September 2018
5th Class. Ms Fitzgerald/Ms Fitzsimon
5th Class
Teacher: Miss Walsh
Gymnastics!
We are delighted to have Gymnastics lessons every Tuesday, with Imelda! We are learning lots of stretches and new skills.
Spooky Halloween Dungeon!!!!
5th class planned, organised and created a spooky dungeon on the stage, for Halloween. It featured a creepy coffin, a terrifying teller of fortunes and a jumpy jack in the box, to name just a few! The rest of school loved it!
Artist in Residence
We are very lucky to have Marta, our Artist in Residence, here with us for a number of weeks. Marta is taking each class for Art on Fridays. The theme of the Art work is "Homes".
Class Trip: Lullymore Nature Centre and Bog visit.
The girls in 5th and 6th Class were very lucky to get the opportunity to visit Lullymore Bog and Nature Centre. They had a really fun day, collecting mini beasts from a pond, touching flytraps in the greenhouse, catching newts and frogs in the grass, and visiting the bog itself! The girls learned all about bog formation and preservation!
New Year, New Class.
5th Class
Teacher: Miss Smith.
Teacher: Miss Smith.
The girls in 5th class constructed these adorable 3D hot air balloons, and decorated the classroom door. We are excited about the year ahead of us. The sky IS the limit, in 5th class!!
5th Class
Teacher - Ms. Fitzgerald
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September 2016
This month we studied a new poem ‘A New Leaf’. We discussed our hopes and aspirations for the new school year. The girls composed their own poem taking inspiration from ‘A New Leaf’. |
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In Art we discussed Pop Art and the most famous Pop Art Artist is of course Andy Warholl. Using doughnuts as the focal point, the girls created their own pop art masterpieces!!!
In Art we discussed Pop Art and the most famous Pop Art Artist is of course Andy Warholl. Using doughnuts as the focal point, the girls created their own pop art masterpieces!!!
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Student Selfies 5th Class wrote about themselves in both English and Irish and then drew a Selfie to act as a cover for their mobile phone shaped booklet. |
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Forget Facebook we created our own CurraghBook profile pages!
All About Me
Our project this month was entitled ‘All About Me’. Each member of the class undertook research, sourced photos, interviewed members of their family etc… They then gather all the information together, displayed it in a book/binder and then gave an oral presentation to the class. Super work girls!!!
Our project this month was entitled ‘All About Me’. Each member of the class undertook research, sourced photos, interviewed members of their family etc… They then gather all the information together, displayed it in a book/binder and then gave an oral presentation to the class. Super work girls!!!
April 2016
Keep it under your HAT!!
During the month of April the girls completed a project about hats. in the project the following information was included.....
- Hats from around the world
- Why do people wear hats?
Fashion and Occasions, Protection, Religion, Authority and Status, Identity and Belonging
- The materials used to make these hats and the suitability of the material in relation to the function of the hat
- The texture, form and colour of the hat
- Each child created their own hat. They sketched 3 possible designs. and then documented how they made the hat with photos or drawings. Also included was the function of the hat and the materials used to make it.
Keep it under your HAT!!
During the month of April the girls completed a project about hats. in the project the following information was included.....
- Hats from around the world
- Why do people wear hats?
Fashion and Occasions, Protection, Religion, Authority and Status, Identity and Belonging
- The materials used to make these hats and the suitability of the material in relation to the function of the hat
- The texture, form and colour of the hat
- Each child created their own hat. They sketched 3 possible designs. and then documented how they made the hat with photos or drawings. Also included was the function of the hat and the materials used to make it.
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March 2016
THE GUNS OF EASTER by Gerard Whelan This year's One Book One Curragh book is The Guns of Easter which was written by Gerard Whelan. Reading this novel gave the girls a real insight into life during the 1916 Rising. In History we learned about the 1913 Lockout, WW1 and of course 'The Rising'. After we created character profiles, books reports, alternative uniforms for the Irish Volunteer Army and of course a project on 'The Rising'. We are very proud to be Irish!!! |
MOTHER'S DAY
For Mother's Day the girls constructed beautiful jewellery boxes. They then decorated them with buttons and spray paint.
For Mother's Day the girls constructed beautiful jewellery boxes. They then decorated them with buttons and spray paint.
February 2016
LOVE is IN the AIR
Our Valentines art was based on quilling. This is a very simple but effective technique. Wouldn’t you agree?
LOVE is IN the AIR
Our Valentines art was based on quilling. This is a very simple but effective technique. Wouldn’t you agree?
