Mr. Scanlon 19/20

Morning Rang a Sé!

(I’m sure you certainly won’t miss hearing me say that every morning🙈)

Just a quick update to remind you that this is the last week of school. Normally we would be busy with school tours, tag rugby and much more but unfortunately that cannot be the case this year.

Congratulations to each and every one of you on the completion of your schooling at Scoil Naomh Micheal. As a sixth class, you have led from the front with maturity and kindness. You have been the perfect role-models for the younger children of the school and for that I thank you!

Obviously this is not how we would have liked to finish up but nonetheless I look forward to seeing you all this Thursday for the collection of your hoodies and personal belongings.

I would just like to take this opportunity to wish you all the very best in secondary school next year and beyond. I would also like to thank your parents for all the help and support over the past two years. It has been a pleasure working with you all.

Remember you have summer to enjoy first though! Make sure to make it a good one!😎

I think this song is a fitting end to the year. I’m sure you will all agree!😉

Collection Timetable – Thursday June 25th

1. Charlie O Callaghan

 

 10:00am
2. Saoirse Linehan

 

 10:05am
3. Ellie Ross

 

 10:10am
4. Evyn O Callaghan

 

 10:15am
5. Emmet Coughlan  

 

 10:20am
6. Jack Curran  

 

 10:25am
7. James O Halloran  

 

 10:30am
8. James Starr  

 

 10:35am
9. Kateyln Kiely  

 

 10:40am
10. Kate Loftus  

 

 10:45am
11. Lily Beechinor  

 

 10:50am
12. Lucia Twomey  

 

 10:55am
13. Ethan Collins  

 

 11:00am
14. Luke O Donoghue 11:05am

 
15. Madison Perry 11:10am

 
16. Niamh Harden 11:15am

 
17. Oisín Purdy 11:20am

 
18. Rebecca Harrington 11:25am

 
19. Shay Murphy 11:30am

 
20. Sean O Connell 11:35am

 
21. Darragh Feehan 11:40am

 
22. Shane Harrington 11:45am

 
23. Thomas Cotter

 

24. Seanie O Donovan

 11:50am

 

11:55am

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 15th  

Morning Rang a Sé!

A gentle reminder that this is your final month in 6th class so please make sure you enjoy it!

Suggested activities to keep you busy for the week are listed below.

 

Maths

  • Revise multiplication and division tables. Follow the link

 

 

  • This week we are going to focus on Number Rules (Chapter 27 in your Planet Maths) Try your best to attempt some of the questions in the chapter.

 

  • NOTE: https://www.cjfallon.ie/ have free access to many maths books and resources. These can be a useful tool in assisting your child with revision.

Gaeilge Abair Liom

  • P162 – Frásaí agus Foclóir – Practice these with your siblings or parents.
  • P108 – Tubaistí Nádúrtha
  • P109 – A+B
  • F&F – Aonad 28 (A – G)

 

English  Reading Zone – Unit 27

Spelling List Emerald – Revise list and highlight any spellings you find difficult.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iz8l9cE-y711CpP9W-vvRh50UjCq4xX8/view?usp=sharing

  • Write out and look up the underlined words (Vocab)
  • Answer questions A – G in your copybook.
  • Don’t forget to keep up to date with your diary!

 

Art

“Draw Your Favourite Athlete Competition”

There is lots of great prizes on offer from Athletics Ireland. Would it be a local hero like Derval O’ Rourke, Sonia O’ Sullivan or Robert Heffernan. Or possibly an international superstar like Usain Bolt, Mo Farah or Jessica Ennis-Hill?

There is more information at this link: https://www.corksports.ie/index.cfm?page=sports-news&post=athleticsirelanddrawing

 

Pe

  • One hour a day physical activity minimum. Practice your hurling or camogie skills, walk the dog, cut the grass or help your parents with housework.
  • https://learning.gaa.ie/gogamesskillchallenges – check out the skills challenges which are uploaded daily and challenge yourself.
  • Upload images of your activities 😊

 

 

 

June 8th  

Morning Rang a Sé!

A gentle reminder that this is your final month in 6th class so please make sure you enjoy it!

Suggested activities to keep you busy for the week are listed below.

