Latest News
Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
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Sentinus Water Cycle Challenge
Tue 19 May 2020Week 7 - Meteorology week
This week we are meteorologists* - scientists that study the earths atmosphere, climate and weather! ☀️🌪🌧❄️
Why not give today's challenge a go and learn about the water cycle! 💦
📸Don't forget to show us how you get on.
*FUN FACT: Scientists that study Meteors are called Meteoricists, because the name Meteorologist was already taken! ☄️
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Teacher emails for printing work packs
Fri 15 May 2020dbrennan328@c2kni.net - Mr.Brennan
gmcpolin524@c2kni.net - Mrs. McPolin
lmurray189@c2kni.net - Miss. Murray
ncrozier528@c2kni.net - Miss. Crozier
adoyle622@c2kni.net - Mr. Doyle
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Home Learning Support
Fri 15 May 2020I would like to offer a word of thanks from all the Staff for how both you and your children have engaged with Home Learning packs alongside Education City and Literacy Bug Club. It reaffirms and reflects the value and importance we collectively put on their education.
As a school community we are also very aware of the difficulties we are all facing at this time. We understand that you yourselves may also be working from home, have limited access to online learning and there may be other things within your family, which will rightly have priority at this time. We urge you to pace yourselves with us in all of this and not to feel overwhelmed.
The online learning is there to provide a structure, a reassurance and a connection with school life. I would ask you to not allow it to become a burden which has the potential to test your patience to the limit and add to the stress we are all under. It is designed to support and encourage us all.
In school when things are difficult we tell the children to stay calm; we reassure and go back to the task with fresh eyes and minds when we are ready to pick things up again. Please be reassured by the fact that this time will pass and we will go back to a new normal eventually.
Thank you to everyone who has shared photographs and messages- they are proudly displayed on our school Facebook page and website. We have really enjoyed seeing not only how children have been progressing with their tasks but also the many new skills they have acquired.
Please continue to check the class pages of the school website, https://www.sacredheartdundrum.co.uk/class-pages/ where we have uploaded some useful resources for you to assist with home learning. Pupils will be able to access the last set of packs under class pages from next Friday, 22nd May. I would encourage you to email teachers directly if you wish to have your child’s pack printed.
We will also continue to stay in touch with any updates or information on our school website and Facebook.
Take care and best wishes for the coming weeks.
Aaron Doyle
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Numerise- online maths support programme for P.7 students
Fri 15 May 2020Numerise is a free online support programme for P.7 students. There is a free trial available until September aimed at students moving from primary to secondary school. The course is called Secondary Ready and gives students the opportunity to consolidate the maths skills required for moving into Key Stage 3. Please note that it is based on the UK system so references Year 6 rather than Primary 7. Parents sign up for a parental account and create an account for each child. You can then monitor progress as your child completes the course. There are many online platforms available to support students learning but this is specifically aimed at the Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3 transition. See link below.
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Safer Schools App
Fri 15 May 2020The Department of Education have today launched the Safer Schools App for children and young people. The app can be downloaded on either the App Store or Google Play by following the instructions within the ‘Parent Information Section’ of our website. -
Young at Heart
Thu 14 May 2020Young at Heart, in partnership with Dundrum and Tyrella Parish will be publishing a quick video about induction on September 2020 on our website and Facebook on Thursday 25th June.
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PPTC Entrance Assessment date: Saturday 5th December 2020
Wed 13 May 2020Registration period: Monday 1st June 2020- Friday 9th October 2020.
For more information check www.pptcni.com
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EA update relating to post primary admissions 2020/21.
Tue 12 May 2020The notification of post primary placement will move from Saturday 30th May 2020 to Thursday 4th June 2020.
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Jolly Phonics
Mon 11 May 2020COVID-19 Update: Jolly Phonics for the Whiteboard free access
Access Jolly Phonics for the Whiteboard for free for a limited time
To support teachers and parents during these difficult times, we are offering our Jolly Phonics for the Whiteboard software for free until 31st July 2020.
The software can be accessed online without the need for a download. It will enable teachers to deliver lessons remotely to their children, ensuring they continue to build their phonics knowledge. It contains structured daily lessons, complete with teacher’s notes and guidance for each lesson. There is also an audio option for hearing the letter sounds, Jolly Songs, Jolly Jingles and story option. We hope this will help with all children learning remotely.
To request access to this software, simply fill in the form by clicking the link below. One of the team will then be in contact with you.
https://www.jollylearning.co.uk/covid-19-update-jolly-phonics-for-the-whiteboard-free-access/
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Virtual Sport’s Day
Sat 09 May 2020Virtual Sport’s Day
Healthy Kidz have set up a Virtual Sport's Day for all children to participate in. Sign up and you can compete against your friends from school. Follow the PowerPoint for instructions and remember to take videos or photos to share with us.
