Our Native Irish garden is in full bloom for spring!
Below are some pictures of the Pyrocanthia, Honeysuckle, Sage, Daffodils, Tulips and Primroses.
Category Archives: St. Joseph’s News
G3 Learn all about Frogs!
G3 have been researching all about the life-cycle of a frog.
They have created an amazing display outside their classroom.
G1 Frogs
G1 have been learning all about the life-cycle of a frog.
They then used recyclable materials to create this fabulous display.
G3 Report Writing
G3 made a great effort researching different animals for their Report writing.
They used all their knowledge to compose factual stories.
Then the final draft was typed out.
Life-cycle of a Butterfly in G6
G6 have been learning all about the life-cycle of a butterfly.
They all worked together to create this fabulous display.
Under the Sea
Ms Kennedy’s literacy group have been learning all about the deep blue sea.
They completed Report stories based on sea creatures and made a beautiful display.
G2 Measure Rainfall
G2 spent two weeks measuring the rainfall in the school yard.
They made rain gauges using old plastic bottles.
9cm of water was collected over two weeks!
They used it to water the vegetables they have been growing as part of the GIY (Grow it Yourself) project.
World Earth Day in G3
To celebrate World Earth Day, G3 used the scientific method of Chromatography to create a 2-D Earth.
They also wrote a class poem entitled “Earth Day”.
Planting in R6 and G5
R6 and G5 are taking part in the Incredible Edibles planting programme.
They are growing turnip, spinach, lettuce, strawberries, potatoes, chives and carrots, as well as sunflowers.
Hopefully they will have a successful harvest in the summer term.
