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Dear Parent,Please find enclosed work for the week 18th May to 22nd May. Many thanks for your continued support and assistance throughout the school closure. I have been delighted with the work I have been receiving from the children. They deserve great credit for the way they have went about doing their work week after week. I know it is not easy for them. I have once again attached the answers for last week’s work at the end of this document. So if the children have not already corrected their work they can do so now. I would also like to stress again if a child does not get all the work done then that is OK. If a child is having a bad day or is getting frustrated with the work, then the best thing to do is to walk away and come back to it with a clear head the next day. Our health and wellbeing is much more important. If you have any questions or concerns please send me an email and I will come back to you as soon as possible. ATTENTION 6 th Class Parents: It was great to see all the 6th class children on our zoom call last Thursday to discuss the ‘6th Class Right of Passage.’ As we explained to the children on the call, due to circumstances beyond anybody’s control this year, it will obviously be a different experience for the children this year which is very disappointing. I hope they have started to get over the disappointment. We will still do all we can to mark the occasion as best we can. One thing that came out of the zoom call was for the children to take a graduation photo at home. The graduation photo is always taken in school but unfortunately that is not an option this year. We have asked the children to put on their lovely school uniform that they love wearing just one last time and find a nice background in the garden to take a graduation photo. When the photo is taken if you could email me the photo so we can include it in their yearbook. This will go alongside a photo from their first day in school. If the photograph’s could be emailed to myself by next Friday, 22nd May. Many thanks. I hope you all have a lovely week, keep safe and I will talk to you soon. Best Regards,Joe

Eurovision week! What’s another year!

Hi 5th and 6th class. I hope you are all keeping well. Well done on getting through another week of school work. I am so impressed with the work you are sending on. I know it is difficult at the moment to keep doing the work but I am so delighted with your effort. I hope the Maths videos last week were some help.Well it’s that time of the week again that I’m sure you all love, when Mr Mooney uploads your work for the week ahead. This week is Eurovision week!! Under normal circumstances, the Eurovision final would have taken place on Saturday, 16th May in The Netherlands. However it has been cancelled for the first time in its history. I hope you enjoy some of the activities I have included around the Eurovision. There are answers for last week on the last few pages. You can look at these and see how you did last week. If you don’t get to do all the work, that’s ok! Just do what you can. I know some of you are very busy doing chores at home, helping out on the farm and looking after different types of animals from dogs, puppies, ponies, goats and rabbits. I’m probably missing a few other animals. These are all great skills that you are learning. I want to remind 6th class about your graduation photo that we discussed. If you could take it and send it to me by next Friday, 22nd of May. I also would like to say well done to 6th class on the great work they did on their yearbook and especially in relation to the lovely comments you wrote about your 6th class classmates.

I hope some of you had a go at the PE challenges. Did you beat me? There are two more PE challenges this week. See Friday. Best of luck!!!!Anyway keep up the great work 5th and 6th class and I will talk to you soon. Best Regards,Mr MooneyMonday 18 th May: Maths:

We are moving on to ‘3-D Shapes’ & ‘Chance’ this week – its Chapter 32 (P.168) & Chapter 24 (P.178) for 6th Class and its Chapter 30 (p.161) & Chapter 33 (p. 177) for 5th Class.Please ensure all work has a heading, date and each question is given the correct number/letter in your copy.

6th ClassPage 168 – 3-D ShapesThis page is all about revision – what can you remember from other years about 3D Shapes? Give the 12 questions a go and get used to the language of 3D shapes again.

Page 169: Polyhedra A polyhedron is any 3-D shape with FLAT faces and STRIAGHT edges.Cube = has flat faces and straight edges!

Cone = has 1 flat face (1 curved surface) and doesn’t have straight edges!

Complete the table Q1 P.169 You must name the shape, give the number of faces (flat surface) it has, the number of edges (straight lines along the side) and the number of vertices (angular points where the edges meet).

You can also complete Q2 – name the shape from the nets!

5th ClassPage 161 – 3-D ShapesThis page is all about revision – what do you know about 1-D, 2-D and 3D Shapes? Do you know the language of these shapes?Look at the pictures of the 1-D, 2-D and 3-D shapes at the top of the page. Use these pictures to answers all of Q.1.Now have a go at Q2 – how many can you name correctly?

Page 162 – Faces, edges and vertices

Complete the table Q1 P.162 You must name the shape, give the number of faces (flat surface) it has, the number of edges (straight lines along the side) and the number of vertices (angular points where the edges meet). Also name the 2-D shaped faces within the 3-D shape.

English:Phonics, Punctuation & Grammar:

1. Circle the correct spelling – immediately or immediatly 2. Circle the correct spelling – graceful or gracefull3. Circle the correct spelling – grusome or gruesome4. Circle the correct spelling – aurthor or author5. An antonym for excavate is – bury, dig, scrape6. Add the suffix ise to change the noun to a verb – memory ______ &

apology _______ (Tip: Drop the ‘y’)7. stake or steak? - The farmer needs a wooden ______ for his fence. 8. Write a synonym for cure – h___________9. Listed alphabetically, the last word is - delicate, deliberate, delight,

delicious10.Which word does not belong in the group – hail, rain, snow, wind 11.Add commas – I like reading about unicorns goblins giants centaurs

dragons and wizards.12.What does the word biologist mean? ____________________13.Circle the definite article – The catalogue said ‘More price reductions

instore!’Tip: 'The' is the one and only definite article in English, which means that it refers to, or introduces, a particular, specific noun. For example, I could tell you to meet me at the top of the Empire State Building.

14.Circle the pronoun linked to the underlined words – The stolen goods were unique so the police think they have a good chance of tracing them. Tip: The pronoun is linked to the stolen goods, not the police so be careful.

