1st, 2nd & 3rd Class
Butterflies
In 2nd and 3rd class, we have been learning about explanation writing. While doing this, we looked at the lifecycle of a butterfly. We got four caterpillars to grow from the Insect Lore website and watched the lifecycle happen for ourselves. We loved watching our...
Remote Learning
Here is some of the excellent work 2nd and 3rd class completed while they were learning from home. I was super impressed with the labeled skeletal systems which were made using lots of household materials. We also did some art using household materials which were very...
Creative Schools: Architect Workshops December 2020
As part of our Creative Schools project, which is focussing on redesigning our outside space, led by pupil consultation, all classes took part in a workshop with architect Mark Costello. The pupils imagined what kind of playground they would like and created some...
Chess
We have been learning to play chess in 2nd and 3rd class. We have been learning all about the different chess pieces and what each of them can do and where they can move to. We are also learning different strategies and how to think two to three steps ahead of each...
Science Week
2nd and 3rd class really enjoyed all of the science week activities. We completed a science experiment each day. We completed the Erupting Volcano, Magic Glove, Static Electricity, Rocket Balloon, and Skittles experiment. We really enjoyed setting up, observing, and...
Halloween Fun!!
We had a great build up to our Halloween holidays and did some really fun activities. Mrs. Wilson did some sugar craft with us and we got to decorate our own cupcakes to bring home. Well done to everyone on their super cupcakes. Congratulations to Valeria who was our...
Climate Action Week
As 2nd and 3rd class are leading the Green School Committee this year, we decided to organise a whole school clean up to celebrate Climate Action Week. We wanted to try and reduce the amount of litter that was in our area. We were really happy to do our bit to help...
Trip to the Botanic Gardens
On Friday the 9th of October we went on our trip to the Botanic Gardens. We were guided around the gardens by our tour guide Ciara. We learned a lot of new facts about different plants and trees. We also got to see and sit inside the Viking house, which was really...
Coding – Minecraft Adventurer
We done some coding this month using Minecraft Adventurer. We had to problem solve to complete each level. We really enjoyed the coding and look forward to doing coding more often.
Grass Heads
This month we were learning about what a plant needs to grow. Then, we made grass heads using stockings, soil, grass seeds and elastic bands. We ensured to keep them in a place were they would get lots of light and watered them regularly. We were very excited to give...