 

Maths

NOTE:  https://www.cjfallon.ie/ have free access to many maths books and resources. These can be a useful tool in assisting your child with revision.

Gaeilge Abair Liom

  • P161 – Frásaí agus Foclóir – Practice these with your siblings or parents.
  • P102 – Comhrá
  • P102 – E – Ba bhreá liom…..a….
  • P103 – G – Críochnaigh na habairtí
  • P104 – H – Briathra
  • F&F – Aonad 27 (A – G)
  • Revise Aimsir Fháistineach verbs and practice with your parents or siblings.
  • (Use the verbs card) Aon Siolla agus Dhá Siolla

 

English  Reading Zone – Unit 26

Spelling List Emerald – Revise list and highlight any spellings you find difficult.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iz8l9cE-y711CpP9W-vvRh50UjCq4xX8/view?usp=sharing

  • Write out and look up the underlined words (Vocab)
  • Answer questions A – G in your copybook.
  • Don’t forget to keep up to date with your diary!

History

  • Unlocking Chapter 18 – Research the history of the groups who played a part in the Easter Rising and write a paragraph on each group – (Final Week)

Science

  • Follow the link below to Chapter 13 – Managing Resources – Read the Chapter

https://www.folensonline.ie/home/library/programmes/unlockingscience-6thclass/ebook/

Check out the videos discussing topics which arise throughout this chapter!

Video 1 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLBK1ux5b7U

Video 2 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic-J6hcSKa8

Geography

  • Work on finishing the remaining sections of your Map Workbook.
  • Chapter 12 – Unlocking SESE – Brazil – Complete a short project on Brazil.

Art – Artist Spotlight –

Alberto Giacometti – https://www.guggenheim.org/audio/playlist/kids-guide-giacometti

Check out the video below to see if you can create your own sculptures using pipe cleaners and tin foil. Best of luck!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NI7RXFpBg38

PE

  • One hour a day physical activity minimum. Practice your hurling or camogie skills, walk the dog, cut the grass or help your parents with housework.
  • https://learning.gaa.ie/gogamesskillchallenges – check out the skills challenges which are uploaded daily and challenge yourself.
  • Upload images of your activities 😊

 

May 25th

Good morning Rang a Sé!

Suggested activities to keep you busy for the week are listed below. Can you please let me know if you are having trouble accessing any of the links?

Maths

NOTE:  https://www.cjfallon.ie/ have free access to many maths books and resources. These can be a useful tool in assisting your child with revision.

Gaeilge –  Abair Liom

  • P161 – Frásaí agus Foclóir – Practice these with your siblings or parents.
  • P100 – Na Zombaithe.
  • P101 – A, B, C – Freagair na ceisteanna, fíor nó bréagach, achoimre.
  • F&F – Aonad 26 (A – G)
  • Revise Aimsir Fháistineach verbs and practice with your parents or siblings.
  • (Use the verbs card) Aon Siolla agus Dhá Siolla

 

English  Reading Zone – Unit 25

Spelling List Apricot – Revise list and highlight any spellings you find difficult.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1o_90oettPh1t6XaJhoSy2H4DFHeQ6sCA

  • Write out and look up the underlined words (Vocab)
  • Answer questions A – G in your copybook.
  • Don’t forget to keep up to date with your diary!

History

  • Unlocking Chapter 18 – Research the history of the groups who played a part in the Easter Rising and write a paragraph on each group.

Science

  • Follow the link below to Chapter 12 – Land Biomes – Read the Chapter

https://www.folensonline.ie/home/library/programmes/unlockingscience-6thclass/ebook/

  • Check out the playlist of videos discussing different biomes

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmqecn8eUvFzeWKr3Kc21FGN4xSJs438-

Geography

  • Work on finishing the remaining sections of your Map Workbook.
  • Chapter 12 – Unlocking SESE – Brazil – Complete a short project on Brazil.

Art

PE

  • One hour a day physical activity minimum. Practice your hurling or camogie skills, walk the dog, cut the grass or help your parents with housework.
  • https://learning.gaa.ie/gogamesskillchallenges – check out the skills challenges which are uploaded daily and challenge yourself.
  • Upload images of your activities 😊

 

 

 

May 18th

Morning Rang a Sé!

