Dear families,
The information below contains an outline of work that we have prepared for the children.
This includes work in a range of subjects including Literacy. Gaeilge, Maths, Art, PE, SESE (History, Geography, Science) and Music.
The pupils have been provided with two At Home Work packs, their homework books, handwriting books and free writing copies. Some classes may have additional workbooks.
In addition to this, each class level has a list of other work detailed below, and a list of links to support your child’s learning.
A number of links to educational sites and tasks have been provided for parents to use with their children. Pupils should be supervised by an adult when using any internet links or websites.
All work should be retained and returned to school upon reopening of the school.
Kind regards, The Staff of Scoil Chormaic CNS
Fourth Class:
- Pupils should continue with their homework in their Maths Time and Tables Champion Book
- Pupils have been provided with a pack of work labelled
- At Home Work Week 1
- At Home Work Week 2
Literacy – English:
- Pupils should do the following pieces of writing into
their Free Writing Copy.
- A recount (their news)
- Narrative writing (story writing) : Write as though you are a Maori person
- Procedural writing (instructions, recipes)
They should write one recount, narrative piece and procedural piece each week
- Handwriting Book – pupils should do three pages per week
- http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/story-starters/ (Story writing)
- https://www.storyberries.com/ (Story reading)
- Word Study – two weeks’ worth will go home with At Home Work Packs
Maths:
- https://www.mathplayground.com/ (Maths games)
- https://www.khanacademy.org/math (Maths)
- Word problems – sent home with At Home Work packs and are to be completed on sheets
Gaeilge:
- https://www.youtube.com/user/tglurgan (Pop songs in Irish)
- https://www.cula4.com/en/games/ (Irish games)
- https://dinolingo.com/learn-irish-for-kids/ (Irish)
- Litriú: 3 weeks’ worth of spellings sent home with At Home Work packs. Write 4 sentences per week and learn one sentence per night.
PE:
- Please see the following links for active work for your child
SESE:
- A project based on each of the following themes:
- The Celts
- World War 2
- The Maoris
- Descriptive writing piece on Celtic Homes
The project can be completed using any of the following formats
- A power point (10-12 slides)
- A poster
- A written project or a typed project (two pages)
The project should include the use of headings, sub headings and images (printed or drawn)
Useful websites for project work:
Intercultural Day:
- Pupils should choose a country that is special to
them/that they have family from and complete a project on that country. The
project could include information on any of the following:
- General facts about: flag, language, currency, population, cities
- More specific information about: Food, Traditional clothes, history, landmarks, animals life
Art:
- 1. Design Celtic Armour
- 2. Design a Celtic Shield
- 3. Design and label a Celtic town
