Suspension Bridge: This is a type of bridge in which the deck (the load-bearing portion) is hung below suspension cables on vertical suspenders.

Arch Bridge: This is a bridge with abutments at each end shaped as a curved arch. Arch bridges work by transferring the weight of the bridge and its loads partially into a horizontal thrust held by the abutments at either side.

Cable Stayed Bridge: This bridge has one or more towers (or pylons), from which cables support the bridge deck. A distinctive feature are the cables or stays, which run directly from the tower to the deck, normally forming a fan-like pattern or a series of parallel lines.

Cantilever Bridge: This bridge is a bridge built using cantilevers, structures that project horizontally into space, supported on only one end.

Beam Bridge: Also known as a girder bridge is the simplest and oldest bridge type. It generally consists of one or more spans which are supported by an abutment or pier at each end.

Truss Bridge: This is a bridge whose load-bearing superstructure is composed of a truss, a structure of connected elements usually forming triangular units.

Here are some of the students examples...

Jake Brennan from Ms. Duggan's 5th Class

Liam Campbell from Ms. Devaney's 5th Class

Janicole Abaya from Ms. Duggan's 5th Class

Rian Kennedy from Ms. Devaney's 5th Class

Liam Campbell from Ms. Devaney's 5th Class

Dziugas Taranda from Mr. Faughey's 5th Class

Ava Sherwood from Mr. Faughey's 5th Class

Ella Carberry O'Rourke from Ms Dowling's Class

Esther Anu John from Ms. Dowling's Class

Diwali is India's biggest and most important holiday of the year. The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that Indians light outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness. This festival is as important to Hindus as the Christmas holiday is to Christians.

People create patterns called Rangoli on the floor using coloured powders or sand

Families celebrate Diwali with sweet treats

DIWALI IS CELEBRATED OVER FIVE DAYS

• DAY ONE: People clean their homes and shop for gold or kitchen utensils to help bring good fortune.

• DAY TWO: People decorate their homes with clay lamps and create design patterns called rangoli on the floor using colored powders or sand.

• DAY THREE: On the main day of the festival, families gather together for Lakshmi puja, a prayer to Goddess Lakshmi, followed by mouth-watering feasts and firework festivities.

• DAY FOUR: This is the first day of the new year, when friends and relatives visit with gifts and best wishes for the season.

• DAY FIVE: Brothers visit their married sisters, who welcome them with love and a lavish meal.

• In northern India, they celebrate the story of King Rama's return to Ayodhya after he defeated Ravana by lighting rows of clay lamps.

• Southern India celebrates it as the day that Lord Krishna defeated the demon Narakasura.

• In western India the festival marks the day that Lord Vishnu, the Preserver (one of the main gods of the Hindu trinity) sent the demon King Bali to rule the nether world.

This week students in 5th class created Transport Projects. They had to choose a mode of transport and answer the following questions on their chosen mode of transport:

When was this mode of transport invented?

Who invented it?

Where in the world was it first used?

Is it used in Ireland?

Is it a popular mode of transport in Ireland?

How many people use this mode of transport daily around the world/in Ireland?

Alisa Topic from Ms. Devaney's Class researched Aeroplanes

Aoife Ennis from Ms. Dowling's Class researched Aeroplanes

Julia Seruga from Ms. Duggan's Class researched Cars

Orla O'Reilly from Ms. Dowling's Class researched Cars

Evelina Tamosauskyte from Ms. Devaney researched Cars

Liam Campbell from Ms. Devaney researched Aeroplanes

Here's a short video about the Evolution of Transport

Here are a few unique modes of transport from around the world!

SUSPENSION RAILWAY IN WUPPERTAL, GERMANY

Its full name is “Electric Elevated Railway (Suspension Railway) Installation, Eugen Langen System” (Anlage einer elektrischen Hochbahn (Schwebebahn), System Eugen Langen). It is the oldest electric elevated railway with hanging cars in the world and is a unique system.

REINDEER SLED IN LAPAND, FINLAND.

Reindeer sledding is the oldest form of transport in the north, and an ancient part of Sami culture. People of all ages can participate on this very “soft” adventure.

GONDOLA IN VENICE, ITALY

Aboard a traditional wood-carved gondola boat, look out for top Venice attractions such as Rialto Bridge and listen to Italian songs; it’s a must-do in Venice.

TOBOGGAN IN MADEIRAN, PORTUGAL

The Monte Toboggans first originated in the early 19th century as Funchal´s first means of “downhill” public transportation. Presently and for a number of years now, the “Carro de Cesto” is used to transport tourists.

AERIAL TRAMWAY IN KLEIN MATTERHORN, SWITZERLAND

An aerial lift is a means of cable transport in which cabins, cars, gondolas or open chairs are hauled above the ground by means of one or more cables. Aerial lift systems are frequently employed in mountainous territory where roads are relatively difficult to build and often found in touristic landmarks.

HOVERCRAFT IN PORTSMOUTH, UK

The Isle of Wight Hovercraft is the last remaining commercial hovercraft service in the world. It operates a regular timetable transporting passengers between Ryde and Southsea in Portsmouth, with excellent connections to both road and rail networks on either side.

ZIPLINE ABOVE THE CANOPY IN COSTA RICA

Costa Rica is world-renowned for its canopy tours, also known as zip-lines. Imagine sailing through the treetops hundreds of meters in the air with a chance to spot some of the country’s diverse wildlife.Though many of Costa Rica’s national parks offer canopy tours, the best are in Monteverde, Arenal and Manuel Antonio.

JEEPNEY IN THE PHILIPPINES

When the American troops pulled out of the Philippines at the end of World War II, surplus jeeps were left and the locals stripped them down and added roofs for shade. This vehicle has then transformed into a vehicle for public transportation. It is still used and still the popular way to go around cities.

To learn more about length check out these links below!

www.mathsisfun.com/measure/metric-length.html

www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-fifth-grade-math/imp-measurement-and-data-3/imp-unit-conversion/a/metric-units-of-length-review

In Religion the students were discussing what they were grateful for. Take a look!

Brayden Davis from Ms. Dowling's Class

Joanne Joseph from Ms. Dowling's Class

Here's a sample of some of the wonderful art the students created at home

Janicole Abaya from Ms. Duggan's Class