Science

We have been learning about conductors and insulators in Electricity. Conductors are materials that allow electricity to pass through them. Insulators are materials that do not allow electricity to pass through. We carried out an experiment on a range of materials to discover which ones were conductors and which were insulators. Using this knowledge our next challenge was to make a homemade switch. We chose materials that would be good conductors of Electricity. These are our circuits with our switches included. We also tested out some commercial switches like a doorbell. 

 group 1 used staplers as their switch.

Group 2 used a scissors, opening and closing it as their switch

Group 3 used the tip of a biro turning it on and off as their switch

Group 4 used a paperclip in their circuit

Group 5 used a metal keyring in their circuit

Féile Cheoil

The Annual Féile Cheoil run by Skibbereen Comhaltas was held on March 3rd. Most of the class took part in Music , Singing, Recitation and Comhrá Gaeilge competitions. They won lots of prizes. There was also an art compeition. Congratulations to Ethan for winning a prize for his wonderful picture. A fun day was had by all. 

Scór na bPáistí West Cork Final

The West Cork Final of Scór na bPáistí was held in Rossmore Hall on Friday March 1st. We were representing Ilen Rovers. The girls in 2nd class took part in the figure dancing competition. Heleana in 4th class was part of the music and ballad group. They all put on a great performance. 

2nd Class girls part of the figure dancing team

Heleana in 4th playing with the music group

Heleana singing with the Ballad group

GAA skills training

We have started back at GAA skills training with Ciaran. Here are some pictures of us warming up before the class and then everyone participating in a match at the end. 

Lunch time music

ICT

Busy at work on our computers and laptops on Friday evening.

Electricity

In science today we learnt about the parts of a battery and a bulb. Our task was to use a battery and one wire to light the bulb. Nell and Adam were the first pair to light their bulb, closely followed by all the other pairs.