Author Archives: Emer Russell

A very exciting notice from our PA!Split the Pot this month will be a BUMPER DRAW!Any STP ticket sold will also be included in the Halloween Raffle at the disco! And likewise; each €10 disco ticket sold will also be included in the SPT draw as well as the raffle at the disco. Hot food at the disco will be chicken goujons or sausages, with chips. Pre-sale tickets will get their food token at entry. Some of the raffle prizes include,A family pass for the Santa Train in Amber Springs, Gorey€100 cash prize sponsored by Richard Ivory2x €50 Folk Vouchers sponsored by Olan&SonA Beauty HamperBook Station VoucherGino’s Ice cream VoucherAnd … Continue reading →

* Well done to all who entered our challenge last night. In many cases, there was no absolute right answer and we prompted the children to justify their answer. This will be a focus in the incoming new Maths curriculum and we really welcome this. Well done to PJ whose name was pulled out of the hat and wins today’s prize.* Tonight’s Maths Week challenge is also open to interpretation. We invite children to look at one of the pictures and choose the odd one out. Justify your reasoning with a sentence in your journal to be in with a chance to win a prize tomorrow! (Not in picture are … Continue reading →

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The current building work has captured the curiosity and imagination of jnr and snr infants and they are exploring The Construction Site in Aistear. Some future quantity surveyors in our midst! Only a few weeks until we move in to our new rooms!

Excitement is building already and the repertoire can be heard around school as these super singers prepare for their big night!! @SingOutLoudWex

Some nature base play captured! We have big plans for nature based learning going forward and may be asking parents with skills to come on board as we develop this area. More to follow…..

Caoimhe and Tabitha dictated an email to me which we sent to the Parents’ Association in response to their survey regarding the 6th class gift. Hearing the pupil voice is so important to us and we are grateful to the PA for extending this invitation to the pupils. It’s also important that we model gratitude for such kind gestures. Well done girls!

Our incubation project is bringing out great curiosity in our pupils. This interactive way of learning about life processes in a hands on way will be much more beneficial and indeed memorable than text book work! Children will monitor the progress and development of the eggs and their contents and will be responsible for ensuring that conditions are maintained. We will keep you posted!

Our corridors are awash with vibrant colour and individual art pieces. It is a pleasure to walk from room to room. We hope you enjoy seeing them too.

Mr. Breen has taken on a new programme called ‘Sport Education in Physical Education,’ with his 5th/6th class. Sport Education is a specific evidence informed approach to teaching P.E class. It makes sport experiences in P.E more authentic to real life and accordingly prepare children to participate in recreational physical activity outside of school. Ultimately it encourages development of competent, literate, enthusiastic sports people. We are so lucky to have such giving staff here!