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October 5, 2025Outdoor Learning, by

Senior Infants – foxes and building dens and playing in the rain – resilience

A key aim of Forest School is to build resilience in our learners, helping them develop the confidence and adaptability needed to face challenges both in nature and in everyday life. Rainy days offer some of the richest opportunities for this kind of growth. When …
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October 3, 2025Outdoor Learning, Uncategorized, by

2nd Class – Pine

This week Second Class enjoyed a fantastic Forest School session with a focus on pine trees. Our journey began with a walk to basecamp where the children were introduced to the Scots Pine, tall and straight with whispering green needles. We learned that although pine …
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October 2, 20254th Class, Uncategorized, , by

4th Class Meditation

Today we did meditation in the hall as a reward for hitting 500 class Dojo Points. Ms. Maguire told us to sit or lie down on the floor and listen to what she says. Everyone had lots of fun some people even fell asleep on …
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September 30, 2025Policiesby

Bí Cineálta Policy

Section A Bí Cineálta Policy to Prevent and Address Bullying Behaviour The Board of Management of Dalkey School Project (DSP) has adopted the following policy to prevent and address bullying behaviour. This policy fully complies with the requirements of Bí Cineálta: Procedures to Prevent and …
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September 29, 2025Outdoor Learning, by

Senior Infants – Rope experiments and Hares

Noticing interesting things on the way to base camp. Scientific enquiries and experiments Making forms for being leverets in our sit spots
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September 22, 2025Outdoor Learning, Uncategorized, by

2nd Class – Oak

Second Class had a wonderful time at Forest School this week, exploring the world of the mighty oak. On the way to our base, we stopped at a pedunculate oak and played the “I wonder” game with acorns, leaves, and galls. The children quickly spotted …
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September 19, 2025Outdoor Learning, by

Senior Infants – Pine martens in the rain

The rain gave us lots of opportunities to have fun and learn. We tasted the rain. It was delicious! Sliding and jumping in puddles Climbing like a pine marten Rain tea and wild apple tea
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September 19, 2025Outdoor Learning, by

2nd Class – Rowan

On our walk to basecamp this week, the children were busy noticing the changing season and the many plants growing in the hedgerows. Along the way, we met a very special tree – the Rowan. We played an “I wonder…” game, looking carefully at its …
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September 18, 2025Outdoor Learning, by

Senior Infants – Playing and squirrels

Play is of great importance to children, not only for the enjoyment and fun it affords, but also for the powerful contribution it makes to their learning and development. Outdoor play in natural environments provides children with opportunities to release energy, express strong feelings and …
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September 9, 2025Outdoor Learning, by

2nd Class – Elder

This week our class took part in a Forest School session all about the elder tree, a native Irish species full of history, magic, and uses. We explored its leaves, bark, berries, and seeds while learning folklore stories like The Dagda’s Harp and The Elder …
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