– School News

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4th class scheme of work for the coming weeks

Good morning parents,

The 4th class teachers have put together a scheme of work for your children to work on the Olympic games.

Write a newspaper report about  a famous Olympic athlete 

The History of the Olympic Games

Were the Olympic Games ever cancelled ? When? Why?

The Story of the First Marathon 

Japan  ( the hosts of the next Olympic Games) – 5 interesting facts about Japan

The Olympic Flame has travelled from Greece to Japan – how many kilometres has it travelled?

When did the first modern Olympic Games begin?  How many years ago is that?

Design your own Olympic Games Logo

If Ireland was to host the Olympic Games what logo would you design?

Amazing Olympic Facts

Useful websites to help with this project

Newspaper Report Template

https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/newspaper-template-for-kids-t-t-426 

Stories read online

https://www.storylineonline.net/

https://www.twinkl.ie/search    type in The Olympic Games   History of the Olympics, board games, posters

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jA6Y7gG3OLs    The Olympic Games

Japan

https://www.twinkl.ie/search     

https://www.natgeokids.com/ie/discover/geography/countries/facts-about-japan/ 

https://www.ducksters.com/geography/country/japan.php 

https://www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/japan-facts.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOyO6l75GU8   Amazing Olympic Facts

http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/sports/summerolympics.html  

Olympic Circles

https://www.google.ie/search?safe=active&ei=FIN6XtW0IfqM1fAPxrSl0As&q=how+to+draw+the+Olympic+Symbol+youtube&oq=how+to+draw+the+Olympic+Symbol+youtube&gs_l=psy-ab.3…3379.16952..17298…0.1..0.151.3189.32j6……0….1..gws-wiz…….0i71j0i273j0i131j0j0i131i273j0i22i30j33i160j33i21.n43ALg82W50&ved=0ahUKEwjVjoGVjrToAhV6RhUIHUZaCboQ4dUDCAs&uact=5#kpvalbx=_J4N6XuHfKe6F1fAPhpmpuA411   

If you have any questions please post them to the school website www.stmalachysmns@gmail.com

Keep well and safe, from all the staff in St Malachys

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Additional resources

David Walliams, a popular author, will be reading his books on a podcast. 

 
Joe Wicks AKA The Body Coach will be streaming a PE lesson everyday at 9am
https://youtu.be/6v-a_dpwhro
 
Student Art Competition run by Blanchardstown Credit Union . Two age groups 7-12 and 13-18 years old. Prizes of Gift Cards for Blanchardstown Shopping Centre. All details on www. blanchardstowncu.ie/art competition or call 01 820 3495. Closing date 25th April
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Barnados National Parent Support Service Response to Covid-19 Pandemic

Attached is a copy of the new Barnardos National Parent Support Service Response to Covid-19 Pandemic
Barnardos National Parenting Support Service

This service will be staffed by Barnardos project workers who are trained professionals in the areas family support and social care.

Through the dedicated telephone and email support service Barnardos staff can provide support and advice to parents on the following issues:

• How to talk to your children about the corona virus
• Setting a good routine
• Managing children’s behaviours and sibling dynamics
• Managing aggression and family discord
• Home schooling/managing school expectations.
• Fostering natural learning opportunities in the home
• Healthy eating
• Accessing fun and educational activities for families and individual children
• Managing your child’s worries
• Self-care for parents
• Helping parents manage their own worries and anxieties
• Managing children’s online activity

Barnardos also provides specialist services and support in relation to bereavement, adoption and fostering.

You can make contact with this service by phoning 1800 910 123 between 10.00am and 2.00pm Monday to Friday or by emailing parentsupport@barnardos.ie.