Monthly Archives: March 2020
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26/03/2020 Senior Infants Louise Downing / Ann Harrington
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We hope everyone is keeping well at this time. We wanted to send you a few things that could help towards your child’s learning. We know it’s not easy for them when their routine is changed suddenly.
Attached are a few bits to keep them going.
With maths, use the environment and what you have at home. Here are some different activities:
Number: The story of 6, 7, 8, and 9. They make the ‘story’ of this number by putting some on one side and more on the other. In class we use counters and a pencil to separate. You could use pasta shells for this. They are very familiar with this.
Another activity could be using a tin box. Get some coins and get your child to close their eyes and you drop so many in to the box and they must guess the number. Then add some or take away some coins and ask them again.
Completing sums up to ten with 2 numbers and 3 numbers: 2+5= ____ and 3+6+1=_____.
Building things using blocks or lego is great for their fine and gross motor skills. Ask them to copy the kitchen table/the kitchen/the cooker etc. Make a jigsaw. Lace a shoe. Cutting skills are also very important.
Irish- We know some people won’t feel comfortable with this as it may be totally new to you but we can assure you the kids are well able to speak it. Encourage them to practise songs that they already know. They will be well able to teach you so ask them to be the teacher. Point to things in the kitchen or the sitting room and ask them what they are in Irish. Also, get them to point to as many things that they know in Irish for a minute on the timer and see how many they can get each time. We will send the ‘Teilifís’ vocabulary home and start with three words the first day and add two new words each day.
English; attached are phonics sheets to keep up with their phonics skills. Again ask them to recite a poem from over the year in English. Keep up the reading and vocabulary work. Repetition is key so go back over what has been covered while ye are at home: the phonics copies/ previous wordsheets. Ask them the meaning of words to ensure comprehension of what they are reading. Ask them to put words into sentences orally for you.
For Ms. Downing’s class the wordsheet for the core reader will be attached as I did not hand it out in all the rush on the day we finished up.
We have also attached a powerpoint for an outdoors art project. If your child does get a chance to do it, take pictures and we would love to see them when we all return to school.
Take Care,
Ms. Downing and Mrs. Brosnan.
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Mar 20
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25/03/2020 5th Class Carrie Spillane
Note: Carrie’s instructions are below the list of downloads and sheets.
Dear Parents/ Guardians,
Please find attached a list of homework for your children to undertake during the school closure. The homework is divided into three phases as follows:
Confirmed closure dates:
Phase 1: Dates 18th – 20th March
Phase 2: Dates 23rd – 27th March
Possible further week:
Phase 3: Dates 30th March – 3rd April
Phase 1:
| Maths | Operation Maths: Chapter 13 pgs. 108-112 Mental Maths: Week 26 Work through Maths sheets on decimals, fractions and percentages. |
| Irish | Seo Leat: pgs. 74-75 L.S.B. x 1 side |
| English | English in Practice Day 92-94 War Horse: Chapters 9-11 and answer three questions per chapter. Writing Sheets: Start persuasive writing sheets.Comprehension card x 1 |
| Geography | Small World – Sheet pg. 9-11 |
| History | Small World- Sheet pg. 26-27 |
Phase 2:
| Maths | Operation Maths: Chapter 13 pgs. 113-124 Mental Maths: Week 27 Work through Maths sheets on decimals, fractions and percentages. |
| Irish | Seo Leat: pgs. 76-81L.S.B. x 2 side |
| English | English in Practice Day 95-99 War Horse: Chapters 12-16 and answer three questions per chapter. Writing Sheets: Continue persuasive writing sheets. Comprehension card x 1 |
| Geography | Small World- Unit 6 Sheet 12-13 |
| History | Small World- Unit 14 Sheet 34-35 |
Phase 3:
| Maths | Operation Maths: Chapter 14 pgs. 120-125 Mental Maths: Week 28 Work through Maths sheets on length. |
| Irish | Seo Leat: pgs. 82-87L.S.B. x 2 side |
| English | English in Practice Day 100-104 War Horse: Chapters 17-21 and answer three questions per chapter. Writing Sheets: Procedural writing sheets.Comprehension card x 1 |
| Geography | Small World – Unit 7 Sheet pg. 14 |
| History | Small World – Unit 4 Sheet 10-11 |
Useful websites for additional learning include:
www.twinkl.ie (free one month subscription available)
www.topmarks.co.uk (Maths)
www.theguardian.co.uk & www.rte.ie (News2Day) for current affairs and news both at home and abroad.
https://www.seideansi.ie/rang-a-tri-se.php (Gaeilge)
https://www.rte.ie/centuryireland/ (History)
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Mar 20
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24 March, 2020 – Covid-19 Statement from the Department of Education and Skills
All schools, pre-schools and further and higher education settings will remain closed to students until 19 April 2020.
