We made electrical circuits.



We made a simple circuit using one battery and one bulb.





We made a circuit using two bulbs and one battery. The bulbs were not as bright as the bulb in the original circuit.

 


We made a circuit using one bulb and two batteries. The bulb was brighter than the bulb in the original circuit.




We added a switch. When the switch was open the bulb did not light. When the switch was closed the bulb lit as the circuit was complete.





We made a circuit using a motor instead of a bulb.



The motor made the rainbow disk spin which made it appear white.



Two batteries made the disk spin even faster!



History Trail

We went on a History trail of Cavan. We had to answer questions on some of the historic buildings in Cavan town.

Off we go.

Climbing the stairs in the cathedral.

Climbing the stairs in the cathedral.

Climbing the stairs in the cathedral.

In the gallery.

In the gallery.

At the courthouse.

The Methodist Church.

The Abbey.

The Abbey.

Looking up.

In the Abbey.

In the Abbey

We are learning about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This video lists the rights set out in the  Declaration.

No nightmares allowed in Room 20!

Dream Catchers

In Native American culture, a dreamcatch is a handmade object based on a willow hoop, on which is woven a loose net or web. The dreamcatcher is then decorated with personal and sacred items such as feathers and beads.

A "dream-catcher", hung above the bed, and was as a charm to protect sleeping people from nightmares.

Nightmares pass through the holes and out of the window. The good dreams are trapped in the web, and then slide down the feathers to the sleeping person.

We made our own dreamcatchers.

Totem Poles

We have been studying the Native Americans. In groups we used pictographs to decorate our own totem poles.
The meanings of the designs on totem poles are as varied as the cultures that make them. Totem poles may recount familiar legends, clan lineages, or notable events. Some poles celebrate cultural beliefs, but others are mostly artistic presentations.

Gaelic Football

Gaelic Football every Friday. Wear school tracksuit and runners.

 

Swimming

Swimming every Wednesday until Hallowe'en holidays. Cost is E5 per week. Wear school tracksuit.

I hope that the first day back was better than was feared. We welcome Grace to our class. Grace has come from France. We hope that she settles in well with us and makes friends quickly.

The summer holidays have come to an end. Hope you all enjoyed them. Now it's back to a routine. Make sure you have an early night tonight. I'm looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow.

 

A Circle of Friends

We've joined together as classmates

as the new year begins...

A year full of learning

while we become friends.

We'll share and be kind

as we work and play.

And our friendship will grow

with each passing day.

Back to School

Miss Burns would like to welcome all her new students to Room 20. I have lots of work and fun planned for the year.