Month: November 2013
Sixth Class Debate
On Friday 8th November 6th Class held a debate in the middle room in front of first-fifth class. The motion was “I-Pads should replace all school books”. Both teams made strong arguments for and against the motion. Everyone spoke confidently and passionately and the audience and adjudicators witnessed an excellent debate.
We look forward to the next debate, which will be against another school in a few weeks time. Good luck Ballinacarriga NS!
An Aimsir
This week we have been learning about An Aimsir and as part of this we made our own mini weather station.
We made a windsock which shows the wind direction and how strong the wind is.
We also made a rain gauge to measure the rainfall. Ryan’s Dad brought us a big pot full of chips to keep the gauge steady, we made a funnel from the top of a bottle and the rain collects in a jar underneath.
Green Day of Action
On October 24th we held our Green School Day of Action. We decided to have a fun and informative day for everyone at school and parents also. After revealing the Green Code winners the Green Team set up games, songs, dances and stories for the younger children in school.
After this we invited 5th and 6th class in to view our projects on renewable and non-renewable energy, to play part in energy-based games and to take part in an energy quiz.
At 1.50 parents began arriving to view the projects, learn about the equipment we had used to see where energy was being wasted in school, they also learned how to read the electricity meter and which appliances used the most energy at home. They received a leaflet with tips on energy-saving and we hope they are putting them to good use at home!
Thanks to all those who attended our Green Day and a big thanks to the Green Team, who made the day a huge success.
Green Code Winner
On Thursday 24th October the Green Team held a ‘Day of Action’ as part of the Energy Green Flag.
We started the day by revealing the winner of the Green Code Competition. Aideen Murphy came up with the very catchy phrase:
‘Don’t waste electricity, Use it with efficiency!’
She received a 25euro voucher for Smyth’s Toy Shop.
As we had so many great entries to the competition we also picked two runners up. Emer O’ Connell was second runner up with:
“The more you burn, the less you earn!”
Niamh O’ Connell was first runner up with:
“Keep the future bright, turn off the light!”
Well done to all those who took part.
