Virtual Science Showcase 2020

Virtual Science Showcase 2020

by | Nov 14, 2020 | News, primary science

Virtual Science Showcase 2020

Our annual “Science Showcase” involving the 6th class was a little different this year.

The 6th class working in their pods completed some video-recorded experiments in their classroom.

They explained and demonstrated each of their experiments.  Then, the recording link was made available to all classes for viewing during Science Week.

Some experiments on the show included; Elephant Toothpaste, Lava lamps, a candle in a jar,  mentos/coca-cola experiment, and oblex experiment. They really were fascinating and well delivered by each of the pupils of 6th class.

Please see a sample of some videos and pictures from the showcase in our gallery below.

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Science Week 2020

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by | Nov 13, 2020 | News, primary science

Science Week 2020

We marked ‘Science Week’ from Monday 9th to Friday 13th November last week.  We are presently working towards the Discover Primary Science Plaque of STEM Excellence which is awarded to schools in recognition of their extensive work in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.  

There were many Science activities in all classes during ‘Science Week’ this year including; science experiments, science shows, Mad Scientist Crazy Hair day, our virtual Science Showcase and much more. 

Please see a snapshot of some of the Science activities in the classes during Science Week 2020.

1st Class explored shadows in the school yard. 

2nd Class created a chemical reaction during the Fizzy Colours experiment and investigated what material would be best to use to create a teabag. 🤣 Also, they tuned into the science show “That’s Non-Sense with Ginny Smith”. Our 2nd Class absolutely loved this show and had great fun learning about the weird and wonderful tricks our senses can play on us. 

3rd Class explored floating and sinking of different stones and how a plasma ball reacts to sound and touch. 

4th Class made “Elephant toothpaste” 

5th Class completed the Chromatography and Milk Rainbow experiment. Also, they explored how plants absorb water and made butter.  

More Science Week photos to follow soon……..

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1st Class Exploring Shadows

2nd Class

Investigation 1. Fizzy Colours Experiment.

Investigation 2. What material should we use to make teabags?

Science Show: That’s Non-Sense with Ginny Smith. 

3rd Class Floating Stone Experiment and Plasma Ball Reactions

4th Class made Elephant Toothpaste

5th Class Chromatography and Milk Rainbow Experiment, exploration of water absorption of plants and butter making.

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by | Nov 5, 2020 | Green Schools Award, News, primary science

Sensory Garden Update

Sensory Garden

Mr Walsh (Junior) has been doing some amazing work on our new Sensory Garden recently.

He has enlisted the help of our 6th Class who completed some Trojan work.

As you can see from the sneak preview below, our Sensory Garden is taking shape nicely!

Stay tuned over the coming weeks for further updates.

Well done everybody smile

 

 

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Please see a snapshot of some of the Space activities in the classes during Space Week 2020.

5th class designed some “New Planets” and write some very interesting poems about Space.  

2nd Class designed their own spiral galaxies and robots. 

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Our school has just received its eighth ‘Award of Science and Maths Excellence’. We are
extremely proud of this award, as it once again recognises the work done in Science & Maths throughout the school.

Congratulations to all staff and pupils who participated in the programme and especially to Second Class Teacher Mr. Denis Murphy who compiled our submission.

Please check out our dedicated Discover Primary Science and Maths page on the Awards section of our website for more information on our submission. 

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