The decision has been taken following advice from the NPHET (National Public Health Emergency Team) as part of efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19.
All young people and children are urged to practice social distancing, and to minimise physical contact to keep themselves and others healthy and to limit the spread of infection. This should include minimising social contact, avoiding meeting up and keeping physical space of two metres between each other. Parents and guardians are urged to support young people and children to follow those simple guidelines.
Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh TD said: “This is an extremely difficult time for everyone, not least students and their parents.
“The decision to keep schools closed until after the Easter break is based on public health advice. It is a hugely important aspect of our continued effort to limit the spread of Covid-19.
“My message to students facing exams is that they should keep focused, keep working and try, as much as possible, to prepare as normal for the state exams. We are doing everything in our power to make sure those exams happen.
“Teachers and students have answered the call to remote learning with exceptional flexibility and adaptability. You are all a credit to the education system.
“I am also deeply conscious of significant work being done to ensure continuity of learning across our higher and further education institutions. The impact of emergency measures has not stopped education, it has inspired innovation and we are indebted to all those continuing to provide education in these trying times.”
ENDS
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Mar 20
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13/03/2020 6th Class Tadhg Morley
Mr. Morley’s 6th class
Work to be completed during school closure. Do a little bit of work each day.
Phase 1 – Wednesday 18th to Friday 20th March
Phase 2 – Monday 24th to Friday 27th March
Phase 3 – Monday 30th March to Friday 3rd April (only if further closure)
Phase 1 (Wednesday 18th to Friday 20th March)
English – Reading Zone Unit 24 read and exercises A-E.
English in Practice Day 78,79, 80.
Spellbound Revision pages 50 and 51. Do all exercises.
Story Writing: Title = ‘One dark and dreary night’ (remember quality over quantity).
Maths – Mental Maths Week 26 Wed, Thurs and Friday Review page 78 and 79.
Operation Maths Chapter 19 More Percentages. Over 3 days cover page 172, and 173 including WIO (a) and (b).
Irish – Cleachtaí Grammadaí lch. 20 Ex. A and B.
Scríobh Scéal beag – Mé Féin.
Geography/Science – Read page 60 – 66. Answer questions on page 64 and 66.
History – page 72 – 75. Do Exercises A-D.
Small project on Mahatma Gandhi. Fact file and general life.
Religion – Confirmation booklet. Page titled ‘What being confirmed means to me’. Mention living a spirit filled life and how the fruits and gifts of the holy spirit will help you in future life.
Phase 2 (Monday 24th to Friday 27th March)
English – Reading Zone Unit 25 read and exercises A-E.
English in Practice Day 81-85.
Spellbound page 54 and 55. Week 26. Do all exercises.
Story Writing: Title = ‘When I woke up it was all a dream’ (remember quality over quantity).
Maths – Mental Maths Week 27 Monday – Friday. Page 81-83.
Operation Maths Chapter 19 More Percentages.
Over 5 days cover page 174, 175 and 176. Plus worksheet.
Irish – Cleachtaí Grammadaí lch. 21 Ex. C, D and E.
Scríobh Scéal beag – Mo Chlann.
Geography/Science – Greece. Read page 67 – 71. Answer questions on page 69 and 71.
History – page 38 – 43. Do Exercises on page 40 and exercises A – D on page 43.
Phase 3 – Monday 30th March to Friday 3rd April (only if further closure)
English – Reading Zone Unit 26 read and exercises A-E.
English in Practice Day 86-90.
Spellbound page 56 and 57. Week 27. Do all exercises.
Story Writing: Title = ‘The arrival of a stranger’ (remember quality over quantity).
Maths – Mental Maths Week 28 Monday – Friday. Page 83-85.
Operation Maths Chapter 19 More Percentages.
Over 5 days cover page 177, 178 and 179. Plus worksheet.