15.Circle the words linked to either one – Two windows had been left open; the thieves could have gained access through either one.

16.Circle the word that is not needed – What chance do we have of getting everything back up?

17.Your or our? – What should we do in the future to identify ____ things?

18.Circle the word that makes the meaning of the adjective stronger – It is most unusual for us to leave any windows open.

19.True or False: still intensifies the adjective – It is still possible that our things may be found.

20.Write the conjunction – My guitar was taken but, thankfully, not my flute. Tip: Conjunction is a word that joins words, phrases or sentence, e.g. but, and, yet, or, because, nor, although, since, unless, while, where etc. Examples: She bought a shirt and a book.

Focus on poetry:Ring the correct rhyming words to complete each sentence. Pick the word that makes most sense in context.

1. I water the plants/aunts every day so they will show/grow.2. Jupiter is the largest granite/planet in the Solar/roller system.3. Karolina loves to read/knead and saint/paint to relax after school.4. “Could you please class/pass the shed/bread?” asked Rachel during

dinner.5. Tigers are the largest members/embers of the bat/cat family.6. I would like to go for a hawk/walk. Have you seen my coat/goat?7. Paul likes to bite/write songs and play/neigh them for his family.8. Mrs. Fitzgerald cook/took her children to the beach/speech on Saturday.9. May I borrow your jeweller/ruler? I lost/tossed mine.10.The ‘Mona Lisa’ is also blown/known as ‘La Gioconda’. It was painted

by/eye Leonardo da Vinci.In your copy/page, use pairs of rhyming words above or choose your own to write 3 sentences containing both rhyming words.

Gaeilge:

Fuaimeanna agus Focail, Aonad 29. Leathanach 88. Use your dictionary to look up the meanings of any words you do

not understand. Learn the spellings for box 1 and put these words into sentences. Make sure to use different verbs in your sentences.

Complete activities A & B

Finish the sentences below using the 3 options in the box and translate the sentences:

Tar éis tamaill bhí sí ________________. Bhain Nóra a geansaí _______________________. Bhí sí ag léamh ______________________.

agus a carbhat di ag déanamh a hobair bhaile agus ag scríobh

SESE:

EuropeEurope is the second smallest continent in the world. The world's biggest and smallest countries are located in Europe. Russia has a population of almost 143 million, while Vatican City has a population of just 800. The European flag features a circle of 12 gold stars on a blue background. They stand for the ideals of unity, solidarity and harmony among the peoples of Europe. The number of stars has nothing to do with the number of member countries, though the circle is a symbol of unity.ClimateThere are four main climate types in Europe. The UK and Ireland have a 'maritime climate,' winters are cold while summers are hot with plenty of rain. Countries in southern Europe have a Mediterranean climate of mild, wet winters and hot dry summers. Oslo in Norway and parts of eastern France have a Central European climate of snowy winters and warm summers.Famous Features of EuropeThe Colosseum is in Rome, Italy. It is regarded as the greatest amphitheatre ever built by the Romans. The Eiffel Tower, one of the world's best known landmarks, is in Paris, France. London is home to the royal residency, Buckingham Palace. The famous house of Anne Frank van be found in the Netherlands. The Acropolis in Athens, Greece, dates back to the fifth century BC and was built as a home for a Greek goddess called Athena.

The Colosseum in Rome, Italy.Half circus, half sports arena, Rome’s most iconic landmark is unmissable, especially now that they have opened the underfloor passageways to visitors where the gladiators and wild beasts once roamed. Standing inside the

amphitheatre, you can’t help wonder about the brave men who indulged in gory bull fights here.

Eiffel Tower in Paris, France.Eiffel Tower welcomes almost 7 million people a year, making it the most visited paid-for monument in the world.

Buckingham Palace in London, England. Buckingham Palace is home to the Royal Family. It contains 775 rooms.

The house of Anne Frank in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The house of Anne Frank, where she lived in hiding with her family for more than two years during World War II. Now converted into a museum for tourists.

Acropolis in Athens, Greece.Acropolis is probably the most famous and the most visited monument in the world. The Acropolis of Athens and its monuments are universal symbols of the classical spirit and civilization of ancient Greece.Think About It1. Which European countries have you visited? If you have never visited another European country, which one would you like to visit most?2. Which European country is your favourite? Why?

CHECKPOINT1. Write down three facts about Europe.2. Name the biggest and smallest countries in Europe.3. Which of the above, famous features of Europe, do you think would be the most interesting to visit and why?4. What do the cities where the above famous features are located have in common?CLUE: Madrid, Dublin, Berlin, Copenhagen, Stockholm all have the same thing in common!

RE:

Religions of Europe – JudaismThis week we are going to learn about Judaism. You have learnt a bit about Judaism in the last few years. Let’s recap!See next page.

See if you can answer the questions in the white box. Look up any that you are stuck on but remember to ask your parents for permission!

Tuesday 19 th May

MathsPlease ensure all work has a heading, date and each question is given the correct number/letter in your copy.

6th ClassP.170 – regular polyhedral (It’s a bit of a mouthful but not that tricky at all!)* All faces of a regular polyhedral are equal – there are only 5 regular polyhedra!!Tetrahedron, Cube, Octahedron, Dodecahedron & Icosahedron Complete the 3 Q’s and challenge on P.170 – use the images to help you!

P.171: Perspective Perspective is all about how you view something – so when we view a 3-D solid from different angles, we can see a different 2D shape or outline!For Q1 – the images all show side view they want you to pick a) the front view of the bed (so what it would look like if you were standing in front of it), b) the front view of the cup, c) the top view of the bike (if you were a bird looking directly down on it) & d) the top view of the kettle.For Q2- you need to just name which view the shadow image displays for example Q2 a. i) top ii) side & iii) front

Complete all of Q 1 and all of Q2 P.170 If you finish these with ease, try Q3 or the challenges!

