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Marie Mason
June 24, 2019
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Summer Reading ☀️

Hi all,

Room 3 is full of very eager readers. Our current quote of the week is inspiring us to read more and to enjoy every page.

“In books, I have travelled, not only to other worlds, but into my own.”

I have recommended for the girls to be questioned on the books that they are reading throughout the summer months, to ensure they are using and developing their comprehension skills. Below are some examples of questions that you can ask your child.

Feel free to dig deeper and use some inferential questioning techniques, like the examples below, that will really test their comprehension and understanding of the texts!!

Fingers crossed for sunny weather where we can read, comprehend, infer and absorb some Vitamin D all at once!! 😎☀️

Marie Mason
June 21, 2019
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Busy, busy in Room 3!!

Continue Reading

Ms McManus
June 20, 2019
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Tayto park

The girls had a brilliant time today for our 4th class school tour in Tayto Park. We had lots of activities such as the thrill seeking rides, a zoo tour, a lemur walk and some pupils had fun in the playground. We were also very lucky with the weather ☀️

Marie Mason
June 18, 2019
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Project: The Solar System

Hi all,

As I have discussed with the girls in class, our final project in 2nd Class will be based on the Solar System. We have recently learned all about Space and the Solar System in our SESE lessons and the girls have been really intrigued to find out more information and facts!

Title: The Solar System

Due: Wednesday 26th June

Length: Minimum 2 pages in their scrapbooks

The girls should include interesting facts, pictures, diagrams and information about the Solar System as a whole. They can add some information about one planet that they are most interested in also, if they wish.

The local library is a brilliant resource to the girls and they should be able to find some books there, to help them with their projects.

Below is a list of some websites which you may find useful when researching the topic. Adult supervision is very important when the children are researching online.

http://www.planetsforkids.org/

http://planetfacts.org/

https://www.kidzone.ws/planets/

https://www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/solar-system.html

https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/menu/solar-system/

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/space/what-is-a-planet/

http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/space/solarsystem.html

https://www.dkfindout.com/us/space/solar-system/

https://esero.ie/primary-level/

https://esero.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/38_Feel-like-an-astronaut.pdf

https://esero.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/08_What-does-gravity-do.pdf

I can’t wait to see the finished projects!

Have fun girls! 🙂

 

 

Orlagh Daly
June 17, 2019
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Reading

Hi all,

Room 2 have worked very hard at their reading this year and have made excellent progress with their fluency, comprehension, articulation and vocabulary skills. We engaged in Guided Reading, Reading Buddies with 5th class and D.E.A.R time (Drop Everything and Read) on a regular basis.  To continue this fantastic progress I have provided links with some guided reading questions you can ask your child before, during and after reading their library book. Broaden your child’s vocabulary by discussing new and interesting words in the book, and encourage her to use these words when writing stories/diary entries over the summer. It is important to take the time to read with your child on a daily basis and discuss the book. Provide your child with the opportunity to read aloud to you every day. Please click the links below to view the list of general comprehension questions.

Before During and After Questions for reading

Guided Reading Questions

Also, one of the best ways to nurture an interest in reading is by making sure that the books your child is reading on their own are suitable for their ability. The five finger rule (linked below) is a quick and easy way for you and your child to check if a book is suitable for them read on their own.

Five-finger-rule-poster..pdf  

 

 

Ellen Duffy
June 17, 2019
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Project: The Solar System

As discussed in class the students will be completing individual projects on the Solar System in their scrapbooks.

Title: The Solar System

Length: Minimum 2 A4 pages

Due: Tuesday 25th June

The library is a fantastic place to find books on the topic. There is also material in the students small world book which should help them when they are completing their projects.

Here are some websites that may be helpful:

*Adult supervision when using the internet is extremely important.

http://www.primaryscience.ie/resources_space_shaper.php

http://www.planetfacts.org

http://www.kidzone.ws/planets/

http://www.planetsforkids.org

http://www.esa.int/esaKIDSen/

http://www.nasa.gov/externalflash/ISSRG

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/125/timelines/space-exploration/

http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/5-8/features/what-is-a-satellite-58.html#

Orlagh Daly
June 17, 2019
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The Solar System Project

Hi all,

Room 2 have been busy learning about the Solar System over the past two weeks and they are now going to complete a project on the topic!

Project: The Solar System

Due: Monday 24th June

Length: Minimum 2 scrapbook pages

Include: Information on the Solar System (not just one planet), space travel, astronauts. Pictures/diagrams may be included. Use the internet, books from the library, Small World book etc. as sources for your information. Adult supervision when online is very important.

Enjoy girls 🙂

Useful websites for the Solar System project include:

http://www.planetsforkids.org/ 

http://www.primaryscience.ie/activities_planet_profiles.php

http://www.armaghplanet.com/html/Section_education.html

www.esero.ie/resources/primary-level/

www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/5-8/features/what-is-a-satellite-58.html#VHhPnNKsUud

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/125/timelines/space-exploration/

www.pdst.ie/sites/default/files/Writing%20Booklet%20to%20circulate.pdf 

 

 

Ms. McCarthy
June 12, 2019
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Active Week

Sports day took place on Friday 7th of June. The girls had great fun participating in all the non competitive games. We couldn’t decide on our favourite activity here in room 6. We LOVED the basketball, tag, Bollywood, dancing, G.A.A., athletics and cricket stations! We were very tired and thirsty at the end of the day.

On Monday 10th of June the camogie team played Taobh na Coille in the final in Croke Park. We all went to support them. It was a great game- BHUAIGH BELGROVE AN CLUICHE CEANNAIS! 🙂

On Tuesday 11th of June, 4th class participated in a cricket blitz in the Clontarf Cricket Club. The girls were split into teams and played three matches. The winners were the Australian team. The girls had a fantastic day being active. Thank you to Robert for arranging the day.

 

Ms Davey
June 11, 2019
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Project on Brazil

As discussed in class our project on Brazil will be done in groups. It will mainly be completed in school but you may be asked to do some research at home.

Projects will be displayed in a booklet format. The girls have chosen two topics each to cover. Remember each girl in your group should be able to talk about and explain the information in your project. If you have room at the end of the project you can add in your own interesting facts.

Image result for brazil

To help get you started;

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/countries/brazil/#brazil-soccer.jpg

https://www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/brazil-facts.html

https://www.ducksters.com/geography/country/brazil.php

https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/geography/physical-geography/amazon-facts/

*Supervision when using the internet is advised.

The library is also a great resource to use when doing projects. See if you can find any books that we could use in your local library.

Marie Mason
June 10, 2019
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Go Belgrove!!

Hi all!

The girls had a great day in Croke Park today, cheering on the camogie team in the Corn Haughey Cumann na mBunscol final. It was a great display of skill and talent and I’m sure some of the Room 3 girls are hoping they will be as lucky as to get to grace the field of Croke Park to represent Belgrove in the future!

Congratulations to all the players on their success and well done to Ms. Deegan, Ms. Daly and Mrs. Brodie for all the work and effort they have put in throughout the year!

The girls were excellent in supporting the team, cheering and clapping every score and tackle. They were ecstatic at the final whistle, as the tired but happy faces below show!

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