In term 1 (concluding at the beginning of term 2) we learned to cycle. We learned about the importance of cycle safety, wearing helmets and high vis jackets. We learned about the rules of the road and cycle lanes, how to signal properly. We tested our skills by going on a cycle around the local environment with our instructors. 

Eight students from sixth class red and green took part in the South Dublin County Council library quiz on the 10th of March. The students were challenged to answer questions about literature, sport, general knowledge, history, geography, chocolate (Sarah's favourite round!) and the dingbats above- how many can you solve?

While sixth class green did a wonderful wintershowcase performance based on the value of "helpfulness" singing the Beatles song "I Get by With a Little Help from my Friends", the teachers also did a wonderful job of singing a Christmas song at the whole school assembly! 

We visited Dublin Castle where President Catherine Connolly was officially inaugurated just two weeks before our visit! We also visited the Royal Hospital in Kilmainham earlier this year where the other official presidential engagements took place. We had a concrete understanding of where these events were held because we had been there ourselves. We saw a dining room set up as it would have been for large dinner parties, the throne room and samples of clothing worn in the past. We asked really insightful questions to our tour guide to learn even more about the role of Dublin Castle in Irish history. 

We worked in teams to create our own sports. We presented them and demonstrated them to the class. Who knows- maybe you'll see some of these sports in future Olympic Games!