5th ClassPage 163 – Pyramids and prismsPyramidsA pyramid is named after the shape of its base.Example: square pyramid, pentagonal pyramid, triangular pyramid, rectangular pyramid, hexagonal pyramid.All the other faces are triangles.The vertex at the top of a pyramid is called the apex.Please look at the square pyramid at the top of page 163 to see the different parts of a pyramid – edge, apex, base and vertex.Use the above information to answer Q.1 (a).

Tetrahedron is a special name given to a triangular-based pyramid. We have called it a triangular pyramid up until now!Answer Q.2 all about the tetrahedron.

PrismsA prism is a 3-D shape that can be cut into identical slices. Prisms have straight edges only. A prism, like a pyramid, is also named after the shape of its base. Use the word box to help you answer Q.3 – name each prism.

Triangular hexagonal square octagonal

Answer Q4REMEMBER: in regular polygons all sides are of equal length.

Page 164 – PolyhedraA polyhedron is a 3-D shape with flat faces.Each face is a polygon (has straight sides).The plural of polyhedron is polyhedra.Complete Q.1

A sphere can be cut into two halves. Each half is called a hemisphere.Complete Q.2

Regular polyhedra are made up of identical faces. Which shapes in Q.3 are regular polyhedra?

Finally complete Q4

English:NovelRead chapter 17 and answer the questions.1. Bruno says his mother is unhappy at Out-With. Why do you think this is?2. What do Bruno's parents argue about?

3. How is his mother behaving?4. How does the commandant become convinced that his wife should take the children back to Berlin?

Poetry/Song writing: Poetry has many different language features, including:

Nouns and verbs that refer to specific things, events, emotions or actions.Imaginative adjectives and adverbs, e.g. shimmering, stubbornly.Literary devices such as rhyme, imagery (creating an image for reader), alliteration (for example, lazy Larry listed his likes), repetition.

ChallengeAs this is Eurovision week, using the poetry features, you are going to try and write a Eurovision song. It does not have to be too long, one verse and one chorus will do. Tips :

Each line does not have to rhyme.Write the song about something you are interested in.You can wait until the end of the week to send on song as each day has something that might help when writing the song.

This is one of the most famous Eurovision entries for Ireland. It was performed by Johnny Logan and it is called Hold me Now. See if you can spot where it rhymes.Don't...Don't close your heart to how you feel...Dream...And don't be afraid the dream's not real...Close your eyes,pretend it's just the two of us again...Make believe this moment's here to stay..

Hold me nowdon’t crydon’t say a word just...Hold me now...And I...will know though we're apartwe’ll always be togetherForever in love...What do you say when words are not enough?

Gaeilge:



Complete activities C & D


1. _________________________ cnag ar an doras.2. Cé a bhris_____________________________.3. “_______________ mo chóipleabhar?” arsa Nóra.

History:

The Eurovision song contest takes place every May. This year, however, it is postponed for the first time ever. The Eurovision Song Contest is an annual international song competition, held every year by the Eurovision broadcasting organisation since 1956 (with the exception of 2020), with participants representing primarily European countries. At least 50 countries are eligible to compete as of 2019, since 2015, Australia has been allowed as a contestant.Ireland has won the Eurovision Song Contest a record 7 times in total. The country famously won 4 out of 5 contests in the 1990s and became the first country to win 3 times in a row.Take a look at this video link if you can and write down some thoughts you have about how things have changed in the Eurovision song contest over the years. This video focuses on Irish entries only. Underneath each video clip it shows what place the song entry achieved and how many points.Think of the following headings when you are thinking of the changes that have occurred.

The stage and propsThe style of songsThe clothingThe venue/audienceAnything else you noticed

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_vDdFcWod4Watch out for Johnny Logan (pictured above) at 4.00 and 5.34 in the clip.

Bhuail duine éigin An bhfaca tú mo peann luaidhe?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_vDdFcWod4

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia_in_the_Eurovision_Song_Contest

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_in_the_Eurovision_Song_Contest

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurovision_(network)

Ireland have also sent a turkey one year!!!

What was your favourite Irish entry in the Eurovision?

Wednesday 20 th May MathsPlease ensure all work has a heading, date and each question is given the correct number/letter in your copy.

6th ClassPage 178 – Chance (Ch.34) This is a lovely chapter I think you’ll enjoy!

P.178 you just need to fill in the answers from the word bank provided!

Remember, impossible = can’t happen (Unicorn to run around your garden) Possible = could happen (Man United winning the league next year!!) Certain = will happen (The river Barrow will continue to flow in New Ross) Even chance = 50/50 (When I toss a coin I will land on tails)

Page 179 – probability Q1 is all based on throwing a normal 6 sided die. What is the chance of throwing a 3?Well there are 6 possible outcomes; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6All outcomes have the same (equal) chanceSo the chance of throwing a 3 = 1:6 or 1/6

Complete the questions in Q1 based on throwing the 6-sided die

Then place the 6 statements in Q2 on the probability scale (draw your own)

5th ClassPage 165 – 3-D shapes in the environment List all the 3-shapes you can find in each picture in Q.1Q.2 Match each net in A to its solid shape in B

Page 177 – Chance Chance deals with the possibility that something might or might not happen. Other words for possibility are probability or likelihood. Remember, impossible = can’t happen (Unicorn to run around your garden) Possible = could happen (Man United winning the league next year!!) Certain = will happen (The river Barrow will continue to flow in New Ross) Even chance = 50/50 (When I toss a coin I will land on tails) Use the word box on page 177 and below to answer Qs. 1-15. Have a good think about each question. impossible unlikely certain

Possible even chance likely

English:Phonics, Punctuation & Grammar: (Day 86 of New wave if you have your book!)

