The first class boys have been very busy over the past few weeks: we continued learning about space and made junk art rockets, Sun dials and silhouette puppet theatres as we were learning about light. We had great fun during Active Schools Week and International Day. We really enjoyed a hurling and football blitz at the Maree pitches and were delighted to have a visit from the Oranmore Maree team with their county, Connacht, and all-Ireland cups! Looking forward to a well deserved break!
Today first class were visited by dental nurse Smiley Eileey who told us all about how to take care of our teeth and what foods and drinks are most damaging to our teeth. She even told us some fun facts such as that candy floss was invented by a dentist, and that long ago in Germany, people thought it was good for your teeth if you kissed a donkey! We think we'll stick to brushing, flossing and using mouthwash which we got in a goodie bag from Eileen!
First class have been learning about the theme of space and last week designed their own rockets, exploring forces and how to make them move. We used the force of air by placing rockets on balloons and letting them go, and then created gas by mixing vinegar and baking soda - some worked better than others but we had great fun!
First class recently completed a project called "The History of Me". They carried out research on the iPads to find out what happened the day they were born and they worked with their parents to learn about the history of their names and to create a timeline of their lives. They put all this information together on a beautiful poster presentation - well done boys!
First class had great fun celebrating Easter from making Easter baskets and using them for a game of "hunt the bunny", to making chocolate nests for Easter cupcakes, to potato printing some Easter chicks. The break was well deserved after that!
The first class boys have been very busy over the past few weeks: we continued learning about space and made junk art rockets, Sun dials and silhouette puppet theatres as we were learning about light. We had great fun during Active Schools Week and International Day. We really enjoyed a hurling and football blitz at the Maree pitches and were delighted to have a visit from the Oranmore Maree team with their county, Connacht, and all-Ireland cups! Looking forward to a well deserved break!
Today first class were visited by dental nurse Smiley Eileey who told us all about how to take care of our teeth and what foods and drinks are most damaging to our teeth. She even told us some fun facts such as that candy floss was invented by a dentist, and that long ago in Germany, people thought it was good for your teeth if you kissed a donkey! We think we'll stick to brushing, flossing and using mouthwash which we got in a goodie bag from Eileen!
First class have been learning about the theme of space and last week designed their own rockets, exploring forces and how to make them move. We used the force of air by placing rockets on balloons and letting them go, and then created gas by mixing vinegar and baking soda - some worked better than others but we had great fun!
First class recently completed a project called "The History of Me". They carried out research on the iPads to find out what happened the day they were born and they worked with their parents to learn about the history of their names and to create a timeline of their lives. They put all this information together on a beautiful poster presentation - well done boys!
First class had great fun celebrating Easter from making Easter baskets and using them for a game of "hunt the bunny", to making chocolate nests for Easter cupcakes, to potato printing some Easter chicks. The break was well deserved after that!