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Maths Week 2022
Created : 17 Jan 2022, 2:54 PM
Archived : 27 Mar 2022, 12:00 AM
River Crossing: Adults and Children 8 adults and 2 children need to cross the river. Everybody can row the small boat, but it can only carry 1 adult or 1 child or 2 children at a time. How many crossings will it take to get everyone to the other side of the river? When you have done that answer these questions? 1. How many trips did it take? 2. What is the fewest number of trips it could take?
1st Year Wellbeing Walk
Created : 26 Jan 2022, 3:03 PM
Archived : 26 Mar 2022, 12:00 AM
Some photos of our 5km Sponsored Walk in aid of @teactom. Thanks Ms Barrett for sharing and well done to TY’s for organising the event. #wellbeing #thegreatoutdoors #sometimesyouneedabreak #fromeachhisbest
People First Credit Union Portlaoise giving away a Grand a Day!
Created : 26 Jan 2022, 12:34 PM
Archived : 26 Mar 2022, 12:00 AM
Applications are open for this years Student Scholarship Awards, you must currently be a Leaving Cert student hoping to attend college next year. Visit peoplefirstcu.ie/services/scholarship-award for the application form. One Leaving Cert student from each of our 7 secondary schools will be awarded €1,000 towards their college fees. The students that apply from the following schools will be entered: Heywood Secondary School Scoil Chriost Rí Árdscoil na Tríonóide Portlaoise College Portlaoise CBS Dunamase College Athy College Well done to last years CBS winner Jack Delaney. All details here peoplefirstcu.ie/services/scholarship-award
Catholic Schools Week 2022
Created : 26 Jan 2022, 12:12 PM
Archived : 26 Mar 2022, 12:00 AM
This week all Catholic Schools in Ireland are celebrating Catholic Schools Week, reflecting on the unique qualities and values found in schools that operate with a Catholic ethos. The theme this year is “Living Life to the Full". Each day has a special focus and today Wednesday, is Grandparents Day, "Celebrating Being Together Again" Each class will reflect on the various themes in their specially prepared RE lessons and also engage with a eucharistic liturgy dedicated to the theme of Catholic schools. God will wipe away all tears, God will bring you home To the place he has prepared for you, You shall never be alone. Storms may gather, evening falls, Daylight turns to shade, And when your earthly work is done, Do not fear, be not afraid.
U15 Soccer
Created : 26 Jan 2022, 10:51 AM
Archived : 26 Mar 2022, 12:00 AM
Hard Luck to our U15 Soccer team who were defeated by Clane CS yesterday ️ @emscopiers #wewontmentionthescore #theonlywayisup #fromeachhisbest
EMS 6th Year Bursary for College
Created : 25 Jan 2022, 4:53 PM
Archived : 26 Mar 2022, 12:00 AM
EMS Printers, who generously sponsor our sports jerseys and look after our printing needs, wish to provide our school with a Bursary for college for two of our current 6th years. The students will be awarded on the following criteria: That in spite of some difficulties, they engaged well with the online learning during lockdown, they are courteous, on time, good attenders, do their homework consistently, conscientious about their study and schoolwork, and are always trying to do their best. These students may not necessarily be the ones who achieve H1’s in each subject, but they are true to our school motto ‘From Each His Best’ every day. The bursary consists of a fully loaded laptop with 500 euros cash for each. The winners will be selected after Easter after consultations with 6th year teachers and the final decision will be the Principal and Deputy Principals’. There will be no appeals. Thank you to Ian McLoughlin of EMS Copiers for meeting with 6th Years today to discuss this amazing opportunity.
Maths Week 2022
Created : 17 Jan 2022, 2:52 PM
Archived : 26 Mar 2022, 12:00 AM
River Crossing: Six Creatures A maximum of two creatures are allowed in the boat for each crossing. The goblins must never be outnumbered by the monsters on the banks of the river. The boat will not move if there is no creature in it. When you have done that, answer these questions? 1. How many trips did it take? 2. What is the fewest number of trips it could take? Students can try different ideas: put the items in the boat and bring them across the river in turn. If at any stage, the monsters outnumber the goblins, then just start again. It is ok to try different moves at random but if you are not making progress, you need to reflect on what you are doing that is not working. Make sure to try a different way the next time. In this way they • Better appreciate and remember the strategies • Build confidence • Develop the habit of reflecting It is important to emphasise the ultimate aim is not to solve the puzzles, but to develop a toolkit of strategies that will be useful with other problems. Pupils that are fast at solving problems and are in the habit of tossing them aside once they have solved them may miss the opportunity to develop their skills. Perseverance and reflection are important in becoming a great problem solver.
