Fáilte go Rang a Cúig 2018/19
Green Fingers!
5th Class have been busy little gardeners. Over the past two weeks we have planted tomatoes in our classroom and today we planted 4 bags of potatoes. We will watch and record their growth over the coming weeks.
Mighty Oak Certificate
Huge congratulations to Alice who is the first pupil in Rang a Cúig to achieve a certificate for the Mighty Oak Award.
Alice has been awarded 3 wow cards over the past few months for the attribute CARE.
Well done Alice-we are very lucky to have you on our team!
Ceolchoirm
Chan rang a cúig 'Amhrán na gcupán' sa ceolchoirm ar maidin. Bhí siad go hiontach!
History Talk
Local historian, and author of 'The Reddingtons of Clarinbridge', Joe Murphy very kindly came in to speak to us this week on the history of Kilcornan. We learned about Frances Xavier who married into the area with a very high dowry! She was a big advocator of education for the local people and it was fascinating to learn about the local landlords who once lived in our community.
Burren Beo Science Visit
Colm from Burren Beo visited us for a 2 hour workshop this week. We became geology detectives for the day studying the colours, texture and acidity of rocks found in Galway and the Burren area. We also had a chance to see and explore different fossils. We realised that with these rocks being millions of years old, Mums and Dads aren't as ancient as we once thought!
Mr Visser our fisherman!
In Geography we have been learning about fishing in Ireland. We looked in particular at the popularity of trout and salmon fishing in our rivers, lakes and oceans. With over 80 species of fish in Irish waters it is no wonder people enjoy fishing here.
Ethan brought in his 10ft rod and answered our many questions about fishing bait, equipment and techniques. Thank you Ethan!
Ethan brought in his 10ft rod and answered our many questions about fishing bait, equipment and techniques. Thank you Ethan!
Happy Valentine's Day!
We created Piet Mondarin inspired hearts to celebrate Valentine's day. He was a Dutch painter and one of the greatest artists of the 20th century, known for his abstract art and use of primary colours.
Tie Dye
With tie dye prints set to make a comeback in 2019 we decided to create our own pair of personalised tie dye socks!
The 1960's trend wil brighten up the cold days at KETNS!
The 1960's trend wil brighten up the cold days at KETNS!
Christmas Tree STEM Challenge
Using 6 cups and 6 pieces of string each, 1 rubber band and a whole lot of teamwork, we had to engineer a towering Christmas tree without actually touching any of the cups! Take a peek below to see how we got on...
We enjoyed a visit from some NUIG undergraduates today who came in to talk to us about ocean acidification.
The Earth & Ocean Sciences students taught us all about:
The Earth & Ocean Sciences students taught us all about:
- The PH of the ocean;how it's vital for our sealife that it doesn't continue to change,
- Pollution;how long it takes for rubbish to disintegrate,
- Food chains;how if even one animal is affected by acidification it has a ripple effect on the whole food chain
- What we can do to help our planet and save the future of our seas.
The children of 5th Class have been working together to create group projects on France. Their efforts in teamwork, research and presentation have been super impressive! Well done to everyone on fantastic geography work. Bien joué!
As part of Science Week we had our workshop with Naomi from 'Dr How's Science Works'. We investigated potential and kinesthetic energy with some interesting results!
We worked collaboratively in our groups to complete our latest STEM challenge and created 'Bone Bridges'.
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We use our last burst of energy on a Friday to play Tag Rugby with coach Dermot!
We are thoroughly enjoying our Cycle Right sessions and have already made huge progress with our cycling and bike safety skills. We are very lucky to have instructors Richard and Leroy, who have a wealth of experience and knowledge, delivering the programme.
Student Council
Congratulations to Chloe and Lir who were voted as class representatives for Rang a Cúig on the Student Council this year.
Congratulations to Chloe and Lir who were voted as class representatives for Rang a Cúig on the Student Council this year.
