~ Fáilte go Rang a Trí ~
~ Welcome to Ms. Lynch-Frahill's 3rd Class ~
~ Welcome to Ms. Lynch-Frahill's 3rd Class ~
Have a look at what we have been up to each month in 3rd Class!
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Welcome back to school! We started the new school year off by creating a Class Code together. We agreed on a set of class rules to help us to stay safe, learn together and have fun! |
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Check out our creative work! We drew super self-portraits in Art.
We celebrated Engineers Week by becoming mini engineers! We looked at different types of bridges, their functions and designs. We experimented with making our own bridges and included arches to make them stronger. On the Chromebooks we were busy joining two cities by engineering a railway line. We also had fun constructing with different materials!
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In Maths we have been exploring big numbers. We have learned how to round to the nearest 10 and to the nearest 100. We learned a rounding rhyme! |
In SESE, we have been exploring our natural environment.
We went on a nature walk to search for flora and fauna in the local area.
We went on a nature walk to search for flora and fauna in the local area.
We enjoyed 4 weeks of Gymnastics lessons in PE.
We practised and performed a range of balancing and movement skills.
We practised and performed a range of balancing and movement skills.
Well done to our Grúpaí na seachtaine!
Drama
The class enjoyed Hallowe'en themed drama. In small groups they had to create still images based on different Hallowe'en captions. They were encouraged to use facial expressions and body language. Lots of fun was had!
The class enjoyed Hallowe'en themed drama. In small groups they had to create still images based on different Hallowe'en captions. They were encouraged to use facial expressions and body language. Lots of fun was had!
The Stone Age
3rd Class were fascinated to learn about life in Stone Age Ireland in S.E.S.E. They learned about what they ate and what their beliefs and burial customs were. The class used the Chromebooks to research and record interesting facts about the Stone Age. They created beautiful dolmen sunrise silhouettes in Art!
'Nutrition is Our Mission'
The class took part in two webinars based on the topic of healthy eating. In the first webinar, they explored the colours in their lunch boxes and experienced mindful eating. They learned about trying to 'eat the rainbow' and including as many colours from the rainbow in their lunchbox every day! In the second webinar, the class listened to Irish sports stars talk about why nutrition is so important for sport and keeping fit and healthy.
Space Week 2022
During Space Week, the class learned about Apollo 11 and the first moon landing. They imagined they were news reporters and wrote recounts about this historic event. On the Chromebooks, the class researched and recorded information about various planets. In Art, they made fantastic rocket art to finish off a fun Space themed week!
During Space Week, the class learned about Apollo 11 and the first moon landing. They imagined they were news reporters and wrote recounts about this historic event. On the Chromebooks, the class researched and recorded information about various planets. In Art, they made fantastic rocket art to finish off a fun Space themed week!
Happy Hallowe'en!
Science Week
3rd Class took part in a variety of activities as part of Science Week 2022!
3rd Class took part in a variety of activities as part of Science Week 2022!
- They were excited to have a visit from the Lifetime Lab to learn about Energy. In this workshop, the class learned about energy sources, climate change, CO2 and what we can do to reduce the amount of energy we waste. They also enjoyed an interesting energy experiment - did you know you can make a battery out of a lemon? The workshop finished with a fun quiz!
- In groups, the children were challenged to work together to create a strong tower using only spaghetti and marshmallows! They had to work like engineers and put their scientific knowledge into practice and it was wonderful to see problem-solving and team work in abundance!
- As part of their learning on the topic of Nutrition, 3rd Class created Powerpoints with lots of facts about Healthy Eating and the importance of keeping fit.
- Sugar rush! - The children carried out an experiment to show how fast sugar absorbs into our blood. Using maple syrup and red food colouring to represent blood, they added sugar to one cup, and flour to the other to represent carbohydrates. The children observed that the sugar dissolved much faster than the flour.
This month, we remember and pray for those who have died.
Everyone created a flower with some names of special people they wanted to remember who have died. With these flowers we created a garden of remembrance.
Everyone created a flower with some names of special people they wanted to remember who have died. With these flowers we created a garden of remembrance.
ART Work
Inspired by Andy Warhol and their healthy lunch boxes full of fruit and vegetables, 3rd Class created pop art.
3rd Class are SNOW ready for winter! Check out their woolly winter hat creations!
Gaeilge
An téama atá againn ná Bia. Cén bia is fearr leat?
3rd Class are webwise!
In SPHE, 3rd Class have completed a series of Webwise lessons. 3rd Class know about the importance of being kind and respectful when using the internet. They have learned how to stay safe on the internet and how to tackle cyberbullying. They learned the difference between a bystander and an upstander. In pairs, the class made posters to promote ways to stay safe when using the internet. Well done, 3rd Class!
Advent Is HeRE!