Webinars for Parents and school leavers - new link provided
Created : 24 Jan 2022, 11:16 AM
Archived : 25 Mar 2022, 12:00 AM
Planning the Transition from School to College for Students with Special Educational Needs and/ or Disabilities 3.2.2022 LEC have informed us that there was a problem with the first link sent this morning. I have now deleted that and put up the new one found just above this paragraph. While this talk is for parents and school leavers, it may be useful for teachers / guidance counsellors and will look at: · An overview of the DARE scheme · Choosing the right course · Registering with college Disability Services · Understanding how college works · Learning to learn online Date: Thursday 3rd February 2022 Time: 7-8.30pm Registration: zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcsf-uprz0uHdKVgS8mjR879fAHUMZjQxzQ Dr Alison Doyle is an independent educational psychologist with more than 35 years of experience. She designs and delivers transition programmes, and regularly provides seminars and workshops to parents and institutions. Alison is a visiting Lecturer with Trinity College and Dublin City University, and her research work includes transition from school to higher education for students with disabilities, supported employment for young people with intellectual disability, and pre-entry transition programmes for autistic students. Reducing Anxiety in Children aged 4-14 Years: FEARless Free Zoom Webinar for Parents 27.1.2022 Laois Education Centre in partnership with the Triple P Parenting Programme are delivering a Fear-Less webinar on Thursday 27th January from 7.00-9pm which will offer Parents of children 4 - 14 years of age tips and strategies to help their Children manage their anxiety and provide practical evidence-based tips for parents and carers in these uncertain times. Parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic is a unique challenge for all parents, caregivers and families. Children and parents are anxious, and families are under pressure like never before. Being a parent to a child/teenager who is experiencing anxiety can be tough. Anxious children / teenagers can seek constant reassurance have outbursts of anger / frustration and can feel sick when worried. Parenting has a crucial role to play in mitigating the potential long-term negative impacts of COVID-19 on children, particularly in relation to mental health. Date: Thursday 27th January 2022 Time: 7-9pm Facilitator: Deirdre Dowling, Triple P Practitioner Registration Link: zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NKjIiJ1cQzuZn5-AzdZSXg Yvonne Nolan Local Course Administrator Laois Education Centre Block Road Portlaoise Co Laois Tel: +353 578672400 Email: yvonne@laoisedcentre.ie www.laoisedcentre.ie logo
Maths Week 2022
Created : 17 Jan 2022, 2:49 PM
Archived : 25 Mar 2022, 12:00 AM
Problems and Puzzles: Using puzzles to develop problem-solving skills What is Problem Solving? Problem Solving is defined as “the process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues”. In a more mathematical sense problem solving is “the ability to analyse mathematical situations; to plan, monitor and evaluate solutions; to apply strategies; and to demonstrate creativity and self-reliance in using mathematics” (Irish Primary School Curriculum Mathematics 1999, p.8). Problem Solving is not only limited to solving equations or finding the solutions to mathematical questions. Problem Solving is much more – we all solve problems daily when are going shopping or deciding what to wear. Sometimes we might not even be aware of it. Problems vs exercises: An exercise is a challenge where you know the method and you are given practice using the method or slight variations on the method. A problem is a challenge where it is not immediately obvious to one how to proceed. It is important to solve problems of increasing difficulty, only then is learning activated – if you keep solving problems of the same difficulty, they simply become routine exercises. A puzzle is a problem specifically designed to challenge the solver. It may have purposeful misdirection or pitfalls built in by the puzzle maker. Puzzles have a recreational purpose and often include a contrived and amusing situation. Why we use puzzles? Puzzles act as a fun educational tool that can boost self-confidence and self-esteem. By including puzzles into teaching and learning at home, it offers a great opportunity for families to work together as they pool their knowledge, skills, and efforts to reach a solution. Once that solution has been reached the sense of achievement and satisfaction is gratifying and uplifting. Puzzles can strengthen skills such as lateral thinking, innovation, deductive reasoning, open mindedness, and attention to detail; all these skills are easily transferred into the maths class and beyond as students become more adaptable and creative problem solvers. Strategies that are often applied to solve problems are: Trail & Error Find intermediate points, work step by step Look for patterns, symmetry Work Backwords Eliminate what is impossible Make a list or prepare a table of data Change your point of view Work with simplifications Draw a picture / Make a physical model This list is by no means exhaustive but can be a starting point. Several of these may be applied to the same problem individually or sequentially. Our philosophy is to guide the students to “discovering” these strategies themselves rather than handing them a toolkit. A reflective discussion should be facilitated so that students can explore and discover the many strategies used by the different groups of students.
1st Year Sponsored Walk
Created : 20 Jan 2022, 5:44 PM
Archived : 24 Mar 2022, 12:00 AM
A reminder for all 1st Years that there will be a Sponsored Walk Wednesday morning 9 - 10am. Students are asked to bring in a donation of €2 with all proceeds going to Teac Tom. TY’s will collect the money on the morning.