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Mr. Kavanagh

Second Class Christmas Update

Dear Kilcornan families,

As we reflect on the festive season, we are delighted to share some exciting updates from our wonderful 2nd class at Kilcornan National School!

🎭Christmas Play Extravaganza: Our talented 2nd class students were busy rehearsing for the much-anticipated Christmas play. The excitement was palpable as they brought the magic of the season to life on stage. The heartwarming performance surely spread joy and cheer! The play Silent Night went amazingly and we must thank all the pupils and parents/guardians for the tremendous effort put in to make the show possible.

💌Spreading Love to Askeaton Old Folks Home: In the spirit of giving, our students wrote heartfelt Christmas letters to the residents of Askeaton Old Folks Home. The letters were filled with warmth, good wishes, and the joy of the season. It was a beautiful way for our students to connect with and bring a smile to the faces of our elderly friends during this special time of year.

🎭Pantomime Adventure: The 2nd class students had a treat! They attended a magical pantomime, where laughter and joy filled the air. It was an enchanting experience that surely created lasting memories for our young ones.

➕💰Money 2D-Shapes and Data in Maths: Learning went beyond the traditional curriculum in 2nd class. Our students dived into the world of real-world applications by exploring money, 2D-shapes and data in their math lessons. From counting coins to analysing data sets and spotting 2D-shapes in their environments, they developed practical skills that will serve them well in the future.

📝Persuasive Writing Wonderland: The power of persuasion was harnessed in 2nd class as students embarked on a persuasive writing journey. From convincing Santa to try a new type of cookie to crafting letters to the North Pole, our budding writers honed their skills while embracing the holiday spirit.

🎨Artistic Creations for the Late Late Toy Show: Our creative minds were hard at work preparing unique and festive art pieces for the Late Late Toy Show. From handmade ornaments to vibrant drawings, the 2nd class was ready to showcase their artistic talents on a grand stage.

Science Week:2nd class was a whirlwind of excitement and discovery as young scientists embarked on captivating experiments. The classroom buzzed with awe during the"Rainbow in a Jar" activity, where students explored density by layering liquids to create a stunning rainbow. Optical illusions added a touch of magic, challenging perceptions and fostering critical thinking. The weekended on a sweet note with the creation of a Skittle Rainbow, turning a tasty treat into a colorful lesson on patterns. Through hands-on exploration, Science Week ignited curiosity and left 2nd graders with a lasting appreciation for the wonders of science.

🎨Christmas Art Extravaganza: The festive spirit was alive in our art classes! Students channeled their creativity to produce beautiful Christmas-themed artwork that adorned our school halls. Art such as Christmas silhouettes, decorating Christmas trees and We hope you enjoyed the talent and imagination of our 2nd class artists!

We trust these festive updates from Kilcornan National School's 2nd class brought warmth and joy to your holiday season.Wishing everyone a magical and joyous Christmas filled with love, laughter, and the warmth of community.

Merry Christmas!

Warm regards,

Mr. Kavanagh

Second Class Midterm Update

Fáilte ar ais agus Oíche Samhna Shona do gach éinne!

 

I would like to welcome all the parents and pupils of 2nd class back to school for hopefully another amazing year at Kilcornan N.S.

 

The term kicked off with the enchanting world of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl. Students delve into the chocolatey adventures of Charlie Bucket, exploring themes of imagination and the joys of reading. Activities such as creating their own chocolate bar and creating their own Charlie and the Chocolate Factory characters.

 

As the season transitions from summer to autumn, second class embarked on a mini beast hunt, where they explored the fascinating world of insects and small creatures. This activity not only connected students with nature but also enhanced their observation and research skills. The class was even able to create their own mini beasts!

 

Math Week takes center stage during this term. Students participated in a variety of math-related activities, puzzles, and challenges that  problem-solving abilities and mathematical understanding. It's a week where numbers become fun and engaging! The highlight of the week was completing a 2-d shape hunt around the school grounds.

 

Weve started other activities in the classroom such as Music Generations. The class has loved all the musical activities that the two teachers have done in the classroom and look forward to engaging with music in a fun way for the remainder of the year with them.

 

The term concludes with the highlight of Autumn – Halloween! Second class immersed themselves in the spirit of this holiday by engaging in creative projects that spanned all subjects like discovering the history and origins of Halloween, making spooky crafts, and dressing up in their favorite costumes on the final day of the term. The classroom was adorned with spooky decorations,and the students enjoyed creating Halloween stories, and the annual costume parade.

 

Have a lovely midterm and enjoy the break!

 

Mr. Kavanagh

Second Class Summer Update

Welcome back to Rang a Dó!

We can hardly believe we have come to the end of this school year.  What a busy and exciting last term we have had!

