OURSELVES

P3 and P4 have been looking at 'Ourselves' in their World Around Us topic this half term. They have been learning all about their senses, their muscle strength, their height and they have also been writing about what makes them special.  They have also been looking at the bones in the body, the parts of the eye and have been practising bandaging parts of their body. 

FOREST SCHOOLS APRIL

This week, P1 and P2 children along with children from St Patrick's Primary had another Forest School session under the Shared Education Programme. During the lesson, the children had to make a human body using wool and pegs. They had to use different shapes - squares, triangles, etc for the body parts.  They then had to fill in the shapes with leaves and grass.  The children had to listen carefully as Brian gave instructions eg - put six green leaves in the square, find three pine cones and put them in the triangle etc. The children all enjoyed the session and benefitted greatly from the skills that were being taught in an outdoor setting.

SENTINUS STEM CELEBRATION

On Thursday 26th April, children in P5, P6 and P7 were invited to attend an event at the Braid Centre, Ballymena.  This was part of a celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths for young people in the UK.  The aim of the event was to show students just how exciting science and engineering can be.

The event included a 'High Flyers' workshop which was taken by an engineer called Peter.  The children made their own aeroplane and Peter explained to the children about air pressure and how this helps to create ' lift off'.  There was also a 'Power Up' show which focused on the Science of computer games, ultra violet light, infra red light, electricity and gravity.  The children had a great morning and they also got to meet the Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Paul Reid.

WINNERS!

As reported in our blog of 16th March, P6 and P7 were one of seven winners in a photograph competition called 'Snap the Cig' sponsored by Cancer Focus N I.  Yesterday in assembly, Naomi from Cancer Focus came to present the prize which was an IPad for the school.  The children have also won a day trip to the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum at Cultra.  Again thanks to Mrs Wright for working with the P6 and 7 children on this project, and also thanks to Cancer Focus for their very generous prizes.

LUNCHTIME AWARDS

At out Assembly this morning, four pupils had their names picked out of the box for a special prize.  Throughout the term the supervisors place the names of children who have impressed them for various reasons at lunchtime, in a box.  Today Stephen and Lucy received their award for being 'Really Patient Servers',  Katie for 'Having lovely table Manners', and Jodie for 'Playing well with others'.

MARCH ASSEMBLY AWARDS

Well done to the children who received certificates for March 2018.  The certificates were awarded for  - Excellent Internet Skills  -    Good Engagement in Poetry   -  Being Kind to People from Other Classes

FIRE SAFETY

Today, 13th April,  our P5 children had a visit from Seamus, a fire fighter from Kilrea.  Each year the fire service speak to all P5 pupils about fire safety.  The topics they were learning about were, safe use of electrical devices and safe use of candles, matches and open fires.  They were also told how to check their home smoke alarms once a week and change the battery once a year. Finally they were told how to have a family fire safety plan so that everyone in the family would know how to get out, stay out and call the fire brigade out if a fire started in their home.

STEM CHALLENGE

On Thursday 12th April, three of our P6/7 children, Grace, David and Leonard attended the Sentinus Primary STEM Challenge, held at Coleraine College.  There were eight teams in the competition.  Their challenge was to design and build a bridge across a river gorge. They were given card, paper, glue, paperclips, art straws and masking tape.  The bridge had to be a distance of at least 30 centimetres and support a weight of 250g for at least 30 seconds.  The team worked really well together to make a very impressive bridge. 

AMBASSADORS FOOTBALL

On Tuesday 10th April, three coaches from Ambassadors Football commenced a five week football coaching programme for children in P5 to P7.  Those children attending had a very enjoyable first session.  Thanks to Des, Derek and Luke for taking these sessions.