Tuesday 28 November 2017

Christmas Play: Robin Hood

Hi guys,

The play we are doing this year is Robin Hood. Please find below the roles and costumes that they could potentially wear. If you have something better at home that is perfectly fine:

Beggars: Normal clothes (Ragged clothes if you wish) with blankets/ towels to throw over their shoulders.

Narrators: Black clothes.

Soldiers: Camouflage costumes or soldier costumes.

Robin Hood and Merry men: Green and brown clothes/ costume.

Mother/ Son: Normal clothes.






Monday 27 November 2017

Homework (27/11/17 - 1/12/17)

Homework (27/11/17 - 1/12/17)

*If your child is using a homework pass can you remind them to write that in their homework copies or wherever they are doing homework so that when I'm correcting I know why they didn't do that part.

English Reading: Ch. 5 Under The Hawthorn Tree.

English Writing: Dictionary work: Children to find 4 difficult words in Ch. 5. Define them in their own words and then straight after use this word in a sentence.
Eg. Affection: showing fondness for someone.
      She showed affection towards her sister when she fell in the muck.

English Grammar: Sheet on prepositions.

English Spelling and Irish spellings in spelling folder:Spread words evenly across the evenings if you can.

spellings
clap = clapped/ clapping
hop = hopped/ hopping
skip = skipped/ skipping
shop = shopped/ shopping
chat = chatted/ chatting
stop = stopped/ stopping
cry = cried/ crying
tidy = tidied/ tidying
empty = emptied/ emptying
dry = dried/ drying

Fiche (Twenty)
Tríocha (Thirty)
Daichead (Forty)
Caoga (Fifty)

Seasca (Sixty)

Maths sheet on fractions. (Some parts of this sheet are difficult. If you would like a sheet to support the children doing fractions can you email me? belmayneetbrian@gmail.com)

Irish grammar sheet and comprehension.

Irish reading: Leigh sa bhaile.

Friday 24 November 2017

Important Information: Trip Monday 27th

Just to let you know that on Monday 27th November we will be doing our field trip 
(part of SESE / Geography) to the North Bull Island to learn about the Brent Geese. While we are there, we will :

 -  go to the interpretative center for a talk/AV with Niamh from Brent Geese project

- going out to look for the Geese with Ricky from Bird Watch Ireland

- be looking at some of the other inhabitants of the Island with Paul From Bull Island Centre.


Can you ensure that children are wearing suitable clothing for this trip.  It could be cold so please wrap up warm. I would advise to wear wellies and waterproofs if possible. Layer up! Wear warm clothes, hats, gloves, and waterproofs / Rain coat.

If you have any questions/ queries please drop me an email: belmayneetbrian@gmail.com

Monday 13 November 2017

Homework (13/11/17 - 17/11/17)

Homework (13/11/17 - 17/11/17)

*If your child is using a homework pass can you remind them to write that in their homework copies or wherever they are doing homework so that when I'm correcting I know why they didn't do that part.

English Reading: Ch. 3 Under The Hawthorn Tree.

English Grammar: Sheet on adverbs.

English Spelling and Irish spellings in spelling folder:Spread words evenly across the evenings if you can.

spellings
fix/ fixes
box/ boxes
witch/ witches
fizz/ fizzes
bus/ buses
dress/ dresses
fish/ fishes
potato/ potatoes
tomato/ tomatoes
stitch/ stitches

hata
gúna
léine
sciorta

seaicéad

Maths sheet on lines and angles.

Irish grammar sheet on eadaí.

Thursday 19 October 2017

No Celts project

Hi guys,

There will be no Celts project due to the Intel Mini Scientist investigations that the children will be doing.

Intel Mini Scientist

The mini scientist competition is upon us again. As most of you are aware, our school placed 2nd in Ireland in last years competition. All children participate in the science fair. The children work in groups up to 4. The school science fair will take place on Thursday, November 16th. The school science fair will be judged by Intel staff. The children have started to come up with ideas this week that need to be finalised by next week. This will give them just over 4 weeks to work and develop their ideas, build models etc. Their idea's will be on display for the whole school, as every class has an opportunity to see their work.
Time will be allocated to project work in class, but children will have to further develop their ideas and projects at home. Adults can guide, monitor and support work where necessary. I appreciate your support and patience.