Suggested activities to keep you busy for the week are listed below. Can you please let me know if you are having trouble accessing any of the links?

Maths

Follow the link below for answer sheets to help with your corrections.

NOTE:  https://www.cjfallon.ie/ have free access to many maths books and resources. These can be a useful tool in assisting your child with revision.

Gaeilge Abair Liom

  • P161 – Frásaí agus Foclóir – Practice these with your siblings or parents.
  • P96 – A – Léigh an comhrá.
  • P96 – D Cé acu is fear leat?
  • P98 – G – Briathra: An Aimsir Fháistineach – Briathra Neamhrialta
  • F&F – Aonad 25 (A – G)
  • Revise Aimsir Fháistineach verbs and practice with your parents or siblings.
  • (Use the verbs card) Aon Siolla agus Dhá Siolla

 

English  Reading Zone – Unit 24

Spelling List Jade – Revise list and highlight any spellings you find difficult

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ruuGwfKE8yYagySMadOCP5i6rGN5hlAB

  • Read the story, ‘Betty Brighside’.
  • Write out and look up the underlined words (Vocab)
  • Answer questions A – G in your copybook.
  • Don’t forget to keep up to date with your diary!

History

  • Unlocking Chapter 18 – Research the history of the groups who played a part in the Easter Rising and write a paragraph on each group.

Science

  • Follow the link below to Chapter 11 – Wind and Levers

https://www.folensonline.ie/home/library/programmes/unlockingscience-6thclass/ebook/

  • Design and build an Anemometer – Here’s an idea if you are struggling.

https://www.education.com/science-fair/article/make-anemometer/

Geography

  • Work on finishing the remaining sections of your Map Workbook.
  • Chapter 12 – Unlocking SESE – Brazil – Read the Chapter

Art

PE

  • One hour a day physical activity minimum. Practice your hurling or camogie skills, walk the dog, cut the grass or help your parents with housework.
  • https://learning.gaa.ie/gogamesskillchallenges – check out the skills challenges which are uploaded daily and challenge yourself.
  • Upload images of your activities 😊

 

May 11th

Morning Rang a Sé!

Suggested activities to keep you busy for the week are listed below. Can you please let me know if you are having trouble accessing any of the links.

Maths

 

NOTE:  https://www.cjfallon.ie/ have free access to many maths books and resources. These can be a useful tool in assisting your child with revision.

Gaeilge Abair Liom

  • P161 – Frásaí agus Foclóir – Practice these with your siblings or parents.
  • P94 – An teicneolaíocht timpeall orainn
  • P95 – A – Léigh an comhrá
  • P95 – B – Freagair na ceisteanna
  • F&F – Aonad 24 (A – G)
  • Revise Aimsir Fháistineach verbs and practice with your parents or siblings.
  • (Use the verbs card) Aon Siolla agus Dhá Siolla

 

English  Reading Zone – Unit 23

Spelling List Peach – Highlight any spellings you find difficult

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kf7ZBdk7aVUgQNjLoK8z1LlKVSO-azqp/view?usp=sharing

  • Read the story, ‘Life of a Guide Dog’.
  • Write out and look up the underlined words (Vocab)
  • Answer questions A – G in your copybook.
  • Don’t forget to keep up to date with your diary!

History

  • Unlocking Chapter 18 – Research the history of the groups who played a part in the Easter Rising and write a paragraph on each group.

Science

  • Follow the link below to Chapter 11 – Wind and Levers

https://www.folensonline.ie/home/library/programmes/unlockingscience-6thclass/ebook/

  • Design and build an Anemometer – Here’s an idea if you are struggling.

https://www.education.com/science-fair/article/make-anemometer/

Geography

  • Work on finishing the remaining sections of your Map Workbook for the month of June.
  • Chapter 12 – Unlocking SESE – Brazil – Read the Chapter

Art

Pe

  • One hour a day physical activity minimum. Practice your hurling or camogie skills, walk the dog, cut the grass or help your parents with housework.
  • https://learning.gaa.ie/gogamesskillchallenges – check out the skills challenges which are uploaded daily and challenge yourself.
  • Upload images of your activities 😊

I would also like children to continue to keep a daily diary. Please share examples with me!

