Senior Infants celebrated the Chinese New Year by making their own Paper Lanterns!
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Stem Power Hour in Third Class
Children in third class took part in a ‘STEM Power Hour’. Children worked in groups with the Bee-Bots and the Lego WeDo sets. This session was an introduction to control technology and programming using robotics. Children developed communication, collaboration and team-building skills. The session was greatly enjoyed by all!
Working as Scientists
Children in fourth and fifth class completed an experiment investigating the density of water. Children changed the density of water four times and presented the different levels of density using food colouring. Children worked together as scientists to explore and decide on the best method of carrying out the experiment. Children planned, problem-solved, collaborated and communicated on their method of carrying out the experiment. Mistakes were encouraged and children used these mistakes to learn from the experience. Children were engaged and motivated in the learning taking place. They greatly enjoyed working as scientists!
Ruby Wins Medals for Art
Well done to Ruby in Senior Infants who won two medals for drawing and modelling in the Community Games! Fantastic achievement!
Senior Infants Visits the Cinema in Aistear!
Children in Senior Infants visited the cinema as part of AISTEAR.
STEM Power Hour!
Children in fourth and fifth class participated in a ‘STEM Power Hour’. Children worked in groups and had opportunities to work with Bee-Bots and Lego We-Do Sets. Children programmed the Bee-Bots and the Lego We-Dos. Children enjoyed the work of ‘STEM Power Hour’.
Lego WeDo Fun!
Today, Danny built and programmed a Lego model using our new STEM equipment! He absolutely loved it!!
CLOSING DATE FOR ENROLMENT APPLICATION
The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is January 31st 2020. Enrolment Application forms are available to download from the school website (www.murroens.ie) or from the school. Tel. (061) 386116.
Well done Madison!
Well done to Madison in third class who won a trophy for her dancing.
Bee-Bot Robots
Children began to explore the Bee-Bot robots. Children programmed the robots to follow sequences. Children created their own sequences and programmed the robots to follow these sequences. Children had great fun! We look forward to seeing the Bee-Bots move around to all of the classes!
Thanks again to the Parents’ Council who purchased them for the school!