More Information and criteria can be found at:
 https://www.intel.ie/content/www/ie/en/education/mini-scientist-important-stuff.html

More helpful websites to help you brain storm are:

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**Side note if any parents who work in science would like to come in during science week to give a talk or do some experiments with the class, please send me an email. You'd be very welcome!!

Tuesday 10 October 2017

Homework (09/10/17 - 13/10/17)

Homework (09/10/17 - 13/10/17)

*If your child is using a homework pass can you remind them to write that in their homework copies or wherever they are doing homework so that when I'm correcting I know why they didn't do that part.

English Reading: Sails readers. (Read a bit each day. Stop at certain times throughout the story to ask questions about what has happened so far if you can)

English writing: Five super sentences with two spellings used in each sentence. Eg. It was a mistake to misplace my pencil.

English Spelling and Irish spellings in spelling folder:Spread words evenly across the evenings if you can.

spellings
midday
midnight
midsummer
midfield
midpoint
midterm
midweek
midyear
midlife
midway

Maths sheet on data. 

English Grammar sheets on adjectives.

Irish grammar sheet on postanna.

Irish Reading: p17-21  Leigh sa Bhaile.  Can parents (if you are able to) ask the children the questions that appear on the page and go through the tricky vocab in the corner. there is a parents resource page where at this website: http://my.cjfallon.ie/dashboard/student-resources

Use this website, by ticking Léigh sa Bhaile D, then clicking view resources beside the page you are doing that night (it will say lch5 - this means page 5)

Monday 2 October 2017

Homework (02/10/17 - 06/10/17)

Homework (02/10/17 - 06/10/17)

*If your child is using a homework pass can you remind them to write that in their homework copies or wherever they are doing homework so that when I'm correcting I know why they didn't do that part.

English Reading: Sails readers. (Read a bit each day. Stop at certain times throughout the story to ask questions about what has happened so far if you can)

English writing: Questionnaire on new technology. *Note - No English Sentences this week.

English Spelling and Irish spellings in spelling folder:Spread words evenly across the evenings if you can.

spellings
mistake
misbehave
misuse
misplace
misled
misfire
misfit
mislay
misprint
misfortune

Bricfeasta
Dinnéar
Lón
Bainne
Uisce

Maths sheet on division. 

English Grammar sheets on adjectives.

Irish grammar sheet on the sound of á.

Irish Reading: p13-16  Leigh sa Bhaile.  Can parents (if you are able to) ask the children the questions that appear on the page and go through the tricky vocab in the corner. there is a parents resource page where at this website: http://my.cjfallon.ie/dashboard/student-resources

Use this website, by ticking Léigh sa Bhaile D, then clicking view resources beside the page you are doing that night (it will say lch5 - this means page 5)

Monday 25 September 2017

Homework (25/09/17 - 29/09/17)

Homework (25/09/17 - 29/09/17)

*If your child is using a homework pass can you remind them to write that in their homework copies or wherever they are doing homework so that when I'm correcting I know why they didn't do that part.

English Reading: Sails readers. (Read a bit each day. Stop at certain times throughout the story to ask questions about what has happened so far if you can)

English sentences: Children to do 5 sentences throughout the week using two words in each sentence from their spellings.
Eg. That mare won that race in a fair way.

English Spelling and Irish spellings in spelling folder:Spread words evenly across the evenings if you can.

spellings
export
exit
excellent
exclaim
excavate
explode
excited
exhale
expand
express

beirt 
triúir
ceathrar
cúigear

seisear

Maths sheet on addition/ subtraction. 

English Grammar sheets on compound words.

Irish grammar sheet on the sound of a.

Irish Reading: p9-12  Leigh sa Bhaile.  Can parents (if you are able to) ask the children the questions that appear on the page and go through the tricky vocab in the corner. there is a parents resource page where at this website: http://my.cjfallon.ie/dashboard/student-resources

Use this website, by ticking Léigh sa Bhaile C, then clicking view resources beside the page you are doing that night (it will say lch5 - this means page 5)

Monday 18 September 2017

Homework (18/09/17 - 22/09/17)

Homework (18/09/17 - 22/09/17)

*If your child is using a homework pass can you remind them to write that in their homework copies or wherever they are doing homework so that when I'm correcting I know why they didn't do that part.