1. Circle the correct spelling – prejerdice or prejudice 2. Circle the correct spelling – definate or definite 3. Circle the correct spelling – reversible or reversable 4. Circle the correct spelling – agenst or against 5. An antonym for captivity is: freedom, hostage, imprisonment 6. Add the suffix ion or ation to change the verb to a noun: reflect ________ &

confirm ______________7. Site or sight? The building _________ was filled with workers.

8. Write an antonym for liquid: S_________9. Listed alphabetically the last word is: finance, fillet, finale, filter 10.Which word does not belong in the group – Ireland, Austria, Malta, Iceland 11.Punctuate – there is so much to do complained edel 12.Punctuate – denise said your really kind my brother will help you13.Punctuate – Claire said id love to help but im going shopping 14.Circle the verb group and the preposition – Tourists are delighted by the

architecture, language, cuisine and culture of foreign countries. 15.Re-write the sentence in the correct order – appreciate foods traditional

tourists: _________________________________________.16.Re-write the sentence in the correct order – local enjoy tourists festivals :

___________________________________________________17.Circle the reflexive pronoun –Tourists enjoy themselves at local markets.

Tip: Reflexive pronouns are words ending in -self or -selves that are used when the subject and the object of a sentence are the same (e.g., I believe in myself). ... The nine English reflexive pronouns are myself, yourself, himself, herself, oneself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.

18.Add the reflexive pronoun– We should be proud of __________ if we can speak the local language.

19.Circle the word that connects the two sentences– People like visitors to their country to try speak their language; besides, it is good manners to make the effort.

20. However or similarly – Practicing a new language is fun; __________, if you have no idea, just smile and use sign language!

Idioms and proverbsAn idiom is a phrase that has a different literal (actual) meaning to how it sounds, e.g. it’s raining cats and dogs – it’s raining heavily.Complete each idiom and write its literal meaning in your copy.

1. Pull up your blue2. Under the eye3. See eye to court4. Out of the socks5. The ball is in your weather6. Piece of leg7. Cry over spilt cover8. Costs an arm and a milk

9. Judge a book by its bread10. Best thing since

slicedcake

Tip : You can always use some of these idioms in your Eurovision song if you have not completed it yet!

Gaeilge:



Complete activities E & F


4. Cloisim leanbh_________________________.5. _________________ ar an mbord.6. Ceapaim go bhfuil ______________________.

SPHE:

Media and Broadcasting:Broadcasting is sending a message through audio recording or a visual recording to an audience, for example, radio and TV. Media is communicating a message to deliver information, for example, radio/TV or through flyers and advertising.The Eurovision Song Contest is usually broadcast to an audience of between 100million and 600million and is even broadcast to countries that do not compete in the contest. Task:You are working for a media and broadcasting company and you are advertising the Eurovision Song Contest. You can either:

Option 1: Prepare a 2 minute radio report on the topic.

OR

taibhse sa teach ag caoineadh Tá an arán

Option 2: Write a flyer/handout with information about the Eurovision Song Contest.

Art:

Our good friend Larry O’Neill might be best known for property development and architecture, but did you also know that he has a keen eye for fashion and has been involved with designers all over Europe in creating eye catching costumes for the Eurovision song contest.Here is a sample of what he has created.

Larry’s top tips for creating the perfect outfit for stage: You can draw your design out (example below) or you can actually try to

make it from old clothes or recyclable materials. (Don’t forget to ask permission before you alter any clothes in your house!)

Clothes on stage must be extra eye-catching as there will be lots of lights. Try to use lots of colour. Try to use anything that reflects light, for example, glitter or shimmery

materials such as tin foil or wrappings from Easter eggs. To make your performer stand out on stage you can make the outfit as

large as you like. The outfit does not have to be functional. That means, you do not need to

think about the performer sitting down or eating their dinner. This outfit is only meant to catch people’s eye when the performer is on stage. It does not have to be comfortable.

A good idea is to think about the song you have written for your performer. If it is a song about the sea, for instance, you could dress the person in a large shell and octopus tentacles with a starfish hat!

The crazier the better! Have fun!

Thursday 21 st May


6th Class

Chance (Ch.34) For Q1 & Q2- Imagine I said to you we will do whatever subject comes out

of the jar- then I place English, Gaeilge, Maths, SESE, PE & Art into the jar. There is a 1 in 6 chance of doing Maths, the probability of us doing PE as a fraction is 1/6, the probability of the activity being in the classroom 5 in 6 or 5/6.Use the examples above to complete Q1 (activities) & Q2 (Saturday afternoon)

Finally, for Q3 write the probability as a ratio (1:3) and a fraction (lowest form-2/4 = ½)

Complete all P.180

5th ClassPage 178 – Chance - Likelihood Use the balls in Q2 to work out the answers for Q3.Complete Q3

(a)Has been done for you in the book. I will do (b) for you.(b)What is the probability of pulling a red ball out of the bag?

Answer: Five out of 25 or 5/25 which is 1/5 when simplified. Make sure to simplify where you can.

Now you complete the rest of Q.3

Page 180 – Chance – Fractions and percentages Example: What is the chance of the spinner stopping on pink? The chance of the spinner stopping on pink is 1:5 or 1/5Do Q1. I have done (a) for you

(a)What is the likelihood of the spinner stopping on yellow or blue?Answer: 2:5 or 2/5Now complete the rest.

Complete Q2.

