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January 12, 2024Green School, School lifeby

Flying the flag for climate action

The student council met yesterday to decide on which flag to raise for the next month or two. After much debate and discussion they decided on the green flag. The green flag represents learning about our environment and how to care for the world around …
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January 10, 2024Physical Education, School lifeby

A lively start to the new year 2024

Children have shared lots of stories about the good times they enjoyed during the holidays. How fortunate we are to live in a peaceful, prosperous country. Buddies talked with one another to share memories from 2023. Senior Infants were excited about telling their 6th class …
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December 8, 2023PTA, School lifeby

Seasonal Singalong Friday 22nd December 2023

Date for the diary 8:30-9:45am Friday 22nd December 2023 in the hall our annual fundraiser for charity. Children from each class will sing a seasonal song. PTA will provide teas/coffees/ mince pies. We look forward to seeing many of you there!
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December 8, 2023School lifeby

Student Voice and Agency at DSP

We are grateful to staff and parents who are actively supporting student voice at DSP. The Student Council have been meeting with Ms Nea to discuss ways to improve school life for children. We look forward to hearing more from them in the new year. …
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November 23, 2023School lifeby

Peer Mediation

Fifth class are exploring how to be friendship keepers through a peer mediation programme. Every Tuesday, the class is split into three groups. One group works with John, one with Ms O’D and one with Sandra and Miriam. Peer mediation is an opportunity to learn …
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November 23, 2023Green School, Outdoor Learningby

Green Committee Gardeners

The Garden Club have been meeting once a week to work in the garden. Thanks to the super clearing done by the Meitheal group during midterm, the vegetable beds are ready for planting. Garlic, onion, winter purslane and beans are some of the foods that …
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November 23, 2023Board of Managementby

Board of Management Summary Report

A meeting of DSPNS Board of Management (BOM) was held on Monday 23rd October 2023. Items on the agenda included the Principal’s Report, Treasurer’s Report, Voluntary Contributions (VCs), Communications, and Maintenance report.  Specific items included:
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October 4, 2023School lifeby

Fostering relationships – Peer Mediation training

We are delighted to have started Peer Mediation training in 5th class. After an eight week programme the 5th class children will have the option of helping with friendship issues at yard time.The training is quite vigorous as to be a successful peer mediator requires …
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October 4, 2023Board of Management, Uncategorizedby

Board of Management Summary Report

A meeting of DSPNS Board of Management (BOM) was held on Tuesday 19th September 2023.Items on the agenda included the Principal’s Report, Treasurer’s Report, Voluntary Contributions (VCs), Communications, Maintenance, and Buildings report. Specific items included: • The Board reviewed the Child Safeguarding Statement to reflect …
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October 3, 2023School lifeby

A wonderful world at DSP!

One of the joys of the role of principal is the opportunity to visit classes and to observe children’s learning styles. Students have settled in well to their class routines and engage purposefully in meaningful learning. Teachers set a blend of individual and group tasks …
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