Children are also encouraged to read a new book and complete a book review at the end of the month.

Fun activities!

Cllr McCarthy’s Kids’ Model Boat Project 2020:

It’s the tenth edition and is usually held at the Lough but this year is different!

The Theme is “At Home by the Lee”

#athomebythelee #creativityathome

Make a model boat at home from recycled materials with the theme At Home by The Lee.

There are three age categories 4-8yrs, 9-12yrs and 13-16yrs.

There are prizes for best models and the project is free to enter.

The closing date for participants is April 30th 2020.

You will need to send a picture or video of your creation to kidsmodelboat2020@gmail.com

In association with Cork Harbour Festival and Ocean to City Race.

More event details here: http://corkharbourfestival.com/events/

 

 

 

Week 4 (April 27th – May 8th)

Morning Rang a Sé!

I have attached some more suggested activities to keep you busy for the week.

As mentioned previously, I urge you to try something new this week, whatever it may be.

https://www.rosettastone.com/freeforstudents/ is what I have been using to brush up on my Spanish and it is free for students.

https://www.typing.com/ offer free typing lessons. (Let me know how many words you can type in a minute)

https://www.audible.co.uk offer a free 30-day trial. Perfect for children who want to develop their vocabulary and avail of free books.

 

Maths

  • Revise multiplication and division tables. Follow the link

 

 

  • Complete week 28 Master your Maths activities including the Friday Test.

Follow the link below for answer sheets to help with your corrections.

 

 

  • Please use the below website address to revise decimals. Scroll over the section titled ‘decimals’ and create your worksheet by clicking ‘create’. If you find this easy, challenge yourself with another more challenging worksheet.

 

 

NOTE:  https://www.cjfallon.ie/ have free access to many maths books and resources. These can be a useful tool in assisting your child with revision.

 

 

Gaeilge –  Abair Liom

  • P160 – Frásaí agus Foclóir – Practice these with your siblings or parents.
  • P86 – An Buachaill sa Ghúna – Revise
  • P88 – B -Comhrá – Read
  • P88 – C – Déan cur síos ar an bhfeisteas
  • Continue to revise Aimsir Láithreach verbs and practice with your parents or siblings. (Use the verbs card)

 

English  Reading Zone – *(Continue)

Spelling List Scarlet – Revise list and highlight any spellings you find difficult – follow the link below

https://upperglanmirens-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/s_scanlon_upperglanmirens_ie/Ebwe6_XTEFRNpXoPi_VzDDsB6Nu6kE03smS-G0_lwBtFLw?e=S1RX9y

 

  • Read the story, ‘Smart Ice-Cream’.
  • Write out and look up the underlined words (Vocab)
  • Answer questions A – G in your copybook.
  • Don’t forget to keep up to date with your diary!

 

History

  • Unlocking Chapter 11 – Write out 8 Vip’s on the chapter.

 

Science *(Continue)

  • Follow the link below to Chapter 10 – Magnets and Magnetism
  • Read the chapter.

https://www.folensonline.ie/home/library/programmes/unlockingscience-6thclass/ebook/

 

Geography

  • Conclude your research on a country of your choice.

Art

PE

  • One hour a day physical activity minimum. Practice your hurling or camogie skills, walk the dog, cut the grass or help your parents with housework.
  • https://learning.gaa.ie/gogamesskillchallenges – check out the skills challenges which are uploaded daily and challenge yourself.
  • Upload images of your activities 😊

 

 

I would also like children to continue to keep a daily diary. Please share examples with me!

Children are also encouraged to read a new book and complete a book review at the end of the month.

 

Fun activities!

Cllr McCarthy’s Kids’ Model Boat Project 2020:

It’s the tenth edition and is usually held at the Lough but this year is different!

The Theme is “At Home by the Lee”

#athomebythelee #creativityathome

Make a model boat at home from recycled materials with the theme At Home by The Lee.

There are three age categories 4-8yrs, 9-12yrs and 13-16yrs.

There are prizes for best models and the project is free to enter.