English:NovelRead Chapter 18 and answer the questions

1. Why is Shmuel particularly unhappy when he shows up at the fence after being absent for two days?2. What regrets do the boys have about their relationship?3. How does Bruno plan to get into the camp unnoticed?4. Why does Bruno's plan to visit the camp seem "very sensible" to the two boys?5. Do you think Bruno should go ahead with his plan to visit the camp? Why / Why not? What were the dangers associated with the plan, do you think?

Idioms/ Expressions from around the world.Match each expression from around the world to its literal meaning. Tip: one of these phrases might work well in your song!

1. To have a stick in your ear (Danish)

To say the wrong thing

2. Not my circus, not my monkeys (Polish)

To have many friends

3. To let the frog out of your mouth (Finnish)

To not listen to someone

4. To have a wide face (Japanese)

A short distance away

5. A cat’s jump (German) Not my problem

Gaeilge:Fuaimeanna agus Focail, Aonad 29. Leathanach 88.

Use your dictionary to look up the meanings of any words you do not understand. Learn the spellings for box 4 and put these words into sentences. Make sure to use different verbs in your sentences.

Complete activities G & H

RE:

We are going to continue learning about Judaism today.

Task:

Read the fact file below and when you are finished, draw out the Star of David and draw something related to Judaism in each point of the star.

Note: You can use the template provided of the Star of David if you will find it easier than drawing it.

Star of David

The European UnionThe European Union (EU) is a partnership between certain countries. It was created over 50 years ago. Since then, it has grown from having six to 27 members. Today, over 500 million people live within the EU. The EU has its own parliament, made up of ministers from every EU country. The EU also has its own laws that all member countries abide by. It operates as a single market, which means that people, products and services can move freely between EU countries.

History of the EUAfter the Second World Ear, European leaders were searching for ways to prevent future wars in Europe. A Frenchman called Jean Monnet came up with a very original idea, Monnet thought that if people from various European countries came together to manage the coal and steel industry in Europe, it would be impossible for a country to manufacture guns or tanks in secret.

A French Minister called Robert Schuman thought the idea was brilliant. In 1951, he convinced leaders from France, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands to combine their coal and steel industries. In 1957 these six countries expanded beyond shared industry and formed the European Economic Community (EEC). The EEC created a policy that improved farming, they also tried to make the import and export of goods more efficient. Between 1973 and 1986 six more countries joined, including Ireland, who joined in 1973. In 1992 as countries became more and more united, the EEC changed its name to the European Union. The United Kingdom stopped being a member of the European Union on 31st January 2020.

The EU TodayIn the two decades that have passed since the EEC became the EU, 15 more countries have joined, bringing the total to 27. Seventeen EU countries, including Ireland, use a common currency called the euro. The euro enables people to travel around Europe without having to change currencies. Countries that use the euro as their official currency are collectively called the 'Eurozone.'

CHECKPOINT1. Name the six countries that first formed the EEC.2. Why are some EU countries said to be part of the 'Eurozone?'3. What year did Ireland join the EU? Map Work (use map above): 4. Switzerland is not in the European Union. However it has EU countries on every border. Name four countries that border Switzerland.5. It takes approximately 27 hours to drive from Spain to Poland (a very long time!). Name the one country I must travel though on my journey.6. Which country is shaped like a boot?

Friday 22 nd May


6th ClassPage 182 – Chance (using fractions, decimals and percentages)

To complete the table for Q1 you need to use the digit cards (1-20) at the top of the page. Then you’re asked to write the chance, the fraction, the decimal and the percentage.

The first one (choosing the digit card 6 is already done for you so I’ll show you how to do the next one (choosing the digit card 15):

The chance is 1 in 20 (There is only 1 card with 15 on it & 20 cards in total)

The fraction is 1/20 (I can’t simplify it any further) The decimal is 0.05 (I need to turn my fraction to ?/100, so I need to x by

5- my new fraction is 5/100 & two zeros means two places remember!!) The percentage is 5% (always out of 100 – so when you have converted

the fraction to ?/100 it’s easy get the percentage)Use the examples above to complete the tables for Q1 (digit cards) & Q2 (Marbles)

If you get it all completed and would like to try an experiment- complete the activity on P.181

5th ClassPage 180 – Chance – Fractions and percentages

Have a go at Q3. Make sure to simplify where possible.Then do Q4. Q4 asks you to convert to percentage so I will do (a)

(a) What is the chance of picking the 2 of diamonds? Answer: 1:10 or 10%

You complete b, c, d, eTIPS: Ace is considered as 1 or an odd number

Multiples of 5 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50…….

Multiples of 2 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20………

Page 181 – Rolling dice It is possible to work out the probability of any outcome when all the outcomes of the event are equally likely.There are six possible outcomes when you roll a regular die: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6.There is only one 5, therefore the chance of rolling a 5 is 1:6 or 1/6.There are three even numbers so the chance of rolling an even number is 3:6 or 3/6 or 50%.Based on the above please complete Q1. TOP TIPS: There is no 8 on a dice!Remember the multiples of 2 from yesterday!A square number is the product of a number multiplied by itself, e.g. 1, 4, 9, 16.A triangular number is any of the series of numbers (1, 3, 6, 10, 15, etc.) obtained by adding the natural numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, etc. The second triangular number is 3 which is get by adding 1 + 2. The third triangular is 6 which is get by adding 3 + 3. I find the next triangular number by adding 4, 6 + 4 = 10. Then I add 5, then I had 6 and so on.

Q.2. Use a 6 sided die from one of your board games at home. Roll in 36 times and record your outcomes in a table like the one in Q2. First make sure you predict what you think will be the outcome. Show your results on a vertical bar-line graph.

Then use what you have learned this week to complete Q3.

