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Busy February in Mr Smyth’s 4th Class

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February was a busy month for the children in 4th Class with the children making Brigid’s crosses and Chinese Lanterns, surveying other classes for Maths activities on Data and Bar graphs and having Dance with Bernie and Tag Rugby with Leinster Rugby.

We had our STEM Try Five workshop number 3 with scientists from TUD Grangegorman. This one was on electricity learned about electrons, protons, flow of electricity and circuits. At the end the children made Star Projectors using a simple electrical circuit.

The class began their group History research project on Ancient Egypt where they began working in groups to research different aspects of Ancient Egyptian life from mummification, the Pharaohs and much more.

As part of learning about Chinese New Year and their zodiac animals, the class in Art created paper Chinese lanterns.

St Gabriel’s NS Compete in Credit Union Quiz

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Last night, eight students from 4th, 5th and 6th Class attended the Credit Union Table Quiz in the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Blanchardstown making up two teams of four.
There were 52 teams taking part in the quiz. Our two wonderful teams finished 7th and 10th overall. They should be very proud of themselves for the hardwork they have put in. A massive thanks to Mr Delaney for all his hard work in organising the teams for the event!

Baking a little happiness in 4th Class for Kindness Week

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Today in Mr Smyth’s 4th Class, as part of the school wide, Kindness Week, the children designed recipes for Friendship Cake.

They discussed what ingredients make a good friendship and the steps/ instructions towards creating a good Friendship using the right ingredients.

Check out some of their lovely recipes below:

Wellbeing Supports Pilot Programme at St Gabriel’s National School – Wellbeing Ambassadors Programme

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St Gabriel’s National School is pleased to be participating in a pilot initiative led by the Department of Education and Youth, providing additional wellbeing supports in selected primary schools.

As part of this pilot, an Education Wellbeing Practitioner, working under the direction and supervision of a psychologist from the National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS), is supporting our school community. The practitioner has completed the Wellbeing Ambassadors Programme, which is being implemented with our 6th Class pupils.

All 6th Class pupils will act as Wellbeing Ambassadors, promoting kindness, inclusion, and positive wellbeing during yard time.

Their role includes:

  • Buddy Bench: A space for pupils who may be feeling lonely, upset, or who would like someone to talk to, supported by Wellbeing Ambassadors.
  • “Well Done” Cards: Cards given out during yard time to recognise and encourage kind and positive behaviour.
  • Games Corner: A games area at the benches beside the moderate class to support inclusive play and social interaction.

Posters displayed during yard time highlight the Buddy Bench and Games Corner.

A Wellbeing Ambassador display is located at the front entrance of the school, and ambassadors wear lanyards during yard time so they are easily identifiable and approachable.

This initiative helps develop leadership, empathy, and resilience while fostering a caring and inclusive school environment.

Quavers to Quadratics in 4th Class

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Today, Mr Smyth’s 4th Class welcomed a scientist and a musician from the National Concert Hall for a “Quavers to Quadratics” workshop where they learned about the relationship between music, sound and science. Check out some of the photos below.

Clay Magic in 4th Class

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Inspired by their study of Greek Mythology story “Theseus and the Minotaur” and by the beautiful picture book “Mary and Frankenstein” by Linda Bailey, accompanying their Over the Moon English reader, the children in 4th class created their own imaginative monster creations in clay today. Check out the photos below. Next week when they are dry they will add a splash of colour to the figures.