The summer holidays are here! It has been a busy May and June in the Senior Room between the school tour, ice-cream in the sun, amazing projects and sports day. Have a look at a snippet of what we have been up to!
The children created some wonderful art pieces this term. Look at these colourful woven rainbows!
The children also created some stained glass butterflies to brighten up the classroom windows.
The boys and girls in 4th, 5th & 6th created some fantastic Crazy Hair Self-Portraits inspired by the artwork of Jackson Pollock. The children had great fun experimenting with the art technique of blow painting with straws to add the crazy hair to their portraits.
The children also worked with clay to create a decorative tile with their initial.
In History, the children learnt all about World War 2. They then created artwork to illustrate “The Blitz” which they had read and discussed.
In SESE with Mrs Joyce, the children learnt all about the causes and migrations of famine. The children also carried out a survey to identify the senior classrooms carbon footprint. The class also discussed and identified simple measures they can take to help reduce their carbon footprint in the future.
On Thursday, 25th May, we went on our school tour to “Activate” in Waterford. We had a great day filled with lots of fun and activity.
Then in English, we wrote all about our school tour.
We also explored Explanation Writing in English. The children wrote some fantastic explanations which were very informative to read!
In Maths, 4th class explored the topic of 3D shapes. They made a variety of different 3D shapes using lollipop sticks and blue-tack.
We also looked at symmetry in Maths and found real life examples of symmetry in the world around us. The children completed summer themed symmetrical drawings.
In Gaeilge, the children wrote some fantastic short stories based on the title ‘Buachaillí Dána’.
The children also researched, prepared and presented projects on a topic of their choice in the final term. A huge amount of effort went into each project and I want to say a big well done to everyone!
To mark and celebrate the end of primary school for the boys and girls of 6th class, we took a trip to The Discovery Park and enjoyed some 99’s in the sun! It was a well deserved treat!
It has been an absolute pleasure to teach 4th, 5th & 6th class the past 6 months. I wish everyone the best of luck next year, particularly the pupils of 6th class as the progress onto secondary school. I hope everyone enjoys a well deserved break over the summer!
Best Wishes, Miss Delaney.
Great work Seniors, Ms Delaney & Mrs Joyce! Love the colourful woven rainbows and butterflies ?? Have a great summer everyone ?
Lovely work Senior Room & Ms Delaney. You have had a busy final term in school. Enjoy your well deserved Summer Break & Best of Luck to 6th Class as they move on to secondary school 🙂