Ms. Kenny explains the active learning methodologies that 1st year students are learning as part of their Stone Age and Bronze Age projects, presented to the class at the end of November.
1st Year History Projects: Stone Age and Bronze Age Settlement and Life
Students have been divided into groups to work on a mine craft presentation; model making of a Bronze Age settlement; PowerPoint presentation of key aspects of life such as housing; food; entertainment; religion and burial customs; archaeological evidence etc ; poster presentation of material.
A number of key skills are being embedded such as working with others; managing information and critical thinking; IT; verbal and written communication as well as public speaking when presenting the project to the class; self-directed learning; autonomy in learning etc.
Ms. Kenny
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Our Transition Year (TY) students hosted a successful coffee morning in the school hall to raise funds for Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services in Harold's Cross. Year groups visited the hall in turn for tea, coffee, and treats. Thanks to Ms. Maxwell, Ms. Talbot, Ms. McGill and all our TY students.
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On Wednesday, the 23rd of September, a group of us TY students had the opportunity to welcome Irish writer Elaine Garvey to our school, where we took part in a two-hour workshop with her. On Friday the 25th of September, we embarked on our weekly trip which brought us northside, to Glasnevin Cemetery, so write Ianis, Vihaan and Matthew B (TY Weekly editors).
Some of our Chinese students celebrated the Mooncake Festival this morning with traditional treats, and stories about the holiday. The round shape of the mooncakes mirrors the bright harvest moon, symbolizing family togetherness and completeness.
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