Back to School

We had a great first week back in school. Although some things in school are a little different this year we are all so delighted to be back and really enjoyed catching up with our friends.

We played some socially distanced games on yard and in the classroom to help us all settle back in. 

Halloween Fun

We had so much fun celebrating Halloween in 3rd class. We carved out our own pumpkin, attended our school Halloween disco, dressed up in spooky costumes and played fun Halloween games in school.

Violin lessons

In our music classes we have been learning how to hold the violin correctly and the names of the four notes.

Cake Sale

The PTA organised a 'Welcome to Juniors Cake Sale' on Friday, 11th October. The children in 3rd class were delighted to support it.

Autumn Art

We took inspiration from Georgia O’Keeffe’s Lake George NY Landscapes to help create our own Autumn Landscapes.We discussed the colours and tones that this artist chose to create an autumnal landscape. We also learned about the art element of space.

Music Generation

We are participating in Music Generation, Ireland’s National Music Education Programme. 
Every Monday morning we have our music lessons with Ciara and Ingrid. We have learned many new songs and taken part in musical literacy games. 

Maths Tips for Parents

TOP TEN TIPS FOR PARENTS TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILDREN IN MATHEMATICS

1. Help them to learn their tables and have quick recall of all tables up to 10 x 10 and related division problems – eg how many 6s in 42?

2. Practise number bonds – eg what do you add to 45 to get 100?

3. Encourage them to show all working out when doing homework

4. Encourage them to complete homework to a good standard

5. Ensure they have all the correct equipment for maths lessons

6. Use every day situations to practise maths – eg estimating the bill when in the supermarket: is the large size better value etc

7. Encourage a positive attitude to maths. Make maths fun!

8. Reinforce where maths is used in everyday life including in the work place

9. Make use of interactive online activities for revision, practise and fun!

10. Encourage children to get involved in solving puzzles – eg Suduko, Logic puzzles, games of strategy. Puzzles can be found on the NRICH website www.nrich.org

Websites and Apps:
www.ncca.ie

www.khanacademy.org

www.pdst.ie

www.mangahigh.com

www.mathplayground.com

www.scoilnet.ie

www.mathsisfun.net

www.mathsisgoodforyou.com

www.math-drills.com

www.numeracyworkout.co.uk

www.mathsweek.ie

www.seomraranga.com

Apps :

Mathmaster Free

Squeebles Times Tables

Symmetry School

Numerosity

Mathmateer Free

Kids Math Ace Games Lite Free

Number Monster

Operation Math

Math Bingo