PROJECT WORK
19th April 2024
We have been working really hard in groups on different projects over the last few weeks. We studied 'The Wright Brothers', 'John Frolich', ' Olekirk Christian' and 'J. Robert Oppenheimer'. Today we presented our projects to the junior room which they really enjoyed! They will be on display in school for the next few weeks for our visitors.
CYCLE SAFE IRELAND
7th March 2024
A huge thank you to all in Cycle Safe Ireland for coming to our school this week to work with our Senior classes. They had theory sessions where the children discussed traffic safety on a bike on our roads and then had some practical sessions where the children were put through their paces with mini obstacle courses around our school yard before taking it to the main roads around our village. The children grew in confidence throughout the course and gained invaluable knowledge of how to stay safe on our roads! Well done to all!
ENGINEERING PROJECTS
28th February 2024
Our senior room took on an engineering project over the last few days! They worked in groups/pairs and had to plan, sketch and build a bridge that was strong enough to hold up under pressure of added weights. The children used their knowledge of shape in maths and the science concepts covered in class recently of force, compression and tension to complete the task. It wasn't easy, especially as a few of the jellies seemed to disappear!!! but after testing out their bridges and making any necessary adjustments, they all completed the task! Great fun was had by all!
FAI SOCCER
22nd February
A huge congrats to our senior classes for participating in the FAI 5-aside competition today! The weather didn't seem to deter them and everyone really enjoyed the day!
GEOLOGY LESSON
8th February 2024
Today we looked at, examined and compared different rock types. We looked at how different rocks are formed and their properties and we even looked at how these rocks change over time due to erosion and weathering. We also found out that rocks can actually be used for many different purposes and some of these uses are seen in our daily life and around our school buildings in our pavements, slabs on the roof and even our walls.
TAG RUGBY
7th February 2024
Tag rugby has started back this term for the next 5weeks! The children are really enjoying developing their new skills! A huge thank you to Laura from Leinster Rugby who is facilitating this for us!
NUMBER DART BOARDS
16th January 2024
Who knew maths could be so much fun?! The boys decided to test out our new number boards in class today and really enjoyed them! A great addition to the classroom!