In art, we did a paper mache project. We tried two different paper mache techniques and created some fearsome monsters and some hot air balloons to decorate our reading area.
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We've had a busy couple of months! In art, we did a paper mache project. We tried two different paper mache techniques and created some fearsome monsters and some hot air balloons to decorate our reading area. In science we have been doing different investigations. In one investigation, we tested different materials to find out which was the most waterproof. In another, we found that if you mix some materials together they can change. We made some wonderfully gooey slime by mixing contact lense solution, food colouring and bread soda together. Last month, we celebrated Seachtain na Gaeilge. During the week, we practised lots of Gaeilge phrases and we also had a Lá Glas which included a parade and dancing. It was great fun! In March, we started our swimming lessons as part of our PE learning and we are really enjoying them! Every Friday we get the bus to the swimming pool and spend 45 minutes practising our swimming. We are really enjoying it and are improving every week. Here is a picture us waiting in the sun to get the bus.
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We have had such a busy January and February! In art, we studied the work of two famous artists, Kandinsky and Van Gogh, and we have recreated our own versions of their paintings: Concentric circles and Starry Night. We also experimented with oil and chalk pastels to create wonderful solar systems and pictures of planet earth to link in with our geography and science work. We have been doing great Irish and English writing and we love reading our work to our partners when we've finished. They give us great compliments and tips. We've had so many events this spring. The Sam Maguire cup came to visit our school for a second time and this time we got to hold it! It was so heavy! On pancake day, we got to eat some delicious pancakes and during friendship week we wrote lovely things about each other on posters to take home. In maths, we have been learning about measurement and have had great fun estimating and measuring the lengths and widths of things in our school and at home. We've also been learning about shape and space. In pairs, we had a drawing challenge where one of us had to describe a picture to our partner (using words like beside, underneath, on top of and lots more) so they could draw it. It was a bit tricky but lots of fun! In science, we've been learning about different types of materials. This week we tested six objects to see which one was the most absorbent. What a fun couple of months!
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