Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
A huge well done to our P3 children who received the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Thursday 27th February. Pupils prepared excellently- working really hard in religious lessons and learning all of the associated stories, poems and songs. Thanks to Mr Doyle and Toni for all of their hard work in preparing the children and to Mrs Eva McAlea for assisting with the choir and continious musical support.
Afterschool Clubs
Our new cycle of Afterschool Clubs for this term includes Monday ECO/STEAM Club, Tuesday Art & Cookery, Wednesday ICT & Transfer, Thursday ICTA (Kickboxercise & Dodgeball) and Friday ICT & Guitar. Homework Club is in operation Monday to Thursday 3pm-4.45pm. This includes plenty of variety and clubs are very well priced at £1.50. They will be very beneficial to your child’s holistic development- please ensure they attend regularly.
Community Groups & Clubs
Our fantastic Parent and Toddler groups are back in operation on Monday & Wednesday Mornings and Young at Heart Pre- school Afternoon Club will return as normal from this Monday. Parent & Grandparent (free) Art Classes resume on Monday Evening at 7pm with local artist Jennifer Cunningham.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated on Thursday 27th February at 1.15pm in The Church of the Sacred Heart. All very welcome to attend.
World Book Day
World Book Day will be celebrated on Thursday 5th March. Children are encouraged to wear a related costume to school. It should be a costume that can easily be removed for PE lessons (Gymnastics & Swimming). Children will carry out related World Book Day activities/competitions within class.
St Patrick’s Day Assembly
Assembly will be held on Friday 13th March at 9.30am- there will be music, poetry, prayer and dance, parents are very welcome to attend. Children are encouraged to wear green to celebrate the day.
Tin Whistle
P4-7 children will begin Tin Whistle Lessons on Thursday 7th March. It is necessary for children to bring a tin whistle on consecutive Thursdays until the end of the academic year.
Night at the Races
PoSH Fundraiser Night at the Races is being held on Saturday 7th March in the Dundrum Inn. Funds generated will go towards providing classes with low cost educational trips related to class topics and equipment for our new Sensory Garden. For anyone that doesn't have a Night at the Races Sheet- please print sheet on from school Facebook Page, complete and return to school by Wednesday 26th February.
Friday Evening Club
I would greatly like to continue with our Friday Evening Club throughout the duration of the winter/spring months from 6.30pm to 8pm. The feedback from the previous sessions has been overwhelmingly positive. Please return reply slip (to be sent home this Monday) if you would like your child/ children to avail of a 6 week programme from Friday 28th February to Friday 3rd April- themes will be art, sport, cookery, ICT, Film and Construction. To cover running costs we need 40 children to attend and the Friday Club can only be continued if this is the case.
We had great fun celebrating Internet Safety Week in school this week. The children learned that if we work together we can make the Internet a safer medium for all users. Thanks to Mr Brennan and Mr Doyle for delivering a very informative assembly to the school community at the beginning of the week and the children for working so hard on creating videos, posters and poems on the theme Together for a Better Internet.
Reminder to parents!
The Internet can be wonderful for kids- it is a fascinating and effective tool for both teaching and learning, at home and within school. Children can use the Internet to research, communicate, create and play but online access also comes with risks, like inappropriate content, cyberbullying, and online predators. Therefore it is paramount that children are educated on how to use the Internet safely.
It is the responsibility of parents/guardians to be fully aware of their child’s online activity.
If you allow access to social media platforms the following measures may help you monitor your child’s online activity:
1. Agree that you can have access to their phone whenever you want. Check the phone regularly.
2. Ensure you know what apps they are using and that they are age appropriate- know their passwords.
3. Monitor the history of their calls, messages, contacts, pictures and websites.
4. Talk to your child regarding the dangers of social media- children talk to strangers every day through social media.
5. No child needs a phone/iPad in their bedroom at night.
Parents should be aware of what their kids see and hear on the Internet, who they speak to and what they share about themselves. Talk with your kids, use tools to protect them, and keep an eye on their activities.
This week Sacred Heart PS were very proud recipients of the Global Learning Level 2 Award from Linda at Global Learning Schools NI. It is in recognition of the good work the school undertakes in teaching a modern curriculum which generates awareness of global issues such as Fairtrade, caring for the environment, the work of charities locally and beyond, global warming, overconsumption, deforestation etc. A selection of our fantastic Primary One children accepted the award on behalf of the school.
The 100 Days of School Celebration was held yesterday in school. The children recognised being 100 days smarter having learned many important skills, concepts, facts and figures. Maths skills aplenty were on display in our Maths Bee Competition. Well done to the winners in P3-7 classes; P3 Lorcan Smith, P4 Oisin Carr, P5 Martin Cunningham, P6 Liam Byrne and P7 Daniel McAlea! We are very proud of them all! A special mention and well done to Mr Ryan Ross who won the Parent Competition! Thanks also to parents /family members for assisting pupils with 100 Days @ School Projects- your efforts are greatly appreciated & ensured a fantastic day at school. See photograph of our 100 Days at School Project Prize winners who created amazing projects on themes of Eco/school.
Unfortunately not the ones with chocolate chips.
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