<![CDATA[Scoil Ursula N.S. - 2nd Class]]>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:58:49 +0000Weebly<![CDATA[March 22nd, 2019]]>Fri, 22 Mar 2019 18:21:13 GMThttp://www.scoilursula.com/2nd-class/march-22nd-2019Lots of engineering and math happening in second class as the children constructed 3d shapes, such as cubes, cuboids and pyramids!
]]><![CDATA[Polar Regions!]]>Thu, 31 Jan 2019 15:06:42 GMThttp://www.scoilursula.com/2nd-class/polar-regionsIn Ms. Regan's class we have been busy learning all about the Arctic and Antarctic- which are a bit like Ireland with all this snow we are having at the minute!


The children have taken part in science experiments to Grow our Own Gummy Bear. (Using cola bottles, an explorer has to use what they have available!)

The children's art showed us the magical colours of the Northern Lights, and in Maths children made their own penguin friends using lots of different 2D shapes.

Below are some images of all our hard work and a project undertaken by the children who braved the snow yesterday!! 
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]]><![CDATA[Christmas Play!]]>Thu, 29 Nov 2018 22:14:49 GMThttp://www.scoilursula.com/2nd-class/christmas-playWe are busy getting ready for our Christmas play!
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Please find the link for videos with choreography to practice those moves at home!! 


​https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxybjfxLKz_wzk0wQQAtLeBR8lEDDw7UD
]]><![CDATA[November 29th, 2018]]>Thu, 29 Nov 2018 21:24:02 GMThttp://www.scoilursula.com/2nd-class/november-29th-20182nd class had a great week being young scientists!

We hypothesized what would happen in various experiments such as adding mentos to diet coke and what happens when we mix milk, food colouring and dish soap!!

We were lucky enough to have Dr. Steven Daly visit the classroom and show us some explosive experiments!! Thank you again Steven :)

We look forward to continue being scientists all throughout 2nd Class!
]]><![CDATA[Christmas Shoebox Appeal]]>Fri, 09 Nov 2018 15:12:11 GMThttp://www.scoilursula.com/2nd-class/christmas-shoebox-appealWe have been learning about empathy and St Vincent De Paul in 2nd class. Understanding that not all children are as lucky as us, we decided to help children that are not as fortunate by taking part in the wonderful Christmas Shoebox appeal. Children gathered toys and other treats to be placed in a shoebox. These will be sent by Team Hope to children for Christmas.
A big thanks to the children and their families that took part, well done!!! :)
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]]><![CDATA[Bats!]]>Mon, 22 Oct 2018 18:18:03 GMThttp://www.scoilursula.com/2nd-class/bats2975801We have been learning all about bats in 2nd class.
We carried out research in the computer lab using worldbookonline.com and dkfindout.com
Then, we made these videos in class to share all the new information we learned!
Bats hunt their prey at night using echolocation.

This song is a fun way to remember what echolocation is!

]]><![CDATA[How to create an ebook]]>Thu, 11 Oct 2018 13:16:57 GMThttp://www.scoilursula.com/2nd-class/how-to-create-an-ebookYou will need:
  • Ipad
  • Book creator app
  • Images
Instructions:
  1. First, take pictures of the images you would like to use.
  2. Secondly, open the Book Creator app.
  3. Choose to create a new book.
  4. Next, find the camera image on the bottom of your screen. Follow this link to add an image to your page.
  5. Next, look for the “t” sign along the bottom of your screen. Press the “t” to add text to your page.
  6. If you are happy with that page and would like to make a new page, create a new page by the following the + symbol on the bottom of your screen.
  7. Continue making new pages until you have finished your story.
Conclusion: You can make your own library of books! If you do not have an ipad there are also similar apps available on other devices.
]]><![CDATA[October 11th, 2018]]>Thu, 11 Oct 2018 09:57:38 GMThttp://www.scoilursula.com/2nd-class/october-11th-2018This week we have been skip counting by 2, 4 and 8 to start multiplying. We found some fun songs to help us along the way. How about you try and search youtube for some fun counting songs at home? Maybe you could even make your own rap or song to help you remember. Here is a link to our favourite song to help us count in 8s. Teacher gets so confused at the end!!

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We also had some Maths homework online.
you can follow the links to play.
tiny.cc/homeworkx
​tiny.cc/x4game

]]><![CDATA[Money, Money, Money!]]>Wed, 29 Nov 2017 08:44:42 GMThttp://www.scoilursula.com/2nd-class/money-money-moneyWe are learning all about money this week. Here is an excellent website with lots of games to keep you entertained as you practice using money.
http://www.teachingmoney.co.uk/eurosite/euroindex.html

During parent teacher meetings the following websites were also mentioned for challenging the children to work on maths at home:
Ict games
www.kidzone.ws
www.ixl.com
​www.mathplayground.com
]]><![CDATA[Maths Game]]>Tue, 03 Oct 2017 09:32:45 GMThttp://www.scoilursula.com/2nd-class/maths-gameToday we played an excellent game for learning greater than, less than, and equal to.
Here is the link so you can play at home:
www.education.com/games/less-than-greater-than/
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