Fáilte go Rang a Trí (1)
Ms. McKeogh
Welcome to our class page!
Important Notes:
- Our PE days are Monday and Thursday for September and October. On these days we need to wear our school tracksuit and runners. On the other days we must wear our full school uniform.
- If you have any questions big or small please do not hesitate to contact me at: ms.m.mckeogh@haroldscrossns.ie
December
Nollaig Shona Duit!
Christmas/Winter Art
- Reindeer Art
- Christmas Wreaths
- Snow Globes
- 3D Paper Snowflakes
Hot Chocolate Party
World Cup 2022
There was a lot of enthusiasm and interest in Third Class (1) as the 2022 World Cup got underway in Qatar. Each pupil was assigned a country and completed a project on their specific country. Take a look at how the project turned out!
Class outing to the National History Museum
After studying Archeology at the start of the year, the pupils got the opportunity to go to the National History Museum to undertake a guided Archeology tour. The pupils thoroughly enjoyed the experience, they travelled in on the public bus and had lunch at the St. Stephens green. Have a look at what they did!
November
Robotics Workshop (STEM)
3rd Class (1) were extremely fortunate to undertake a Robotics workshop (STEM). The construction and operation of a chainsaw were completed by students working in pairs.
Zumba
Students participated in Zumba for four consecutive weeks with Audrey. Take a look at some of our dance moves!
October
Oíche Shamhna
Halloween Art
Pupils created Halloween Silhouettes, Skeletons & Tie-dye Pumpkins. Take a look at their art pieces below!
Maths Week 2022
During Maths week pupils engaged in a variety of Maths stations and Maths Trails. The activities at the Maths Stations included;
- Place value dice game
- Sorting and matching activities on the topics covered in previous two months
- Mosaic colouring challenges
- Word problems challenge cards
Take a look below to see how hard the pupils worked during Maths week!
Maths Stations
Maths Trail
School Garden
3rd class took a trip to the school garden. Pupils were divided up into four groups, each group was given a bed to weed and prepare them for planting next month.
Science Experiment: Paper Helicopter (Force & Energy)
PE: Orienteering
The strand orienteering has been a focus for 3rd Class pupils. Check out the pictures of the students building “Funny Faces” and “Team Relay” below.
Friendship Week Tree
History: Archeology
September 2022
Touch Typing
Pupils in Rang a Trí were introduced to touch typing using Chrome Books. Pupils practice touch typing once a week. Here they are in action!
History: Archeology
Rang a Trí are undertaking a 8 week workshop with Mark from The School of Irish Archeology which commenced on 16th September.
16th September
During the first session pupils undertook a mini dig workshop where they learned all about the different types of artefacts. Following this, pupils worked in groups to construct a passage tombstone with a light box using Newgrange as a stimulus. Pupils really enjoyed their first workshop. Here they are in action!
23rd September
Pupils second session involved heading out to the ‘Big-Dig’ area in our school to excavate the site. We really enjoyed it. Take a look at all the artefacts we discovered!
30th September
Take a look at our Neolithic pinch pots. We really enjoyed making them.
Art
In September, pupils participated in a range of art lessons that related to their academic work and the school’s overarching theme of ‘Architecture’. These activities included self-portraits, Gothic buildings, Wassily Kandinsky-inspired autumn trees and Georgian houses.
Take a look at our finish masterpieces below!
Self-Portraits
Georgian Houses
Gothic Buildings
Wassily Kandinsky-inspired Autumn Trees
PE
Outdoor and Adventure: Photostar Orienteering