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Science Week 2017

Staff

Here are some of the activities which took place to mark Science Week 2017

 

Second/Third Class

This week we did some experiments. We did an experiment with Coke and Mentos. We found out that by  putting Mentos into Coke, you can make an explosion!

It exploded because when you put in more sugar, it makes more bubbles and the more bubbles you get, the bigger the explosion you get.  The bubbles push the liquid out of the bottle.

We also did another experiment.  We showed that air pushes  an object in the opposite direction.  Check out our photos of the air balloon race.

We thought that it was very exciting. Maybe you could try this at home.  If you are trying it at home, you will need; two chairs, a balloon, string, a straw and tape. Race your friends to see whose balloon is fastest!

By Niamh and Molly (2nd Class)

 

Third/Fourth Class

Third/Fourth class experimented with water and how changes to temperature and density can affect it.

Buoyancy in fresh water/ salt water.

Analysing the difference between the amount of sugar which can be dissolved in cold water vs warm water.

 

Maths Fun in Third/Fourth Class

Staff

Third/Fourth class had great fun today with Origami Times Table Fortune Tellers.

 

After a bit of cutting and folding, the children were left with a fun resource to help test their friends on their tables with. Other hands-on maths activities during maths this week included using lollipop sticks to make groups and knock-out oral maths games.

 

Star Awards – October

Staff

Congratulations to our Star Award winners for October! One pupil from each classroom was selected by their class teacher and the award winners were presented with certificates at today’s assembly. They were also given a night off homework for their efforts!

Futsal

Staff

Our fourth class boys and girls represented the school at the FAI Primary Schools Futsal event in Cappamore on Friday.

The children had been receiving coaching from FAI Development Officer Barry McGann in recent weeks and this was an opportunity to showcase what they had picked up. Both our boys and girls performed very well. The girls finished second in their competition and the boys finished top of their category following a penalty shoot-out with Cappamore. Well done to everyone that took part.