzy break, extra PE, learning about healthy eating and there is a walking bus to school everyday.

Did you know that:
  • children need at least 60 minutes of being active everyday.
  • all adults need at least 30 minutes of moderate activity 5 days a week.
  • being active gives you more energy, helps you relax and it's fun too.
  • children who are active reduce their risk of ill health as an adult.


*We are performing in a Hip-hopathon on Friday. Don't forget to sponsor us please!!!

Special achievement award

8/3/2013

 
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Congratulations to our special achievement award winner.

He received his award for working hard at his reading and always trying his best.

Keep up the great work!

Reading - ebooks

8/3/2013

 
Here is a FANTASTIC link to over 250 free ebooks for 3-11 year olds!! 
This is a superb chance for kids to read at home and improve their reading.

It is from the Oxford Reading Tree and all you need to do is put in your age and you will see lots of great books available. Click on the link below!!

Oxford owl readers

Pancake Tuesday

12/2/2013

 
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We celebrated Pancake (Shrove) Tuesday today.
Zach brought one in he made especially for Mr. Farrell.

Malgosia brought in Polish doughnuts that she made. People from Poland have these instead of pancakes on Shrove Tuesday. We all had a little piece each and it was delicious.

Music lessons

7/2/2013

 
We were getting our groove on in Room 13 today!! Jenny was showing us some new dance moves....
Do you like our moves??

Spring Bulbs

31/1/2013

 
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Our spring flowers are beginning to peek through!!

Can you see any of our flowers???

We planted crocuses, snowdrops, daffodils, tulips and hyacinths!

We will have a colourful garden box soon.

it's Fun to read

28/1/2013

 
Learning to read is very important and here is a website thats great for reading and lots of fun. It's called Starfall and we have been on this website during IT lessons.

Try it out.........we hope you like it too!
Starfall
P.S.  If you know of any other good websites for learning maths or reading then please let us know.

Irish Explorer - Tom crean

17/1/2013

 
Tom Crean was a famous Irish explorer. He was born in Co. Kerry. He went to Antartica on 3 occasions.
Upon his return he opened a bar and can you see what he called it???
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Click here to see more about tom crean

Money

17/1/2013

 
This week we are learning about money. We are using 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c and 20c coins.
Parents - please let children play with these coins, play shop and make various amounts using these coins.
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  • About Us
    • Mission
    • School Brochure
    • Meet Our Staff
    • Enrolment
    • Policies
    • ASD Class
    • History
    • Board of Management
    • Droichead
    • Facilities/Tour
  • Newsletters
  • Parents
    • Parents Association
    • Communion
    • Databiz Eolas App
    • Calendar
    • Seesaw (online learning)
    • GDPR Consent
    • Absence Note
    • Links/Tips for Parents >
      • Primary Language Curriculum
      • NCAA Tips For Parents
      • Junior Infants Counting Games and Activities
      • Addition With Renaming
    • Internet Safety
    • Uniform
    • Booklists
    • Stay Safe Programme
  • Covid Info
  • Contact Us
  • Gallery
    • Pictures
    • Videos
  • KidZone
    • Links for Learning