The closing date for participants is April 30th 2020.

You will need to send a picture or video of your creation to kidsmodelboat2020@gmail.com

In association with Cork Harbour Festival and Ocean to City Race.

More event details here: http://corkharbourfestival.com/events/

 

 

Week 3 (April 20th – April 24th)

Morning everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful Easter break.

I have attached some more suggested activities to keep you busy for the week.

I urge you to try something new this week, whatever it may be. A homework off pass is up for grabs for the most creative idea.

https://www.rosettastone.com/freeforstudents/ is what I have been using to brush up on my Spanish and it is free for students.

https://www.typing.com/ offer free typing lessons.

Let me know what you tried. Remember, get creative!😊

Maths

 

Gaeilge Abair Liom

  • P160 – Frásaí agus Foclóir – Practice these with your siblings or parents.
  • P86 – An Buachaill sa Ghúna – Read daily
  • P87 – A -Freagair na Ceisteanna (1-9)
  • Revise Aimsir Láithreach verbs and practice with your parents or siblings and choose 5 to put into sentences

 

English  Reading Zone

  • Read the story, ‘Smart Ice-Cream’.
  • Write out and look up the underlined words (Vocab)
  • Answer questions A – G in your copybook.
  • Don’t forget to keep up to date with your diary!

 

History

  • Unlocking Chapter 11 – Read and answer the checkpoint questions on pages 79/80

 

Science

  • Follow the link below to Chapter 10 – Magnets and Magnetism
  • Read the chapter.

https://www.folensonline.ie/home/library/programmes/unlockingscience-6thclass/ebook/

 

Geography

  • Conclude your research on a country of your choice. Project to be completed this week.

 

Art

 

Pe

  • One hour a day physical activity minimum. Practice your hurling or camogie skills, walk the dog, cut the grass or help your parents with housework. Upload images of your activities 😊

 

I would also like children to continue to keep a daily diary. Please share examples with me!

Children are also encouraged to read a new book and complete a book review at the end of the month.

 

Fun activities!

  1. @PDSTPrimarySTEM – via twitter – fun daily activities and challenges for our mathematicians and engineers of the class.
  2. https://bit.ly/audioelevenses – David Walliams free audiobooks for our avid readers.
  3. http://www.youtube.com/user/tglurgan – Music activities

 

 

 

 

Week 2 (March 30th – April 3rd)

Maths

 

Gaeilge Abair Liom

  • P160 – Frásaí agus Foclóir – Practice these with your siblings or parents.
  • P82 – Practice the comhrá daily and attempt part D
  • P83 – Read the poem daily
  • Continue to revise Aimsir Chaite verbs and practice with your parents or siblings and choose 5 to put into sentences

 

English  Reading Zone

 

History

  • Alien Visitors is a story about an elaborate hoax. I want you to research and examine other elaborate hoaxes throughout history e.g. Loch Ness Monster, Big Foot, Yeti, UFOs etc.

 

Science

  • Watch the below video and write or draw about what you learned. (Could design a poster)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtN-goy9VOY

 

Geography

  • Continue with your research on a country of your choice. Project to be completed in the coming weeks.

 

Art

 

Pe

  • One hour a day physical activity minimum. Practice your hurling or camogie skills, walk the dog, cut the grass or help your parents with housework. Upload images of your activities 😊

 

I would also like children to continue to keep a daily diary. Please share examples with me!

Children are also encouraged to read a new book and complete a book review at the end of the month.

 

Fun activities!

  1. @PDSTPrimarySTEM – via twitter – fun daily activities and challenges for our mathematicians and engineers of the class.
  2. https://bit.ly/audioelevenses – David Walliams free audiobooks for our avid readers.
  3. http://www.youtube.com/user/tglurgan – Music activities

 

 

 

Week 1

Good morning children (parents). I hope you are all keeping safe at home and adhering to the Department of Health Guidelines😊

Each Friday, I will be uploading a document with the following weeks suggested work. I understand that each family situation is very different, therefore I do not expect all the work to be complete nor do I expect the work to be completed daily within the time frames of a normal school day. The last thing I want to do is to put more stress or pressure on parents during this difficult and unprecedented time.

