Last week

Well done third class! You've made it to the last week of, what we hope is, the strangest school year you will ever have to experience. It has been an absolute pleasure teaching you all and getting to know you this year.
We wanted to say a huge thank you to all of the mams, dads, nannys, grandads, siblings and other friends and family members who have helped us, as teachers, along the way. We know it hasn't been easy for you all but we have appreciated every post and we hope that you have enjoyed a bit more time with your kids at home.
We also wanted to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to Louise, who has been working hard behind the scenes to prepare work packs with us and to help set up the school and classroom to make it a safe place to be in September. She has missed the kids as much as we have and she can't wait to see all of you.
We have some activities that we hope will keep everyone going this week. We hope you can join us for our virtual school tour, some garden (or local park) animal spotting and most importantly for our zoom third class graduation on Thursday morning at 10 am.

We have really missed seeing you over the last few months and can't wait to see you back in school in September in fourth class.
Stay safe, enjoy your summer and we will see you then.

Ms Keenan and Ms Ryan

Monday

Virtual school tour in the Natural History Museum. Go to Natural History Museum website and click on 3D virtual visit or click a link below.

Third class school tour

https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Natural-History/Visitor-Information/3D-Virtual-Visit

Click on the link to virtually walk around the Natural History Museum in Dublin. We had a booking to go here in May but unfortunately we couldn't go. We hope that you will be able to go here in real life in fourth class but it is great to have a look around and learn about some really cool animals. Pick your favourite animal in the museum and complete the sheets attached! Have fun!

My favourite animal sheet

Tuesday

Garden activity sheets to complete today. There is the opportunity to go on a mini safari in your own garden or local park. Have a go at exploring and identifying some cool creatures today.

Wednesday

Summer sheets- Go on the virtual trail, have a look at some really cool Irish animals and learn about them with the following worksheets.

Thursday

Zoom meeting 10am with whole class. We would love to see as many of you as possible for one more whole class meet up in third class. Please let parents or children know they can join by simply clicking the link on a phone, laptop or tablet with the zoom app downloaded on it. We do need parents to be present in the room during the zoom meet up for internet security reasons.

Laura Toher (Keenan) is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Third Class Graduation
Time: Jun 25, 2020 10:00 AM Dublin

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75282449559?pwd=dFZsdUVzWVhac2ovYUM0d1J6eWxVUT09

Meeting ID: 752 8244 9559
Password: 7Kkdz3

Friday

Summer holiday videos on seesaw
As a final send off on Friday post videos that we can share with the class on Seesaw. We will be doing a final video send off on Seesaw too so keep an eye out for it on our last day!

Virtual Sports Day - Friday 19th June 2020

Normally at this time of the year we would be having our Sports Day, which is always one of the most fun days in the school year for all of us!!!

Unfortunately this year with our school closed we can't do our Sports Day.
Instead, we would love if you took part in our Virtual Sports Day!

Taking part is easy!!:

• We have picked different activities and challenges that you should be able to do with very little equipment that can all be found around your house!
• You can record yourself doing as many of the activities as you like and send a video of your best attempt to us on Seesaw!
• You will receive a 'Virtual Sports Day' Booklet on the day you are collecting your copies, books, artwork etc.. with the details of the activities and explanations.
• If you click on each of the pictures below, you can see what is in the booklet - Rules, explanations and activity list. 

Keep reading to find out more information below!

What to do:

Before the 19th of June:

1) Familiarise yourself with the Virtual Sports Day Booklet and activities.

2) Watch the explanation videos included in the pdf linked below.

3) Ensure that you have all the equipment needed (See list of equipment below).

4) If you are unsure of anything, you can ask us a question on Seesaw before the day of the Sports Day.

5) Have a look at the Shopping List below to give you some ideas of what you can get to make it feel like a real Sports Day!!

6) Make a playlist of songs that get you moving!! Or click here to use this ready - made playlist!

On the day of the Sports Day:

1) Ensure you have someone to time you and film you doing the activities.

2) Make sure you have all the equipment you'll need, speakers, suncream, drinks etc... 

3) Upload the videos of your best attempts of the activities to Seesaw. (Include a note telling us your best time/amount of reps you completed!)

4) We encourage everyone to take part in a safe place, away from traffic and other dangers. If you are doing these activities in a public place, such as Kilbogget, make sure you follow social distancing guidelines and aren't gathering in big groups to do these activities!

5) Most importantly - Stay Safe and Have Fun!!!

Click on the links in the image below to view a video explanation of each activity.

Equipment List and Shopping List

Click Here To Open Equipment List PDF

Click Here To Open Shopping List PDF