LATEST NEWS Science Week 2021November 19, 2021We went full blast for SFI Science Week 2021. Here are some of the things that we investigated: Junior and senior infants tested the 5 senses while making popcorn. They investigated how materials mix with warm water during a skittles rainbow experiment, made a magic potion and demonstrated how quickly germs can spread. 1st and 2nd class also made a magic potion, tested forces with marvellous marbles, and built a floating raft! As well as this, they took a virtual tour of the Kilkenny Reptile Zoo and learned about some fascinating reptiles and amphibians. 3rd and 4th class investigated how phototropism causes plants to turn towards the light. They also compared how different materials act as conductors or insulators. They tested how water effects the pitch of the sound made when a bottle is hit, and how different materials cause the beaters to create louder and softer sounds. They examined the effects of acid on materials with the bouncy egg experiment and made their very own lava lams. 5th and 6th class examined the density of different liquids and how they react when mixed. They tested different household liquids to determine which is the best at cleaning objects. They also explored forces, and applied Newton’s third law by making some amazing balloon cars! Well done to all. our scientists of the week will be announced on facebook this Monday! Check out our gallery for more pictures. https://www.lisavairdns.ie/gallery/... Read more...Parents Association Clothes CollectionOctober 4, 2021Lisavaird NS Parents Association is having a Clothes Collection. Please note the drop-off point is the Pike Hall in Lisavaird. Bags can be dropped at the Pike Hall on Thursday 14th October from 7 pm to 8 pm and on Friday 15th October from 8.45 am to 9.45 am. Please donate clean unwanted clothes, bed linen, towels, curtains, paired shoes, bags, belts and soft toys.We DO NOT accept pillows/duvets/rugs.If you cannot make it at these times please call 086 8362023 to make arrangements for collection in advance.Thank you for supporting Lisavaird National School... Read more...World Fitness Day 2021October 1, 2021World Fitness Day 2021 In honour of world fitness day which occurred last Thursday, we had some spirited competition between students and teachers. The infants took on Ms. O’ Brien in a bean bag toss. 1st – 3rd challenged Mr. K O’ Donovan and Rachel to a basketball free throw competition, as did 4th-6th with Mr. G O’ Donovan and Helen. The children came out on top each time with emphatic victories!! Check out our pictures below! Previous Next... Read more...Cell ExplorersOctober 1, 2021Our 4th, 5th and 6th class students were busy learning all about DNA this week. They even managed to extract DNA from a banana! A big thank you to the Department of Biochemistry at National University College Galway for the live workshop which they ran for the students via zoom. Click on the link below to see more pics. https://www.lisavairdns.ie/gallery/... Read more...Magnetism with 1st/2nd classMay 24, 2021Rang 1 and 2 have had so much fun exploring Materials and Magnets in Science! Through exploration of their classroom and playground they have noticed that magnets attracted to different types of metal; steel, nickel and iron. They also realised that magnets can attract through a range of different materials. They loved creating an obstacle course on their desk to guide a paperclip around using a magnet. Rang 1 and 2 have also been enjoying James and the Giant Peach bu Roald Dahl during story time. This week they sampled peach in class and are excited to see where James and the characters will go on this adventure! Check out our Gallery for more pics https://www.lisavairdns.ie/gallery/... Read more...Parents Association Clothes CollectionMay 10, 2021Lisavaird NS Parents Association is having a Clothes Collection. Please note the drop-off point is the Pike Hall in Lisavaird. Bags can be dropped at the Pike Hall on Thursday 20th May from 7 pm to 8 pm and on Friday 21st May from 8.45 am to 9.45 am. Please donate clean unwanted clothes, bed linen, towels, curtains, paired shoes, bags, belts and soft toys.We DO NOT accept pillows/duvets/rugs.If you cannot make it at these times please call 086 8362023 to make arrangements for collection in advance.Thank you for supporting Lisavaird National School... Read more...Mexico Project 5th/6thMay 10, 2021Our 5th and 6th class students have been busy recently learning all about Mexico. The students used the set of school laptops to carry out research and create some very informative projects on Google slides. The children also made some lovely colourful sombreros and enjoyed sampling some Mexican cuisine even if the salsa was a little spicy for some people’s taste! Click on the link for more photoshttps://www.lisavairdns.ie/gallery/... Read more...World Earth Day 2021April 26, 20211st and 2nd class had lots of fun to celebrate Earth Day on Thursday 22nd April. They loved planting wildflowers in window boxes and hope that they will be visited by bees, butterflies and other insects in the coming weeks and months! The boys and girls had a lovely discussion and suggested many ways that they could help to look after The Earth like reduce plastic consumption, car pooling for events, planting trees and raising awareness of endangered animals around the world. Check out the gallery for more pics https://www.lisavairdns.ie/gallery... Read more...3rd/4th class April 2021April 19, 2021We’ve been having great fun learning about acids and bases thanks to our Super Science Boxes from the Science Foundation of Ireland. Last week we tested some liquids to see how acidic, basic or neutral they were. This can tell us what the liquid can be used for such as cleaning or killing germs. We also created a colourful display with pastel drawings of some of our favourite animals. Check out the gallery below for some more pics. https://www.lisavairdns.ie/gallery/... Read more...Christmas 2020December 21, 2020Our students have been very busy preparing for Christmas here in LNS. The elves in Mrs. O’ Sullivan’s room have been wrapping presents. We all made beautiful clay decorations for our lovely new Christmas Tree and sang carols at our lighting ceremony. The students have made some wonderful Christmas art, written songs and poems. We even had a special surprise visit from Santa, thanks to our Parents Association. Pictures can be viewed in our gallery or by clicking the link below. https://www.lisavairdns.ie/gallery/ This term has been a unique and challenging one, but our students have, as always, been a credit to their school and their parents. We wish all of our families and community members a safe and Happy Christmas, and look forward to seeing you all again in 2021! Nollaig Shona Daoibh!!... Read more...
