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Dec 9, 20241 min read
Magnetism
1st and 2nd class had great fun experimenting with a variety of magnets. First we predicted which items magnets would attract and which...
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rathleenationalsch
Nov 17, 20241 min read
Skittles Experiment
We have been covering pattern in maths. We decided to integrate this science experiment with the topic. You will need Skittles White...
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rathleenationalsch
Jun 10, 20241 min read
Bees
1st and 2nd classes have been learning about Bees. Rathlee N.S. are working towards our 10th green flag under the theme Food and...
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rathleenationalsch
Jun 8, 20241 min read
Curious Minds Award
Congratulations to the staff and pupils of Rathlee N.S. on receiving a Curious Minds Gold Award. This is our 15th Plaque to date! Each...
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rathleenationalsch
May 22, 20241 min read
Caterpillar update
There is great excitement in our classroom this week as a butterfly has emerged from its chrysalis. We were lucky to see this happening...
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rathleenationalsch
Apr 28, 20241 min read
Green-Schools Food and Biodiversity
All classes have been busy this week planting spring onion and spinach seeds. We will be busy weeding our vegetable garden in...
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rathleenationalsch
Apr 20, 20241 min read
Mouldy bread- how clean are our hands?
We used bread to demonstrate the importance of washing our hands. The class touched one slice with unwashed hands and one slice with...
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rathleenationalsch
Feb 29, 20241 min read
Sound - investigating high and low sounds
We used four glasses to investigate high and low sounds. We filled one glass with water and left one glass empty. When we tapped each...
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rathleenationalsch
Dec 21, 20231 min read
STEM - Beebots
The Bee-Bot is an interactive tool used to create hands-on and engaging learning experiences for primary school students. It is an...
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rathleenationalsch
Nov 25, 20231 min read
STEM with Lego
We have been learning about homes in our SESE this month. We worked in pairs to build a variety of buildings from Lego. Wonderful...
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rathleenationalsch
Nov 25, 20231 min read
Maths Games
We have been playing gumball in pairs this week. It has been fun while working on our mental maths skills.
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rathleenationalsch
Nov 19, 20231 min read
Marine Mammal Skeleton
Thank you to Jacob for bringing in the marine mammal skeletons which he found on the seashore with his family. Our investigations lead us...
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rathleenationalsch
Oct 30, 20231 min read
STEM-Can you make a paper bat fly?
Living things: plants and animals Energy and forces: Forces Maths:measuring We have been learning about bats in English this week. We...
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rathleenationalsch
Oct 24, 20231 min read
Halloween Ghost
Materials:Materials and Change You will need: 1/2 cup of vinegar, 1 tablespoon of bread soda, funnel, white balloon, bottle and black...
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rathleenationalsch
Oct 1, 20231 min read
Maths Fun
1st and 2nd class had fun working in pairs during maths class. They were working on counting items within a set and completing the number...
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rathleenationalsch
Oct 1, 20231 min read
Germ Busters
We demonstrated a handwashing science experiment that reminded us the importance of using soap when washing our hands. Soap makes "germs"...
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rathleenationalsch
Mar 26, 20231 min read
How Do Sound Waves Travel?
We had fun investigating how sound waves travel. You will need: a bowl, cling film, baking tray, rolling pin, rice Method: Stretch the...
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rathleenationalsch
Feb 27, 20231 min read
Maracas
We made maracas by decorating bottles and putting eithe rice pasta or beans in the bottles to make the noise! We had lots of fun playing...
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rathleenationalsch
Feb 20, 20231 min read
Investigation - Coats for Snowmen.
We filled 2 bottles with water and froze them. We got some felt material to make a coat for one of the bottles. We placed the material...
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rathleenationalsch
Nov 10, 20221 min read
Measures - Length
We are learning about length in maths this week. We had lots of fun doing length and height challenges today.
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rathleenationalsch
Oct 13, 20221 min read
Planting Spring Bulbs
We planted snowdrops and irises. Each pupil brought in a pot and will look forward to see what flower grows in spring time. A little...
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rathleenationalsch
Oct 13, 20221 min read
What Do Seeds Need to Grow?
We investigated if seeds will grow without water, light or soil. We labelled 4 pots. A - Control B - no water C - no light D - no soil...
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rathleenationalsch
Oct 13, 20221 min read
Growing a hyacinth in a jar
We filled a hyacinth glass with water just below where the bulb's base sits. We placed it in a cool place and covered it with black...
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rathleenationalsch
Oct 3, 20221 min read
STEM Fun
As part of a fun maths class we constructed 2D and 3D shapes using marshmallows and Spaghetti.
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