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Junior Entrepreneur Programme (JEP) 2023

  • Post author:gfarrell7917
  • Post published:3 March 2023
  • Post category:Curious Minds/Ms. Reynolds' Classroom - 5th and 6th

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Senses (1st and 2nd)

  • Post author:gfarrell7917
  • Post published:28 February 2023
  • Post category:Curious Minds/Ms. Smith's Classroom - 1st and 2nd

We were learning about our senses so we went on a senses walk. We used our sense of sight, smell, taste, touch and hearing to the explore the environment around…

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Life in our Lakes and Sea (5th and 6th)

  • Post author:gfarrell7917
  • Post published:7 February 2023
  • Post category:Curious Minds/Ms. Reynolds' Classroom - 5th and 6th

Life in our Lakes and Seas In Science, we studied some of the life in our lakes and seas including the life cycle of the salmon. Children researched an animal…

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The Normans (5th and 6th)

  • Post author:gfarrell7917
  • Post published:7 February 2023
  • Post category:Curious Minds/Ms. Reynolds' Classroom - 5th and 6th

The Normans The children in 5th and 6th created either a motte and bailey or a tower house castle. They presented their projects and we invited other classes to see…

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Fractions (1st and 2nd)

  • Post author:gfarrell7917
  • Post published:26 January 2023
  • Post category:Curious Minds/Ms. Smith's Classroom - 1st and 2nd

1st and 2nd class students were learning about fractions. Ms. Smith brought in pizzas to divide into halves and quarters! Ms. Duggan had chocolate and sweets to share! Of course…

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Float and Sink (1st and 2nd)

  • Post author:gfarrell7917
  • Post published:26 January 2023
  • Post category:Curious Minds/Ms. Smith's Classroom - 1st and 2nd

We were learning about floating and sinking so the children carried out investigations and made their own boats out of playdough and used pegs as their passengers. We also tested…

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Science Week 2022

  • Post author:gfarrell7917
  • Post published:29 November 2022
  • Post category:Curious Minds/Mr. Farrell's Classroom - 3rd and 4th/Ms. Reynolds' Classroom - 5th and 6th

We had a busy Science Week this year. We experimented with bicarbonate of soda by making honeycomb and by making raisins dance. Children researched a fantastic range of scientists and…

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Science Week (1st and 2nd)

  • Post author:gfarrell7917
  • Post published:21 November 2022
  • Post category:Curious Minds/Ms. Smith's Classroom - 1st and 2nd

Materials and change: Our 1st and 2nd class students were busy making playdough during Science Week. They mixed all the different ingredients and added their own colours. Well done everyone!

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Science (3rd and 4th)

  • Post author:gfarrell7917
  • Post published:18 November 2022
  • Post category:Curious Minds/Mr. Farrell's Classroom - 3rd and 4th

As part of Science Week we carried out an experiment to see how balance is important and how we use it every day, without even thinking about it. Our challenge…

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Science and Maths (5th and 6th)

  • Post author:gfarrell7917
  • Post published:30 October 2022
  • Post category:Curious Minds/General Announcements/Ms. Reynolds' Classroom - 5th and 6th

Halloween computational thinking problems provided by the PACT team at NUI Maynooth. STEM activity - Halloween turnip stand made from recycled newspaper.

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Contact Us

Principal: Dr Ciara Uí Chonduibh

St. Fiach’s National School
Ballinacree
Oldcastle
Co. Meath
A82 X448

Phone: 049 8541913
Email: Click Here

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