The pupils from 5th and 6th Class were very excited last week to be invited to visit the Irish UN Veterans Association in Arbour Hill. They were given a fascinating tour of the Arbour Hill Cemetery where the leaders of the 1916 Rising are buried. After that our guide Stephen showed the class around the veterans garden and the Irish UN Veterans Museum. Everybody learned some interesting facts about the role of the Irish Army and their peacekeeping duties around the world.
Dublin Zoo trip
Ms. Fahey’s class took a trip to Dublin Zoo in November. This was a trip that was suggested by the pupils themselves and we all had a fabulous time. Arriving at 9:30am, just as the zoo was opening, meant that there were no queues to avoid and we had a clear view of all the animals. Some highlights were the racing sea-lions, the orangutan looking for a kiss and the grumpy gorilla who was afraid we would steal his food!
Planet Earth in Space
In Geography this month, Mr Smyth’s class are learning about the solar system and all the planets.
Check out these cool websites and the fun song about the different planets in the solar system.
https://www.esa.int/esaKIDSen/SEMF8WVLWFE_OurUniverse_0.html
http://idahoptv.org/sciencetrek/topics/planets/glossary.cfm
Cool Planets song video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQrlgH97v94