Biodiversity Week
Kilcornan National School held Biodiversity Week from the 9th to the 12th May 2023. The children learned the importance of protecting plants and wildlife in their local area. Each class group were given the opportunity to take part in an activity that promotes Biodiversity. Junior Infants to First Class created bird feeders using pipe cleaners, oats, fruit and a perch using lollipop sticks. These are placed outside the window of the children’s classrooms and everyone is waiting patiently for the birds to start feeding! Second to Fourth Class enjoyed planting in the school garden. Second Class planted sunflowers in pots and they are watching out for signs of growth each day. Third class planted beautiful marigolds and petunias in window boxes and Fourth Class planted a range of different vegetables such as spinach, turnip and carrots. The children are excited to taste the vegetables and herbs when they are ready to harvest! Fifth and Sixth Class built a home for the bugs in the area. Using recycled material such as palettes, flower pots, plastic bottles and cardboard, a shelter for bugs was created. Thanks to Ms. Ruddle and Sharon for helping with these.
Thanks also to Heritage Council Ireland. On Wednesday 24th May, Kilcornan National School received a visit from heritage specialist, Carmel Madigan who explored Biodiversity on the school grounds with Third to Sixth Class. The children really enjoyed the visit.
See the photo gallery for more pictures of the week.
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