Ms. Quirke's 5th class

Cycling Programme:

The 5th class boys thoroughly enjoyed participating in the cycling programme, which was both educational and fun. They enthusiastically learned the rules of the road, gaining a deeper understanding of how to stay safe while cycling. Through hands-on practice, they also developed essential cycling skills, such as balancing, signaling, and navigating traffic. The programme not only boosted their confidence on the bike but also encouraged a sense of independence and responsibility. It was a rewarding experience that left them eager to put their new skills into practice.

Halloween in St. Lorcan's B.N.S.

Nutty Scientist Visit

The Nutty Scientists visited our class, and we had an amazing time learning about science in a fun and exciting way! We explored the fascinating world of static electricity, discovering how objects can attract or repel each other when charged. The highlight of the day was an experiment where the boys extracted DNA from strawberries. Using simple materials, we were able to see the strands of DNA with our own eyes. It was incredible to learn how science works in real life, and everyone had a great time being scientists for the day!

Cherry Orchard Football Blitz

5th class in St. Lorcan’s were so lucky to be invited to the Cherry Orchard Football Blitz! Four teams from our class traveled to Cherry Orchard to take part in this exciting event. Throughout the day, we played a number of matches against teams from other schools, showing great teamwork and sportsmanship. There were some fantastic victories that had everyone cheering, and the energy on the field was amazing. Most importantly, we all had so much fun and made great memories together. It was a day to remember for all of 5th class!

🌋Explosive Volcanoes 🌋

🔫 Constructing Fidget Toys 🔫

💚St. Patrick's Day in St. Lorcan's💚

🥚 🍳 Egg Drop Challenge 🥚 🍳

🧪 Science Week Construction Challenge: Egg-cellent Engineering!

As part of our exciting Science Week celebrations, the whole school took part in a construction challenge that tested creativity, teamwork, and engineering skills!

Working in groups, students were tasked with designing and building a piece of equipment to protect a raw egg from a high fall. Once their designs were complete, the real test began — each egg was dropped from the second floor onto the ground below!

The aim? To prevent the egg from cracking.

We’re delighted to report that thanks to some brilliantly engineered designs, not a single egg broke! From padded parachutes to clever cushioning systems, the children showed fantastic problem-solving and innovation. It was a fun and memorable way to explore the science of forces, materials, and design.

Well done to all our young engineers! 🚀🥚💡

👀Seachtain na Gaeilge 👀

This week, 5th class had a fantastic time celebrating Seachtain na Gaeilge! We engaged in a fun Irish activity every day, and it was a week full of laughter, learning, and lots of Irish culture.

We enjoyed one Gaeilge activity each day. Those activities included a scavenger hunt through Irish, a céili, a ceolchoirm where we performed 'Tóg mo Lámh', a trá na gceist and a game of sliotar boules.

Overall, Seachtain na Gaeilge was an amazing week for 5th class. We not only had fun, but we also learned more about Irish language and culture in a hands-on way. We can’t wait for next year’s celebration!