6th Class Cedar – Our Own Book of Kells!
6th Class Cedar have been exploring the magic and artistry of the Book of Kells. Inspired by its intricate designs, vibrant colours, and ancient history, the class set out to create their very own versions – and the results are absolutely stunning! Our handmade “Book of Kells” pages are now hanging with pride in our classroom, bringing a burst of colour and history to our walls. They are a testament to the talent, effort, and imagination of our brilliant 6th Class Cedar students. Well done to everyone involved – your work is both beautiful and inspiring!
Art Adventures for 5th Class Cedar
This week, Ashling McNamara came into 5th Cedar and did an amazing Art lesson, the children created beautiful casts made from plaster of Paris and from clay. Lisa Ferrie was also on hand to help the students. It was a great day and the children loved the lesson. Thanks so much to Ashling and Lisa.
Sydney Opera House Art
The children of 5th Class Cedar did some great art work depicting the Sydney Opera House during a lesson learning about iconic landmarks!
5th Cedar
The children in 5th Cedar learned about foreshortening in Art this month and created brilliant images to show this technique to make some features on a person to seem closer and others further away. The children also made origami tulips for spring art.
Geography Lesson: 5th Class Cedar
5th Cedar have been learning about the Geography of Australia, the children learned about Ayers Rock and how it is important and sacred to native Australians. The children did some beautiful Art work using pastels depicting Ayers Rock and with paint to create Aboriginal dot art.
CNY Creative Writing
Cookie Decorating with Buddies
5th Class enjoyed helping their SI buddies decorate Christmas cookies with marshmallows and sprinkles..
Some Keys to Literacy for Junior Infants
Contributor: G Sheil (SET) Once the children have been introduced to the majority of the Jolly Phonics sounds, they can be enabled to make their own words/spell. You can use magnetic letters or make the letters out of playdough. Preparation for this stage is also achieved by playing lots of “I Spy” to help the children hear initial/final/middle sounds of words. Help your child to think of a word and break it down into its components. Make the appropriate letters and help your child to place them in the right order. Sometimes what appears will not be in accordance with the conventional rules of spelling (eg ‘c’ for ‘k’ in ‘shark’ in the image. This does not matter. The whole aim of this stage is to encourage the children to express their thoughts in a graphic form and should not be expected to read them back. At this age, children are constantly exploring language and extending their vocabulary. Stories, nursery rhymes, news, naming things are some of the many things you can do with your child which do not require materials or to be done at the kitchen table! The more mindful you are of increasing your child’s vocabulary, the stronger his/her literacy skills will be.