English Reading: Sails readers. (Read a bit each day. Stop at certain times throughout the story to ask questions about what has happened so far if you can)

English sentences: Children to do 5 sentences throughout the week using two words in each sentence from their spellings.
Eg. That mare won that race in a fair way.

English Spelling and Irish spellings in spelling folder:Spread words evenly across the evenings if you can.

spellings
picture
future
nature
creature
fracture
adventure
capture
feature
puncture
furniture

múinteoir (teacher)
feirmeoir (farmer)
dochtúir (doctor)

banaltra (nurse)

Maths sheet on addition/ subtraction. 

English Grammar sheets on plural nouns and concrete/ abstract nouns. (there are some tough ones on the concrete/ abstract nouns so the internet may have to be used)

Irish Reading: p 5-8  Leigh sa Bhaile.  Can parents (if you are able to) ask the children the questions that appear on the page and go through the tricky vocab in the corner. there is a parents resource page where at this website: http://my.cjfallon.ie/dashboard/student-resources

Use this website, by ticking Léigh sa Bhaile C, then clicking view resources beside the page you are doing that night (it will say lch5 - this means page 5)

Monday 11 September 2017

Homework (11/09/17 - 15/09/17)

Homework (11/09/17 - 15/09/17)

*If your child is using a homework pass can you remind them to write that in their homework copies or wherever they are doing homework so that when I'm correcting I know why they didn't do that part.

English Reading: Sails readers. (Read a bit each day. Stop at certain times throughout the story to ask questions about what has happened so far if you can)

English sentences: Children to do 5 sentences throughout the week using two words in each sentence from their spellings.
Eg. That mare won that race in a fair way.

English Spelling and Irish spellings in spelling folder:Spread words evenly across the evenings if you can.

spellings
fair
mare
spare
bare
there
dairy
flair
airport
compare
prepare

mise (me)
athair (father)
máthair (mother)
dearthair (brother)

deirfiúr (sister) 


Maths sheet on place value. 

English Grammar sheets on singular and plural nouns.

Irish Reading: p 1-4  Leigh sa Bhaile.  Can parents (if you are able to) ask the children the questions that appear on the page and go through the tricky vocab in the corner. there is a parents resource page where at this website: http://my.cjfallon.ie/dashboard/student-resources

Use this website, by ticking Léigh sa Bhaile C, then clicking view resources beside the page you are doing that night (it will say lch5 - this means page 5)

Monday 4 September 2017

Homework (04/09/17-08/09/17)

Homework (04/09/17-08/09/17)

*If your child is using a homework pass can you remind them to write that in their homework copies or wherever they are doing homework so that when I'm correcting I know why they didn't do that part.

English Reading: Reading book of choice at home.

English Writing: Grammar sheet on proper nouns

English Spelling and Irish spellings in English copy (folders are on way): Spread words evenly across the evenings if you can.

Maths: Sheet reviewing some of last years topics.

spellings
(After this weeks test I will differentiate the spellings the same way as last year)
rough
graphic
laugh
tough
enough
autograph
phrase
cough
nephew
sphere
phantom




Wednesday 31 May 2017

Duolingo log ins


Names: 

Emma Thomas

Username:
EmmaThomas288507

Password:

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Monday 29 May 2017

Buses for the final!

Hi guys, all the classes above 2nd class are going to be going to the girls final in Parnell Park. The cost of the trip is €3.

Homework (29/05/17 - 01/05/17)

Homework (29/05/17 - 01/05/17)

*If your child is using a homework pass can you remind them to write that in their homework copies or wherever they are doing homework so that when I'm correcting I know why they didn't do that part.

English Reading: Reading book of choice at home.

English Writing: super sentences (using 3 spelling words in one sentence

English Spelling and Irish spellings in spelling folder: Spread words evenly across the evenings if you can.

spellings
(will update tomorrow)

Tables Champion: p40 (review)

Monday 22 May 2017

Homework (22/05/17-26/05/17)

Homework (22/05/17-26/05/17)

After such a busy two weeks of work at home, I felt that there didn't need to be too much homework this week.

