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Coding Ireland have released its second challenge. Remember there is a beginner and an advanced challenge available. If you missed week one, you can also access that. Challenges are available at: https://www.codingireland.ie/WeeklyChallenge
Do you want to chat with a scientist over video chat? You will be matched with a scientist for free! These sessions are q&a conversations, so you can talk with a scientist about what makes YOU curious. We have lots of different scientists to choose from, so don’t be shy! All you need is a zoom/google hangout/skype/ or other video chat client and an internet connection! You can find all the information at: https://www.skypeascientist.com/for-families.html?fbclid=IwAR0NgZBFlfnQuYJ5Pypf12q57_XsJHhB0OoKK4zNGOfpJDzLYls_81xCGZ8#
A new channel to access Irish stories, It is added to weekly. You can access the channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWAj_uumBm–NoEFUXDkWrA
There are fantastic videos available for all the ‘comprehension strategies. These will help you support your child’s understanding of what they are reading. They are available at: https://youtu.be/PhlX7UCbXZM
Poetry Day is happening on the 30th April. Students in fifth and sixth class are invited to continue a poem centred around the theme of time with the first line written by Michael D Higgins. The President of Ireland began the poem with: “There will be time without measure.” Submissions will be collected to create a longer poem which will be unveiled online on the day. On top of this, the completed poem will be buried in a time capsule in the garden of Poetry Ireland, located at 11 Parnell Square East in Dublin. All submissions from fifth and sixth class students should only be one line of poetry per child. The deadline for submissions is 11:59pm on Monday, April 27 via the online form: https://www.poetryireland.ie/poetry-day/join-in/poemathon