A new knitting and sewing class for parents started last week. The parents are learning great new skills – some parents are making cushion covers and some are knitting scarves! The class takes place on Wednesdays 9.15am to 11.15am.
Maths For Fun!
Maths For Fun started today in Ms. Gallagher’s 3rd class! What a fun way to start a Monday!
April Assembly
So many attendance awards!!
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Our New Classroom Computers… Believe the Hype… It’s Time to Type! Ready, Steady, GO!
Yes, it’s soon here again. The third-ever “Talbot’s Got Typists!” competition.
In June 2011 the winner was Kayleigh Perkins with 31 wpm (words per minute [net]).
In June 2012 the winner was Teigan Walsh with 36 wpm. (Joe Okewumi came 2nd with 28 wpm.)
In June 2013 the winner will be… you?
For the first time, I am helping you by letting you know exactly what you will be asked to type in the School Final — the lessons that begin HERE! http://www.typingweb.com/tutor/lesson/index/id/328 (Copy and paste this code into your address bar).
The rules are simple: (1) Practise like mad (using ten-fingers). (2) Command your teacher to choose YOU as one of the top two TEN-Finger typists in your class. (3) Practise like mad (using ten fingers). (4) Do your best in the competition in June (when I invite the top two from each class to the School Final). (5) Win! (6) Celebrate — a prize for yourself, your name forever on this website as the best in the school, and extra computer or PE time for your class.
Good websites to practice on are BBC’s fun Typing Mat and typingweb.com (note: you do NOT have to become a member; just click on the red ‘x’ when it asks you to log in).
Ready?
Steady?
GO!
Creating Images Writing Competition, Mr Gilmartin’s 6th Class.
Congratulations to all in Mr Gilmartin’s 6th class who took part in a Creating Images Writing Competition. Well done to the following who won runners up prizes: Brittney, Kevin, Lauren, Shauna, Mercy, Ebony, Celine and Shannon.
Congratulations to Michael Odii, our overall winner who wrote this wonderful image filled story which you can now read for yourself. Enjoy!
Snowy Morning.
One Morning, it started to snow horribly. I felt demoralized as outside was being pounded with miniscule pieces of snow. These snow pieces were small but they were mighty as they covered my lawn in less than five minutes.
Work on clearing the lawn happened quickly. As I felt the strain of lifting the shovel, my left shoulder felt an immensely strong pain. “Aaaaargh” I shouted. My father told me to go inside.
To my delight, my big sister made hot chocolate for me. I gulped it up, as a vacuum gobbles up dust. ” Mmmm”, I said to myself as it slid down into my belly.
As I looked outside, the snow had melted. This mornings illusion of a back-garden north pole land had sadly dissappeared.
Access Clondalkin Arts Project
This year, the Clondalkin Partnership (CPLN) sponsored an Art Project in our school. The three 5th classes took part. With the help of Jane, an artist, each child in 5th class researched an occupation that they might be interested in when they grow up. They all visited the library to get information about their chosen occupation. They then drew an image of what a person doing that particular job may look like on a large piece of card and they cut out the face. They each spent time painting the the image and creating a background.
It was a fantastic project, and the fifth class children enjoyed creating their images while learning all about different occupations!
Today, the 5th classes displayed their work in the school hall. Their parents were invited in and some of the 3rd and 4th classes came down to view the art. The 6th classes already saw the art during the assembly in February. Have a look at the pictures!
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How Well Do You Know What Happened In “Holy Week”?
How Well Do You Know What Happened In “Holy Week”? Some children know very little. Some children think they know a lot but don’t. And some children really DO know a lot.
To see how much YOU know, read about what happened to Jesus during Holy Week here. Maybe begin with a prayer from your heart and end with a prayer from your heart. Whatever you are feeling, tell Jesus; he understands very very well.
(If you know of or find another website that tells the story of Holy Week, why not tell us below in the comments. Thanks!)
Which 6th Class Knows Most???
Which 6th Class knows most?
Well, to find out we had a general knowledge quiz today between Mr Molloy’s Magnificents and Mr Stuart’s Superstars.
There were six rounds of questions, on topics like science, music, and flags. Early on, it seemed like Mr Molloy’s class were winning easily.
Everyone was working in twos, and you were allowed share your answers with others in your class…. so it was good to share (but don’t let the other class hear your answers!).
In the end, the Superstars shone brightest! Yes, Morgan Reilly and Luke Corbally in Mr Stuart’s got 28 out of 36 questions right, more than anyone else. A massive congratulations to everyone in both classes for knowing so much.
Mr Molloy looked a little glum as he shook Mr Stuart’s hand to say ‘congratulations’ and his class promised to win the next battle.
Will Mr Molloy’s Magnificents make a great comeback? Will Mr Gilmartin’s Greatest think they could beat either class? Or will Mr Stuart’s Superstars simply keep on shining? … Watch this space.
We Are Writers!
Every child in our school wrote a story, poem or something great for our We Are Writers Book! It is available to order now for €8.
Last orders will be taken on Tuesday the 12th.
Scholastic Book Fair!
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to the school on Thursday. All children will have a chance to view the books on Thursday. Books can be bought on Friday, Monday and Tuesday. Parents are welcome to come to the Book Fair any day from 9.30 to 12.30.
Don’t forget, Scholastic will give us back 60% of what we raise in books for the school!