We received the sacrament of First Holy Communion on the 20th May. We all had a special job to do on the day, reading a prayer or bringing a gift to the altar. We decorated the walls of the church with our fabulous artwork. It was a lovely celebration and Ms. Moloney was very proud of us all! Thank you to Emily Clarke who provided the wonderful music for the mass. We would also like to say a huge thank you to the Parents’ Council who organised refreshments in the hall after the mass and decorated the hall beautifully.

Earlier this month, we took a trip to Mallow GAA Sports Complex for our ‘Let’s Go’ School Tour. We took part in lots of fun activities; zorb ball roll, KMX karts, human table football, team challenges, air mountain and so much more. We were exhausted after the day but we had a great time.

We took part in Active Week. We played parachute games, cooperative games, races, learned Zumba dances and the whole school even took part in a marathon and collectively ran 42km altogether. Wow!

We have been reading the novel ‘The Sheep Pig’ by Dick King-Smith this month. We enjoyed taking turns reading, changing our voices for the various characters and chatting about the story. We explored the theme of ‘Siopadóireacht’ in Gaeilge and learned the Gaeilge for lots of different animals. We enjoyed singing ‘Seachain an Crogall’ and adding actions.  

In our Rainbow Oral Language, we explored the themes of Transport and Inventions. In SESE, we learned about the development of the bicycle over the years, from the dandy horse to the mountain bike. We learned about the Wright brothers and that the first ever flight took place in 1903. We made our own boats using plasticine and tested their buoyancy in water by adding ‘passengers’. We listened to the story of the great Pirate Queen, Gráinne Ní Mháille.

2nd class explored Magnetism. We learned about the north and the south poles and that opposite poles attract and the same repel. We enjoyed freely exploring the magnets in the classroom. We also learned about sea turtles and did our best to sculpt a sea turtle from clay. They turned out great!

We planted sunflowers with Ms. Ruddle as part of Biodiversity Week. We watered and cared for our seeds every day and watched them grow. We linked this to explanatory writing and wrote about ‘How a Seed Turns into a Plant!’

2nd class love art and were very creative this term. We painted beautiful summer flowers using warm and cool colours. We used washing up liquid and blue food colouring to create cool watery backgrounds for our scuba divers.

What a wonderful year we had spent together in 2nd class.

We would like to say a big thank you to Ms. Quinn and Marian for all the help they have given us this year.

Have a lovely summer!

Check back in with us in 3rd class!

Slán!

Second Class Easter Update

Fáilte ar ais go Rang a Dó. What a busy 2nd term we have had!

It has been a very exciting time for 2nd class as we celebrated the Sacrament of First Confession on 7th February. We worked very hard on the lead up to our Confession learning our songs, prayers and creating beautiful artwork. We can’t wait to celebrate our First Holy Communion on the 20th May. It will be a very special day.

2ndclass love to read and really enjoyed World Book Day. We dressed up as our favourite book characters, took part in a book title emoji quiz and created our own book readers which were very cute. We love to relax and listen to stories on Vooks.com and Storyline Online. We love to cosy up in the reading corner and enjoy a good book during DEAR time. We have also been working on narrative writing this term and have written our own stories.

Seachtain na Gaeilge was lots of fun. We tried our best to use Gaeilge both in class and on the yard and were awarded with ‘Gaeilgeoir an Lae’ certificates and a special badge for our super efforts. We enjoyed playing Biongó, practising new vocabulary and singing Coldplay’s ‘Sky Full of Stars’ as Gaeilge. We learned all about the fascinating life of St. Patrick and danced the Siege of Ennis.

2ndclass are taking part in the Picker Pals programme this term. We were very excited when we looked through the special Picker Pals pack which contained pickers, gloves, Hi Vis jackets and litter bags as well as a reader and Funbook. In turn, we take home the Picker Pack and go on litter picking adventures with our families in our local area. We love sharing photos and telling the class about our adventures. So far, we have collected 15 bags of rubbish. Wow!

We have worked very hard on Maths. We learned about fractions, time and are excellent at recalling addition and subtraction tables. We also had great fun during Engineer’s Week. We learned about the work of engineers, had a go at the Egg Drop Challenge and created our own marble run.

In SESE, we learned about China and made our own mini books that included all we’d learned about the country; famous landmarks, food, animals and so much more. We listened to Chinese music and songs and heard traditional instruments being played. We also examined our Solar System, learned the names of the planets and facts about each. We looked at the history of Space travel. We worked on group projects based on our research and were so proud of the amazing results.

2ndclass are very artistic. We have created some lovely artwork this term. Beautiful lanterns and dragons to celebrate the Chinese New Year, St Brigid’s Day crosses, St. Patricks’ Day rainbow twirlers and very cute Easter decorations.

Check back in with us soon.

Happy Easter to you all from Rang a Dó! 😊🐰

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