SPHE

Nutrition

by admin on 06/02/2013

nutrition

This Powerpoint resource explains in simple terms each of the food groups and what benefit they are to the growing body. It contains lots of information on proteins, carbohydrates, fats, minerals, vitamins, water and lots more.

Source: Jenny Mc Carthy

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Novels With Issues

by admin on 29/01/2013

novels_with_issuesThanks to South Dublin County Council Libraries (SDCC) for providing me with this resource. It consists of a list of novels and books to help children cope with life’s challenges. A lot of research has obviously gone into the selection of these novels and it is a great list for teachers and schools who have to deal with an “issue” with which a pupil may be confronted. It could also be used to recommend a particular book to parents of such pupils. Issues covered include bullying, being different, racism, friendship, refugees, new baby, sibling rivalry, adoption/fostering, death, divorce, disability and lots more. [click to continue…]

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Grandparents Project

by admin on 27/01/2013

This week is Catholic Schools Week, and as part of that week, Wednesday January 30th has been designated Grandparents’ Day. It is great to celebrate grandparents in school and this resource gives details of how to organise pupils to do a project on one of their grandparents, either living or deceased. The cross-curricular project covers aspects of SPHE & History with curricular links to English, IT, Art, Music, Geography and Religion.

Source: Kathleen Byrne [click to continue…]

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Special Olympics and Paralympics

by admin on 19/01/2013

This short Powerpoint presentation explains the history of the Special Olympics and Paralympics.

Source: Edel Horan

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The Irish Traveller

by admin on 07/11/2012

This Powerpoint presentation looks at the life of the Irish Traveller. There is information on the reputed origins of Irish travellers, the numbers of travellers in the population, their particular language, accommodation, celebrations and work . Famous travellers are also mentioned. [click to continue…]

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Co-Operative Learning 02

February 26, 2012

Getting pupils to work in groups is a great methodology to take advantage of in the classroom. However, in order for it to be most effective, it is helpful to allocate pupils a role to play in the group discussion, otherwise the usual confident pupils may take over, and the pupils you want to encourage [...]

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Co-operative Learning 01

February 19, 2012

Getting pupils to work in groups is a great methodology to take advantage of in the classroom. However, in order for it to be most effective, it is helpful to allocate pupils a role to play in the group discussion, otherwise the usual confident pupils may take over, and the pupils you want to encourage [...]

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Safer Internet Day 2012

January 17, 2012

Safer Internet Day is part of a global drive to promote a safer Internet for all users, especially young people. The 8th Safer Internet Day will be celebrated on 7th February 2012 in many countries across the world, including Ireland, centred on the theme “Connecting generations and educating each other“, where they encourage users young [...]

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Toilet Rules

December 30, 2011

Five posters to remind pupils of toilet hygiene in the classroom: Flush the toilet; Wash your hands; Close the door; Turn the light off. (.pdf file 767KB) Download File

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Presidential Election 2011

October 20, 2011

Powerpoint presentation explaining the Presidential Election 2011 and the Proportional Representation (PR) voting system that is used to elect the president. Source: Paddy O’Shea (.ppt file 1.62MB) Download File

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Social Time

October 6, 2011

These are some rules for pupils during their social time on the school yard. Source: Angela Burke (.doc file 105KB) Download File

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Class Time

October 6, 2011

These are some rules on A4 posters for the classroom. Source: Angela Burke (.doc file 133KB) Download File

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How the President is Elected

September 29, 2011

This nine-page booklet, compiled by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government, gives lots of information surrounding the Presidency in Ireland – the Office of President, the nomination process, the poll, the voting arrangements, the count and information on past presidents. (.pdf download) Download File (external link)

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Switch Off!

August 9, 2011

This sign for the classroom or for the school building in general is designed to encourage pupils to conserve electricity by turning off lights. It uses the simple motto: “Switch Off!”. It can also be used for the energy flag in the Green Schools Programme. (.pdf file 290KB) Download File

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LOLO

August 9, 2011

This sign for the classroom or for the school building in general is designed to encourage pupils to conserve electricity by turning off lights. It uses the motto: “LOLO – Last Out, Lights Off”. It can also be used for the energy flag in the Green Schools Programme. (.pdf file 105KB) Download File

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