A Visit from Dr Philip Murphy from the Department of Government and Politics, U.C.C.
We had a very interesting visit from Dr. Philip Murphy from U.C.C yesterday. He came to speak to children about their experience studying the European Union through the programme which Dr. Philip and his colleagues created called My Big Friendly Guide to the European Union. The children engaged in great discussion with Philip which consolidated their learning so far. This programme will culminate in a visit to U.C.C. in April where 6 children will receive a plaque for the school in recognition of their completion of the course and their efforts for their projects.
My Big Friendly Guide to the European Union in conjunction with U.C.C.
This year we are learning about The European Union. My Big Friendly Guide to the European Union is an innovative teaching and learning programme in conjunction with U.C.C. It aims at developing awareness, knowledge and debate at primary school level on the European Union and Ireland’s role within it. Each of the children in fifth have a country and have created a project with a matching collaged flag.
Clay Cottages from Famine Times
This term we learned about the hardship endured during famine times in Ireland. We then had an enjoyable challenge to recreate a cottier's cottage from that era.
Fast Fashion/Fashion Crises and Junk Couture
For our Christmas performance this year we looked at how fashion and clothing is affecting our environment and climate. We used i pads to research fast fashion and its consequences and to look at viable alternatives when making decisions about how we shop for clothing. We presented our findings in a drama sketch for the whole school. We wanted to make the information fun but factual.
In groups we created a whole array of Junk Couture outfits and costumes. We let our imaginations run wild and upcycled as much household waste and fabrics as we could. We put on a fashion show with our finished creations.
In addition we made an animation about climate change using the skills we acquired last year as part of our creative schools project.
All in all we were very happy with how everything turned out!
In groups we created a whole array of Junk Couture outfits and costumes. We let our imaginations run wild and upcycled as much household waste and fabrics as we could. We put on a fashion show with our finished creations.
In addition we made an animation about climate change using the skills we acquired last year as part of our creative schools project.
All in all we were very happy with how everything turned out!
Self Portraits
On Friday, 22nd of November, the children of Miss McAuliffe's 5th class were drawing self portraits and examining their facial features for art. We used the school's set of mirrors to do that. We enjoyed it a lot and we had a lot of fun. (Diarmuid Kelly, 5th Class )
Maths Week |
Great fun was had during Maths Week on a maths trail around our school!
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P.E
Games are a valuable, fun and interesting way of helping children to work together and to raise the level of co-operative consciousness within the class. 5th class had great fun partaking in a co-operative game of Pattern Ball during their P.E. lesson.
Singing for Climate Change
On September 20th , the day of the Global Climate Change Strike, the school sang this song together on the yard. The children researched ways that we can help save our environment and they presented their findings in class. The children spoke about recycling...using a washing line instead of a dryer...shopping locally...swapping plastic straws for metal straws...walking instead of driving when possible and many more ideas!
Cows Cows Cows!
We had lots of fun creating and painting colourful cows with colourful characters!
Build a tower ....Build a team!
Fifth class have been working on their problem solving skills and have enjoyed working collaboratively. Teams were given the task to build the tallest free standing structure in eighteen minutes given a limited amount of materials. This led to some interesting discussions. We feel we have gelled well as a class!
Balloon Powered Cars!
Building a balloon powered car provided opportunities for investigation, team work and developed design skills. We even challenged our friends to a race!
Rugby Jersey Inspired Art - Fabric and Fibre
Data: Double Bar Charts
Focus on Japan
Fifth class enjoyed researching facts about Japan using the school ipads!
The Brilliant Brain!
We had a very interesting learning experience discovering all areas and functions of our amazing brains!
Luke Noonan
Comhghairdeas Luke! Luke was the overall winner of the European Song contest run by the Inniscarra twinning association as part of the Department of Foreign Affairs 'Communicating Europe' project. Luke composed an original tune and lyrics entitled Song for Europe and performed it at Senans Church.
Science Week
On Wednesday the 13th of November Fifth class attended an interactive science display, entitled "Dr. How's Sciences Wows".
Science Experiments
Fifth class pupils were tasked with performing their own science experiments this week. Each group began with a question. They predicted the possible outcomes, gathered the materials, performed the experiment and communicated their results to the class. We learned a lot from each other.