Scoil Barra Naofa was a hive of activity today with the visit of “Designer Minds” to 1st-6th classes. Designer Minds introduce children to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Maths) in a fun and engaging way, using cutting-edge equipment and expertly crafted lesson plans. The children in all classes from …
The week of November 9th to 13th marked Science Week at SBN. All classes engaged in science related activities and workshops and photos are available on our website and class Seesaw. Juniors learned about their senses. They had fun tasting different flavours as part of homework. They learned about fingerprints …
Junior Infants are busy for Science Week.
Last week we learned about the tongue and the 4 tastes that the taste buds pick up sweet, sour, salty and bitter. Our Seesaw activity this week involves taste testing at home ( a pinch of salt, a spoon of sugar, a spoonful…
As part of their Science lessons 4th Class were tasked in groups with designing and making a car & race track powered by magnets. Here they are presenting their models to the whole class.…
Children engaging with the Engineering in a Box programme. Here they are making DIY Wind turbines! Children learned about the various types of renewable energy sources! Children are really enjoying making various constructions and doing lots of experiments! Thanks to Dermot and DePuy for their time and help!…
Second Class had a great time recently with Fergal from the Lifetime Lab as they investigated the topic of energy. Go raibh maith agat, Fergal!…
3rd, 4th and 6th classes welcomed Fergal from Lifetime Lab for a specially designed workshop which covered the science of energy and climate change through participation in experiments and playing the ‘energy game’ – all around it was very hands on and fun! The workshop covered several strands of the …
Junior and Senior Infants had a wonderful day at Rumley’s farm. They saw plenty of animals, went on a tractor ride and had a great time playing. The children were all so well behaved. Well done everyone!…