*If your child is using a homework pass can you remind them to write that in their homework copies or wherever they are doing homework so that when I'm correcting I know why they didn't do that part.

English Reading: Reading book of choice at home.

English Writing: Litter survey (make sure children fill out!)

English Spelling and Irish spellings in spelling folder: Spread words evenly across the evenings if you can.

spellings
Reed
Read
Sum
Some
Blue
Blew
Brake
Break
Wood
Would

Bréagán (toy)
Peataí (pet)
Ceoil (music)
Bróg (Shoe)

ollmhargadh (supermarket)

Tables champion: p37 - 9s.

Tuesday 16 May 2017

School Tour - June 27th

School tour- June 27th

Location - The National Bird of Prey Centre at Russborough House.

Cost - 15.50 (Bus and Entry Fee)

Please pay online by June 19th. Reference the payments with your child's name so that the office can record payments.

What to bring: Drinks, a small treat if you wish, rain jacket and sun-cream (We will be doing a parklands walk and a trip to the playground).

Monday 15 May 2017

Homework (15/05/17 - 19/05/17)

Homework (15/05/17 - 19/05/17)

*If your child is using a homework pass can you remind them to write that in their homework copies or wherever they are doing homework so that when I'm correcting I know why they didn't do that part.

English Reading: Reading book of choice at home.

English Writing: Games in the past survey (make sure children fill out!)

English Spelling and Irish spellings in spelling folder: Spread words evenly across the evenings if you can.

spellings
Halt
Hawk
Sauce
Haul
Thaw
Salt
Laundry
Launch
Already
Awkward

Liosta (list)
Airgead (money)
Daor (dear)
Soar (cheap)

Milseáin (sweets)


Maths homework sheet on just word problems (ignore back of sheet). 

Project is due on bees and trees this week.

Tuesday 9 May 2017

Homework (09/05/17 - 12/05/17)

Homework (09/05/17 - 12/05/17)

*If your child is using a homework pass can you remind them to write that in their homework copies or wherever they are doing homework so that when I'm correcting I know why they didn't do that part.

English Reading: Reading book of choice at home.

English Writing: super sentences (using 3 spelling words in one sentence)


English Spelling and Irish spellings in spelling folder: Spread words evenly across the evenings if you can.

spellings
Swap
Swamp
Wand
Wallet
Swatch
Squat
Quality
Squad
Waddle
Wristwatch

piano (piano)
giotár (guitar)
bodhrán (bodhrán)
druma (drum)
feadóg (whistle)



Maths homework sheet on patterns and area. 

Tables Champion: p38 (multiply/ divide 10s)

Irish Reading: p96 - 98 Leigh sa Bhaile.  Can parents (if you are able to) ask the children the questions that appear on the page and go through the tricky vocab in the corner. there is a parents resource page where at this website: http://my.cjfallon.ie/dashboard/student-resources

Use this website, by ticking Léigh sa Bhaile C, then clicking view resources beside the page you are doing that night (it will say lch5 - this means page 5)

Saturday 6 May 2017

Bees and Trees project

Bees and Tree' project:

As some of you know Bio-diversity week is running from the 22nd to the 26th of May. As part of the week our class has been asked to do a project on either bees or trees. The children have partaken in  some research in class on bees and trees and most will have their topics already chosen.

Children's projects should:

- Be presented on a poster page (A2/A3) as they will be presenting them in class to others. (I've really enjoyed all the children's projects that have been in PDF/ PowerPoint form but when the projects are being presented the children won't have access to a computer)
- Be written or typed and printed.
- Include information and facts about the chosen topic.
- Have some part of the project about the environment or human interaction (for example if a child is doing about types of bees in Ireland they could include a piece in their project about how humans can help keep bee populations up)

I look forward to seeing all the projects as the children have chosen some brilliant topics!

Due date for the projects is the 17th of May (Wednesday of the week before Bio Diversity Week)

Wednesday 3 May 2017

Homework (03/05/17 - 05/05/17)

Homework (03/05/17 - 05/05/17):

Maths sheet on patterns and magic squares.

