Author Archives: Emer Russell

We are enjoying exploring the SESE and SPHE (among other subjects) curriculum outdoors. Our children are loving getting their hands dirty as they learn about biodiversity, ecosystems and nature. Updates will be posted to our Outdoor Classroom page. Stay tuned…..  

* The field is a hive of activity for outdoor lessons in SESE and PE. Here is a picture of 6th class enjoying rounders for their PE lesson while 4th/5th were enjoying a different PE lesson on the other pitch. I have been listening to happy chatter all day as I hear our busy students digging, playing with the mud kitchen (right up to 6th class!) and enjoying Aistear outdoors. Long may this weather continue!

* Pictured: Carmel and her husband giving up their free time on Saturday to prepare ground for our meadow area, thank you! Carmel and Finola are working hard on a Biodiversity Champion programme that we will be rolling out over the next few months and into the future. We are really excited about this as it will educate our children from an SESE, SPHE and social citizenship perspective. We hope that their hands-on involvement will teach them more than any book can! * Also pictured: our students cooking up a feast in the mud kitchen, I think it is vegan day!  

A lovely surprise on non uniform day – a gift of Bodibro hoodies and half zips from our super Parents’ Association! Wear them well, 6th class! #graduation  

We think our school looks so vibrant with the new paintwork and some lovely additions to our outdoor classroom, thanks to  Alison and Lucas’ mum Fiona! The field was dry today and the children really enjoyed playing football on the grass and using their little imaginations in the woodland.  

What a fantastic morning to plant sunflowers. It’s great having our outdoor classroom for these projects! Thanks Carmel for this lovely project that our children really enjoyed.   Jessica and Alison decorated stones beautifully and these enhance our outdoor classroom! Some of Mr. Breen’s pupils tidying the raised bed.  

* Here is a link to a series of talks for parents in association with the National Parents’ Council and presented by Dr. Colman Noctor 1. Connecting with your child: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFLAwDU0GOQ. 2. Helping anxious children : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yW36NTlKPk 3. Your child’s online life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isifSr6oNDM 4. Building your child’s social savvy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zErcybr6wXg

Well done to all our worthy prize winners for winning various challenges during lockdown! It was heartening to see such enthusiasm! Pictured: some of the lucky recipients

  We love these photos and videos from home of our students enjoying their day !   IMG_1470  

We were delighted to welcome back 4th-6th class today! We had music playing on yard and an ice lolly treat to mark the special day. We look forward to working together to continue best practices to keep Covid-19 at bay. Thank you to Ms. Goodison for creating personalised bookmarks for our children as a keepsake of the occasion!