As we discussed our hopes and dreams for the year ahead in 5th Class, we put together our own BFG style 'Dream Jars' filled with personal, happy thoughts and wishes!
We looked at the works of Russian-born, French Expressionist artist, Wassily Kandinsky and took inspiration from his concentric circles to create tree collages.
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Fáilte go Rang a Cúig 2017/18 :)
An Réamhaisnéis na hAimsire
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Stitches le Shawn Mendes
Shíl mé go mbeadh muid slán go deo
Mo mhianta ar fad iad scaipithe sa gceo
Do chaint níos géire ná haon scian
Do mo ghearradh domhain
Mé céasta ag a’bpian
Airím uaithi go bhfuil muide dul faoi
Ach go deo leanfaidh mé ormsa ar aghaidh
Rudaí beaga sin a bhí cur as di
Chun fáin
Mé i gcónaí caoineadh i ngan fhios dhom
A’crith le heagla ’s gan tú ann liom
Anois gan póigín ó do chroíse
Gan fonnamh ná faoise’
Titim trína chéile
Mo chroí i bpian nach féidir éala’
Anois gan póigín ó do chroíse
Gan fonnamh ná faoiseamh
Mar leamhan faoi gheas’ an tsolais geal
Mheall tú orm arís ‘s rinne tú an feall
Níos binbí ná an tadhall faoi shioc
Ní bheidh mé dallta níos mó
Ní hé nár chreid mé faoin mbrón
Airím uaithi go bhfuil muide dul faoi
Ach go beo leanfaidh mé ormsa ar aghaidh
Rudaí beaga sin a bhí cur as di
Chun fáin
Mé I gcónaí caoineadh i ngan fhios dhom
Ag crith le heagla’s gan tú ann liom
Anois gan póigín ó do chroíse
Gan fonnamh ná faoise’
Titim trína chéile
Mo chroí bpian nach féidir éala’
Anois gan póigín ó do chroíse
Gan fonnamh ná faoise’
I ndeireadh na feid’
Níl aon chiall ar bith bheith a‘ troid
I ndeireadh na feid’
Beir leat an leid
Shíl mé go mbeadh muid slán go deo
Mo mhianta ar fad iad scaipithe sa gceo
Do chaint níos géire ná haon scian
Do mo ghearradh domhain
Mé céasta ag a’bpian
Airím uaithi go bhfuil muide dul faoi
Ach go deo leanfaidh mé ormsa ar aghaidh
Rudaí beaga sin a bhí cur as di
Chun fáin
Mé i gcónaí caoineadh i ngan fhios dhom
A’crith le heagla ’s gan tú ann liom
Anois gan póigín ó do chroíse
Gan fonnamh ná faoise’
Titim trína chéile
Mo chroí i bpian nach féidir éala’
Anois gan póigín ó do chroíse
Gan fonnamh ná faoiseamh
Mar leamhan faoi gheas’ an tsolais geal
Mheall tú orm arís ‘s rinne tú an feall
Níos binbí ná an tadhall faoi shioc
Ní bheidh mé dallta níos mó
Ní hé nár chreid mé faoin mbrón
Airím uaithi go bhfuil muide dul faoi
Ach go beo leanfaidh mé ormsa ar aghaidh
Rudaí beaga sin a bhí cur as di
Chun fáin
Mé I gcónaí caoineadh i ngan fhios dhom
Ag crith le heagla’s gan tú ann liom
Anois gan póigín ó do chroíse
Gan fonnamh ná faoise’
Titim trína chéile
Mo chroí bpian nach féidir éala’
Anois gan póigín ó do chroíse
Gan fonnamh ná faoise’
I ndeireadh na feid’
Níl aon chiall ar bith bheith a‘ troid
I ndeireadh na feid’
Beir leat an leid
Cycle Right Training
Just a snippet of the start of our Cycle Right training being provided by the wonderful Richard and Leroy from Cycle Right Ireland. Little did we know we weren't even getting on and off a bike correctly let alone cycling around the roads correctly. We finished our first session feeling much more equipped to deal with anything that comes our way. :)
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Gardener's Corner
A huge thank you to our wonderful builder Eoin, everyone who has donated gardening equipment so far and to the volunteers who have given up their Friday evenings to supervise and instruct the children when filling in the raised beds. We have been having great fun preparing for planting in March. Check out some of our hard work below!