In Religion, we have been learning about Advent and the gift of time. We made beautiful Advent wreaths. We are preparing for Christmas by trying to carry out daily acts of kindness. We are thinking especially about those who are sick or lonely at this time.
"We Wish you a merry Christmas, and a happy new year!"
Christmas Decorations
Do you like our Christmas decorations? In our Art lessons, we worked with clay and used cutters to create the shape. Then we decorated them with paint!
As an end of term treat, the class enjoyed hot chocolate, cookies and a movie! It was lots of fun and well deserved for all the hard work in 3rd Class this term!
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Ainmhithe san Artach
Bíonn an bear bán ina chónaí san artach. Bíonn sé an-mhór. Bíonn a cheann beag. Bíonn an bear bán an-mhaith ag snámh. Itheann sé rónta san uisce.
Religion
Thank you God for all our talents!
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Grandparents Day
3rd Class celebrated Grandparents Day on Wednesday 25th January. Grandparents and special people were warmly welcomed to our school and enjoyed a performance of a song and a poem from 3rd Class. Visitors enjoyed a cup of tea and the display of wonderful writing and art work in the Halla. 3rd Class were excited to bring their Grandparents and special people up to visit their classroom, and show off the work they are proud of! It was wonderful to hear stories about the past, and 3rd Class felt very lucky to be able to celebrate Grandparents Day with those special people in their lives.
February has been busy in 3rd Class! We kicked Spring off with the Cork Schools Partnership 'Step into Spring School Walking Challenge'. We are enjoying getting out in the fresh air and keeping fit! We are aiming to walk 15/20km before March 16th. Watch this space!
In Maths, we have been exploring Length and had fun measuring lot of things in our classroom. We have been tackling word problems involving measures and we have also been busy working on our times tables. We have started playing Daily 10 to build our speed and confidence learning multiplication. Give it a go here! www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/daily10
In Art, we designed little gift boxes filled with love (and a few treats!) for Valentine's Day, and we created our own versions of Van Gogh's Starry Night.
Gaeilge
Cén caitheamh aimsire is fearr leat?
Cén caitheamh aimsire is fearr leat?
In Science, we learned about Air Pollution. We carried out an experiment to explore what particles are in the air around us. First, we came up with a hypothesis. We put petroleum jelly on paper plates and hung them in different places around our school. We will collect the paper plates in a couple of weeks and investigate them using magnifying glasses. We are interested to find out which paper plate will have the most particles.
We celebrated world Book DAy!
3rd Class celebrated a whole week of books and the joy of reading with lots of exciting activities. As a reading incentive, Golden Tickets were hidden in different books in our class library, and those who found one were awarded with a homework pass! Everyone dressed up in brilliant book character costumes on World Book Day and enjoyed sharing their favourite books with peers in our 'human library' activity. The children enjoyed relaxing with a book by a cosy classroom "campfire". Throughout the day on World Book Day, the whole school enjoyed reading 'The Vanishing Lake' by Paddy Donnelly as part of the One School, One Book initiative. Other activities included 'Who is behind the book?' where we had to guess which teacher was reading their favourite book, and a Book Quiz at senior Assembly. What a fun week we had!
seachtain na Gaeilge
Bhaineamar an taitneamh as Seachtain na Gaeilge. Chuamar ar seilg na scroblachóirí timpeall Ráth Chormaic. Chonaiceamar bláthanna agus ainmhithe. Bhí tráth na gCeist againn le Rang Ms Hynes. Bhí céilí againn agus bhíomar ag damhsa. Bhí Lá Glas againn. Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig!
Happy Mother's Day to All our dear mums!
We put our ICT skills to good use by creating and typing poems and messages to stick in our Mother's Day cards.
easter fun and frolics!
seó Faisin
Bhí seó faisin as gaeilge againn i Rang a Trí! Nach bhfuil siad go hálainn?
Looking and responding
We read about three different artists - Jan Vermeer, Marc Chagall & Andy Warhol. Using a variety of materials, we created our own masterpieces inspired by their artwork!
ACTIVE WEEK
Active Week 2023 highlights included a fun fitness class with Shelly Mac, Pound Fit with Áine Mae, a GAA bootcamp, a soccer blitz and Sports Day, finished with ice-cream!
paper sculptures Art
teach the class
Some of the class took on the challenge of becoming the teacher! We learned about India, paper planes, art, Spain, rugby and Greek myths amongst other interesting topics. Well done!
school tour
Third Class enjoyed a visit to Cork City Gaol and an afternoon of fun at the Maradyke. They braved the climbing wall and took part in team challenges, an inflatable obstacle course and fun fitness activities! Can you spot yourself on the climbing wall? A brilliant day was had by all!
Scoil Bhríde's Got talent!
Well done to Ollie and friends on their brilliant rendition of 'Lit Like Litten'! An outstanding performance!
Well done Third Class on everything you have achieved this year. It has been a fun-filled and action-packed year together. Have a fantastic summer!
