Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Pupil of the Week

  Fri 06 May 2022

  Niamh, Eilish, Gerard, Isla, Kasey, Katie-Ann and Niall were today’s Pupil of the Week winners. Well done to you all!

  

• Principal’s Award

  Fri 06 May 2022

  Hannah from P3 has worked exceptionally hard recently in both her Literacy and Numeracy, especially her writing skills. Her recent jungle animal project on lemurs was of an incredibly high standard! Everyone has been very impressed by Hannah’s contribution to all classroom activities and keen attitude to answering questions and sharing ideas. She is a kind and caring class member who always shows exemplary manners and respect to her fellow classmates and adults in school.

  Very well deserved Hannah!

  

• HSE Farm Safety Talk

  Fri 06 May 2022

  We welcomed Kevin McCarthy from the Health and Safety Executive to school on Wednesday. Kevin presented on safety around farms. The children were educated around different aspects of farm safety with dangers highlighted and discussed. An interactive forum and follow up booklet activities also took place.

  

• Exploris Visit

  Fri 06 May 2022

  Today the Exploris education team visited school with their outreach touch trailer. Led by experienced aquarists, the boys and girls of P2 and P3 received a fantastic experience that ties into both their World Around Us topics.

  Part of the project involves Exploris loaning the school an indoor aquarium tank. Alongside this is life support equipment and educational sessions on how to care for the livestock. 

  So we now welcome Réalta the Star Fish, Mrs Lobster and Spongebob the Sea Sponge into our school community for the next three weeks!

  We will keep everyone updated with how they are getting on from their new base in Miss Byrne’s P2 class.

  

• P6/P7 Charity Donation

  Thu 05 May 2022

  Miss Crozier’s P6/P7 class recently undertook a hugely successful JEP venture. They had decided previously that a chunk of the profits made from their business enterprise would go to the Cancer Fund for Children Ireland in respect of Daisy Lodge, Newcastle.

  We welcomed Mairéad Rodgers from the organisation to the school to present her with our contribution.

  Well done boys and girls!

  

• Cycling Proficiency

  Thu 05 May 2022

  After an absence of a number of years, we are enthused to welcome back the Cycling Proficiency programme into school. Under the guidance of Mr McCartan and Miss Crozier, some of our P7 pupils are being used as a pilot with a view to extending the course to other classes in the 2022/23 school year.

  

• New Playground Redevelopment

  Sun 01 May 2022

  Phase 1 of the regeneration of our playground areas is underway. Our junior playground now has a new 1 - 64 snakes and ladders along with a number rocket and alphabet steps. Added to this are two new exercise instruction zones.

  The senior playground has a full size 1 -100 snakes and ladders number square as well as a variable format clock. Alongside this is an extensive fitness trail with multidisciplinary features.

  Phase 2 of the redevelopment will see the marking out of new gaelic football and netball pitches. The cycling track will be upgraded whilst other current markings will be re-lined and colour enhanced.

  To finalise the project, an outdoor shop will be located in the junior playground that will enable a host of play based learning opportunities. Also, a brand new reading den will be constructed in the senior playground.

  These new developments will ensure that our children will have numerous opportunities at break and lunch time to engage in a host of meaningful play activities. They will also be utilised by every class for various learning undertakings.