Mindful Smelling
- Cá bhfuil na cluasáin?? Féach anseo chun an freagra a fháil! :)
Mmmmmmmmindful Tasting....and then they spotted the lemons and olives... :)
Putting our senses to the test!
Thank you so much to Siobhán who provided us with this wonderful yoga workshop for our Educate Together fundraising day!
Maths Week Madness
We had heaps of fun joining 6th Class for a shopping trolley challenge and playing a Maths quiz on teams. Congratulations to the House of Gauss who came first. Everyone really tried their best.
Sounds Good Rang a Cúig :)
We had loads of fun last week making Soundscapes for some of our favourite children's stories. We used a huge range of instruments and played them along with parts of our story to add sound effects and make it more enjoyable for our audience. Check out some of our hard work below! :)
Cross Country
Well done to all of our fantastic runners from 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Class who raced at the Cross Country Semi-Finals last week and thank you to Robert and Sarah for accompanying us on our travels!
Gaillimh ABÚ!!! :D
Fáilte go Rang a Cúig 2016/2017
School Tour to Rusheen Bay
5th Class had a great day kayaking and Paddleboarding. Thanks to Orla and Tom for coming along to help. The kids had a fantastic day!!!
Some Photos from the SLC'S
Gaeilge
Percentages
Exploring perimeter
Science Experiments
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When water is added to the tablet the gas carbon dioxide is released. The pressure of the carbon dioxide gas builds up inside the canister until it becomes so great that it blows the canister from its lid. The gas rushing out of the end of the canister pushes it in the opposite direction. The ‘rocket’ can shoot up to 5 metres into the air.
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What is a rocket? According to NASA it is a long, narrow, jet-propelled device or vehicle that is used as a signal or weapon, for fireworks, or to provide the power for spacecraft. http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forkids/glossary/index_r_s.html What does your dictionary say? Did you know? Rockets are used to send flares as distress signals, in fireworks and to launch spacecraft. Did you know? Fireworks are illegal, apart from licensed fireworks displays. Fireworks are dangerous and can cause accidents to people using them. They also upset blind people and dogs. For more information look up http://www.ispca.ie/behaviour/fireworks.html. Read about Irish children travelling to NASA Cape Canaveral as part of the FÁS Science Challenge. http://www.fas.ie/science/primary_diary.html Other types of rockets to make: Lemon juice rocket http://pbskids.org/zoom/activities/sci/lemonjuicerockets.html Why not try to make a straw rocket? http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forkids/activities/A_Straw_Rocket.html Here’s a more advanced rocket to make: Build a bottle rocket http://teacherlink.ed.usu.edu/tlnasa/units/Rockets/18BottleRocket.pdf
Christmas Breakfast
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Have a go 5th and lets see who can solve the puzzle. Good luck !!!!
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Click on picture on the left to take the homophones quiz.
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In Gaeilge, we are looking at Sa bhaile. Click on the picture to the right for an activity.
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This week we are looking at lines and angles in Math.
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How to draw angles and use a protractor
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Building Bridges and Towers
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We are currently looking at adding fractions with like and unlike denominators. Look at the videos below if you want to recap or if you have missed school.
5th Class and Senior Infants getting together to do a Maths trail as part of Maths week :)
5th Class investigating some interesting solids in our unit on materials.
Children from 4th-6th taking part in the cross country competition in September. Well done to all our great runners !!!!
Dear all , apologies in the delay of posting some photos and information on what has been happening in 5th class so far this year. Please take a look at the photos below above.
June 20th- 25th
"Kiva is a simple concept that can change a person's life."
