St Patrick's Primary School, Ardboe, Dungannon

RESPECT As we begin our school year, it is important that we set out our standards for respect from the beginning. Simple things like a smile, good eye contact or a “hello” can make a huge difference when forming relationships with new friends and helping others. Small gestures towards others show that you value them and will help to build respect. In the month of September we will be focusing on the Christian value - RESPECT. This is also one of our Key School values. As a whole school community, we will be discussing what RESPECT means and what it should look like within each classroom. We will be looking at: How we show respect for each other and adults in the school community. How children are encouraged to value and respect their own and other people’s belongings. How children are encouraged to show tolerance by accepting feelings, habits or beliefs, racial or ethnic origins that are different from their own. What patience, kindness and good manners should look like in our classroom. [Open Document] | ☕ Coffee Morning ☕ - Friends Of Mullinahoe - Coffee Morning on Sunday 28th of September from 12.00 - 2.00 pm in the Ardboe Community Centre. [Open Image]

Lines of Symmetry

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22nd Mar 2023

Symmetry

A 2D shape is symmetrical if a line can be drawn through it and either side is a reflection of the other.

The line is called a line of symmetry.

Why is symmetry helpful?

There are lots of reasons why symmetry is helpful. One of the most important is that symmetry creates balance. Our brains really like symmetrical things and are automatically drawn to it.

Another reason is that it makes things much easier to understand. Symmetrical objects are predictable, so we know what to expect, making them easier to remember.

Today the P3 children went searching for shapes with a line of symmetry. They found lots of interesting symmetrical shapes in and outside the school building.