4th class Environmental Awareness Workshops

30th January 2017

Dia daoibh go léir! Rang a 4 anseo,

January has been quite a busy month for us. We were lucky enough to have Aoife Munn come to visit us over the past few weeks. 


She reminded us that we all share responsibility for the environment around us. We began by making potting plants out of old newspapers and a plastic bottle. Very simple stuff but it costs nothing and anyone can make one at home. 

Using a recycled plastic bottle to form the shape of the pot.

Newspaper is rolled around the bottle, leaving extra newpaper over the opening in the bottle...

 Then we pushed the extra newspaper firmly into the bottle...

 We also planted lettuce in our school garden plot. 4th class are keeping a close eye on the rainfall (you can use rain water to save tap water) and are monitoring their precious crop weekly!

 Aoife gave us handy tips on how to plant seeds so they can grow properly....don't plant those lettuces too close together!!

 We also learned about proper drainage and how we can help stop flooding in our community. 

Aoife showing 4th class how to take a cutting from the willow tree...

The school garden isn't all hard work! 😁😁😁

Aoife also helped us plant sweet peas. Everybody planted their own and we have been watching closely. Almost all of them have taken now so watch this space for photos!

We also researched Irish animals and presented them to Aoife and the class. She was so impressed with the effort everyone put in! Well done rang a 4!!!

A big thank you to Aoife Munn who helped us think of ways we can support our local environment so that everyone can enjoy a healthier lifestyle.

Slán tamaill,

Mr. O'Connell's 4th class

Fourth Class Maths Hunt

Hi everyone! 

4th class have been exercising their "Maths Eyes" this year. Just before Christmas, we went around the school and searched for things that reminded us of 2D and 3D shapes, as well as lines and angles that may be hidden. We rose to the challenge and set off in search. 
 

 It  was a lot of fun and we all got some much needed fresh air to blow away the cobwebs! 

It wasn't long before our maths eyes spotted lots of examples. Here are just a few of what we found. Can you find any type of angle, symmetrical shapes, 2D or 3D shapes??? 

You can find much more of these examples of lines, angles, 2D and 3D shapes in the senior building along with some challenging questions for YOUR maths eyes to figure out!

4th Class Christmas Play

Greetings from Mr. O'Connell's Fourth Class!
We have been working hard all year that we hadn't a moment to spare to update our blog until now!

All through November and December every student in fourth class worked so hard in preparing for this school year's Christmas Play. This year The Lion King was performed in front of all the children's parents and guardians. 

From hyenas to antelope, and lions to wise baboons, The Lion King had it all. Fourth class spent so much time learning lines, singing songs and making props to make this year's play the great success it was. 

We would like to thank all those who contributed to make their play so enjoyable. A big thank you must go to the Parent's Association for painting the backdrops for us, as well as Greg, Ms. McHale, Lizzy, Ciara, Ms. Sellers and Ms. Ní Mhaolmhuaidh who brought the characters to life with their fantastic face-painting talents!

Some parents kindly sent in pictures of the play for us all to look back on with great memories. Watch this space; we might just have a few budding actors among us! 

On behalf of all of fourth class, thank you all very much for your support.

Mr. O'Connell
4th Class