Author Archives: Emer Russell

We have had an amazing week in school celebrating Engineers Week! Each class has engaged in engineering projects and had lots of fun through active learning in the process! Have a look through our pictures. Thanks to Kietan who represented Wexford County Council with a presentation on renewable energy to 5th and 6th class Our classes have also been challenged to a tower building competition – considering materials, modifications and reinforcements where necessary. We love the variety of entries so far. Stay tuned for the results next week!

Click on the link for advice from NEPS (National Educational Psychology Service) on how to talk to your child about war

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Best of luck to Cian Horan who is playing in the Rackard League Handball singles tournament today! Go Cian! (03/03/2022)

Pictured: lucky 1st and 2nd class had a trip to the library today. Their speaker had to cancel at short notice but we arranged for them to go on a library detective hunt instead. They enjoyed stories there and received a free book to mark World Book Day tomorrow. I am delighted with how well they behaved.

We are delighted to have been asked by journalist Jen Hogan to contribute to an Irish Times article on how the war in Ukraine is affecting children. At an age appropriate level (3rd-6th class), I will talk a little about it on Friday at assembly as children may well be thinking about it. There is some good advice for parents in this article. Thank you to our wonderful contributors who showed great empathy in their feedback. https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/health-family/parenting/how-to-talk-to-your-children-about-the-invasion-of-ukraine-1.4816178

What an amazing day we have had! Well done to all on great fundraising – we raised over 600 – final total to be confirmed! Well done to all on dressing up so creatively – we were blown away by the hair drama!! The children had a great day and it was a lovely end to Friendship February. Thank you to Fiona, Sharon, our Amber Ambassadors and Student Council. Thank you for all the donations of prizes.Enjoy your mid term and we will see you all on Monday Fundraising will be donated equally to Pieta House and Special Olympics Ireland.

Lucky senior infants and 1st class had great fun learning with Carmel this week as they sewed peas and cornflower seeds! They love the feel of soil in their hands and are looking forward to seeing them grow!

Some lovely samples of English and SESE research. We love to see pupils taking pride in their written work. I especially love the novel copy work I am seeing. 3rd/4th are enjoying reading When Jessie Came Across The Sea – thank you Gorey library for the bulk loan.