Over these last few weeks Miss Byrne, a fluent Gaeilgeoir, has been hosting Cúpla Focal oral examinations. From that we are delighted to announce that 18 children successfully attained the accreditation as did P5/P6 teacher Miss Mack and Ciara Stratton, our classroom assistant in P4/P5.

All those who were successful were presented with the Cúpla Focal badge. The badge is available to those with a small amount of Irish who are proud of the words that they have. Progression will now be targeted at An Fáinne as the boys and girls as well as staff members continue our Irish language journey here in Sacred Heart P.S.

Scoil Spreagtha

Spring is truly in the air and with that our Pupil of the Week winners were celebrated today. Beth P1, Jim P2, Caolán P3, Zain P4, Kasia P5, Cahal P6 and Paudie P7 were all worthy recipients and each received distinguished praise from their respective teachers outlining all the great things that they have achieved these last five days.

*** Principal’s Award ***

Aoibhe P6

Aoibhe is a student who exemplifies dedication, perseverance, and kindness in all that she does. She approaches every lesson with a determined attitude, always striving to do her best. Her hard work and commitment to her learning have been particularly evident in Numeracy, where she has made fantastic progress through consistent effort and resilience. 

Not only does she take pride in her own learning, but she is also a kind and supportive member of the classroom, always willing to help both her peers and teachers. Her considerate nature and willingness to assist others create a positive and encouraging learning environment for everyone. 

Her dedication to achieving her targets has been truly impressive, earning the admiration of all the adults in the room. She listens carefully to advice, acts on feedback, and continually pushes herself to improve. Her enthusiasm for learning and determination to succeed make her a joy to teach.

Beyond her academic achievements, she brings a wonderful sense of enthusiasm and positivity to the classroom. She approaches challenges showing a growing resilience when faced with difficult tasks and celebrates her progress along the way. Her confidence in her abilities continues to grow, and it is inspiring to see her take pride in this. She is a true role model for her peers, demonstrating that hard work and perseverance lead to great accomplishments. 

As a school, we are incredibly fortunate to have such a hardworking, kind, and motivated pupil in our community. Congratulations, Aoibhe, on this well-deserved recognition! We are so proud of your achievements and cannot wait to see all that you continue to accomplish.

Well done!

The school formally recognised the contributions of Mrs Marian McGreevy, Mrs Teresa Rankin and Mrs Elizabeth Byrne this morning at a specially convened assembly. All three ladies stepped down from their roles in the Board of Governors after the recent reconstitution. Their contribution to the school was immeasurable with the support and expertise that they all brought to their roles with Marian as Governor for Safeguarding/Child Protection, Teresa as the Department of Education Rep and Liz as a Trustee.

Gratitude is extended to you all for the work that you have done for the school in your tenures and on behalf of the whole Sacred Heart P.S. community, we thank you.

This morning at assembly we made a special presentation to Mr Gerry Kelly on the occasion of his retirement as school patrol crossing operative. Gerry gave an outstanding 30 years service in this role and we in the Sacred Heart P.S. community thank him for his commitment and dedication to the school over this period.

P7 had a fantastic time at W5 in Belfast with their Knockevin friends today as part of their latest ASPIRE get together.

After exploring each floor they got to take part in the ‘Fizz, Pop, Bang!’ workshop where they examined temporary and permanent changes through a number of different experiments.

W5 Belfast
Knockevin School

*** Scientific Investigations ***

One of the targets in our school World Around Us Action Plan this academic year was to provide a structured and coherent approach to assessing scientific knowledge and skills.

We are now grateful to have a fully resourced science cabinet in school that provides the children and staff with a large range and variety of equipment that can be utilised for investigations and experiments.

During Science Week, P5/P6 and P7 were all engrossed in different scientific undertakings, culminating in some very thought provoking outcomes!

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 The W5 outreach team were warmly welcomed back to Sacred Heart P.S. for another brilliant educational engagement.

The pHizz and Sizzle Science Show was a fun and interesting workshop that brought in a host of learning for the boys and girls as well as being another facet of our Science Week activities.

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W5 Belfast

 Mr Doyle’s P4/P5 class linked up once again with their counterparts from Knockevin for the latest instalment of their ASPIRE project.

With it being Science Week, the children created circuits using their bodies. They then learnt about conductors and insulators before they were tasked with using materials to protect eggs when they are dropped from a height. Finally, groups were formed and they worked together to design, build and then blast off their rockets!

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Knockevin School

P1 kicked off their new Numeracy topic, 3D shapes, with an exciting trip to the beach. They explored the differences between 2D and 3D shapes and experimented with creating various shapes in the sand. The children demonstrated fantastic mathematical language and excellent teamwork skills. 

P.S. A huge thank you to POSH for providing our brand new buckets and spades.