Sixth class learned how to make electrical circuits during science week and also learned how to draw the symbols for each component on a circuit – eg motor, battery, switch, buzzer.
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Science Week – 1st & 2nd Class
Making Bubbles
Challenges included:
- Make the biggest bubble you can make.
- How many bubbles within a bubble can you make?
- Can you pick up a bubble?
- Can you put something in your bubble without it popping?
The children learned that you can pick up a bubble if their hands are wet but if their hands are dry, then it will pop! – Mr Franklin
Terrific Footballers Just Miss Out on County Final
Herbertstown girls represent the South and the school admirably in County Semi-Final
A week on from claiming a first ever South Premier Football title our girls team travelled to Rathkeale for the county semi-final. The South champions’ opponents were Monaleen NS who had a formidable 58 players on their panel compared to the 16 available for Herbertstown.
Minutes into the game it was clear to everyone in attendance that these numbers mattered little as both teams contested a fantastic game of end-to-end football. Herbertstown got the better of the first half exchanges and led at the half time whistle by one point.
The second half continued to be evenly matched but the final five minutes would provide much excitement for supporters on both sides. Despite some brilliant defending, Monaleen had managed to stretch in front of Herbertstown by two points. Then, a long Herbertstown free from the middle of the field went straight to the Monaleen net with time just about up. However, there was just enough injury time for the city side to make their way back down the field where they won a free of their own. A nerveless kick from their freetaker with the last act of normal time brought the game to extra time.
In the first half of extra time Monaleen struck for a brace of goals just after Herbertstown had a goal disallowed and this proved to be the deciding of the tie.
Final score: Monaleen NS 4:06 Herbertstown NS 2:05
A fantastic effort from the Herbertstown girls and everyone at the school is very proud of what they have achieved this year.
Monaleen were crowned county champions after beating Doon Convent in the final later on the same day.
Anti-Bullying/ Kindness Week
Anti-Bullying Week took place across the country from November 14th – 18th.
At our November assembly earlier this week the children were asked to focus on inclusion and kindness. They also were asked to record any example where someone was nice to them in school. We have used these examples to create a ‘Kindess Tree’ which is on display in the school.
Well done to all the boys and girls!
Heritage in Schools – Archaeology Explored in Herbertstown
Archaeologist Francesca O’Callaghan was in the school on Monday as part of the Heritage in Schools Programme. The visit also coincided with Science Week.
Francesca gave very interesting workshops to 4th & 5th class and then 6th class. She brought examples of different artefacts and show the children some examples of the types of materials used for clothing during the different Ages.
It was a great start to Science Week 2022!
Herbertstown Girls Win South Premier Title
A small piece of history was made today in Bruff as Herbertstown NS joined the list of schools who have won the South Premier Girls’ Football title.
The girls in maroon led from start to finish in what was a very impressive display against the home side Scoil Dean Cussen. Playing against a strong wind in the first half, Herbertstown scored two goals before Bruff registered their first score and held a seven point lead at the break.
Then, with the wind at their backs in the second half, the girls showed great composure in front of goal to stretch ahead and secure a memorable victory in front of a very vocal group of Herbertstown supporters.
After the game, Shane Mullane of Scoil Dean Cussen presented the cup to the Herbertstown captain.
Congratulations girls!
Halloween Fun in Herbertstown
There were some fantastic costumes on show in Herbertstown on Friday last at our traditional Halloween Monster Musical Statues.
We also said farewell to Seán who has been working next door in Herbertstown Community Childcare for the past 12 years. Seán has been a great friend to all in the school and we wish him well in the future.
Third’s Colourful Classroom
Have a look at the amazing colours which can be seen in Mrs. Murphy’s classroom.
Girls Through to South Final
Well done to our girls who have qualified for the South Limerick Premier Football Final.
A 5 point win over Knockainey NS secured a place in the final against Scoil Dean Cussen (Bruff NS). The final will take place after the midterm break.
Sixth Class Work on Their Programming Skills
Programming, or Coding, is simply the way people tell a computer what to do using instructions that the computer understands.
The sixth class are gaining experience in this area using the ‘Lightbot’ app on the school’s iPads.
