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December News
December News
December was a very busy, festive, and enjoyable month in our classroom, with lots of meaningful learning taking place across the curriculum.
In Science, the children took part in a range of engaging, hands-on activities. They investigated dissolving by observing what happened when candy canes were placed in warm water, making predictions and discussing their observations. The children also had great fun creating snowmen using hair conditioner and bread soda. This sensory activity encouraged curiosity, discussion, and exploration while reinforcing key scientific concepts in a playful way.
In Art, Christmas was truly in full flow. The children created many different festive art pieces using a variety of materials, colours, and techniques. These activities allowed the children to express their creativity while also developing fine motor skills and confidence in their artistic abilities. Their enthusiasm and effort were wonderful to see.
In English and Religion, we focused on The Story of Christmas. Through storytelling, discussion, and related activities, the children developed their understanding of the Christmas narrative and its importance. This also supported oral language development, listening skills, and reflection.
Overall, December was a month filled with learning, creativity, and festive cheer. The children worked extremely hard and should be very proud of all they achieved. We would like to thank parents for their continued support and wish everyone a happy, peaceful, and restful Christmas break.
November News
November News
November was a wonderfully busy and creative month in our classroom!
We started by celebrating Kindness Week, where we explored what it means to be kind both in school and in the wider world. Together, we created a Kindness Wheel, helping us brainstorm and display all the different ways we can show kindness every day.
Our theme for November was The Arctic, and the children thoroughly enjoyed diving into this icy world. In SESE, we learned about Arctic animals, the unique environment they live in, and famous explorers who have travelled across the Arctic. We also got hands-on with our learning by building igloos from sugar cubes and designing sleds using lollipop sticks, bringing our Arctic lessons to life.
In Science, we investigated how ice melts and carried out an experiment to discover whether sugar or salt melts ice faster, with lots of excitement as we observed the results!
Throughout Irish, we focused on the theme of Bia, learning to talk about the foods we like and don’t like. We also explored new Irish sounds and created colourful posters to help us remember new vocabulary.
Our creativity continued in Art, where we made beautiful snow owls, artwork inspired by Arctic animals, and stunning representations of the Northern Lights.
October News
October News
October was an exciting month full of learning, creativity, and Halloween fun in our classroom. In English, we explored the fascinating lifecycle of a ladybug. The children observed each stage carefully and then wrote their own reports, practicing descriptive writing and sequencing skills.
Our Art lessons were full of imagination and spooky inspiration! The children painted Wicked Witches with bright and bold colours, and they also got hands-on with clay to create their very own Marvellous Monsters, experimenting with shapes.
During Maths Week, we made numbers and data come to life! We investigated the number of sweets in a pack of Skittles, collected and recorded our results, and discovered patterns. We also played fun games to explore odd and even numbers, turning maths into a hands-on, interactive adventure.
In Science, our experiments were a little bit spooky and a lot exciting! We created Halloween ghost balloons using an acid-base reaction, learning about chemical reactions while having fun with our Halloween theme.
Finally, in Geography, we looked beyond our own homes and explored homes in different countries. The children discovered how people live in diverse ways around the world, from houses on stilts to igloos, and compared them to our own homes.
October was a month of curiosity, creativity, and learning through play. The children worked hard, had fun, and made the most of all the seasonal activities, making it a truly memorable month in school.
September News
September News
1st & 2nd Class have had a very busy September!
Throughout the month, we explored lots of different areas including Art, Maths, Music, English, Gaeilge and SESE. On our very first day back, the children wrote about their favourite summer memory.
In Art, we experimented with colour mixing and created beautiful bird artwork. The children also designed Lego Portraits as part of our Self-Portrait work and explored Cubism to create striking Autumn Trees.
We have been paired with ‘Reading Buddies’ from 3rd and 4th Class, who come to help and listen to the children read. The boys and girls have really enjoyed reading with their buddy!
Our September theme was Autumn. In English, the children learned about the four seasons, with a special focus on Autumn. In SESE, we discovered different types of trees and even went on a tree hunt outside, collecting leaves to create colourful ‘leaf rubbings’.
In Gaeilge, our theme was Mé Féin. The children learned vocabulary for the parts of the body and how to talk about their feelings in Irish.
We also celebrated International Dot Day this month. The children each created their own dot artwork to show how everyone can use their creativity to “make a mark” in the world!
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