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AGRI AWARE FARMING WEBINARS: We have been exploring the life of beef, dairy, pig, sheep and tillage farmers and the technology they use.

15/4/2026

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STEM:Technology: HOW LEGO IS MADE: We watched a video showing how Lego is made in factories.

25/3/2026

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GUEST SPEAKER: TECHNOLOGY: We participated in an internet safety talk today with Aoife Noone from Think Smart Cyber.

25/3/2026

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THE IRISH OWL: Living Things: STEM: We have been learning about the Irish Owl this month including its appearance, habitat, diet, behaviour, life cycle and conservation efforts.

20/3/2026

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STEM: science - The Lifecycle of the Peregrine Falcon. We have been researching the peregrine falcon in 5th and 6th class. Here are some of our sketches.

16/3/2026

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STEM SHOWCASING: We held our own Engineering Extravganza Show in 5th and 6th class and invited the rest of the school to view our projects.

16/3/2026

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Primary Curriculum Framework: engagement and participation; child agency; dialogic pedagogy; motivation and choice; relationships; presentation skills; digital literacy- researching; design and make; creativity; problem solving;
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ENGINEERING EXTRAVAGANZA SHOW: 5th and 6th class hosted an engineering show for the other classes this week. They presented their projects and information posters.

13/3/2026

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STEM: "CITIES OF THE FUTURE" DOCUMENTARY: Engineers Ireland. We watched this documentary in 5th and 6th class as part of Engineers Week 2026

10/3/2026

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Engineers Week 2026: Creative Circle Challenge

10/3/2026

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Engineers Week 2026: Creative Circle Challenge: We are exploring the Circle this week and the various ways it is used in engineering.

6/3/2026

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​The circle is a fundamental geometric shape in engineering, critical for designing gears, engines, and rotating parts due to its constant radius which ensures uniform, predictable motion.
  • Mechanical Engineering: Circular components are used for rotating machinery, such as wheels, gears, and pulleys.
  • Structural Engineering: Arcs and circular shapes are used in bridge and building design.
 
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