Class Assembly

Parents/guardians,

You are invited to attend Kevin's 5th class assembly which takes place this Friday (13th October). Our short assembly will be take place in Kevin's prefab after the main assembly.

PPT Slides from Class Meetings 26/09/2017

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6JglJioNFrFc19TVjBWVGV2ZnM/view?usp=sharing

Intel Mini Scientist Competition

The Intel Mini Scientist competition.

 

 

Children will once again be entering the Intel Mini Scientist Competition.

Information on the competition can be found on http://www.miniscientist.ie/?page_id=541

Children will be working in groups.

Children can find helpful tips and resources on various topics/experiments on  http://www.education.com/science-fair/elementary-school/

Children should choose a topic area and begin some research and establish a suitable research question i.e. what they want to find out.

We kindly ask that you enable your child to work individually or collaboratively with their peers. Adults can guide, monitor and support their work where necessary.
 

I will post further updates here soon. Any questions or queries please do not hesitate to ask me.

Here is a list of some suitable websites to help with their research and brainstorming:

http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/experiments.html

https://sciencebob.com/category/experiments/

http://www.kidspot.com.au/things-to-do/collection/science-experiments

 

​https://www.youtube.com/user/rhettandlink2

 

 

 

Online Games

To help children consolidate their learning I have a selection of online games they may wish to engage with.

General

·         http://www.helpmykidlearn.ie/activities/10-12

English Websites

·         http://www.askaboutireland.ie/learning-zone/primary-students/5th-+-6th-class/english-5th-+-6th-class/

·         http://www.vocabulary.co.il/fifth-grade-vocabulary-games/

·           (Games to build vocabulary and awareness of language )

·         www.ictgames.com/lcwc.html

·         www.spinandspell.com/

·         http://www.knowledgeadventure.com/games/world-capitals-quiz/

Maths Games

·         https://www.khanacademy.org/ Khan Academy – parents will need to registrar with an email address. 

·         http://www.presentationhelpdesk.com/your-millionaire-game-332.html   Who wants to be a millionaire maths game  based on problem solving.

·        fractions

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/fractions/AnimalRescueFractionsNumberLineGame.htm

·         Equivalent fractions http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/fractions/memory_equivalent1.htm

·         www.thatquiz.org ( and geography)

·         www.mathsisfun.com

·         Mathematical vocabulary explained: http://www.ncca.ie/en/Curriculum_and_Assessment/Parents/Primary/Infant_Classes/Glossary_of_mathematical_terms.pdf

·         http://www.classmaths.com/number.html

·         www.math.com

·         www.maths-aids.com

·         www.mathnook.com

·         www.mathplayground.com

·         www.amathsdictionaryforkids.com

·         www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/maths

·         http://www.topmarks.co.uk/Flash.aspx?f=Symmetry This webpage includes a symmetry game.

·         http://www.teachingmoney.co.uk/eurosite/euroindex.html  This a website site with loads of games involving money.

All Subjects:

http://www.everyschool.co.uk

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com

Maths:

http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/math/index.htm

http://resources.oswego.org/games/

http://www.kidsmathtv.com/math-games/

http://www.coolmath-games.com

http://www.mathplayground.com/games.html

http://www.xpmath.com

http://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/5-7-years/counting

http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/Mathmagician/cathymath.html

http://www.wldps.com/gordons/

http://www.mathschamps.co.uk/index.php#home

http://www.math-play.com/index.html

Science:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/6_7/science_6_7.shtml

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/science.htm

http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/index.htm

http://www.learner.org/interactives/parkphysics/parkphysics.html

http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk

http://www.learningcircuits.co.uk/flash/flashmain.swf

http://www.cleo.net.uk/consultants_resources/science/circuitWorld/circuitworld.html

ster/flash/advantages.swf

http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/media/services/thechildrensuniversityofmanchester/flash/energy_house.swf

https://www.eonenergy.com/about-eon/energyexperience/93

http://www.hyperstaffs.info/science/work/physics/bailey/electro.html

http://www.adventuresinenergy.org/interactive/main.swf

http://www.andythelwell.com/blobz/swf/blobzguide.swf

http://www.curriculumbits.com/prodimages/details/biology/quiz_predatorsprey.html

http://www.curriculumbits.com/prodimages/details/physics/food-chains.html

http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/explorer/ecosystems/be_an_explorer/map/line_experiment14.swf

http://www.cashmancuneo.net//1games/foodchain.swf

http://www.rigb.org/insideout/anatomy/skeleton_territory/skeleton_elements.swf

http://www.time4learning.com/demos/skeletal_system/nobones.swf

http://www.kidport.com/grade5/science/BodyBones.swf

http://kitses.com/animation/swfs/digestion.swf

http://sciencenetlinks.com/interactives/AllSystems.swf

http://www.iknowthat.com/ScienceIllustrations/humanbody/science_desk.swf

http://www.curriculumbits.com/prodimages/details/physics/light-box-experiment.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/10_11/see_things_fs.shtml

