Planet earth in space

Last week we studied planet earth in space in our geography lessons. We looked at the position of the earth, how it moves and how it influences our seasons. We also looked at the effect the earth has on our tidal waves and the dangers that the sun can have on us in earth. The boys worked on fact files for homework. Have a look at some of their great work beneath!

Personification

We worked on personification this week in poetry. This is when you give human qualities to an object or animal. The worked really hard on their poems and produced some really good work. We enjoyed listening to them during our poetry recital.

Ag siopadóireacht ar an t-idirlíon

Bhí na buachaillí ag obair go crua an tseachtain seo caite ag scríobh scéalta i mbeirteanna. Tá na scéalta síos ar fheabhas! Bhain taitneamh as!

Lungs and Smoking

In science last we examined and explored the respiratory system and looked at the important role of the lungs in our bodies. We also discussed the effects of smoking on our bodies, in particular the lungs, our social life, our personal life and attitudes towards smoking. The boys worked in pairs to design slogans and posters for cigarette packages to discourage people from smoking. Have a look at some of these below.

Length in Maths

We've been very busy this week exploring length in maths. In our groups we had the task of measuring different items in our classroom, estimating our results and recording our findings. We hope to get out and use the trundle wheels next week if the weather improves!

Visit to St. Gerald's

Last week the boys were really lucky to have been invited to St. Gerald's College for a fun morning which gave them all a taste of secondary school. The boys were divided into two groups. The first group were lead to the technology room where they made key rings and the second group were lead to the science lab where they dissected a heart! After all the adventures of the morning they were then treated to some food in the canteen before we headed back to school. A great time was had by all!

Peer to Peer mentoring

For the last two weeks the boys from St. Gerald's College have been coming to visit us to take part in the peer to peer mentoring programme. They have been discussing topical issues with the boys such as making new friends, changes into secondary school and cyber bullying. We've really enjoyed taking part and thank them for all their effort!