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Be Advised. There is very limited availability of places in our school. Most classes are full.

Parents and pupils 3rd – 6th. Log in ussues on Google Classroom

I can’t sign in to Classroom

You might be trying to sign in to Classroom with the wrong account. Check that you’re using the email account connected to Classroom. You sign in to Classroom with a school account

  • Also known as a google classroom account, this account is set up by school – it looks like this: pupil name@holyfamilyns.ie

Note: You must have an active Internet connection to sign in.

If you have more than one account on a device, look at the article below to help sign into more than one account at once – there is information for Computer, iPad and Android.

How to fix login issue for Google Classroom

If you still have issues  – email mrboggins@holyfamilyns.ie

Include information about the device and screenshots of any errors

Thank you

Abby won the RTÉ News2Day Christmas art competition.

                              
 

Below is a list of websites for our pupils to explore

Google Classroom: Pupils from 3rd – 6th explore feature, docs and slides etc.

www.khanacademy.org        instructional videos and quizzes

http://www.kiddle.co

https://www.holyfamilyns.ie/gaeilge

http://www.getepic.com

http://www.storylineonline.net

http://www.scoilnet.ie

World book (access through Scoilnet.ie)

Learning paths (access through Scoilnet.ie)

http://www.storyjumper.com

http://www.makebeliefscomix.com

http://www.pobble365.com

http://www.kahoot.com

http://www.mathsbot.com

http://www.splashlearn.com

http://www.mindmeister.com

Scratch online – https://scratch.mit.edu/

http://www.code.org

http://www.hourofcode.com/ie

Nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs and other interactive games

http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/learning-activities/languages/words/naming-nouns/

Discuss types of language and words

http://www.eduplace.com/tales/index.html

Science week website

http://www.science.ie/

Resource section

http://www.science.ie/resources/primary-schools/

Climate kids website

http://climatekids.nasa.gov/

BBC science

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/science/

Bill Nye the Science guy

http://billnye.com/#educational

Bob the builder

http://www.bobthebuilder.com/usa/index.asp

Brain pop science

https://www.brainpop.com/science/

Science bug

http://www.sciencebug.org/

Marine institute lesson plans on Science

http://www.marine.ie/Home/site-area/areas-activity/education-outreach/science?language=en

Engineer girl

http://www.engineergirl.org/

Schoolearthed

http://www.schoolearthed.ie/

European Space Agency kids website

http://www.esa.int/esaKIDSen/

Engineering Europe project

http://www.engineer-project.eu/

Teacher created science activities

A group of lesson plans for experiments in the classroom.

http://www.primaryscience.ie/activities_advanced_search.php?type=teacher_created&page=1

Bird watch Ireland.

There is a kidszone which contains 18 projects for children based on birds around the school.

http://www.birdwatchireland.ie/

Paddy Madden’s school garden videos

Commissioned by The Blackrock Education Centre, Paddy Madden and Tomás Ó Briain created a series of short videos aimed at teachers and students who wish to carry out projects in their school garden. There is a different series of videos for each month of the year.

http://schoolearthed.ie/paddys-school-garden/video-index.html

Habitats

A website full of primary resources

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/primary

New Zealand science resources

http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/

Huge App list, one for each day of the year:

http://project252.donenda.com/

Congratulations to the pupils and teachers involved in being awarded the Plaque for excellence in STEM awarded by the Science Foundation Ireland 2018. We are very proud of our engagement with science in Holy Family National School. Our Plaque will be on display in the school to continue motivating our pupils. 
 

Click to learn about Accelerated Reader

Click to see our school pledge

Click to learn about the buddy bench

Plaque for excellence in STEM awarded by the Science Foundation Ireland 2017. 

From the SFI: It is fantastic to see all of the science, technology, engineering and maths work being carried out in the schools with such enthusiasm.  Thank you for your efforts and I hope that you, your colleagues and the children enjoyed taking part in the Awards programme this year. 

