Author Archives: Emer Russell

Hello everyone, I hope that you are enjoying the family time and getting some fresh air. I think it’s really important that we make the most of this time by spending meaningful time with family. I understand that distance learning is very much dependent on the dynamic of your family and the circumstances you find yourselves in due to Covid19. I hope that you are all well, above all. I think, where possible, that structure is still important. Likewise, I would be passionate about recommending daily reading blocks. If possible, please limit screen time to late afternoon/evening time. Our teachers will resume uploading work daily at 9 from Monday, 20th … Continue reading →

Hi everyone, I would like to share this message from Arklow parish pastoral worker Margaret Drew which will help with marking Easter week while we are in lockdown.  I have also uploaded Grow in Love login details

Thank you Ms. Ryan for the daily questions                          

Many thanks to Ms Ryan for compiling this list of extra activities! There is something for everyone in here!

We may be closed but that doesn’t mean we can’t still learn! Teachers will be posting work along the way and Ms. Russell will be posting daily challenges and ideas on Dojo. Here is a selection of some of our St. Patrick’s Day artwork! Great creativity guys! We will announce winners later. Enjoy!

We spoke at Assembly about Lent being a time to think about others and not treat ourselves too much. We reminded them about giving even a little of their pocket money to those less fortunate (ie Trócaire box). Many thanks to Ms. Byrne for the seasonal flowers and the Lenten decor.  

Below is the link to the poster that we are displaying in school, received from Department of Education with regard to Coronavirus. Teachers have revised hand washing and sneezing/coughing etiquette with children. Children are permitted to bring their own hand towels to school. https://www.education.ie/en/Schools-Colleges/Information/National-Emergencies-Public-Health-Issues/covid_19-poster-advice-for-schools.pdf  

What a fun way to mark #EngineersWeek!  Students got to experiment with stethoscopes and they took their own blood pressure. They tested reflexes and explored the brain! How interesting!  Thank you to our wonderful PA for sponsoring Little Medical School – the students loved it!

We are currently  taking enrolments for junior infants for the coming academic year. We have an open night on Tuesday 24th March at 7pm. All welcome! Call the office on 0402 37596 for more information

We are very proud of our Altura Credit Union quiz team who lost out on 2nd place after a nail biting tie breaker. There were in excess of 60 teams there so it is a huge achievement for them! Well done Cillian, Shane, Diarmuid and Charlie!