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Science – Plants (5th and 6th)

  • Post author:gfarrell7917
  • Post published:1 November 2021
  • Post category:Curious Minds/Ms. Reynolds' Classroom - 5th and 6th

  In Science over the last while we've been looking to nature. We've looked at the different parts of the plants and their functions. We watched how the petals of…

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Autumn Leaves (1st and 2nd)

  • Post author:gfarrell7917
  • Post published:13 October 2021
  • Post category:Curious Minds/Ms. Smith's Classroom - 1st and 2nd

1st and 2nd class students were busy collecting autumn leaves and their fruits. We had some wonderful discussions and the children examined each leaf and fruit. They made some lovely…

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Rafts (Science – 3rd and 4th)

  • Post author:gfarrell7917
  • Post published:11 October 2021
  • Post category:Curious Minds/Mr. Farrell's Classroom - 3rd and 4th

Our story in English this week was based on a group of children who were stranded in the Rainforest and had to build a raft to get out. We decided…

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Weathering (Geography – 3rd and 4th)

  • Post author:gfarrell7917
  • Post published:11 October 2021
  • Post category:Curious Minds/Mr. Farrell's Classroom - 3rd and 4th

We explored the school grounds and the graveyard to see what affects weathering has had on the world around us. We found some interesting changes, especially to anything made from…

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Handwashing Experiment (Science – 3rd and 4th class)

  • Post author:gfarrell7917
  • Post published:11 October 2021
  • Post category:Curious Minds/General Announcements/Mr. Farrell's Classroom - 3rd and 4th

We did an experiment to test the importance of soap in washing our hands. Washing our hands properly has always been important but even more so since the arrival of Covid-19.…

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Mixing Materials (3rd and 4th)

  • Post author:gfarrell7917
  • Post published:7 September 2021
  • Post category:Curious Minds/Mr. Farrell's Classroom - 3rd and 4th

We carried out experiments on what happens when you put sand, pebbles, clay and water in a bottle and shake it up. We predicted many different outcomes including "it will…

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Egypt (3rd and 4th)

  • Post author:gfarrell7917
  • Post published:9 June 2021
  • Post category:Curious Minds/Mr. Farrell's Classroom - 3rd and 4th

Our History in May was spent learning about the Ancient Egyptians. From Pharaohs and Pyramids to hieroglyphics and mummification, this was a fascinating topic for all. We carried out an…

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The Solar System (3rd and 4th)

  • Post author:gfarrell7917
  • Post published:12 May 2021
  • Post category:Curious Minds/General Announcements/Mr. Farrell's Classroom - 3rd and 4th

Science and Geography in April was based on The Solar System. We learned all about the planets in our Solar System, what they look like up close, how long it…

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2D/3D Shape Maths Trail

  • Post author:abennett5732
  • Post published:22 May 2013
  • Post category:Active School Flag Award/Curious Minds/z Archive 2012 - 2013

Junior and Senior Infants had great fun exploring shapes in our School Environment. We worked in groups to find 2D and 3D shapes and each of us got to record…

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Science- Forces/Magnet investigations

  • Post author:abennett5732
  • Post published:14 May 2013
  • Post category:Curious Minds/z Archive 2012 - 2013

In Science we have been studying Forces and investigated different materials which are attracted (stick) to a magnet and those that repel (push away). Before we tested materials we had to…

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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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