Welcome to Our 3rd and 4th Class Page
2020/2021
Back to school
First Holy Communion
Congratulations to 3rd class on making their first Holy Communion.
Art
3rd and 4th class have created some beautiful art based on their own self portraits and the masks they would like to design. Can you guess who is behind each mask?
Mathletics
We have been very busy using our new maths program Mathletics both in school and at home. Some children have worked really hard and earned a bronze certificate, Congratulations!
Athletics
We were practising our running in athletics.
Light and Colour
3rd and 4th class have been very busy learning about all the colours in light. They even got to make their own rainbows using light from the sun.
Maths Week
Maths week video
Science Week
Reindeer
The Celts
3rd and 4th class researched, prepared and presented some fantastic projects based on the Celts. Well done everyone!
2019/2020
IXL
Well Done to all the children that have logged into their accounts. You have answered nearly 14,000 questions and spent over 44 hours working on your Maths and English questions. Keep up the great work!
Some Useful links during school closures
Please click link to access learning activities for Rang 3+4. Hope everyone is staying safe during this time. Distance Learning June 1st-19th
Writing Prompts for June:WritingPrompts June
Writing Prompts for May: MayWritingPrompts20
Ms Mannion has also set up an online resourse for learning to type: typing.com/join#5EA6F525B2D09
If you would like to share any of the work you have done during the school closure (writing, fun activities, nature walks, baking, science experiments etc) don’t forget to tag us on twitter @BallygarNs or on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ballygarns/
Daily school lessons take place on both RTE at 11am and Cúla4 at 10am or can be watched online.
RTE School Hub: https://www.rte.ie/learn/
Cúla4: https://cula4.com/ga/clair/cula4-ar-scoil/
I have created a list of resources for students and parents on padlet, some of which may be of interest to you and your children. Links to eBooks provided by publishers are also on this page. I will update Padlet regularly throughout the school closures.
https://padlet.com/e_mcmanus/rlk9ynsghjakgc70
Further online resources from Department of Children and Youth Affairs can be found:DCYA Online resources
Home Learning During School Closures
Some 3rd and 4th class students have shared some of the fantastic leaning they have been doing at home while school has been closed. Well done and keep up the good work!
If you have any questions or queries or you would like to share your child’s work contact me at: msmcmanus2020@gmail.com
The SET team can be contacted by email also:
Ms King: ikingbns2020@gmail.com
Mrs Rohan: a.rohan.ballygarns2020@gmail.com
Ms Mannion: setbns2020@gmail.com
Ancient Egypt
We have been learning a lot about Ancient Egypt this term. 3rd and 4th class even used hieroglyphics.
World Book Day
Lots of different characters came to school on World Book Day.
Class Visitor
3rd and 4th class along with 5th and 6th class had a special visitor come in to share their experience of volunteering in Ethiopia. It was a valuable and insightful experience for all involved. A special thanks to Peter Daly for sharing your experience with us.
Paper Weaving
Pancake Tuesday
3rd and 4th class celebrated Pancake Tuesday by enjoying some delicious pancakes.
Oral Language Presentations
4th class were learning about mythical creatures. They prepared and presented their own presentation based on their own mythical creatures.
Stone Age
We have been learning about life in the Stone Age. Each group researched and presented their own project to the class.
Athletics
We have been focusing on throwing in P.E. We have had lots of fun practising our skills using bean bags, balls, javelins, discs and nets.
Winter Art
Hour of Code
We had lots of fun taking part in Hour of Code this year. Each child got the oppertunity to code a game like Flappy Bird, a dance game or a Minecraft type maze.
Planting
We were very busy planting in 3rd and 4th class. We planted our winter window boxes as well as planting some new tyres at the front of our school.
Science Week
Maths Week
3rd and 4th Class had lots of fun during Maths Week! We all took part in Maths For Fun, Maths Trails, Maths games and many competitions. Congratulations to our Mathletes of the week Ethan and Patryk.
Baboró
As part of the Baboró International Art Festival for Children, we went to the Mattie McDonagh Centre to watch a show.
Ról Imirt
Ag an fiaclóir
Hurling and Football
3rd and 4th class have been coached in both football and hurling this term.
School Garden
Some of the Children in 3rd and 4th class were hard at work in the school garden
Art
We have been learning lots of new things in art. We were learning about primary and secondary colours in the colour wheel. We created beautiful trees using pointillism as well as entering some art competitions. Take a look at some of our fantastic work.