English:Proverbs:

A proverb is an old saying that gives advice or comments on everyday life, e.g. A stitch in time saves nine – doing the job now will save time and effort in the end.Match the proverb to its meaning:Complete the meaning for any proverb without one written in!PROVERB MEANING

1. Two wrongs don’t make a right Words are more effective than force

2. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket

Revenge might make things worse

3. Beggars can’t be choosers Be patient4. Good things come to those who

waitWhen asking a favour, take what you get

5. Birds of a feather flock together Have a backup plan6. The pen is mightier than the sword People who spend time together

are similar7. A bird never flew on one wing8. On a wild goose chase9. Hold your horses10. Let the cat out of the bag

Choose any 3 proverbs above and put them into sentences.

For interest: Here are some environmental/animal friendly proverbs!

Feed two birds with the one scone (instead of kill two birds with one stone)Take the flower by the thorns (take the bull by the horns)Bring home the bagels (bring home the bacon)

Challenge:Using three proverbs from the list above, rewrite the proverb in a different way like the phrases above!

Gaeilge:

Spelling Challenge: Ask a member of your family to ask you your week’s spellings. Write them out on a page and see how many you can spell correct.

Best of luck.

Freagair na ceisteanna:

Cé acu is fear leat, sú óráiste nó sú úll?Is fearr liom sú oráiste.

1. Cé acu is fearr leat, léamh nó scríobh?______________________________________________

2. Cé acu is fearr leat, snámh nó rothaíocht?______________________________________________

3. Cé acu is fearr leat, an Déardaoin nó an Aoine?______________________________________________

4. Cé acu is fearr leat, peil nó iománíocht?______________________________________________

5. Cé acu is fearr leat, TV3 nó TG4?______________________________________________

6. Cé acu is fearr leat, X Factor nó Eurovision?______________________________________________

PE Challenge:Challenge 1https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHNVwRC8o_I Mr Mooney

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pawGyctEq4 Ms Radford

Challenge 2https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvVtHYmnex4 Mr Mooney

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvgGDO8rH3g Ms Radford

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvgGDO8rH3g

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvVtHYmnex4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pawGyctEq4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHNVwRC8o_I

There is a Eurovision Maths challenge at the end of this week’s work. This is optional. It is not that long. Give it a go if you are up for the challenge!!

Extra Maths Challenge: Pie charts1. 752 Eurovision fans were asked about their favourite Irish winning Eurovision song. This pie

chart shows how they voted.

Favourite Eurovision Song

Hold me Now What's another yearIn your eyes Why me

A) What fraction of the fans liked “What’s Another Year”?B) How many people liked “Hold me now”?C) How many people liked “In Your Eyes”?D) How many people liked “Why Me”?

2. This is a pie chart showing the audience at the 2019 Eurovision. Answer the questions below.

Audience at Eurovision 2019

Men Women

A) If there were 30 people at the Eurovision, how many were men?B) What fraction of the audience were women?C) Could this pie chart represent an audience of 21 people? Why/Why not?

3. Favourite Irish Eurovision entry. A group of children were interviewed about their favourite Eurovision entry.

Favourite Irish Eurovision Entry

Jedward Dustin the Turkey Johnny Logan

a) What fraction of the children chose Johnny Logan as their favourite?b) What fraction chose Dustin the turkey?c) If 14 children voted for Jedward, how many children voted for Johnny Logan?d) How many children took part in the survey?

AnswersMonday 11 th May Maths:6th Class

Fractions/Decimals/Percentages 31. a) €124.99 b) €3,850 c) €21 d) €4.85

2. a) €60.01 b) €46.50c) €1.95 d) €87.05e) €13.75 f) €12.60g) €2.40 h) €5.10

3. a) €78 b) €24.99 c) €129.50 d) €35.99e) -€97.01 f) €127.02 g) €235.60 h) €349.49

4. a) €200.50 (profit) b) €4,749 (profit)

5th ClassPage 130 – Revision of Percentage (%) extra free

1. a) 1,200 L b) 15 c) 2.5 kg d) 1.650 L

2. a) €2 b) 20c or €0.20 c) 20c or €0.20

d) €0.20

Complete this table:

Fraction 5/100 29/100 5/10 99/100 1/10 1/100 100/100

6/10 4/10

Decimal 0.05 0.29 0.5 0.99 0.10 0.01 1.0 0.6 0.4

% 5% 29% 50% 99% 10% 1% 100% 60% 40%

EnglishSpellboundA. Write the missing letters.

1. pharmacy 5. telephone 9. triumph 13. phrase2. paragraph 6. nephew 10. sphere 14. orphan3. physical 7. dolphin 11. photograph 15. microphone4. autograph 8. alphabet 12. geography 16. phantom

B. Make 3 small words from each word. Answers may vary.

Phonics, Punctuation & Grammar: 1. environment2. extraordinary3. discipline4. species5. peak6. unlock7. what're8. war9. 4 (ap-pre-ci-ate), 5 (in-ter-na-tion=al)10. them11. The television show was interrupted by a breaking news story.12. "we interrupt this programme to bring you some shocking news."13. The tournament will involve French, German, Italian and Russian athletes. 14. to be obsessed with an idea.15. to give up16. work17. Marble18. are19. from, near20. present

Gaeilge : Fuaimeanna agus Focail.