I urge you to take this as a menu for possible work rather than a requirement. Many parents are still working or looking after loved ones so just do your best.

Please use this time to focus on other curricular areas. Start a project with a loved one, bake, learn a new recipe, do the laundry, sew a button or take up a hobby. I urge you to continue to ask questions and to use this time to learn about something you want to learn about. Above all, be kind, be caring and be considerate. Help those in need and please be patient with your parents and younger siblings. I know this is tough but avoid too much screen time and get out in the fresh air regularly (while adhering to the HSE guidelines).

If you would like to use the digital form of your books you can log into FolensOnline.ie and put in the password Prim20 Folens have given access to all the Folens material using these details.

If you have any questions or would like to email me examples of your work, you can reach me at s.scanlon@upperglanmirens.ie during school hours.

Week 1 (19th – 27th)

Maths ·         Revise multiplication and division tables.

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/multiplication-and-division

·          Complete week 25 Master your Maths activities.

·         Extra activities can be found on the website below

https://www.math-aids.com/

 
Gaeilge Abair Liom

·         P160 – Frásaí agus Foclóir – Practice these with your siblings or parents.

·         P80 – Practice the Eiseamláirí at the top of the page.

·         P81 – Read the story daily and answer the questions on Thursday of next week.

·         Revise Aimsir Chaite verbs and practice with your parents or siblings.

 
English Reading Zone

·         Alien Visitors – Read the story.

·         Write out and look up the underlined words (Vocab)

·         Answer questions A – G in your copybook.

 
History Unlocking SESE

·         Chapter 9 – Read the Chapter and write out 8 VIP’s in your copybook.
Science ·         Watch the below video and write down what you learned.

·         https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2020/0306/1120692-news2day-coronavirus/
Geography ·         Research a country of your choice. Project to be completed in the coming weeks.

 
Art ·         Design a Celtic Cross (St Patricks Day Theme)

 
Pe ·         One hour a day physical activity minimum. Practice your hurling or camogie skills, walk the dog, cut the grass or help your parents with housework. Upload images of your activities 😊

 

  • I would also like children to keep a daily diary over the coming weeks.
  • Children are also encouraged to read a new book and complete a book review at the end of the month.

Please find below a list of potential online resources I have put together, which may be of use to children and parents over the coming weeks.

  • Khan Academy (https://www.khanacademy.org/) – Khan Academy offers free courses of all grade levels to help students master subjects and accelerate their learning. Through these courses, Kahn Academy allows students to personalize their learning and learn at their own pace.
  • TEDEd (https://ed.ted.com/) – TEDEd brings lessons to life for students through animation. TEDEd’s goal is to ignite curiosity among learners. To do this, TEDEd collects the best teacher lessons around the world. Then, it turns them into shareable animated videos for students.
  • Lumosity (https://www.lumosity.com/en/) – Lumosity offers free brain games to keep student minds actively engaged. For example, the games use problem solving, critical thinking, and memory to keep students on their toes and strengthen their skills.
  • BrainPOP (https://www.brainpop.com/) – BrainPOP provides animated interactive lessons, quizzes, and games for core subjects and a variety of electives.
  • Mindspark (https://mindspark.in/index.php/) – An adaptive online tutoring system that helps students practice and learn mathematics. The system was shortlisted for the 2018 ICT in Education Prize.
  • Twinkl (https://www.twinkl.ie/) – Twinkl Educational Publishing is an online educational publishing house, producing teaching and educational materials.
  • Nessy (https://www.nessy.com/) – Nessy has a fun, multisensory approach to learning, using games, videos and worksheets to help build confidence and teach valuable reading, writing and spelling skills. Email  to request free 4 week trial
  • Nrich (https://nrich.maths.org/) – The Nrich Maths Project Cambridge,England offers Mathematics resources for children, parents and teachers to enrich learning.
  • The Kids Should See This (https://thekidshouldseethis.com/) – Educational videos for curious kids of all ages, a free resource for parents & teachers
  • Starting on Monday, for the next two weeks, Seomra Ranga will have a quiz for stay-at-home kids to complete. There will be a daily prize of a €20 Book Voucher to be won. It might pass half an hour at home!