Sugar, Sugar everywhere!!!!
As part of their New Years Resolutions, the girls decided healthy eating and exercise are a must.
In SESE we investigated sugar;
- how it effects the body
- how to read nutritional labels
- sugar content of our favourite foods
- healthy alternatives to our favourite sugary drinks and treats
- RDA of sugar for adults and children
We were SHOCKED to learn the sugar content of a 500ml bottle of coke or a 160g pack of haribos!!!
January 2016
New Year, New You!
We discussed our New Year’s Resolution; why we chose them and how we would keep them.
We decided to pick one or two realistic resolutions.
Many of the girls focused on fitness and healthy eating.
As a class we decided to make a bigger effort to eat healthily not just in school but at home as well. We also promised to spend less time on our tablets/phones/watching TV and more time outside.
Whats your New Years Resolution??
New Year, New You!
We discussed our New Year’s Resolution; why we chose them and how we would keep them.
We decided to pick one or two realistic resolutions.
Many of the girls focused on fitness and healthy eating.
As a class we decided to make a bigger effort to eat healthily not just in school but at home as well. We also promised to spend less time on our tablets/phones/watching TV and more time outside.
Whats your New Years Resolution??
December
Christmas is here!
Christmas poems, stories and art. It's a winter wonderland in our classroom this month.
Frosty the Snowman and his buddies have arrived in 5th class. The girls created their own snowmen using rice and socks.
Christmas is here!
Christmas poems, stories and art. It's a winter wonderland in our classroom this month.
Frosty the Snowman and his buddies have arrived in 5th class. The girls created their own snowmen using rice and socks.
Future Fashion Designers!
The girls designed a Christmas themed t-shirt. They would give "Gucci" a run for his money!
They also made accompanying ads to promote their t-shirts.
The girls designed a Christmas themed t-shirt. They would give "Gucci" a run for his money!
They also made accompanying ads to promote their t-shirts.
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Christmas Windows Need inspiration on how to decorate your windows this Christmas? Take a look at our designs! Happy Christmas Everyone! |
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November
We explored the fabric and fibre strand. Using natural materials the girls made beautiful Hessian Christmas themed creations.
We also painted a winter themed landscape, using different brush strokes to create texture.
We explored the fabric and fibre strand. Using natural materials the girls made beautiful Hessian Christmas themed creations.
We also painted a winter themed landscape, using different brush strokes to create texture.
There's a boy in the girls' bathroom!
During November 5th Class read the novel ‘There’s a boy in the girls bathroom’ . The girls thoroughly enjoyed the novel. We created character profiles, wrote poems inspired by the feelings of the characters, made up alternative endings etc… In Drama we engaged in Teacher in Role, Conscience Alley and Hot Seating based on the novel.
The Curragh GNS Early Christmas Toyshow
The girls also held ‘The Curragh GNS Early Early Christmas Toyshow’. In groups the girls spoke about a particular toy/gift and rated it out of ten. They then completed the show by doing a party piece. It really got us in the Christmassy mood!!!
October
This month we learned how Halloween is celebrated in other countries, in particular Mexico. We created 3D sugar skulls inspired by the sugar skulls that are used in the Dia de los Mueurots festival. The girls created beautiful, intricate designs on their skulls.
This month we learned how Halloween is celebrated in other countries, in particular Mexico. We created 3D sugar skulls inspired by the sugar skulls that are used in the Dia de los Mueurots festival. The girls created beautiful, intricate designs on their skulls.
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‘Cat on a moonlight night’
5th class created wax resistant pictures using paint and crayons. We explored the art elements space, form and tone. |
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The girls also studied a poem ‘The Pessimist’
As positivity is very important in our classroom we decided to create our own poems entitled ‘The Optimist’!
As positivity is very important in our classroom we decided to create our own poems entitled ‘The Optimist’!
5th Class also designed and decorated 'The Dungeon' for our Halloween Party. It was very scary and spooky with lots of hidden surprises and frighting ghouls and ghosts! The highlight for everyone was the mystic fortune teller!!
Autumn
Autumn is upon us! The leaves are changing colour and falling from the trees. 5th class used this as a stimulus for their paintings last week. I love their use of colour!
This month we studied a poem ‘A New Leaf’. We discussed our hopes and aspirations for the new school year. The girls composed their own poem inspired by ‘A New Leaf’.
Women in History
In history we researched ‘Women in History’. We particularly focused on Rose Parks. The girls created portraits of Rose during different stages of her life. The resemblance is uncanny!
