A Great Start to 2025 in Our Class!
We’ve had an amazing start to the new year in Ms. Turner’s 3rd Class! Here are some of the highlights of what we’ve been doing so far:
• Learning to Embroider: We had so much fun learning how to embroider with hessian and wool. It was tricky at first, but we all got the hang of it and created some really cool designs.
• Mini Water Cycles: In SESE, we made mini water cycles in a bag. It was so interesting to see how water evaporates, condenses, and falls as precipitation—all inside a plastic bag on our classroom windows!
• Our Trip to Richmond Barracks: We went on a trip with Mr. Gallagher’s class to Richmond Barracks. The exhibition we saw was called “The Archive Within Us”. It was all about history, stories, and how archives help us remember the past. We learned so much and asked loads of questions!
We’re excited to see what the rest of 2025 will bring and can’t wait to share more of our adventures with you soon!
The children sang Christmas songs depicting the story of the Nativity, while 1st class did a freeze frame of the nativity scene.
It reminded us all of the true meaning of Christmas and why we celebrate it.
Later in the month, they worked with graffiti artists to create signage for the outside of the door, adding a unique touch to their design. They also had the chance to interview members of the school community, learning more about the history of Inchicore and the flats.
To round off the month, we had our school concert and they visited the rock climbing center in Tallaght, where they put their climbing skills to the test. It’s been a productive and engaging time for the class!🎄✨
Parents Christmas Crafts morning with Senior infants
We had a lovely morning with parents in senior infants this week where we made Christmas Wreaths. Both parents and children thoroughly enjoyed working together to create and decorate their festive wreaths.
For Science week we engaged in different experiments. The first one was to create a bridge that wouldn't collapse holding a copy book and the second one was making a parachute for an egg. The excitement in the classroom while participating in these experiments was electric!
We have Been very fortunate to be one of 7 schools to receive ‘Free to be me’ Little Library of approximately 100 books.
Children’s Books Ireland aim to build a love of reading. The ‘Free to be me’ project enables our students see themselves reflected in a book, as well as learning about the lives of others, who’s experiences and perspectives might be different from their own. Here is just a sample of the books. The little library is on display on corridor 3. Each child in our school will also receive a book of their own to take home before Christmas.
Alongside this, the class were also learning about Thanksgiving and filled out their gratitude cups including everything that they are grateful for.
In history we are learning about Rosa Parks and some great discussions took place around segregation in America.
Lastly, we are busy practicing our songs for our Christmas concert which takes place in the church on the 17th of December.
