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Blackwater River Study

The Workshop

On Monday 15th of September, we welcomed two experts on water studies to our school.  They traveled all the way from Co. Cork.  First they held a workshop for Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Classes.

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 Jessica began by telling us

  • ·   The importance of water
  • ·   How human activities affect water
  • ·   How we can protect our precious water

Stephanie went on to list some of the creatures found in rivers and how each one is an indicator of water quality

1 – worm               3 – uncased caddis                 

2 – beetles            4 – mayfly                5 - stonefly

Pollution affects river life and causes less diversity.


                                                                                                Áine McQuaid  (4th Class)


Setting Off

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After a quick snack, we put on our wellies and hi-viz jackets.  We lined up with our partners and walked along the footpath towards the village.  Our teacher took a group photo at Tullyree.  The weather was beautiful, not a cloud in the blue sky overhead.

                                                                                                                 

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At last we reached the Leslie Estate. We passed the restaurant and entered the Wetland. Here the waste water from the village is cleaned as it flows through a series of ponds.

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 Harvey Colleran  (4th Class)

The Black Water

Jessica and Stephanie were waiting for us at a shallow crossing in the river. We were divided into two groups. Firstly, third and fourth examined a map of Co. Monaghan rivers, lakes and streams. Next we examined water samples taken from the river identification keys. We identified fresh water shrimp and the mayfly.
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Soon it was our turn to wade into the river. We dragged nets along the river bed and under rocks to find creatures living in the water. Then we emptied the nets into the buckets. Some of us got wet feet but we didn’t mind because we were having so much fun. Cormac found a water boatman and Kayla found a little fish called a gudgeon.   We had to stand aside and make room for a group of pony trekkers coming up river. It was a lovely sight.

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Before returning to the school, the two groups were called together. Stephanie announced that the river scored a water quality score of 4     

Maébh McNally (4th Class)

Conclusion

We really enjoyed the workshop and the field trip. We learned a lot about biodiversity, algae bloom, invertebrates, pollution and water quality. We learned how to take water samples, identify the creatures living in this habitat and assess the water quality.

We realise that people spreading fertilisers and slurry and using detergents and bleach can pollute our rivers and reduce biodiversity.

We thank Niall O’ Connor, Environment Officer with Monaghan Co. Council and our teachers Mr. Macklin and Mrs Dowling  for organising this event.   

                         
                                                                                                                 James Sweeney (4th Class)
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  • About our School
    • Our Mission Statement
    • History of our School
    • School Staff
    • Parents Association
    • Board of Management
    • Extra Curricular >
      • CREDIT UNION QUIZ QUESTIONS - Fairways Hotel, Dundalk 2014 Sunday 2nd March 2014
      • Yours Sincerely
    • ICT
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    • Special Educational Needs
    • Healthy Lunches
  • Down Memory Lane
  • Classes
    • Junior & Senior Infants
    • First & Second Class
    • Third & Fourth
    • Fifth & Sixth Class >
      • Bee-lines Sculpture
  • Learning Support Activities
    • Learning Support
  • English: School Improvement Plan
  • Maths: School Improvement Plan
  • Mathematical Language & Methodologies
    • Junior & Senior Infants
    • First & Second Class
    • Third & Fourth Class
    • Fifth & Sixth Class
    • Learning Support / Resource Class
  • Homework Club
    • Homework Club
    • 1.40pm - 2.40pm Supervision
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    • Waste Management >
      • Tidy Towns Art Competitions
    • Travel >
      • Halloween Feet First Friday Walk >
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      • St Patrick`s Feet First Friday Walk
      • Daffodil Feet First Friday Walk
    • Global Citizenship Litter & Waste
    • Biodiversity >
      • Lough Neagh Discovery Centre
      • Castle Leslie Forest Walk
      • Blackwater River Study
      • Heritage Days >
        • Day 1: Trees
        • Day 2 : Birds
        • Day 3 - Bees
        • Day 4: Mini-Beasts
      • Ecology Workshops
      • School Tour 2014
    • Green Schools Travel Slogan
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    • Halloween Fancy Dress 2020
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    • St. Patrick's Feet First Friday March 2015
    • Opening Night 6th November 2014
    • Halloween Fancy Dress Walk Oct'14
    • Daffodil Day 2014 Walk to School
    • St. Patrick's Feet First Friday
    • Open Night
    • Offical Opening of Car Park November 2013
    • Untitled
    • Lá Fhéile Pádraig 2013
    • Christmas Show - Rang 5 & 6 2012
    • Christmas Show Rang 1 & 2 2012
    • Christmas Show - Rang 3 & 4 2012
    • Christmas Show - Junior & Senior Infants 2012
    • Halloween Feet First Fancy Dress 2012
    • End of Year Presentations 2013
    • Our Wonderful Volunteers
  • Lord Mayor of Glaslough Fundraiser
  • Down Memory Lane
    • Four Village Cycle 2014
  • Learning Zone
    • Maths
  • Competitions
    • Credit Union Quiz - 31st January 2015
    • Cumann na mBunscol Table Quiz 2015
    • Schools Showjumping Competition September 2014
    • Cumann na mBunscol Quiz Teams 2013
    • Credit Union Quiz 2013
    • Monaghan Mental Health Essay Competition Winners 2013
    • Straighten Up Ireland
    • Credit Union Competition Winners 2012
  • End of Year Presentations
  • Find Us
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