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Music Roundup
11th May 2020 The Science of Sound This week we thought we would share some cool science experiments to help you see sound! Musical instruments create sound by moving the air all round them back and forth, sending out sound waves or vibrations that our ears pick up and our brain processes as notes and music. Below are some experiments that will help you to "see" sound, they are really easy, and you will find everything you need for them in your house! How does sound work? Sound is made up of vibrations, or sound waves, that we can hear. These sound waves are caused by objects vibrating, or moving backwards and forwards really quickly. All sounds a bit confusing doesn't it? This video from House of Sound should help! What is Sound? How do musical instruments make sound? House of Sound have lots of videos showing us how different musical instruments make sound. This video is all about woodwind instruments, which are instruments that you blow into to make a sound. Have a go at making your own woodwind instrument! Woodwinds Make the sprinkles dance! For this experiment you will need some cling film, scissors, sprinkles or rice, a bowl and a plate. You could also use a speaker instead of humming and play some music through it right next to the bowl. Dancing Sprinkles Cymatics Cymatics shows us what sound vibrations look like. High and low sounds make the sprinkles or rice move in different ways and even make patterns appear. Have a look at this video and see for yourself how cool it is! Cymatics You might be interested to have a look behind the scenes to see how the experiments were put together. Remember they were performed under very strict conditions and need to be conducted in a laboratory. Do not try any of them at home! Experiments Even Disney include the science of sound in their movies. Check out the Tesla Coils making music in the Sorcerer's Apprentice and note the lightning cage!!! Movie Clip Comments are closed.
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St. Philomena's G.N.S.Welcome to our website. Message from the Principal
I feel humbled and honoured to write this message as the newly appointed principal of St. Philomena’s N.S. I have been a member of the St. Phil’s staff for the past 14 years and I can honestly say that I have loved every day working in the school. As a Clara woman starting out in a Tullamore school in September 2008, I didn’t quite know how I would be received but I knew instantly that I had landed somewhere very special. The ethos of St. Philomena’s is grounded in respect, tolerance, openness and honesty and as a staff, we work hard at building relationships with each other, with the pupils and their families. My aim as principal is to ensure that every child feels valued coming in the school gates in the morning and that more than anything else, every child wants to come to school with us. In our school, Every Child Counts or No Child Counts and I will make it my main aim to foster a commitment to equality of opportunity for every pupil, every day. I will strive for a healthy, positive learning and working environment for the staff and our pupils and to provide a space where well-being will blossom naturally. As parent(s)/ guardian(s), you are the primary educators of your child/ren, so please don’t be afraid to come in and talk to us if you have any questions or concerns regarding your child/ren. Together, we can do so much more! With Love, Geraldine Gaffey Archives
January 2024
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