Ms Murphy’s class were recently learning all about the weather and climate. Check out these fun and interesting activities…….
St Brigid’s Day
The older classes in SHNS celebrated St Brigid’s Day today by making St Brigid’s Day Crosses out of rushes. As legend has it, it is thought that the St Brigid Day Cross keeps evil, fire and hunger from homes it which is displayed…….
But aside from the legend, Brigid is said to have sat by the bed of an old pagan chieftain, consoling and calming him and it is here that she picked up the rushes from the floor and began weaving them into the distinctive cross pattern. Whilst she weaved, she explained the meaning of the cross to the sick Chieftain and it is thought her kind calming words brought him great peace.
Viking Bread & Butter
Ms Murphy’s class won’t ever starve, as they learned how to make their very only viking soda bread and butter. To make sure they wouldn’t forget these recipes, they also put pen to paper to practice their procedural writing!
Viking inspired boats, but can they float?
3rd and 4th Class had the fun task of creating longships out of recycled materials as they studied The Vikings in History Class. They splashed into a Science lesson then to see if they could float……..