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Parent’s Guide to ‘Accelerated Reader’

What is Accelerated Reader (AR)? AR is a computer program that helps teachers  manage and monitor children’s independent reading practice. Your child picks a book at his own level and reads it at his own pace. When finished, your child takes a short quiz on the computer. (Passing the quiz is an indication that your child understood what was read.) AR gives children, teachers, and parents feedback based on the quiz results, which the teacher then uses to help your child set goals and direct ongoing reading practice.

Children using AR choose their own books to read, rather than having one assigned to them. This makes reading a much more enjoyable experience as they can choose books that are interesting to them.

Teachers help your child choose books at an appropriate readability level that are challenging without being frustrating, ensuring that your child can pass the quiz and experience success. If your child does not do well on the quiz, the teacher will help your child choose another book that is more appropriate.

In most cases, children really enjoy taking the quizzes. Since they’re reading books at their reading and interest levels, they are likely to be successful. This is satisfying for most children. Best of all, they learn and grow at their own pace.

How can I help my child become a better reader?

As with anything, performance improves with practice. Encourage your child to read at home. Create a culture of reading in your household by reading with your child, starting a home library, visiting your local library or bookshop on a regular basis, letting your child see you reading, and discussing books that each of you has read. When reading with your child, stop and ask questions to be sure your child is comprehending the text. Reading with your child, no matter what the child’s age, is hugely important and beneficial. Make learning a family affair!

What if my child doesn’t like reading?

With guidance from the teacher as to what books to read, with help and attention from parents and success in quizzes, even reluctant readers will develop a love of this lifelong skill.

How does the school determine my child’s reading level?

Recently the pupils from second to fifth class took part in a STAR Reading™ test. STAR Reading is a computerised reading assessment, which determines the child’s ZPD or Zone of Proximal Development. ZPD is the range of books that will challenge a child without causing frustration or loss of motivation.  Techers also take into consideration other Standardised test scores and their best professional judgement, based on their knowledge of the child.  It’s important for children to read with a high degree of comprehension and within their ZPDs. ZPDs should be adjusted based on the needs of your child.

If for example your child’s ZPD range is 2.4 – 3.5, she simply chooses a book from within that range. All books are now labelled thanks to the help of the Parent’s Association.

Each child from second to fifth class will be assigned a Point Value depending on the difficulty and length of the book. Children earn points, or a portion of a book’s points depending on how well they do on their reading quiz. These points are recorded and monitored.

How will I know how my child is doing?

You can access your child AR information in ‘Renaissance Home Connect’

What if I have questions about using ’Renaissance Home Connect’?

After logging in click Help in the upper right –hand corner or contact the school.

Outside of school, how I can I help my child find books that are interesting to them?

Visit arbookfind.com and click on Advanced Search. By conducting an advanced search, you can generate booklists that contain titles based on the criteria you enter such as book level, topic, interest level, fiction/non-fiction etc.

Is it OK for my child to read outside of their reading level?

Just because a child can read the words in a book doesn’t mean the content is appropriate. It is best for a child to read within her ZPD.

My child already does well in school. Why do they need this?

Even if a child is gifted at playing a musical instrument, they have to practice to develop their talent. Bright children, like all children, need to be challenged. Teachers using AR software in their classrooms find it easy to guide each student to books that give the child both challenge and success, regardless of the child’s level.

My child is not a strong reader. Can they still use Accelerated Reader?

Accelerated Reader helps all children become better readers regardless of reading ability. When children read books at an appropriate level, they experience success. Furthermore teachers work with children to set individual appropriate goals based on each child’s reading level.

We are all very excited about the Accelerated Reader Programme in Holy Family National School. There is bound to be a settling in period in which we all find our feet. This is a fabulous programme, which will undoubtedly develop the pupils love of and skills in reading. Please take the time to read any material which is sent home and access the programme online. If you have any further queries do not hesitate to contact the school. Happy Reading!

 

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