- Oprah
- Oprah
Tomorrow June 21st, 5th class will be hosting their trade fair outside the classroom . Please support. See link above. Profits will be used to fund a loan to Kiva.
Kiva is an international nonprofit, founded in 2005 and based in San Francisco, with a mission to connect people through lending to alleviate poverty. We celebrate and support people looking to create a better future for themselves, their families and their communities.
Kiva is an international nonprofit, founded in 2005 and based in San Francisco, with a mission to connect people through lending to alleviate poverty. We celebrate and support people looking to create a better future for themselves, their families and their communities.
June 13th-17th
Dear all,
5th class did a fantastic job today presenting their Burren Bep projects today. I will post some photos during the week and in the meantime you can view their presentations below. Click on image and button.
Tomorrow is their field trip, so please ensure that your child/children has a change of clothes, a raincoat. wellies and a packed lunch. We will be be leaving at approx 9 am and will be back in time for the buses home.
5th class did a fantastic job today presenting their Burren Bep projects today. I will post some photos during the week and in the meantime you can view their presentations below. Click on image and button.
Tomorrow is their field trip, so please ensure that your child/children has a change of clothes, a raincoat. wellies and a packed lunch. We will be be leaving at approx 9 am and will be back in time for the buses home.
Geology in the Burren
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Hello 5th!! If you want to get a head start and try to understand a little bit more about supply and demand, click on the Brainpop video below and then click on the picture to the left to play The Lemonade Stand game. Good luck !!
Andy Goldsworthy nature inspired art.
Hurling tomorrow, please bring in any hurls and helmets you might have at home. Thanks!
9ú -13ú Bealtaine
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18th-22nd Aibreán
Personal passion project powerpoint below.
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Maths
This week we will be looking at Money in Maths, Please click on the pictures below to take a quiz on Money and play some games.
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4ú Aibreán
A snapshot of a walk on the grounds of our new school.We were too busy being in the moment that I forgot to take more photos. What a wonderful day we had walking through the forest and soaking up a small bit of our wonderful new school and its environs. Thank you to all who made this possible :)
A snapshot of a walk on the grounds of our new school.We were too busy being in the moment that I forgot to take more photos. What a wonderful day we had walking through the forest and soaking up a small bit of our wonderful new school and its environs. Thank you to all who made this possible :)
7ú-11ú Márta
In Math this week we will be looking at
- rounding each decimal to the nearest whole number
- divide a 3 digit number by a 2 digit number
- divide a decimal number by a whole number with and without a calculator
- solve problems involving operations with decimals
Student Council are organising an Easter Bonnet competition. Hats to be on on Tuesday 15th. All hats are to be dropped upstairs in the morning where the student council can look at them. The theme is to be Gaeilge/ Ireland/ Irish related to tie in with the flag ceremony, S na G etc. Criteria are
- link to theme
- recycled materials
- made by the children themselves and
- creativity
For those of you who are new to this - it is to be done at home. It's voluntary. On the 15th we will then have a little parade in the yard where the children can show off their creations.
- link to theme
- recycled materials
- made by the children themselves and
- creativity
For those of you who are new to this - it is to be done at home. It's voluntary. On the 15th we will then have a little parade in the yard where the children can show off their creations.
29th-4th Marta
P.E
Hello 5th, can I ask you to fill in this pupil questionnaire for me please. Click on link below or copy and paste into your browser.Thanks
Hello 5th, can I ask you to fill in this pupil questionnaire for me please. Click on link below or copy and paste into your browser.Thanks
Click on the link to the right if you want to practice your long division
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In Math this week, we will be looking at length
- Select and use appropriate instruments of measurement.
- Estimate and measure length using appropriate metric units.
- Estimate and measure the perimeter of regular and irregular shapes.
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Click on the picture to the right and scroll down to access the games on length.
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22nd-26th Feabhra
Today in P.E
Today in our class some students went to see our new school.
