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Third and fourth class had lots of fun designing parachutes when we learned about gravity. We carefully chose and measured suitable materials. We made parachutes for Lego figures. All of our parachutes succeeded in slowing down the Lego figure as it fell.


We refined our designs and tested different materials and different sizes against each other. We discovered that the best material was black plastic bin bags; the bigger the better!
Posted on on April 24th, 2018 in
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5th & 6th were learning about the Moon in Science and the effect of gravity in Space. We looked at the Mars lander and how space crafts need to have a soft landing on the moon. 5th & 6th were then tasked with designing a landing craft for raw eggs that were dropped from a metre above their table. We had some very inventive creations made from cotton wool, string, straws, tin foil, sellotape and lollipop sticks. They had great fun and 4 out of 12 eggs survived!! We invited the younger classes in to see our gravity testing eggs.



















Posted on on April 23rd, 2018 in
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5th and 6th had a wonderful opportunity last week to visit Valeo in Tuam where they learned a vast amount on the work they do in Valeo. They learned all about different types of cameras used in cars, autonomous cars, the future of automobiles and even got to see and sit in an autonomous car used in Valeo for testing. Thanks to Stephanie, John and Paul at Valeo for an extremely informative and enjoyable visit.








Posted on on November 22nd, 2017 in
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A huge thank you to Dave Ryan and his colleagues Maeve & Rebecca from S.A.P. who came to school today and spoke about Computer Science & Design Process to the children. 3rd & 4th class created remote control cars. 5th & 6th worked in teams to design and create bridges made from just straws and sellotape. It was thoroughly enjoyed by all and showcased the skills and thought processes needed for differing careers.

Posted on on October 23rd, 2017 in
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On the 25th of September, pupils from 3rd, 4th and 5th were accompanied by SISK engineers Noel Curtis and Alan Mullane on to the new Tuam-Gort Motorway. The children were shown the largest roundabout in Ireland, SOS telephones, road signage, rumble strips, water run -off areas and what materials were used in constructing the new road. Many thanks to SISK for this opportunity.

Posted on on October 12th, 2017 in
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On 23rd October, David Ryan from SAP will be coming to talk to the children about Computer Science.
Posted on on October 11th, 2017 in
Engineering |
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