Monthly Archives: February 2022

We are using Kindness Jars as part of #FriendshipFebruary this week. We hope that being friendship detectives and reporting acts of kindness will foster and encourage kindness in school. It is important to recognise and name a kind act.

Nothing beats experiential, hands on Maths activities. Here 2nd class are enjoying weighing pasta- using estimation and measuring skills.

* Today is Safer Internet Day and we spoke to children about the dangers of being online. I have booked a visit from Garda Ronan from Gorey to talk to older classes and this is due to happen this week. All children received a SID band which I have asked them to use as a prompt for conversation at home tonight. Some areas you might talk about are : screen time, phones in the bedroom, digital footprint etc.* Here is a cartoon to suit younger children in the theme of Safer Internet Day https://www.rte.ie/player/series/alva-s-world/SI0000011834?epguid=IP000066126* More resources for parents are available at https://www.webwise.ie/parents/

Many thanks to Eoin and all at @GoreyRFC for a great blitz yesterday. It was run really well and our 5th and 6th class pupils had a super time! @ActiveFlag

An important message regarding sacraments:The dates for sacraments this year are as follows: First Confession (current 2nd class) – will take place the week beginning 28th March – time to be confirmed (may be after lunch or in the evening)First Holy Communion (current 2nd class) : Sunday 22nd May at 11 amConfirmation (5th and 6th class) – Friday 1st April at 11.30 am * subject to final word of Bishop.Thank you

Well done to our playground leaders who are taking on their new role as part of our Active Flag status. They will lead playtime activities and we are very proud of them! We look forward to seeing more skipping, playing structured games and using more equipment for play time. We hope that this will both improve fitness and enhance friendships on yard. See pictures of Elena and Bart looking great in role!