Author Archives: Emer Russell

We are very much looking forward to having everyone back in school from Monday. Please ensure that you bring you Return to School form with you (click link below if you have lost yours). Have a few early nights and we will see you on Monday! Return to Educational Facility declaration form We are mindful that there may be a range of emotions that the children are experiencing and we will watch out for them all. A video to help prepare you for return!    

Happy #InternationalWomensDay to all our bold and brave young women! You can be whatever you want to be! What is International Women’s Day? International Women’s Day is an annual event that celebrates all the amazing things women have achieved. It is a way to show how women have and continue to influence the world. As well as celebrating brilliant women, it’s also used as a day to highlight issues and raise awareness about issues that women still face. Historically, women have been denied the right to vote, to work, and lots of other things, too. Because of brilliant women who fought against these things, women have a lot more say in the … Continue reading →

Such a fun and creative end to our first week back! So much colour and an evident love of books! Here is the World Book day anthem that the children love!💕 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpTkjssrL4k What characters do you recognise? Can you name the books? How about the authors?  

We have been enjoying STEAM activities all through lockdown so we are well prepped for Engineers’ Week. Lateral thinking and creativity are important to us here at Scoil Ghormáin Naofa. Check out some of our brilliant designs! animated_output_1615195540 (1)

We are delighted to have up to 3rd class back today! It was wonderful to see the lovely smiles that we had missed since Christmas. 4th, 5th and 6th, we miss you still but it won’t be long! * Thank you to Ms. Goodison for the lovely personalised bookmarks that each child received. We hope you use them to enjoy some reading as you have no homework! * Have a lovely evening and enjoy the sunshine. You are all superstars and it is remarkable how you adapted to being back in school so quickly. We are very proud of you all.

Important information regarding partial, and subsequently full, return to school. We will open for junior to 3rd class inclusive, from next Monday. Other children will continue to be provided for remotely. Access beyond the school gate is permissible only by prior appointment in exceptional circumstances. Please avoid congregation at arrival and pick up times. Staggered arrival and dismissal continues. Strictly 8.50 for non bus, 9am for bus. 2.30 for bus and 2.40 for non bus. Parents please wear masks at these times. Boxes of books: please clean school boxes this weekend. Only books, copies and pencil cases should come back. Worksheets should stay at home. They may be returned as … Continue reading →

Our super team of SNAs have set a baking challenge for our students! The first baking challenge is pancakes for the day that’s in it! Feel free to add your own twist and email photos to me ! There will be a prize for the person crowned Castletown Bake-off champion!

Good morning everyone, A new week is with us. I know you are tired but mid term is coming so hang in there! On Wednesday, as a nice way to finish up for mid term break, we will be parking the academics and enjoying WELLNESS WEDNESDAY- students, teachers and parents! We have a day full of videos, activities and mindful challenges, I am certain there will be something for everyone. Parents of older children, I would really encourage you to get your children involved as I know lockdown is especially hard for them and screen time is challenging. Stay tuned for our menu of activities! * Tomorrow is Pancake Tuesday … Continue reading →

DONT FORGET TO WEAR RED/PINK for assembly today! I will have a spy looking for the best efforts for a prize! Join us at 11 for or weekly catch up, raffles, slideshow and much more

THE GREAT OUTDOORS! There is so much to learn and embrace within our 5km radius! We have been ensuring that our birds are well fed and have been making habitats and stick men!