On Monday 30th January, Samuel, Gavin Becca and Lydia attended the annual Credit Union Quiz held in the Joey Dunlop Centre. Although the team did not come in the top three, they had a very enjoyable morning. Thanks to the Credit Union for arranging the quiz and providing transport too and from it.
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P6/7 visited Tesco on Wednesday 25th January to participate in the Food for Fuel Trail. The children got the chance to find out where different fruit and vegetables come from and how to read nutritional labels on food packaging. They also learned how important it is to drink water every day and to avoid energy drinks as they contain lots of caffeine. Thanks again to Jackie and Angela from Tesco for providing us with lots of useful and important information.
As part of our Shared Education project with St Patrick's, the P6/7 classes are getting the opportunity to improve their computer coding skills using the Scratch Program. With the expert help of Ms Geraldine Timaney, they have been learning how to create "sprites" and use programming "blocks" to make simple animations and games. We are looking forward to learning more new coding skills in the weeks ahead.
Primary 3 have been learning about Capacity in Maths classes this week with Mrs Millar. On Thursday they put on their wellies and headed outside to carry out some very wet investigations! They had team games where they filled a bigger water container using smaller containers. They then used containers such as plastic cups, yoghurt pots, jam jars and margarine tubs, as units of measure, to see how many units it took to fill up a large jug with water. They had to estimate first, and then measure and record their findings.
On Friday 20th P6/7 attended the INOV8 Science Event at Cullybackey College. The children were given resources to create their own speed karts. Once the karts were made, the teams were able to race them down the race track.
Mrs Henry's P4 and P5 classes took our assembly this week. Mrs Henry told the story of the Good Samaritan. The children had prepared a modern day version of this parable to share with the rest of the school. It was set on a Hawaiian surfing beach where the annual surfing competition was being held. Boastful Brian, who had won the title for the past five years, was beaten into second place by a newcomer called Timid Tim. Boastful Brian pushed Timid Tim off his board, stole his trophy and left him lying injured on the beach. Some joggers, businessmen, teachers and posh ladies all walked past Timid Tim. All were too preoccupied with themselves to help Timid Tim. Then a gang of kids wearing hoodies came to Timid Tim. They helped him up and gave him money for the bus to get home. The P4's and 5's then sang, 'I want to be like Jesus'. This parable reminded everyone to be kind and helpful to people. Thanks to Mrs Henry and her class for such a great assembly.
Once again we are delighted that Tesco have organised the 'Farm to Fork Trails' for schools. Over the next few weeks all of our children will get the opportunity to visit Tesco Ballymoney, focusing on different aspects of the food we buy and eat. The P1 and P2 children visited Tesco on Tuesday. Their trail was the 'Healthy Living Trail'. The children got the chance to see the sugar content of different foods, sample healthy snacks, go on a scavenger hunt for fruit and vegetables and they finished off with a lovely healthy snack and were given a goodie bag each. We want to say a special thank you to Jackie and Angela from Tesco Ballymoney for looking after us so well.
P1 and P2 have been learning about people who help us at home, in school and in the community. In the playroom they have a health centre. The children have all enjoyed practising being doctors and receptionists
Today we had our first Assembly for 2017. We were delighted that the new minister of Rasharkin Presbyterian Church, Rev Jeffrey Blue had agreed to come along to talk to the children. We welcome Rev Blue to this area, and thank him for his willingness to support our school. He reminded us that if we follow Jesus, we should not hide it, like 'Wally' hides in the pictures, - we should show others by how we behave and by the good things we do in school and at home.
Back in September we found out that Stephen from P5, and Robyn from P6 had won prizes in the 'Farm Safety Poster Competition'. We have just received the new 2017 'Avoid Harm on the Farm' calendar. Stephen's poster is featured in February 2017 and Robyn's in December 2017. This calendar is delivered to all schools in Northern Ireland. Well done Stephen and Robyn.
