Today Pupils enjoyed World Book Day at St. Finians. Everyone got the chance to dress up as a character they like from their favourite book. In the afternoon, the senior pupils paired up with the junior pupils of the school to read together and talk about their favourite books. Below are some photos of second and fifth class reading and discussing books together.
Fifth and sixth class were learning all about pulleys in Science. We learned that pulleys are machines that allow something to be hoisted up by pulling down. We looked at how pulleys were used in history and how they are still being used today. We then made our own simple pulley in class. We had great fun testing it out.
Pupils from Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Class attended the Credit Union Quiz in Kilsaran on Monday 4th February.
We had six teams in toatl taking part in the competition, three in the Junior section and three in the Senior section.
Our teams performed extremely well and we are very proud of each and everyone of our pupils. In the Senior section we came First and Second! In the Junior section one of our teams emerged as winners also.
The winning teams in each section now proceed to the County Finals. Thank you to Mr Shevlin for preparing the teams so well.
Sixth Class pupils were very lucky to get the chance to learn some baking skills. They made all sorts of lovely treats for Grandparents Day. A big thanks to Ann who came in to teach her mastery baking skills to the pupils.
Fifth and Sixth class were learning about staple foods all around the globe in Science and Geography. We looked at the different factors that determine a country’s or region’s staple such as climate, cost, supply etc. Some of the staples we looked at were potatoes, rice, pasta, plantain, couscous, etc. We then learned that most staples have a high starch percentage. We talked about how starch gives us energy and how some foods give us more than others.
The pupils went home and collected various types of food which we then tested for starch using iodine. It was great fun and the pupils had good fun checking to see if their predictions were correct.
Fifth and Sixth Class have had great fun the last 2 weeks doing dance for P.E. The pupils were busy practicing and showcasing their group dance routines!
