We are very appreciative of how well the girls and boys represented DSP in a 5-a side blitz. The girls’ team drew on their GAA skills to come second. We were really impressed how they transferred skills learned in GAA to the soccer game. Well 
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Providing Forest School takes a lot of time and energy and resources and staffing and support.  For it to continue, we need to evaluate the benefits to the children.   We started offering Forest school throughout the school as a result of rich feedback we got 
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On Monday mornings we hear dance music blasting from the hall. Third to Sixth classes are learning some sophisticated dance routines, increasing their fitness and concentration at the same time. On Thursdays there is quiet concentration as children listen to the gym instructor so they 
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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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How fortunate are we at DSP to have the European and World Kick-boxing champion teaching with us. Amy, a gentle, kind, hardworking and compassionate teacher showed her determination and fitness when she won the European kick-boxing title last weekend. Congratulations to Amy. If you have 
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DSP has enjoyed a super year of sport. Our hockey, GAA and soccer teams represented the school very well in several inter-schools leagues. Big thanks to parents Graham and Laura for training the boys and girls soccer teams. Sincere thanks to Cara for her commitment 
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Come with a smile, plenty of water, sunscreen and rain gear! Be gentle with children who might feel overwhelmed. Be kind to one another and especially the staff! Donations for Down syndrome Ireland would be greatly appreciated – €2.00 per child for ice cream.
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At DSP we continue to be wowed by the extraordinary teachers and parents who offer so freely of their time and energy. The Green Committee participated in a Walk for Water event in Glendalough. Participants carried water up the Spinc as awareness building on how 
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We welcome back teachers Molly (dance), Louise and Sky (gymnastics) who are teaching new classes this term.
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Gymnastics, dance and swimming have been added to our PE curriculum this school year. It is wonderful to see 3rd and 4th improving their swimming skills in Loughlinstown. Learning to use their bodies to their full potential helps children develop confidence in their physical selves, 
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