5th & 6th Class - Geography & Map Reading Skills

Students in Mr. Coen’s Fifth and Sixth Class took part in a highly engaging geography activity using the Rand McNally Road Atlas. They learned how to calculate the distance between major cities by using the distance index and scale provided on the maps. Working with gridded maps, the students carefully measured distances between locations such as Mexico City and Guadalajara, applying map-reading skills to reach accurate results. This hands-on activity helped students develop a deeper understanding of geography, scale, and practical map skills in an enjoyable and interactive way. 

By all the students in Mr. Coen's Room

2nd, 3rd & 4th Class - Maths & Geography 

Tenths and Hundredths

As part of our Maths learning, we learned about tenths and hundredths and where the decimal point comes from. We found out that the decimal point was first used a long time ago by a mathematician called Giovanni Bianchini in the 1400s. Later on, other mathematicians like Christopher Clavius and John Napier helped make the decimal point more popular and easier for people to use.

We also learned that fractions were not invented by just one person. They were used thousands of years ago by ancient people like the Egyptians and Babylonians. They used fractions to help them share food, measure land, and trade things. This helped us understand how numbers can show parts of a whole, and it really helped us improve our Maths skills.

By Conor Morris, 4th Class

Plants & Habitats

We recently had a very interesting visit from the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), who taught us all about plants, animals, and habitats in Ireland. We learned about sea shore habitats and the animals that live there, such as sea birds like razorbills, as well as blue mussels and starfish. We also discovered how plants like marram grass grow along sandy coasts. In meadow habitats, we learned about plants such as white clover and birds like the corncrake. One of the highlights of the visit was learning about the white-tailed eagle, which has an impressive wingspan of up to 2.5 metres. We really enjoyed learning how important it is to protect Ireland’s natural habitats. 

By Caoimhe Stankard, 3rd Class

Infants & 1st Class - Farming & Data

Cows
The students were learning all about life on the farm, with a special focus on cows. They explored the different parts of a cow and learned how farms work. The children discovered that cows have strong hooves, a long tail to swish away flies, soft ears, and big eyes. They also learned about the cow’s four stomachs, including the rumen, which helps cows digest grass, as well as the other stomachs that help turn food into energy. Other interesting parts they learned about included the udder, which gives milk, the cow’s teeth for chewing grass, and the patterns of spots on their bodies. These lessons helped the children understand how cows live and why they are important on the farm.

Data
In Maths, the children learned all about data in a fun and hands-on way. They worked with block graphs, pictograms, tally charts, and surveys to collect and organise information. By asking questions, counting answers, and displaying results, the students developed their understanding of numbers and patterns. These enjoyable activities helped make learning about data clear, practical, and exciting for everyone.

By all the students in Mrs. Lynskey's room