An tseachtain seo caite, bhí na cailiní ag obair go dian chun siopaí éagsúla a chur ar siúl. Ar dtús, scríobh siad amach an téacs agus ansin, rinne siad plean don siopa. D’oibrigh siad le chéile ansin chun dráma a dhéanamh. Thóg roinnt cailíní a smideadh féin isteach chun ‘Siopa Smididh’ a chruthú, bhí cailiní ag obair ag an mbácús agus rinne siad borróige álainn agus ar ndóigh, rinne cailín amháin bráisléid agus bhí siad ar díol ar an lá. Bhí an spraoi acu ar an lá agus bhain siad úsáid as a gcuid Gaeilge an t-am ar fad.

This week the girls in 5th class were lucky to receive an amazing talk from Nuala Madigan on the canal! We started by learning all about the Royal and the Grand Canal in the halla, before taking off on a walk down to our very own canal here in Rathangan. During the walk, we stopped to learn some interesting facts about the canal, and completed some colour and invertebrate hunts by the water. Have a look at our work below!

Invertebrate

As part of Catholic Schools Week, we celebrated Grandparents’Day in January. We were so lucky to have so many wonderful grandparents visit our classroom and see some of the girls’ work. To remember those who could not be with us on the day, each child wrote a prayer and we displayed them in the room. We had stations set up around the room, where grandparents could make St. Brigid’s Crosses, do some artwork with their grandchild and even have a game of bingo! The girls also interviewed their grandparents on their lives in school. Finally, we performed some tunes on the tin whistle and sang some songs. It was a fabulous to have grandparents join in with the songs. Have a look at the day below!

Bhí craic agus spraoi ag rang a cúig agus a sé ar an lá glas an bhliain seo! Féach orthú thíos!

A few weeks ago, the girls in 5th class planted some lettuce seeds with Paddy Madden. We grew the seeds in our classroom, in light boxes created by our wonderful Green Schools girls, Cara and Ellie. Today, we planted our lettuce in our garden, in the hope that they will shoot up over the Easter break. Check back with us in April for an update!

Just over 7 weeks ago, the girls in rang a cúig were given a brief to plan, design and create a 3D landmark from around the world. Following specific guidelines, each girl created a phenominal landmark using recyclable materials found at home, as well as a presentation to accompany the project. They then presented their projects to all teachers and classes in the school. The time, effort and dedication the girls showed in creating these projects surpassed any expectations we could have had. Have a look at our future architects and engineers below!

This week we were busy celebrating World Book Week in Bunscoil Bhríde. To mark the occassion, on World Book Day, the girls in 5th class all dressed as their favourite characters from their favourite book. Each girl and group, choose a character, brought in the book and discussed it in front of the class. They put great time and effort into their fabulous costumes. Have a look below!

As always, we were surprised by our Irish weather again this week when we woke up to a blanket of snow! Of course this meant the girls in rang a cúig had to go make some snowmen! Take a look at the masterpiece below!