Others are already confident on a bike but are learning specific safety skills, such as how to cycle safely on a road, how to signal and turn safely. We have also learned about the importance of helmets and brightly coloured clothing, when sharing the road with large vehicles.
Sixth Class are benefiting from a block of cycle safety lessons. Some children have never really cycled much and are growing their confidence and ability through targeted practice with the teachers from Cycle Right.
Others are already confident on a bike but are learning specific safety skills, such as how to cycle safely on a road, how to signal and turn safely. We have also learned about the importance of helmets and brightly coloured clothing, when sharing the road with large vehicles.
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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.
In maths we have been learning about 2D shape in many different ways. We drew the shapes during art and created shape monster made from 2D shapes. During our maths lessons, we made the shapes on geo-boards and peg boards. In PE we made the shapes in groups. Take a look at our work! On Friday we had our first GAA training session with our coach Peter. We practised Gaelic football and learned how to bounce the ball and how to solo. We can't wait until next Friday! We had a very exciting first day back to school! Olwen Carey, who plays for the Dublin ladies football team, came to visit our school. She brought in the Brendan Martin cup which her team won in the all-Ireland football final this year. We were so excited to meet her and see the cup. Enjoy our photos and the video of us all singing Molly Malone to show that we are proud Dubliners! |
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