"I cant wait to move in to it because its more spacious"-Rosa
"I cant wait to move in to it because its more spacious"-Rosa
Gaeilge
Sa Bhaile- Click on the pictures below and try the quizes and listen to some stories.
Sa Bhaile- Click on the pictures below and try the quizes and listen to some stories.
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Maths
This week in Math, we will be multiplying decimals with whole numbers. You can click on the picture below to help with your understanding.
This week in Math, we will be multiplying decimals with whole numbers. You can click on the picture below to help with your understanding.
English
We are still working on narrative writing and our lit circle books.
We are still working on narrative writing and our lit circle books.
If you click on the picture below you can practice x and / by 10,100 using the moving digits page
15th-17th Feabhra
Homework
Tonight 5th is page 80 0f Math Book B and C.
Lit Circle work - Reading and/or job for group.
Tonight 5th is page 80 0f Math Book B and C.
Lit Circle work - Reading and/or job for group.
Some games to help with factors and prime numbers below. Click on the picture.
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Dear all,
This week at school we will be investigating prime numbers. Ask your child to tell you what they have find out later on in the week
We will also be working on a brainteaser. See if your family can work it out together: Good luck !!!
Census Problem
A census taker approaches a house and asks the woman who answers the door.
"How many children do you have, and what are their ages?"
Woman: I have three children. The product of their ages is 36, the sum of their ages is equal to the address of the house next door."
The census taker walks next door, comes back and says to the woman.
"I need more information."
Woman: "I have to go. My oldest child is sleeping upstairs."
Census taker: "Thank you, I have everything I need."
Question: What are the ages of the each of the three children?
This week at school we will be investigating prime numbers. Ask your child to tell you what they have find out later on in the week
We will also be working on a brainteaser. See if your family can work it out together: Good luck !!!
Census Problem
A census taker approaches a house and asks the woman who answers the door.
"How many children do you have, and what are their ages?"
Woman: I have three children. The product of their ages is 36, the sum of their ages is equal to the address of the house next door."
The census taker walks next door, comes back and says to the woman.
"I need more information."
Woman: "I have to go. My oldest child is sleeping upstairs."
Census taker: "Thank you, I have everything I need."
Question: What are the ages of the each of the three children?
8ú-12ú Feabhra
Brendan visited us today as part of our Burren Beo programme. We looked at farming in the Burren and recapped on what we have learned so far. We even had a game of charades, can you guess the animals?/things?
Lá na bPancóg
Maths
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Some more problem solving in Maths this week. Some examples of the children working systematically. If you click on the picture you can check out the problem.
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1ú-5ú Feabhra
Shane Kelly came in to talk to 5th class about coding using Scratch as part of Engineers week.
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This week , we have started looking at problem solving in Math. There are many ways of solving word problems.
Click on images to check out the links 1) Draw a Picture 2) Look for a Pattern 3) Guess and Check
4) Make a Systematic List 5) Logical Reasoning 6) Work Backwards 
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Draw a picture
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25ú-29ú Eanáir
Some photos from the past week. We were out and about on the school grounds as part of our Burren Beo lesson.
Easter Rising 1916
We will be continuing to look at the Easter Rising of 1916. 5th , you will be getting some homework based on this later on in the week, but if you would like to listen to the link please feel free, I will explain your homework to you for Wednesday night.
This week 5th class are exploring decimals, we will be expressing tenths, hundredths and thousandths in both fractional and decimal form.
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Hi 5th, you can click on the picture to the right to explore place value with decimals.
Khan academy decimal practice
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Gaeilge
5th are continuing to focus on éadaí. Click on links below if you wish to further explore the topic.
5th are continuing to focus on éadaí. Click on links below if you wish to further explore the topic.
Focloir.ie . Click on the link for an English-Irish dictionary
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English
5th are continuing with their Lit Circles in class and at home. For writing this term we are looking at narrative. Looking forward to reading some great stories 5th :)
5th are continuing with their Lit Circles in class and at home. For writing this term we are looking at narrative. Looking forward to reading some great stories 5th :)
5th Class you can listen to An Mhaidrin Rua if you click on the picture and keep singing it as its our song for January :)
Flag Ceremony
Today, 2 soldiers presented the schhol with an Irish flag to mark the centenary of the Easter Rising of 1916. Well done to all who took part.
