Ms. Keane’s class have been learning a little bit about basic programming. They have been programming BeeBots, which are exciting little robots designed for use by young children. The Beebots are a perfect tool for teaching counting, sequencing, estimation, problem-solving, and just having fun! The children practiced using directional language such as forward, backward, left […]
Experiment Title: Inspector Detector Our experiment involved exploring the force of both magnets and magnetic fields. Before beginning our experiment we needed to get a little bit of background information on magnets, their force, and their uses. With this in mind we did a mini lesson on magnets and magnetism. We learned that in order […]
We have been so lucky in 3rd class, we have had Mr. Dunne in with us for just over a week now teaching us how to use Scratch. Scratch helps young people learn to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively — essential skills for life in the 21st century. Check out Ms. McCarthy’s […]
We went for a tour of Dalkey Castle on Friday 1st of February 2019. The children got the chance to experience what life in Ireland was like from hundreds of years ago. They also got to mint their own coins, which they really enjoyed. Many of the children said they would be asking their parents […]
Spooky Skeletons We had our first RavensKidz Art Club on the Monday before we finished for Mid-Term break. The boys and girls in Art Club made their own, unique ‘Spooky Skeletons’. They used cotton wool buds and PVA glue to create their spooky pieces. Below are some pictures of the ‘Spooky Skeletons’ made by the […]
Girls Team – 3rd and 4th class The 3rd and 4th class girls headed to Bray Emmets on the 4th of October to take part in a Gaelic Football blitz. On the day the girls played 4 different teams, from schools all over Co. Wicklow. They showed great determination and team-spirit on the day, and […]
We are just back in class after a great ‘Basketball Challenge’ with the Dads, Grandads and Uncles. The boys and girls in 3rd class really enjoyed it and can’t wait for the event. A big thanks to all the Dads, Grandads and Uncles who attended, and also a big thanks to Kate and Ciara for […]
Welcome to 3rd class (Ms. McCarthy) pupils and parents. We began our new school year by reading the story “The Places You’ll Go”, by Dr. Seuss. The children really enjoyed reading it and discussing the quotes from the story. We also made hot-air balloons out of paper and string. On the baskets we wrote what […]