Children have written down 8 words from the word wall in the back of their homework copies. They choose one of these words per day (Wednesday and Thursday) and write a sentence with this word/ phrase in it.

Monday 24 April 2017

Homework (24/04/17 - 28/04/17)

Homework (24/04/17 - 28/04/17)

*If your child is using a homework pass can you remind them to write that in their homework copies or wherever they are doing homework so that when I'm correcting I know why they didn't do that part.

English Reading: This week reading can be done with a book of choice at home.

English Writing: Super sentences using 2/3 spellings from this weeks spellings.

English Spelling and Irish spellings in spelling folder:Spread words evenly across the evenings if you can.

spellings:
Myth
Lyric
Syrup
Pyramid
Symbol
Egypt
Typical
Mystery
Rhythm
Rhyme

Ag rith (running)
Ag siúl (walking)
Ag snámh (swimmng)
Ag léamh (reading)
Ag súgradh (playing)

Maths homework: Long multiplication sheet.

Maths: Tables Champion p36.

Irish Reading: p92-95 Leigh sa Bhaile.  Can parents (if you are able to) ask the children the questions that appear on the page and go through the tricky vocab in the corner. there is a parents resource page where at this website: http://my.cjfallon.ie/dashboard/student-resources

Use this website, by ticking Léigh sa Bhaile C, then clicking view resources beside the page you are doing that night (it will say lch5 - this means page 5)

Monday 3 April 2017

Homework (03/04/17 - 07/04/17)

Homework (03/04/17 - 07/04/17)

*If your child is using a homework pass can you remind them to write that in their homework copies or wherever they are doing homework so that when I'm correcting I know why they didn't do that part.


English Spelling and Irish spellings in spelling folder:Spread words evenly across the evenings if you can.

spellings:
Field
Chief
Piece
Brief
Shield
Relief
Priest
Believe
Achieve
Audience

D’ól mé
D’ith mé
Chuir mé
Bhí mé

Dhún mé

Maths homework given by teacher in team teaching. 

Maths: Tables Champion p35.

Monday 27 March 2017

Homework (27/03/17 - 31/03/17)

*If your child is using a homework pass can you remind them to write that in their homework copies or wherever they are doing homework so that when I'm correcting I know why they didn't do that part.

English Reading: Read chapters "And the Lion Shall Lie Down with the Lamb" on Monday and "Adonis Blues" on Wednesday

English Oral Language: Run through oral language questions (given out on day) for "And the Lion Shall Lie Down with the Lamb" on Monday and "Adonis Blues" on Wednesday

English Writing: Between Monday/ Tuesday find 3 words in "And the Lion Shall Lie Down with the Lamb" that the children don't know, look them up in the dictionary and write a definition for each. Then use each word in a sentence. Do the same for "Adonis Blues" between Wednesday/ Thursday.

Example:
sidling: To move sideways sneakily.
veranda: a large, open porch attached to a house. Verandas have roofs and are used for social activities.
Triumphantly: having achieved a great success or victory.

He was sidling up to me in class looking for answers.
The Veranda is in front of my house.
I waved triumphantly when I scored the goal.

English Spelling and Irish spellings in spelling folder:Spread words evenly across the evenings if you can.

spellings:
Chance
Vase
Ask
Nasty
Sultana
Drama
Plaster
Disaster
Basketball
Avocado

ubh,
Cásc,
seacláid,
coinín

cóisir

Maths homework given by teacher in team teaching. 

Maths: Tables Champion p34.

Irish Reading: p88 - 91 Leigh sa Bhaile.  Can parents (if you are able to) ask the children the questions that appear on the page and go through the tricky vocab in the corner. there is a parents resource page where at this website: http://my.cjfallon.ie/dashboard/student-resources

Use this website, by ticking Léigh sa Bhaile C, then clicking view resources beside the page you are doing that night (it will say lch5 - this means page 5)

Homework (14/05/18 - 25/05/18)

Homework (14/05/18 - 25/05/18) *If your child is using a homework pass can you remind them to write that in their homework copies or whe...