Irish – Grammar worksheets.
Scríobh Scéal beag – Mo Scoil.
Geography/Science – Project on Greece. Include map, factfile, history, food, famous people, industry, sport and other elements you wish. Completed on PowerPoint, Word doc or normal paper.
History – Project on one element of that chapter on Irish Culture. Choose between GAA, Conradh na Gaeilge, Sinn Féin, James Larkin, The 1913 Lockout or Votes for Women.
Completed on PowerPoint, Word doc or normal paper.
**** Twinkl website has extra sheets on all topics. Enter code IRLTWINKLHELPS.
*** Countdown on nrich.maths.org
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Mar 20
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13/03/2020 6th Class Patrick Mannix
Homework 6th Class
Mr. Mannix
Dear Parents,
In anticipation of upcoming school closures due to the Coronavirus pandemic please find attached a list of homework for your children to undertake during the school closure. The homework is divided into three phases as follows:
Phase 1: Dates 13th – 20th March
Phase 2: Dates 23rd – 27th March
Phase 3: Dates 30th March – 3rd April
Phase 1:
| Maths | Chapter 13 Data, pg. 124 – 132Mental Maths Week 24 including problem solving exercises |
| Irish | Poetry – Anseo I lár an GhleannaFoclóir – list as many words that they know relating to the weather |
| English | Reading Zone Unit 24 – “Betty Brightside” (read and answer questions)Revise incorrect spellings from Jolly Grammar over previous weeks.English in Practice Day 86-88Small Book reading |
| Geography | Small World – Read Unit 11 Animalsconstruct a food chain with at least four animalsb) how many verbs they can think of to describe how an animal moves |
| History | List as many facts as you can find on the first Dáil. |
| Religious Education | Confirmation Booklet – Complete the page – What Being Confirmed Means to Me? |
Phase 2:
| Maths | Chapter 13 Data, pg. 124 – 132 Mental Maths Week 25 including problem solving exercises |
| Irish | Poetry – Anseo I lár an GhleannaFoclóir – list as many words that they know relating to sportAiste – Lá Spóirt |
| English | Reading Zone – U25 “A Rat and Some Renovations” (read and answer questions)Jolly Grammar Spelling List (ise/ize) pg. 68English in Practice Day 89-92Answer the following question based on the Novel Wonder – “What is the difference between the way Auggie views himself and the way other people view him?” Small Book reading |
| Geography | Small World Unit 12 Greece |
| History | Unit 11 – Revolution and IndependenceDesign a poster in favour of or against of the Anglo-Irish Treaty |
| Religious Education | Watch selection of confirmation videos on the website below https://vimeo.com/growinlove |
Phase 3:
| Maths | Chapter 13 Data, pg. 124 – 132Mental Maths Week 26 including problem solving exercises |
| Irish | Poetry – Anseo I lár an GhleannaFoclóir – list as many words that they know relating to clothesAiste – Eadaí Nua |
| English | Reading Zone – U26 “The Hook” (read and answer questions)Jolly Grammar Spelling List (ify) pg. 71English in Practice Day 93 – 96Write a story entitled – “My Quarantine Experience”Small book reading |
| Geography | Individual project on Greece Include the following: map, fact file, people, industries, sport, food, tourism |
| History | Unit 12 – The Irish Free State (read and answer the questions) |
| Religious Education | https://www.topmarks.co.uk/Easter/EasterStory.aspxRead the Easter Story available on the above website and summarise it in your own words. |
Useful websites for additional learning include:
www.twinkl.ie (free one month subscription available)
www.topmarks.co.uk (Maths)
www.theguardian.co.uk & www.rte.ie (News2Day) for current affairs and news both at home and abroad.
