Archive for Fourth Class
Dancing in Mercy Primary!
What a day we had at our dance presentation on Thursday 10th March. The sun shone and we had a fabulous afternoon showing our parents, grandparents and friends what we had done over the 6 weeks with Kevin. We enjoyed our dancing so much and really look forward to doing it again next year! […]
Heritage in Schools Visit.
We had a wonderful visit yesterday and today from Simon O Dwyer, as part of the Heritage in Schools Scheme. Simon told the girls all about musical instruments through the ages and brought some wonderful instruments for them to see and hear. It was very interesting and the girls really enjoyed it. […]
Eggs-perimenting!
We tried to make an egg float using different soluble and insoluble materials. Did we succeed? You will have to try yourself!
Mapping and transport.
# In class with a representative from Offaly County Council we discussed climate change and transport. We mapped where we live and used symbols to illustrate how we travel to school.
Making an electrical fan.
We made a circuit with a motor instead of a bulb. Then we tried to figure out how to make a fan. We loved experimenting and solving the problem .
Circuit mad in fourth!
We completed the circuit and got the bulb to light!
Shoebox Appeal
Fourth class displaying their shoeboxes.
What a Day in Monster Primary School!!!
What a day we had for Halloween. The girls and teachers dressed up and looked amazing. HAPPY HALLOWEEN
Our trip to Birr Library
Our trip to Birr Library By Hannah (4th Class) 4th class were given a guided tour of Birr Library. Birr library is a Gothic building. It was designed by Pugin and built in stages from 1845-56. Catherine McAuley came in 1840 to help the sisters of Mercy set up St. John’s Convent of Mercy. […]
Engineers Week
Engineers Week by Aoife McMahon Recently, 4th, 5th and 6th classes went to Birr Theatre for Engineers Week. The show was called “Who Wants To Be A Superhero?” The lady presenting the show was an engineer. She told us what scientists and engineers do, how planes fly, how we can see through the dust in space, […]