Hi 5th and 6th class, I  hope you are all keeping well. I have really enjoyed being able to conact you this week on See Saw. You’re all great for doing the different activities. This week we will be doing something a lttle different. I would like you all to make a Time Capsule. A Time Capsule is a way of communicating with people in the futire. This Time capsule  will be something for you to reflect on when you are adults.

As you all know I am dog mad! I’d like to introduce you all to Rogue. She has kept me company during lockdown. She sits on my lap while I read her the stories you have written. Her homework over the Bank Holiday weekend will be learning how to ‘sit’ and ‘stay’.

Enjoy the weekend. I look forward to hearing from you all and I can’t wait to see what you put in your time capsules.

Stay Safe,

Miss Sweetman

Here is the cover of a time capsule. Use this as inspiration to create the cover of your own time capsule. You can use this one if you like too. Those of you who are on See Saw take a picture and upload it for us to see.

Trace your hand on a page and listen to some of your favourite music. How colourful and detailed can you make it? Upload to See Saw if you can.

If you don’t have news papers in the house don’t worry, maybe a parent could help you find some headlines online. Upload to See Saw when complete.

Take your time and draw some pictures of the different things you do at home to keep busy. Upload to See when complete.

Write a  letter to your future self, explain how you feel about staying at home. What are you looking forward to the most? Upload your letter to See Saw when you’re finished. Interview an adult using the above questions. If you are on See Saw you can record using a voice note or video. This could be a lot of fun!

 Hello Everyone, 

 I hope you and your families are all well and are continuing to find new ways to have fun at home. It was lovely to be able to speak to some of you this week, it really made me feel good. I have made another game board for you to try. It has lots of things that you could do by yourself or with your siblings.

For those of you who have been able to access SeeSaw I hope you’re enjoying it! I’ve really enjoyed reading your responses. Mr.Donnelly will give you a hand if you are having any problems getting started. The HSCL number and email are on the school’s website.

During the week I was out for a walk and noticed that someone had been painting stones and leaving them around for people to see. It really put a smile on my face as I didn’t expect to see it. Maybe this is something you could do?

Try to get up and get out for fresh air as much as you can with your families. Keep lending a helping hand and be kind to one another.

Missing you all,

Ms. S

Poem  We’re running out of toilet roll

Holes Chapter 10-11 https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=holes+10-11

Paper Rockets  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hThMoHB88w

Draw a dog https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re4aKD1mHAg

Maths Game Challenge Maths Challenge

Hi Everyone,

I hope you’re all keeping well and have found interesting ways to preoccupy your mind during these difficult times. Above you can see my three pals that have kept me very busy. Easter 2020 will definitely be one for the history books. You’re all making history everyday by staying at home.

I am only going to set you one task for this week but it is something I would like you to put a bit of thought into. Ireland is famous for making history at Easter. Now it’s your turn. I would like you to write an essay titled“Easter 2020, an Easter to remember”.Living in Ireland is a very special thing, in your essay talk about what living here means to you. If you were lucky enough to live somewhere else before Ireland, talk about the differences. 

Continue to keep up all the hard work you are doing. Remember opportunities are usually disguised as hard work so most people don’t recognise them. Enjoy the extra time you’re getting to spend with your families and don’t take anything for granted.

Missing you all, 

Ms. S

Hello Everyone,

I hope this message finds you well and that you all enjoyed last weeks activities. For most things this week all you will need is a pencil,  a copy book or a piece of paper.

Did you enjoy listening to the next few Chapters of ‘Holes’?.  I miss the great conversations myself and Ms. Fahey had with you about the characters and crazy predictions. I suppose at this stage we would also have to forgive you for watching the movie, “I would have”. If you have though continue to listen to the story and try and spot the differences!

I’d like to wish everyone who has had a birthday while we are off a huge HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Don’t worry I’m sure we’ll sing for you all when we get back to school!

For this years Easter Holidays I plan to complete a 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle and try to convince the dogs that they want to go for ANOTHER walk! They run away from me now when they see me coming with their leads.

I have no doubt that you are doing everything you can to help at home. Remember to keep your things nice and tidy and clean up after you finish your activities.Enjoy the Holidays.

Missing you all,

Ms. S

Kite Experiment – Science

Sock Art – Art

Maths Challenges:

Zios and Zepts

 Maths Challenge 2

Easter Poem Exercise – Poetry

Holes Louise Sachar Chap 8-9 and Exercises – Listening Exercise

See you again – Music

Gaeilge Caisc Easter – Gaeilge

I have uploaded many additional activities for you to do on my Padlet if you find yourself looking for something to do:

https://padlet.com/sweetman_clairelouise/hw317wxgvq4a

Please note: For internet based activities please ensure your children are supervised while accessing the internet.

Hi Everyone,

I’ve attached a number of activities below for you to try. Just click on the blue writing. I understand that things are very busy at home so just do the best you can. Be kind to one another.

“Smile, shine and take it one day at a time.”

Ms. S

 Take a look at our Bingo chart, there are a number of activities such as Geography projects, poems, board games, song singing, card making and friendship bracelets.

 * if you do choose to do a project you might find it helpful to look for the following:

1. Capital City, Map, Flag, Population

2. Geography (rivers, lakes, mountains)

3. Language(s)

4. Surrounding countries

5. Famous Landmarks

6. A famous person from this country

Additional Maths and English – The following are some revision activities which can be answered in your Homework Copy or on a page. The maths activities are multiple choice answers. These can be checked on a calculator when you are finished. The English revision is a Recount Comprehension.

Irish Me Fein Helpers – Using these helpful sentences and vocabulary. Write a paragraph about yourself and your family.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5knLsLjlaE – DIY Friendship bracelet link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7t6Fv1j3Q0&list=PLg-J652UZsr1FBQ2FMZImRv_UWF1C2Rgi – Holes by Louis Sachar link.

https://padlet.com/sweetman_clairelouise/hw317wxgvq4a – This is a link with lots of different things you can use to help you along your way. The link to David Walliams audio books are here, PE Lessons with The body coach, and even some of our choir songs if you feel like performing for everyone!

Try these tongue twisters!

1. Any noise annoys an oyster but a noisy noise annoys an oyster more.
2. If a black bug bleeds black blood, what colour blood does a blue bug bleed?
3. If two witches were watching two watches: which witch would watch which watch?