A. Líon na bearnaí le ‘t’ nó ‘th’

1. tine (fire) 2. trí thine (on fire) 3. timpiste (accident)4. trí thimpiste (by accident) 5. teach (house)6. mo theach (my house) 7. thuas staighre (upstairs)8. thíos staighre (downstairs) 9. thóg sé (he took)10. thug mé (I gave) 11. tháinig mé (I came)12. thit sé (he fell) 13. tharla (happened)14. thosaigh sé (he started) 15. otharcharr (ambulance)16. tothaí (fruit)

B. Cuir na focail chearta sna habairtí.

1. Chonaic Jack agus Laoise deatach ag teacht amach as teach.Jack and Laoise saw smoke coming out of the house.

2. "Tá an teach sin trí thine," arsa Jack le Laoise."That house is on fire," said Hack to Laoise.

3. Bhí lasracha ag teacht ó na fuinneoga thíos staighre.There were flames coming from the windows downstairs.4. Bhí fear ina sheasamh ag fuinneog thuas staighre.There was a man standing at the window upstairs.

5. Chuaigh fear dóiteáin suas dréimire agus thóg sé an fear anuas. The fire man went up the ladder and he took the man down.

6. Bhí an fear an-lag agus thit sé ar an talamh.The man was very weak and he fell on the ground.

7. Ghlaoigh Laoise ar otharcharr.Laoise called the ambulance.

8. Tháinig sé go tapa agus thóg sé an fear go dtí an t-ospidéal. It came very fast and took the man to the hospital.


Bhí sé an-fhuar aréir agus tá leac oighir ar na boithre inniu.It was very cold last night and there is ice on the roads today.

Tá an aimsir ag dul in olcas agus beidh sé an-ghaofar amárach.The weather is getting worse and it will be very windy tomorrow.

Ní fhásann a lán plandaí sa Sahára mar tá sé ró-the agus ró-tirim.A lot of plants do not grow in the Sahara because it is too hot and too dry.

Cuir ord ar na habairtí (put these sentences in order!)

1. an Samhradh is fear liom an séasúr Is éIs é an Samhradh an séasúr is fear liom.Summer is my favourite season.

2. fuar a bhí ann OícheOíche fuar a bhí ann.It was a cold night.

3. an trá go dtí dul Chuaigh méChuaigh mé go dtí an trá.I went to the beach.

Tuesday 12th MayMaths

Beidh sé an-ghaofar amárach tá sé ró-the agus ró-thirim tá leac oighir ar na boithre inniu

6th ClassPage 133 – Profit or loss percentages

1. a) 25%b) (i) €18 (ii) 1/6 – 16 2/3%c) (i) €10 (ii) 1/5 – 20% (loss)d) (i) €3.50 (ii) ¼ - 25%e) (i) €3.50 (ii) 1/10 – 10%f) (i) €3 (ii) ½ - 50%

2. a) 33 1/3%b) 25%c) 20% (loss)d) 25%e) 10%

5th ClassPage 131 – revision of changing fractions to decimals and percentages

1. a) (i) 0.4 (ii) 40%b) (i) 0.25 (ii) 25%c) (i) 0.85% (ii) 85%d) (i) 0.68 (ii) 68%e) (i) 0.65 (ii) 65%

2. a) 50% b) 75% c) 59% d) 94% e) 12%f) 80%

3. a) 16.666% b) 11.111% c) 8.333% d) 12.5%e) 66.666% f) 55.555% g) 58.333% h) 83.333%i) 37.5% j) 77.777%

4. 5/8 a) 0.625 b) 62.5%

EnglishSpellbound

C. CrosswordAcross Down2. paragraph 1. triumph6. photograph 2. phantom7. orphan 3. autograph8. alphabet 4. phrase

5. sphere

D. Answers may vary.

GaeilgeFuaimeanna agus FocailC. Cuir le chéile.1. tine2. thug mé3. thit sé4. torthaí5. otharcharr6. mo theach

D. Scríobh 4 bhfocal ón líosta leis na litreacha seo.Answers will vary.


Chuaigh mé amach gan mo chóta agus tá mé préachta leis an bhfuacht.I went outside without my coat and I am freezing with the cold.

Tá sé te. Tá mé ag cur allais.It is hot. I am sweating.

Tá sé gaofar. Tá na crainn ag luscadh.It is windy. The trees are swaying.

Cuir ord ar na habairtí (put these sentences in order!)

1. sa sneachta dul ag siúl Is aoibhinn liomIs aoibhinn liom dul ag siúl sa sneachta.I love walking in the snow.

2. amárach Beidh sé cur báístí agBeidh sé ag cur báistí amárach.It will be raining tomorrow.

3. an aimsir sa Spáinn Beidh an-te sa SamhradhBeidh an aimsir an-te sa Spáinn sa Samhradh.The weather will be very hot in Spain in the summer.

Wednesday 13th May6th ClassPage 134 – cost price and selling price

1. b) (i) €45 (ii) 25% (Loss)c) (i) €49 (ii) €70d) (i) €200 (ii) €80e) (i) €116 (ii) €36f) (i) €200 (ii) €32 (Loss)

2. b) €2.75c) (i) C.P. €4,600 (ii) S.P. €5,290d) €84e) €85

5th ClassPage 121 – Calculating decimals and percentages (change the decimal or percentage to a fraction first).5. b) 5 c) 11 d) 5 e) 18 f) 2 g) 25

h) 21 i) 18 j) 9

Tá na crainn ag luascadh préachta leis an bhfuacht. Ta mé ag cur allais.

Problems1. a) 30 b) 12 c) 6 d) 3 e) 9

2. a) 20m b) 500g c) 100ml d) €0.37 e) €120

f) 1,500g g) 800m h) 250l

3. Fun Factsa) (i) 0.9 million (ii) 3.6 millionb) (i) 6 hours (ii) 18 hoursc) 48km/hd) (i) 81kg (ii) 21%

English: NovelChapters Sixteen - Eighteen VocabularyVocabulary: Antonyms are words with opposite meanings. Draw a line from each word in column A to its antonym in column B.

