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Hope you had a lovely weekend 😊. Can you believe that we have reached the final week of 3rd class?! The time has gone by so quickly!

This week we will continue the wind down towards our Summer Holidays (22nd-26th June). We have included just one fun activity for you to complete each day.
There are more activities available if you would like to try them out but they are completely optional!

As always, don't hesitate to email us to say hello and share some news. If you have any concerns or queries, your parent(s)/guardian(s) can contact us at the email addresses below:

katie.murphy@conventprimaryschoolmallow.ie

eavan.osullivan@conventprimaryschoolmallow.ie

Looking forward to hearing from you!

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Monday: Virtual School Tour of Dublin Zoo and Worksheet

Tuesday: Information Leaflet on 3rd Class

Wednesday: Maths Trail at Home

Thursday: Visual Art: My Favourite Memory

Friday: Mindful meditation and summer planning!!

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Today we are off on our virtual school tour to Dublin Zoo.

This virtual tour video explores the wonderful Rainforest animals, biodiversity and conservation. Join Kelly as she visits the Bornean orangutans, Asian elephants and more!

Having watched the video, challenge yourself to completing the worksheets attached below to see how much you have learned.

Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpVXQZgIJFQ&feature=youtu.be

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Today we would like you to design an information leaflet based on your experience of 3rd class. Ms. Murphy will share photos and ideas from your leaflets with the girls in 2nd class when they start 3rd class in August. Tell them everything you think they should know!

You should include:

the most enjoyable aspect of third class

the most challenging aspect of third class

something to look forward to

top tips for success

You can decide what layout you would like to use. It can look like a brochure or a poster. Be creative!

We look forward to seeing your work!

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Put on your Maths Eyes today as you complete this Maths trail at home. You will be surprised how much maths you can see all around you!

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And the summer holidays have arrived! All of the hard work is done.
Well done for working so well in such difficult times.

Now it's time to rest and recharge for the summer months before we begin a new school year in the autumn.

Today we would like you to do some mindfulness meditation to calm down after a very busy and unusual term. Follow the link below:

https://youtu.be/JTb1XgZ3x-w

You may also like to think about how you plan to enjoy your summer holidays using the guiding worksheet attached.

Please do enjoy a fabulous summer break. It really was wonderful working with you all and we look forward to seeing your smiling faces again very soon!

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Today we would like you to create a piece of art representing your favourite memory from 3rd class. It can be a drawing, painting or a 3D model.
It would be lovely if we could share your fond memories on our class chatboard as we prepare to say to say goodbye for the summer. Picture it like a highlight reel!
We look forward to seeing your creations!

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Complete the written exercises in My Spelling Workbook Unit 18. Well done!

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Here is a calendar with a simple idea for you to complete or reflect on every day. 💖

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Have a read of 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' and find out how he survives middle school.

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Keep an eye on the 'Wellbeing' Padlet for some nice activities to soothe the body and mind.

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This week you might like to continue adding to your gratitude jar. Each day write a little note of something you are grateful for and pop it in the jar. It might be a note of something you are excited for, something you feel you did well that day or something you enjoyed. Whenever you are feeling sad, you can read your little daily notes and remind yourself that although everyday may not feel good, there is something good in every day 🌈. Enjoy!

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As mentioned last week, to mark this very unique school year, our principal is purchasing a Covid19 time capsule to inform future generations about your lives during this strange time.

You are invited to bring one piece of artwork/diary entry/short story/poem or photograph to school when we return in the autumn. Your entry will be included in the capsule and enjoyed by children in the future.

If you haven't already, it may be a good idea to think about/create a piece that you would like to include.
We are living through a very significant time in history!

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Coach Claire will help you and all of the family to keep fit and healthy at home.

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Families, Parents, Teachers and Schools!! Coach Clare McSweeney, who delivers Cork Sports Partnership Athletics Programmes, is delighted to launch her NEW Online Platform 'We PLAY'! This is an excellent physical activity resource created by Coach Clare which will help you and your family to remain healthy and active as Covid-19 restrictions continue.

Coach Clare will be sharing weekly videos centering around fundamental movement skills that will set an enjoyable, learning environment which all family members can participate in and benefit from.

Keep connected!! Families are encouraged to get involved by sharing video clips and pictures of their sessions on the following platforms: Twitter & Instagram!

Tag Cork Sports Partnership too in at @corksports on Twitter, @corksportspartnership on Facebook and @corksportspartnership on Instagram!

Keep Active @ Home with COACH cLARE: Week 1

KEEP ACTIVE @ HOME WITH COACH CLARE: WEEK 2 Coming Soon

Follow We Play for regular updates:

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Families, Parents, Teachers and Schools!! Coach Clare McSweeney, who delivers Cork Sports Partnership Athletics Programmes, is delighted to launch her NEW Online Platform 'We PLAY' ! This is an excellent physical activity resource created by Coach Clare which will help you and your family to remain healthy and active as Covid-19 restrictions continue.

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Bígí ag féachaint ar chlár teilifíse ar TG4. Bainigí sult as!

