Category Archives: 5th class Ms. O’Shea

The Heart

The heart is like a pump which sends blood all over the body. The blood travels away from the heart and back again in tubes called arteries and veins.     A muscular wall called the septum divides it into the … Continue reading

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The Weather

When we  breathe we take air into our lungs. Air is all around us. Without this air we would die. This air surrounding the planet is called the atmosphere. The gases in the atmosphere are mostly nitrogen and oxygen. The … Continue reading

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Ireland’s Got Talent

Today 27/10/17 at 4pm I am going to be on “Ireland’s Got Talent” on Network 2. My dance class and I are going to perform on the stage today. I can’t wait until I get there! For days  my dance … Continue reading

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Land Snails

Snails can have lungs or gills. Most snails have a ribbon like tongue called a radula with thousands of microscopic teeth. Snails are herbivores. They eat leaves, stems, flowers etc.Their top speed is 45 metres per hour. Snails leave a … Continue reading

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The Great Wall of China

Rather than being one long continuous wall,the Great Wall of China is made up of a number different sections. These sections were built by various dynasties over a long period of time from stone and other materials. Its main purpose … Continue reading

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Rainforests

    Rainforests are forests that experience high levels of rainfall. Scientists believe that there may be millions of plant and insect species in the rainforests that have yet to be discovered. Over 25% of natural medicines have been discovered … Continue reading

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The Liam Mc Carthy Cup

The Liam Mc Carthy Cup came to our school last Tuesday. They told us about it and who they bet in the final. They beat Waterford in the All Ireland final. A picture of our class was taken holding the … Continue reading

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Seals

Many species of seal live in the polar oceans of both the Antarctic and Arctic. Although seals vary in size and weight they all have sleek bodies with thick layers of fat and dense fur coats. These characteristics help them … Continue reading

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Ancient Egypt

Ramesses 11 was in the 19 dynasty and ruled from 1279-1212bc. He is said to be the greatest pharaoh. His name means ‘Re has finished him’. He built a temple at Abu Simbul. The great warrior made Egypt rich by … Continue reading

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The Trip

One day a girl named Ella lived in Limerick. She came home from school to find a big surprise waiting for her. She walked through the door and when she saw the surprise she nearly fainted . It was 5 … Continue reading

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