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This new Gaeilge resource, published to coincide with Science Week 2024, is aimed at making pupils aware of the variety of bird life that can be found in Ireland. The pack consists of 35 different interactive photo posters as Gaeilge of Irish birds using high quality photos which would make a great display in the classroom or school corridor.
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Book Review – Braids Take a Day
Section. Weave. Repeat. Uncovering secrets is like undoing braids one at a time… Braids Take a Day is a beautifully developed novel about a late-adolescent girl with a strong desire to find out about her Nigerian background. We first meet Abidemi after final exams, and she has her three months of freedom before college worries. read more…
Irish Birds Photo Pack
This new resource, published to coincide with Science Week 2024, is aimed at making pupils aware of the variety of bird life that can be found in Ireland. The pack consists of 40 different interactive photo posters of Irish birds using high quality photos which would make a great display in the classroom or school corridor.
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Science Week 2024 Table Quiz
This Table Quiz, especially put together for Science Week 2024 (November 10-17), comprises eight rounds of six questions, a Tie-Break Round, Science Jokes between rounds and answers to all questions on 173 Powerpoint slides. It is geared towards pupils in the middle/senior end of the school.
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Book Review – The Story of Irish Rugby
The book describes how rugby was invented and how it spread to Ireland. It also has information on clubs, provinces and national teams. It explains the rules of the game and takes us back to unforgettable matches and tournaments. It also takes a look at legendary players like Johnny Sexton and Willie John McBride. read more…
Book Review – Ireland’s Call
The book I just finished reading was called ‘Ireland’s Call’ by the author Paul O’ Flynn. This book was about how Ireland came back from a low of losing instrumental players like Johnny Sexton and Keith Earls. It talked about how Ireland started to embrace younger players within the squad. It went into detail about how Ireland came back from a devastating quarter final defeat read more…
Book Review – First Term at Fernside
First Time At Fernside by Sheena Wilkinson is a fictional adventure book about girls in a boarding school called Fernside. Robins’ younger cousin Linnet has just started school at Fernside and is already homesick, there are just too many strict rules, new faces and confusing timetables for her to handle. Luckily Linnet has Robin to help her settle in and her own secret place to hide. read more…
Counting Hallowe’en Bats 02
Focusing on the numbers 0-10, this seasonal numeracy resource can be used to help younger pupils and/or AEN pupils to consolidate their knowledge and understanding of basic number. Pupils have to count the number of Bats on the moon on each card and attach the correct number in the blank box.
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Hallowe’en Count the Room
This seasonal Count the Room activity is aimed at younger pupils working on early number and counting. It focuses on numbers 1-10. The activity is based on 26 seasonal image cards where pupils have to count and record the number of items on each card. There are 10 different worksheets based on these cards as well as 10 more differentiated worksheets.
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Counting Zombie Hands
Focusing on the numbers 0-10, this seasonal numeracy resource can be used to help younger pupils and/or AEN pupils to consolidate their knowledge and understanding of basic number. Pupils have to count the number of Zombie Hands coming out of the grass patch on each card and attach the correct number in the blank box.
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