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Choose one activity from each of the 5 categories every day to keep active and healthy at home. Tick off the activities as you complete them and see how many you can do throughout the week

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Watch the videos on the Youtube channel below to improve your Irish at home. Bainigí taitneamh as!

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Dia dhaoibh! This youtube channel is to support children with the learning of Irish during the school closures of Covid-19. Weekly videos will be uploaded to provide children with easily understood Irish through stories and activities. Tá súil agam go mbainfear taitneamh astu!

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Have you ever wondered why a bubble is round? Could you think of a way to change the shape of a bubble?

Try out this STEM challenge and see if you can make square bubbles!

Let us know how it goes!

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Do you know how to make a square bubble? Bubbles are made from a thin film of soapy water filled with air. When you blow a bubble, the film of soapy water expands outwards to form a sphere. Whatever shape bubble wand you use you'll always get a spherical bubble.

You can test this by making your own bubble wands in different shapes. We used pipe cleaners and straws.

So, how do you make a square bubble?

It's a bit of a trick....and is much easier than you think!

How to make a square bubble

What you need:

Materials to make a square frame - pipe cleaners or straws work well

Instructions

Create a square frame like the one in the image below.

Square bubble frame

Dip your square frame into the bubble mix, so all side are covered in mix.

Carefully lift out the frame and admire your square bubble.

Why are bubbles round?

The forces acting between the molecules of the bubble cause it to form the shape that encloses the most volume with the least surface area - a sphere. That is why when you try to blow a bubble through a shaped wand it still becomes a circle.

Why do you see colours inside bubbles?

Light from the sun contains a range of colours all with different wave lengths.

These colours are:

Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo and Violet

When the light shines through the bubble film it is reflected and dispersed, which splits it into different wave lengths and showing all the colours.

Why is the bubble square?

The soap film sticks to all six sides of the cube, the bubbles on the side push against the middle bubble giving it corners and sides like a cube.

You should notice however that the bubble isn't a perfect square, it's still trying to become a sphere and doesn't have straight lines.

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How to make a square bubble - Science for Kids

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Do you know how to make a square bubble? Bubbles are made from a thin film of soapy water filled with air. When you blow a bubble, the film of soapy water expands outwards to form a sphere. Whatever shape bubble wand you use you'll always get a spherical bubble.

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Summer has arrived. Why not try to make your own ice-cream following the recipe below!

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Practise your mental maths daily using this class favourite! We suggest you select the 'Times Tables' or 'Division Facts' and then 'Mixed'. Keep a record of your score and try to get faster each day!

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QR CODE

Scan this on mobiles and tablets to quickly open this web page.

Hit the Button is an interactive maths game with quick fire questions on number bonds, times tables, doubling and halving, multiples, division facts and square numbers. The games, which are against the clock, challenge and develop mental maths skills. An untimed, practise mode is available in our Hit the Button app along with lots more extra features.

The activities can be matched to appropriate mathematical ability. Regular use of Hit the Button can help students to sharpen their recall of vital number facts in a fun way and learning multiplication tables need not be boring.

AGE

6-11 Years

SUBJECTS

Maths Times Tables Division Number Bonds Doubles Halves Square Numbers

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Hit the Button - Quick fire maths practise for 6-11 year olds

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Quick fire questions on number bonds, doubles, halves, times tables, division facts and square numbers against the clock. Superb!

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Click the link below to enjoy an exciting Mental Maths game each day. We suggest you select Level 3 or Level 4. Challenge yourself to answer the questions in 3 seconds! You can practise your multiplication, division and fractions. Have a pencil and paper ready. Enjoy!

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Daily 10 - Mental Maths Challenge - Topmarks

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Daily 10 is a primary maths resource for teachers of Years 1 to 6. It asks ten random questions on addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, ordering, partitioning, digit values and more. Ideal for use on a IWB and as a starter or plenary activity.

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Éist leis an amhrán seo agus bígí ag damhsa! Tá na laethanta saoire beagnach linn! Cad is féidir linn a dhéanamh anois?

(The holidays are almost here. What can we get up to now?)

You will have to download the song in order to listen to it as it is not available on the internet. Apologies for any inconvenience. Press the square with the arrow in the bottom right corner and it will ask you if you would like to download it.

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Practice your reading using the reading comprehension below. What information would you expect to find in a text about 'Summer in Ireland'? Do you think the author of the piece has left any important information out?

Try out the questions before you peek at the answers! Enjoy!

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When you say ‘THANKS,’ you grow a little; thanks is like food for the heart and soul. We’re thankful for a compliment, for help with study, for encouragement, for advice with a problem, for good friendships, for fun and laughter.

When we’re grateful, we know we depend on others - for most of the good things in life, and we can’t go it alone. Think for a moment of something you are grateful for; or someone you feel gratitude towards; allow yourself feel the thanks in your heart...

And think of your THANKS to God… Maybe you are grateful for your health, your family, your friends, your faith, your gifts and talents…and above all yourself.

Be grateful this moment for who you are, for the friendships in life, and for the faith you have in God.