Today, 2 soldiers presented the schhol with an Irish flag to mark the centenary of the Easter Rising of 1916. Well done to all who took part.
Maths Dictionary
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Lines and Angles
5th class are exploring lines and angles and we went outside to see the lines and angles in our school building and playground. Thanks to Kenny and Eoin for taking photos showing various types of lines and angles.
5th class are exploring lines and angles and we went outside to see the lines and angles in our school building and playground. Thanks to Kenny and Eoin for taking photos showing various types of lines and angles.
Listen to 5th classes Irish stories below . Maith sibh rang a cuig :)
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As part of our BiBo life skills programme, the class were looking at emotional intelligence today.
Some Festive fun in 5th class with our table quiz and having some chocolate fondue
A huge thank you to Indira for teaching us Art this afternoon, we got to make Christmas trees. Thanks Indy :) Check out the photos below.
Art with muinteoir Asha
A big thank you to Asha Hill for teaching us how to make some Christmas decorations and her assistant Ann (her mum)
A big thank you to Asha Hill for teaching us how to make some Christmas decorations and her assistant Ann (her mum)
Hour of Code
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5th Class working on their dramas for our anti bullying assembly
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Testing their aluminium boat as part of our unit on materials. Well done guys!
Exploring Density below
During our unit on materials we have been looking at the properties and characteristics of synthetic and natural materials. Their challenge was to build a shelter and the winner would be the shelter that could withstand the wind ( a hair dryer) and the rain ( water from watering can).
5th inquiring into density using water, oil and maple syrup as part of our unit on materials.
Visiting author Marguerite Tonery visited us to tell us about her novels and inspired many 5th classers !!. Thanks Marguerite.
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5th Class are inquiring into procedural writing, Indira took her home learning a step further by taking action and making some gingerbread cookies at home. Well done , I'm looking forward to some with my coffee !!!!!! |
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5th class
Fifth Class have had a great and busy start to the school year. They have been busy inquiring into human migration, learning about diary writing, finding the average 5th class student in Mathematics and have enjoyed trips to Baboro and NUIG for Math week. Some of the children went to Gort Community school to participate in a hurling and camogie blitz. They learned about the migration story of Albaset from Iraq who told them all about his own personal migration story.
I hope you enjoy looking at some of the photos below.
Megan and Naima sharing their project with the class. Their project focused on the migration of children from London to the countryside in England during WW2.
Working with tangrams in Mathematics
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Cell Explorers; Fantastic DNA.
5th Class were very lucky to have had scientists from NUIG out to the school last week as part of Science and Technology week. The children learned all about DNA.
5th Class were very lucky to have had scientists from NUIG out to the school last week as part of Science and Technology week. The children learned all about DNA.
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Coding in the classroom
5th class work on coding skills each with either using Scratch or the app Tynker.
There are free Coder dojo classes in Kinvara National school on Saturdays from 4-6 providing both beginners and advanced lessons. Each child must bring their own laptop and download scratch. Adults needs to stay with children.
Eleanor and Megan taking a break before heading to Baboro
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Some of our 5th class students getting to grips with Indian head massage . Thanks to Susan Mc Grady for coming in to teach us.
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Hurling blitz in Gort Community college.
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Having a picnic in the park.
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In Mathematics 5th class were busy finding the mean, mode, median and range in a set of numbers.
They also figured out the average 5th class student by finding out the average of the following
They also figured out the average 5th class student by finding out the average of the following
- circumference of the head
- length of ear
- length of nose
- distance between the eyes
- distance from the nose to the chin
- distance from chin to forehead
- length of hair
- eye colour
- hair colour
- straight/curly hair
- freckles/no freckles
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