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/7_8/light_shadows_fs.shtml

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/5_6/light_dark_fs.shtml

http://www.ictgames.com/dayNight/index.html

http://www.abpischools.org.uk/page/resource/age/subject/topic.cfm?age=Age%20range%207-11&subject=Science

http://www.cashmancuneo.net/1games/magnet.swf

http://www.learningcircuits.co.uk

 

History:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/celts/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/education/sysm/romans/index_choice.shtml

http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/education/as/clearances/meet_clan.shtml

http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/education/as/ww2/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/world_war2/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/victorian_britain/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/dynamo/history/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/worldhistory/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/walk/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/famouspeople/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/saintpatrick/en/flash/irishmission/

http://www.historyglobe.com/jamestown/jamestowngame.html

http://myths.e2bn.org/mythsandlegends/

Geography:

https://www.ireland101.com/quiz/county

http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/media/services/thechildrensuniversityofmanchester/flash/globalwarming.swf

http://www.earthcam.com

http://www.switcheroozoo.com

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/twocities/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/riversandcoasts/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/education/sysm/landscapes/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/education/wwww/scottishwoodlands/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/education/wwww/buildings/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/education/sysm/eco/eco_friendly.shtml

http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/interactives/science/earthandbeyond/shadows/

http://apps.southeastwater.com.au/games/se-water-cycle.swf

http://earthguide.ucsd.edu/flash/watercycle/watercycle_q.swf

https://www3.epa.gov/safewater/kids/flash/water_cycle_web3.swf

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/#

http://resources.hwb.wales.gov.uk/VTC/weather_symbols/eng/Introduction/default.htm

http://resources.hwb.wales.gov.uk/VTC/ngfl/geography/bdag/geog-container/game6-en.html

http://resources.hwb.wales.gov.uk/VTC/ngfl/geography/bdag/geog-container/game6-en.html

http://www.thewaterfamily.co.uk/index2_content.html

GAA Research

Key questions for research:

The History of the GAA

1. What does GAA stand for?      

                                     

2. In what year was the GAA established?    

                                                 

3. The GAA was set up to encourage people to play?

                                                                

4. Which of the following sports is NOT a GAA game?          

                                       

5. The day on which people were killed at a match in Croke Park is known as                      

                     

6. Which stand in Croke Park is named after the footballer who was killed on Bloody Sunday?           

                                      

7. Why was the 2007 Ireland V England rugby game in Croke Park so special?      

                                       

8. Why is the Cusack stand named after Liam Cusack?    

                                             

9. Bloody Sunday happened during           

                                      

10. In what county was the GAA set up?

 

 

 

Where was the GAA founded?                                                  

 

When was the GAA founded?                                                                                       

 

Which of these men was NOT a founding member of the GAA?                                                   

 

What is the name of the cup that the All Ireland Football winners receive each year?                                             

 

What is the name of the cup that the Hurling All Ireland winners receive each year?            

 

Where are the All Ireland finals played every year?                                                 

 

The only All Ireland final played outside of Ireland was played in which city?                                                     

 

What other country do Ireland compete against in the International Rules competition?                                                 

 

How many people can Croke Park hold?                                                 

 

What county has won the most All Ireland Football finals?                                                     

 

What county has won the most All Ireland hurling finals?

          

 

 

 

 

Examine the following and how they have changed over the course of the history of the GAA. 1888-2017

• Transport
• Politics
• Education
• Foundations
• Family
• Music and Culture
• All-Irelands
• Emigration
• Women
• Religion
• Volunteering
• Grounds

Parent Class Meeting

Please note that the class meeting for 5th class will take place in my prefab on Tuesday 26th September next at 7:30.Should you not be able to attend we will make information available to you via the blog or email.

Open Nights

Please find below the dates and times of open nights for local secondary schools.

School	Date	Time	Number
Clonturk ETSS / Community College	27th Sep	TBD	01-559 6960	Mixed
Portmarnock Community School	21st Sep	7:30 – 9:00pm	01-803 8056	Mixed
Malahide Community School	19th Sep	7:00 – 9:30pm	01-846 3244	Mixed
Grange Community College	14th Sep	7:00 – 9:00pm	01-847 1422	Mixed
The Donahies Community School	21st Sep	7:00 – 9:00pm	01-847 3522	Mixed
Mount Temple Comprehensive School	N/A	N/A	01-833 6984	Mixed
Pobalscoil Neasáin, Baldoyle	20th Sep	7:00 – 9:00pm	01-806 3092	Mixed
St. Paul’s College, Raheny	18th Sep	6:30 – 8:30pm	01-831 4011	Boys
St. Fintan’s High School, Sutton	12th Sep	7:00 – 9:00pm	01-832 4632	Boys
Chanel College, Coolock	6th Sep	7:00 – 9:00pm	01-848 0655	Boys
St. Mary’s Secondary School, Baldoyle	12th Sep	7:00 – 9:00pm	01-832 5591	Girls
Santa Sabina College, Sutton	14th Sep	7:00 – 9:00pm	01-832 2200	Girls