Science experiments – Heat transfer
Fifth and Sixth class pupils are currently studying how heat is transferred from one place to another by three methods: conduction in solids, convection of fluids (liquids or gases) and radiation.
We completed two experiments. The first one was to help us understand what convection is all about and in the second one we tested the process of conduction and we melted some chocolate on the end of a nail.
Some experiments can be messy, but we love that and Mrs. Mythen does too!
Styrofoam Sculptures
Fifth and sixth class pupils have now completed a second sculpture. There was fabulous enthusiasm from all pupils during this class. Pupils also learned lots about the American sculptor Tara Donovan.
Cool Coconut Cupcakes
Fifth and Sixth Class pupils made and iced really tasty coconut cupcakes this week. Each group worked extremely well together. Super – teamwork!
Cool Cushions
Fifth and Sixth class pupils are currently practising overcast stitch. They will then use their skills to create a soft toy, a cute little doggy. Ah! Hope you like it.
Tangram Fun
Maths Fun for Fifth Class
Many interest creatures were created using our set of tangrams. Well done, fifth class.
Fabulous carrots
Fifth & Sixth class were delighted to harvest our carrots from our vegetable bed this week.
James Rizzi Artwork
Fifth and Sixth class pupils have been studying the work of Pop Artist, James Rizzi. We were inspired by Rizzi’s love of the New York, yellow taxi cab. This piece of work is entitled, ‘A Taxi to…..’
Non-flowering Plants – Ferns and Moss
Fifth and Sixth class pupils have been studying the topic of non-flowering plants in science class. We had great fun looking at ferns and moss this week.
Our Name Sculptures
In the senior room we have completed our first sculpture. We hope you like them.
The Town of the Fountains – Project
Fifth and Sixth class pupils hav
e
been studying the
five fountains
in Abbeyleix.
We all really enjoyed our walk around Abbeyleix and we found the five fountains. We completed lots of research work on this local project. Come look at our project work displayed in school. We hope you enjoy reading about the fountains.