https://www.seideansi.ie/rang-a-tri-se.php (Gaeilge)
https://www.rte.ie/centuryireland/ (History)
Many thanks,
Mr Patrick Mannix
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Mar 20
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13/03/2020 5th Class Carrie Spillane
Dear Parents/ Guardians,
Please find attached a list of homework for your children to undertake during the school closure. The homework is divided into three phases as follows:
Confirmed closure dates:
Phase 1: Dates 18th – 20th March
Phase 2: Dates 23rd – 27th March
Possible further week:
Phase 3: Dates 30th March – 3rd April
Phase 1:
| Maths | Operation Maths: Chapter 13 pgs. 108-112 Mental Maths: Week 26 Work through Maths sheets on decimals, fractions and percentages. |
| Irish | Seo Leat: pgs. 74-75 L.S.B. x 1 side |
| English | English in Practice Day 92-94 War Horse: Chapters 9-11 and answer three questions per chapter. Writing Sheets: Start persuasive writing sheets.Comprehension card x 1 |
| Geography | Small World – Sheet pg. 9-11 |
| History | Small World- Sheet pg. 26-27 |
Phase 2:
| Maths | Operation Maths: Chapter 13 pgs. 113-124 Mental Maths: Week 27 Work through Maths sheets on decimals, fractions and percentages. |
| Irish | Seo Leat: pgs. 76-81L.S.B. x 2 side |
| English | English in Practice Day 95-99 War Horse: Chapters 12-16 and answer three questions per chapter. Writing Sheets: Continue persuasive writing sheets. Comprehension card x 1 |
| Geography | Small World- Unit 6 Sheet 12-13 |
| History | Small World- Unit 14 Sheet 34-35 |
Phase 3:
| Maths | Operation Maths: Chapter 14 pgs. 120-125 Mental Maths: Week 28 Work through Maths sheets on length. |
| Irish | Seo Leat: pgs. 82-87L.S.B. x 2 side |
| English | English in Practice Day 100-104 War Horse: Chapters 17-21 and answer three questions per chapter. Writing Sheets: Procedural writing sheets.Comprehension card x 1 |
| Geography | Small World – Unit 7 Sheet pg. 14 |
| History | Small World – Unit 4 Sheet 10-11 |
Useful websites for additional learning include:
www.twinkl.ie (free one month subscription available)
www.topmarks.co.uk (Maths)
www.theguardian.co.uk & www.rte.ie (News2Day) for current affairs and news both at home and abroad.
https://www.seideansi.ie/rang-a-tri-se.php (Gaeilge)
https://www.rte.ie/centuryireland/ (History)
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Mar 20
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13/03/2020 5th Class Ronan Hussey
Rang 5 Mr Hussey 18.03 – 29.03
- Léamh: Bun go Barr – Lch 66&67 ‘Lá de mo shaol’
- Scríobh: BgoB – Lch 68/69/70 – B, C, D & H
- Léamh: Bun gi Barr – Lch 72/73
- Scríobh: BgoB – Lch 74 – B & C
Maths:
- Mental Maths – Week 25 & 26 and Problem Solving
- Maths Sheet – Look back
- Maths Sheet – Money
- Reading Zone Wk 1 – ‘Unit 16 – Fighting for Khan’
- Reading Zone Wk 2 – ‘Unit 17 – One good turn deserves another
- Read the stories
- Look up and write out meanings of words in red
- Complete exercises A-E
- Comprehension sheets x 4 – Read Stories and answer Q’s
- Big Cat Reading. Read Novel ‘Once’ (3 pages per day)
History:
- Complete B&C pg 27
- Activity Book – Unit 4 & 5
Geography:
- Activity Book – Unit 5 & 6
Other Activities to do over the 2 weeks:
- Khanacademy – I will assign work each week
- Reading – try to read as much as possible
- Watch a programme on TG4
- Twinkl.com has free resources available in all subjects
- Jolly Grammar up to page 61 (Go back over unfinished work)
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13/03/2020 4th Class Carol O’Sullivan
18th of March to 27th of March
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Mar 20
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13/03/2020 4th Class James Devane
4th Class Mr Devane
Mental Maths wk 26 get wk completed
Maths chapters on time completed in Mathemagic and Operation Maths books
Constant revision of tables
English reading Zone unit 22 complete all activities on pages 90/91
Spellings next unit test on Friday
Handwriting 2 pages of workbook completed on a daily basis
History small world unit15/18 complete all activities
Geography unit 12, unit 15
Gaeilge pages 192,193
Write out poem on page 194 and learn it.
Psage 195 done in copy
In the event the school is closed for a prolonged period
Maths , Mathemageic lookback pages 128,129,130
Lookback pages 170,171,172,173,174
Mental maths completed on a daily basis
Tables constantly revised
English one unit to be completed per week same with the spelling workbook.
Handwriting 2 pages daily.
History a project on the history of Easter
Geography project on Kenmare