Author Archives: Emer Russell

Today belongs to 5th and 6th class!!What a fantastic morning with every child completing the almost 6km loop!! We are so proud of you all. When we have a total raised, we will share it with you. Congrats to Ravindra who crossed the finish line first! Huge thanks to Mr Breen and all the staff who participated and helped, to the parents who stewarded, ran/walked, prepared/donated refreshments. There was quite a spread on their return – and well deserved too!! Thank you to Garda Ronan and Garda Katie who came out to give the children a send off with the siren!The other pupils in the school gave the seniors a … Continue reading →

Dear Parents, We have received instruction about mask wearing from children from 3rd-6th class inclusive. I have raised concerns with the Minister of Education, Norma Foley on this. While the situation is less than desirable, I have spoken to the teachers and children today about how we can uphold this directive in the most comfortable way possible for our children. We are fortunate in that each classroom has an exit door. The facility for children to take self-directed mask breaks has been outlined and modelled with them today. If the child feels that they would like a breather they can simply walk to the open door and stand outside where … Continue reading →

1st and 2nd class had a fantastic field trip to John’s family business, None so Hardy Forestry. They learned lots about planting trees and were each given a rowan tree to take home! How kind!! Huge thanks Kate and family for this memorable trip.

We have been advised of a confirmed case of COVID-19 in our school. The HSE has advised that no action is required with a single case. No contact tracing will take place in this instance. We ask that you continue to be vigilant with your children and symptoms and keep them at home if they are unwell. Children presenting with symptoms in school will be sent home. It is essential that we work together to limit any spread. We wish a speedy return to full health to the individual concerned.

The Student Council and Active Flag Committee of Scoil Ghormáin Naofa, Castletown, worked collaboratively to create a Super Healthy Day last Friday. The day kicked off with children arriving with their helmets and scooters to enjoy fun movement breaks throughout the day. There was great excitement with children zooming around the school yard!  The Student Council distributed a range of healthy breakfasts to each classroom. All of the produce was donated by local companies and shops. Salt Rock Dairy from Tara Hill provided delicious creamy milk and Staffords Bakery delivered multiple packs of their tasty brown soda bread. Student council member Ellen made healthy granola bars and Nutorious Nutrition donated … Continue reading →