VEX ROBOTICS SCHOOL SHOWCASE: As we all enjoyed doing VEX Robotics so much, we decided to hold a showcase for our parents and the other classes in the school in advance of the Regional Final. So, on the afternoon, of Tuesday, 30th January, we welcomed all who came to hear our story. We explained to them how we had to work on different teams and how the programme helped us to grow closer as a class. We told them about sorting the VEX pieces, following the instructions in the booklets, building the robot, designing the robot, team logo and T-shirts, learning to use Scratch and ModKit Vex programmes, learning about STEM, robotics and deciding on a topic for specific research. Our presentation team presented the powerpoint presentation about Robotics in Dairy Farming and the use of Automatic Milking Systems. We also told them about the log books where we recorded our work. Many parents asked us questions and we demonstrated our driving skills. It was a great preparation for our trip to Dell.
Our driving and programming teams visited Dell a few days before the Regional Finals to get some practice in the arena. We all became very fond of our robot who we named "Clobot". Vex Robotics was a big hit in Cloverfield NS and we hope that we get to do it again next year!
Our driving and programming teams visited Dell a few days before the Regional Finals to get some practice in the arena. We all became very fond of our robot who we named "Clobot". Vex Robotics was a big hit in Cloverfield NS and we hope that we get to do it again next year!
CREDIT UNION QUIZ 2018: Well done to our four teams who took part in this year's St. Ailbe's Credit Union Quiz held in the Southcourt Hotel, Limerick on Monday, 29th January.All teams finished with very respectable scores . We look forward to other upcoming quizzes.
INCLUSIVE CYCLE SAFETY: We have been lucky to have been chosen as one of a small number of schools in the area to participate in the Inclusive Cycle Safety programme offered by Ballyhoura Beo. The 4th, 5th and 6th class pupils have enjoyed 5 weekly lessons in school during January and February, and are looking forward to a trip to Curraghchase in mid-March to practise all the skills learned. Many thanks to Áine and Mike who were the course facilitators. All had great fun and learned lots about safe cycling, helmet importance, bicycle maintenance, etc....
Gaeilge 24! 14/11/2017
Ba mhór an spórt a bhí againn ar scoil agus an dúshlán á dhéanamh againn: Gaeilge a labhairt don lá ar fad! D'éirgh go maith linn agus gní,omhaíochtaí éagsúla á dhéanamh as Gaeilge! An maith libh ár dT-léinte?
Ba mhór an spórt a bhí againn ar scoil agus an dúshlán á dhéanamh againn: Gaeilge a labhairt don lá ar fad! D'éirgh go maith linn agus gní,omhaíochtaí éagsúla á dhéanamh as Gaeilge! An maith libh ár dT-léinte?
VEX ROBOTICS IQ: This year our 4th, 5th and 6th class pupils are taking part in the VEX Robotics programme which involves designing, building, programming and driving our very own robot. We are all working on different teams and have been doing some team-building activities to develop our teamwork skills. We made jigsaw puzzles in groups of four without talking. That was quite challenging and showed how well we could work together. We have also been learning about Simple Machines and forces and have made simple machines using some of the parts of the VEX Robotics kit. We are really enjoying this programme and have just started to build the robot. Our Materials team make sure that the Build team have the right parts for each step of the build. Our Design team are working on a name and logo for our team. We have also been learning some Scratch programming as it is similar to the proramme that our Programming team will use to programme the robot. We will take our robot to the VEX IQ Challenge in 2018.
Cumann na mBunscol 7-a-side Football 2017: Well done to our Football team who had a great start to the year! This year's blitz was held in Kilteely GAA field on Thursday, 5th October with teams from Cloverfield, Cappamore, Carnane and Caherconlish NSs. Our team and that from Cappamore NS qualified for the final to be held in the Gaelic Grounds on Wednesday, 25th October where we had a good win. Captain Kephas Purcell was presented with the cup by Noel Hartigan of the Limerick County Board. Well done to all for making it 3 in a row!
DRUM DANCE IRELAND: Urs Wenk travelled from Kerry on Monday, 23rd October and joined the pupils of Cloverfield NS in the "Teach" where all classes enjoyed some drumming games and activities as well as some song and dance. A great day was enjoyed by all and a few records were broken! www.drumdanceireland.ie/workshops-classes/
SPACE WEEK IRELAND: We had great fun during Space Week learning lots about the planets im the solar system, making rockets of different types, learning about NASA and the International Space Station. We also learned an Irish poem "An Spásaire"
