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A Terrific Term in Third! 👏🏻
We've had a busy term in 3rd class! Have a look at some things that happened in the last few weeks. Practising our division tables on the...


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Sound Experiments
3rd class carried out investigations on how sound waves travel. We rolled card into cones and made a loud-speaker/ear trumpet. Sugar...


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Safer Internet Day
On Tuesday 7th February, we joined millions around the world celebrating Safer Internet Day. This is a day that promotes a safer and...

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St. Brigid’s Day Crosses
3rd class enjoyed making St. Brigid's day crosses on the 1st February. It was a lovely way to mark the beginning of Spring.

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Hit the Button!
3rd class are using the Topmarks game 'Hit the Button' to practise their division tables on the tablets in class. We try to fit this...


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Fun Snow Activities
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/nature/habitats for exploring habitats. https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/fractions-intro/latest/fr...


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The Earth’s Layers 🌍
3rd class experimented in making a model of the Earth's layers. Have a look below at the children working as scientists! The red part is...
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Consultation on new Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy Strategy: Comhairliúchán ar an Straitéis
Parents are invited to have their say on the development of a new National Strategy for Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy. The...


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Winter Lanterns
3rd class enjoyed exploring light and dark with this winter paper lantern craft, using cool colours to create a winter skyline or...


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Postcards from the Galápagos Islands!
3rd class were reading about tortoises and found out that the Galapagos tortoises are the worlds largest tortoises. We made tortoises...


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Making Prints
3rd class had good fun experimenting with a range of print-making techniques. We looked at line, shape, texture, pattern and the colours...


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🧁Chocolate Cupcakes 🧁
After reading about chocolate cupcakes in our 'Read at Home' book, we had to make them! This will link in with our procedural writing...


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