Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
Children in KS2 (P.5-7) have the chance to win some exciting prizes! You have the opportunity to become a designer and create your very own ‘World Class City Park’. All you have to do is come up with your own creative design of what you think a ‘world class’ play park should look like.
There are different ways to create your design:
Draw your design using pencil and paper
Create a collage to display your design
Use Minecraft to create your display
Build it out of Lego
Or any other creative way you can think of.
*All entries will receive a free swimming voucher for their local Leisure Centre 🏊♂️
*Everyone who enters will be entered into a prize draw for a bike 🚴♀️
Please see below of how and where to send your entries with the details you need to include.
Competition runs from Monday 22nd June to Friday 17th July. All entries must be sent in by noon.
Good Luck!
Well done to all the boys and girls for their tremendous effort with their reading as part of their Home Learning. Everyone read a range of fiction and non-fiction books through the literacy Bug Club and teachers have noticed great improvements. We are all so impressed! What has been your favourite book and why?
Teachers had a difficult decision in picking a winner within their class as everyone made a huge effort. Prizes can be collected alongside reports on Monday 29th June.
Congratulations to our winners:
Primary 1- Austin O’Hare
Primary 2/3- Isla Trainor
Primary 3/4 – Christopher Smyth
Primary 5/6- Eoin Cunningham
Primary 6/7- Lauren Murdock
Remember to keep practising your reading over the summer months!
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” - Dr. Seuss
Fr.Fleck will celebrating a Virtual Mass in honour of our Primary 7 pupils who are leaving on Monday at 9:30am. Click the link below on Monday and listen out for your name.
https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/dundrum-and-tyrella-parish
Miss Crozier will be posting the P.7 leavers video you have all been working hard on, on Friday 26th June with a special message to all the pupils at Sacred Heart.
We also look forward to seeing all P.7 leavers on Tuesday 30th June. 😊
Miss Murray will contact new P1 parents on Monday 22nd June from 10am-1pm to discuss important starting school information. There will also be a short induction video and presentation shared on our school website on 23rd June.
Sacred Heart has had the Eco-Schools Green Flag reinstated!
A huge congratulations to all the boys and girls of Sacred Heart but particularly to those who were on the Eco Council and those who attended the Eco Club!
When the Eco Council was formed this year they were determined to get the Green Flag. This meant a lot of hard work and early morning meetings. They focused on improving and making use of our excellent outdoor learning facilities, increasing biodiversity around our school grounds and promoting a healthy lifestyle. The Eco Club ensured biodiversity within our school by making bird feeders, seed bombs and checking on our bug hotel. The Eco Council gave a fantastic assembly outlining the benefits of active travel and played a vital role in organising the, 'Ditch the Dark Day.' There were many more upcoming events organised by the Eco Council but unfortunately they had to be put on hold.
However, the excellent home learning that you all have been doing has served as fantastic evidence and shows the commitment of all our pupils to a more sustainable lifestyle. In a time of uncertainty, it is great to see the boys and girls rewarded for all their hard work, both inside and outside of school. It is well deserved, well done to all!
Libraries NI is delighted to announce details of ‘Silly Squad, Summer Reading Challenge 2020’ produced by The Reading Agency and delivered by libraries which will take place from Monday 15th June.
The Silly Squad, Summer Reading Challenge, is a free, exciting way to keep young people aged 4 - 11 years reading during the summer months.
Children can sign up for free at https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/
Throughout the summer there will be online activities, videos, quizzes, games and rewards to unlock along the way.
End of Year Reports for existing pupils can be collected from school on Monday 29th June from 10am-12pm. In addition to the report, an information note regarding September’s provisional arrangements for a return to school will also be enclosed. For any parent unable to attend school on this day a, ‘Return to School Note’ and report will be posted out. We would also ask parents to ensure that they bring back any textbooks or reading books with them when collecting reports at the school.
Our P1 teacher Miss Murray will be in contact via phone call with our new P1 parents from Monday 22nd June to discuss essential starting school information. There will also be a short induction video and presentation shared on Facebook and our school website on the 25th June.
While we would like to provide further updates regarding returning to school in August/September 2020, advice is still unclear at this point in time. Statutory organisations (DENI, CCMS, EA, ETI) are in daily meetings and have indicated that information should be forthcoming towards the end of June. We are aware that there is confusing and conflicting information circulating in the media and we naturally want to inform parents of the next academic year’s arrangements as soon as possible. However, we will delay confirming arrangements until we are confident that the information is as reliable and as up to date as possible. This may result in plans and information not being shared with parents until late June. If it is possible to update parents before the 29th of June we will certainly do so at the earliest opportunity.
Thank you for your continued patience and understanding at this uncertain time!
Sustrans Home Activity Week 8 & 9
First up, it’s Richard, our Schools Officer in the South West, who has put together a brilliant little video of some fun Cycle Skills games that kids can try at home in their yard, driveway, local park, etc. Usually at this time of year, some pupils might be completing Cycle Skills sessions in school to help them improve their competence and confidence on the bike – this is a good alternative, and something they can have fun with at home. There are accompanying pictures explaining the games – please find attached. Video here: https://youtu.be/roVCJdjY_as
Secondly, I’ve included Dave (South East officer) and his Scavenger Hunt – a simple, outdoors activity to keep kids occupied for a while! He invites them to complete a short story as well, so hopefully it’s a useful activity for you. Pictures attached, video here: https://youtu.be/RIG8N38qKp4
Safe & Accessible Travel
During the month of June, there will be a weekly task designed for you to work alongside and complete with your child/children in relation to a key road safety issue:
Road Safety Education - Week 1 Task (Child Cycle Safety)
This week the focus is on cycle helmets – please ensure your child wears a cycle helmet every time they are riding their bicycle and that it is properly fitted and adjusted to reduce the impact of a fall or collision at slow speed. The attached document has been supplied by Department for Infrastructure ‘Safe and Accessible Travel’ as a guide for you and your child to use.
For further information on cycle safety: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/cycling-safety
To view the road safety calendars issued to schools: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/road-safety-teaching-aid-calendars
Unfortunately not the ones with chocolate chips.
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