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Rang a 5 – Scientists, Teachers and Friends

Rang a 5 – Scientists, Teachers and Friends

As we look back on Science Week 2023, the highlights for Rang a 5 include our assembly, during which we introduced our experiments investigating light to the school. Following assembly, our Rang a 5 students worked in small groups to present experiments from our...

JEP 2024 – Meet the Dragons 🐉

JEP 2024 – Meet the Dragons 🐉

Our budding entrepreneurs have been busily preparing their pitches for our "Meet the Dragons" session this Friday. Rang a 5 have been progressing through the Junior Entrepreneur Programme, showing commitment and enthusiasm and we have no doubt that they will WOW our...

Experiment based on diffusion in rang a 4

Experiment based on diffusion in rang a 4

Recently in rang a 4, we learned about the process of diffusion by undertaking an experiment which involves skittles and warm water. Skittles consist of vibrant dyes and sugar. When exposed to warm water, these components dissolve and move toward areas with lower...

A visit from a Garda to rang a 4

A visit from a Garda to rang a 4

This week in rang a 4, Garda Dave came in and taught us about lots of important topics, such as road safety. He also showed us the baton and handcuffs that he has. He also let us try on his Garda hat. We all had great fun and we hope that he comes in and visits us...

Digital learning in rang a 4

Digital learning in rang a 4

This week, we went to the computer room to develop our IT skills. All of the children really enjoyed it!

Student Council Christmas Annuals

Student Council Christmas Annuals

Our third and fourth class Student Council reps enjoyed distributing the Christmas annuals to all classrooms today. They look forward to receiving them on December 4th. Nollaig Shona!

Rang a hAon Experimented with the Sound Kit.

Rang a hAon Experimented with the Sound Kit.

Rang a hAon had great fun exploring sources of sound, body percussion and musical instrument creation. We simulated an oboe using a straw and a xylophone using glass bottles and water.

Science Week in Senior Infants

Science Week in Senior Infants

We had a very exciting Science Week in Senior Infants. Firstly, learning about magnets. We tested things in our class to see if the magnet would stick including, doors, scissors and taps. We also learnt that magnets don't just attract but also repel. We played some...