Science Speaker
Junior School
A doctor came to visit the children in the Junior School of Scoil Choilm. He spoke about healthy eating and exercise. He also spoke about the importance of washing our hands properly and demonstrated the correct technique. He showed the children how he uses his stethoscope to listen to a patient's heartbeat and breathing. The children all then had a turn listening to their heartbeats and their breathing using the doctor's stethoscope.
Senior School
A doctor also came to visit the children of the Senior School to inform them about Diabetes. He explained what Diabetes is and what it is like to live with Diabetes. He spoke about insulin and the effect that sugary food can have on it. The children learned all about the importance of eating healthily and being active in order to prevent Diabetes.