A B1. departure a. considerably 1. E.2. inconsolable b. unclear 2. D. 3. misshapen c. perfect 3. C. 4. remotely d. calm 4. A.5. commitment e. arrival 5. G.6. explicit f. acceptance 6. B.7. rejection g. indifference 7. F.

Gaeilge : Fuaimeanna agus Focail.E. Críochnaigh na habairtí.

1. Tá ocht gcóipleabhar i mo mhála scoile.There is eight copies in my school bag.

2. Chonaic mé naoi gcaora sa pháirc.I saw nine sheep in the field.

3. Tá deich mbord sa halla. There is ten tables in the hall.

4. Tá seacht ngeansaí ar an ráille.There is seven jumpers on the rail.

5. Bhí ocht bhfrog ar bhruach na locháin.There was eight frogs on the banks of the pond.


7. Thit cupán caife ar chathaoir Nóra.A cup of coffee fell on Nora’s chair.

8. Cheannaigh Nóra cathaoir nua sa siopa.Nora bought a new chair in the shop.

9. Óiche amháin bhí Nóra ina suí in aice leis an tine. One night Nora was asleep beside the fire.

Thursday 14th MayMaths6th ClassPage 135 – Fractions/Decimals/Percentages 3 - Shopping

1. a) 50% b) 30 c) 48c d) 30c (20%) e) €1.35f) €1.11

Cathaoir nua sa siopa in aice leis an tine Thit cupán caife

Fractions/Decimals/Percentages 31. a) €1.50 b) €13.50 c) 50c d) 66 2/3%

e) €29.25 f) €5.25

d) Answer is 66 2/3%Bought the bread for €3. He sells the 10 slices of bread at 50c each. That means he make €5. His profit is therefore sale price €5 – Cost price €3 = Profit €2To work out the percentage you put the profit over the cost price, which would be 2/3.When 2/3 is converted to a percentage it gives us 66 2/3%.Be careful not to put the profit over the sale price as you will get 2/5 which is 40%, it gives us an incorrect answer.

5th ClassPage 123 – Find the full amount.

1. a) 12 b) 20 c) 30 d) 20 e) 30 f) 400g) 100 h) 20 i) 500 j) 10

2. 1,500g3. 3. 304. 4. 2km5. 5. 46. 6. 907. 7. 808. 28 minutes9. €610.9

English: Spellbound:E. Write the missing word. 1. autograph2. phrase3. pharmacy4. dolphin

5. photograph6. alphabet7. geography8. paragraph9. physical10. microphone

F. Unscramble these words. 1. sphere2. phantom3. phrase4. microphone5. autograph6. nephew7. dolphin8. paragraph9. triumph10. telephone

G. Write the word list in alphabetical order. 1. alphabet 5. microphone 9. phantom 13. physical2. autograph 6. nephew 10. pharmacy 14. sphere3. dolphin 7. orphan 11. photograph 15. telephone4. geography 8. paragraph 12. phrase 16. triumph

H. Match the letters1. dolphin 7. microphone2. paragraph 8. orphan3. sphere 9. alphabet4. triumph 10. physical

5. geography 11. photograph6. phrase 12. Phantom

Gaeilge : F&FG. Scríobh an focail ceart faoin bpictiúr.1. thuas staighre2. torthaí3. thíos staighre 4. thit sé5. teach6. trí thine

H. CrosfhocalTrasna Síos1. thuas staighre 2. teach3. tine 3. trí thine4. torthaí 6. timpiste5. mo theach 7. thug mé8. trí thimpiste


1. Chuaigh an cathaoir trí thine.The chair went on fire.

2. Fuair Nóra an guthán agus ghlaoigh sí ar an mbriogáid dóiteáin.Nora got the phone and called the fire brigade.

3. Thosaigh na fir thine ag múchadh an tine. The firemen started to extinguish the fire.

Fuair Nóra an guthán trí thine ag múchadh an tine

Friday 15th Maths6th ClassPage 137 – Fractions/Decimals/Percentages 3

1. a) 98 b) 0.32 c) 1,600 d) 154 e) 40%f) 15 g) 140 h) 7.9%

2. a) (i) 30% (ii) 7/20 (iii) 15%b) (i) 30% (ii) 2/5(iii) 0.22

3. T = 9.33A = 7.72C = 8.39P = 9.55I = 10.50N = 10.890 = 8.40A = 10.000 = 9.45F = 9.50A = 9.00T = 12

A COAT OF PAINT

4. a) (i) 80 (ii) 60 (iii) 12 (iv) 18 (v) 30 (vi) 40b) 66 2/3%c) 40.83%

5th ClassPage 124 – Increasing and decreasing

1. c) 15 d) 7 e) 87 f) 280 g) 202 h) 75i) 18 j) 84

2. €12.503. 1 hr 15 mins 4. 145. 1736. 108

7. 2558. 1,650m9. €21.76

Gaeilge1. Bíonn uachtar reoite (níos fuar) níos fuaire ná im.

Ice cream is colder than butter.

2. Bíonn capall (níos ard) níos airde ná asal.A horse is taller than a donkey.

3. Bíonn buachaill (níos óg) níos óige ná fear.The boy is younger than the man.

4. Bíonn bean (níos sean) níos sine ná cailín.The woman is older than the girl.

5. Tá eilifint (níos láidir) níos láidre ná capall.The elephant is stronger than the horse.

6. Tá madra (níos lag) níos laige ná asal.The dog is weaker than the donkey.

7. Bíonn an samhradh (níos deas) níos deise ná an geimhreadh.The summer is nicer than the winter.

8. Bíonn an clós (níos glan) níos glaine ná an bóthar.The yard is cleaner than the road.

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