The Heart

The Heart

In science, 6^th Class were learning about the heart. We learned how the organ functions and how we can keep our hearts healthy. We also learned about the different parts of the heart. Ms. O’Callaghan decided we would learn much more by seeing the parts in real life so we got to dissect a sheep’s heart.

On Thursday the 4^th of February Ms. O’Callaghan brought in six sheep’s hearts, one for every group. We put on plastic gloves beforehand to ensure the bacteria wouldn’t spread. We each got to hold the heart and examine it. We found it interesting to see how fat can stick to the heart. Ms. O’Callaghan cut the heart in half for us. We could see the four chambers; the left atrium, the right atrium, the left ventricle and the right ventricle. We could also see the vena cava and the aorta. We also found some blood clots hiding in the heart!

It was really interesting to see the heart in real life. Everyone really enjoyed the lesson.

By Caoimhe Kennedy and Luke Clarke.

Peace Proms 2016

Peace Proms 2016

6^th Class took part in the Galway Peace Proms on Saturday the 30^th January 2016. The annual ticket event took place in The Kingfisher Hall in NUI, Galway. There were also many other Galway Primary schools involved.

The evening began at 4.50pm when we took the bus with Ms O’Callaghan and Mrs. Gohery from the school as we had to be in there for a rehearsal at 6pm. Everybody had to wear a white top and black trousers for the show. When we arrived we took our seats and rehearsed from 6pm until 8pm. The audience arrived shortly after that.

Greg Beardsell, a British conductor, led the orchestra and the choir on the night. We sang a variety of songs such as, Revolting Children, Touch the Sky, Shake It Off, Roar and Hall of Fame. We also sang Uptown Funk which we had to wear sunglasses for. Other artists performed on the night, there were musicians, singers and Scottish pipers.

It was an enjoyable night for all including our parents who were in the audience.

By Caoimhe Kennedy and Luke Clarke. 

Carol Singing

Christmas carol singing raising money

6^th class went to Eyre Square shopping centre in December to raise money to support the GSPCA and their work to prevent cruelty to animals.  We spent many weeks practicing for that day.  Ms  Gohery  and Ms Downes were very kind to conduct the choir. We sang a wide range of Christmas carols.   Caoimhe, Sam and Adam shook buckets and collected money  from all the Christmas shoppers.  We were delighted to raise over €500 for this worthy cause.  We really enjoyed the day and especially  the opportunity to do some Christmas shopping of our own.  

Victorious Galway U16 Camogie Team Visit Killeeneen

The Victorious Galway U16 Camogie team visit our school

In December we were delighted to congratulate the All Ireland u16 camogie champions in our school.  One particular team member is a past pupil of our school.  Her name is Carrie Dolan.  She brought the All Ireland cup with her to show all the children.  The whole school went to the G.P. room to hear her advice about practising our camogie at home.  She was very good to sign our jerseys.  Carrie plays in centre forward  for Galway team.  

Killeeneen N.S. Book Fair

We held our annual book fair from the 9^th – 13^th of November. It was held in the G.P. room. Every class in our school got the opportunity to go to the book fair and purchase books. Our class, 6^th, got to go down to have a look at the books on offer on Thursday afternoon. There were a variety of books suitable for all ages and abilities. I bought a book called Friend or Foe that cost nine euro. I really enjoy reading.

By Luke Clarke