We missed our Educate Together Coffee Morning fundraiser singalong today. We missed the excitement of the half day closure for holidays. We missed wishing everyone a Happy Easter, Happy Spring holiday! We missed 14 school days of regular class routines where the...

Three weeks ago we were preparing for our Patrick's Day whole school assembly. We were immersed in our Irish culture and preparing to celebrate creatively, musically and joyfully in the Halla together. Then at 11:30am came the announcement from An Taoiseach Leo...

Our focus for the month of April is responsibility. We hope children will do their best to promote a good atmosphere at home through acting and speaking responsibly just as they do in their classes (with reminders, cajoling, motivational prompts, behaviour...

We have more MMMMM ideas for the last day of March. Music Here is the link for Junior and Senior Infants Music Generation: https://youtu.be/FvgG2XCStVE All classes links to music can be viewed repeatedly - see yesterday's blog. Mental Health - positive tips We got...

It's the last Monday in March. On a cold day like today, it's tempting to stay curled up indoors. We're sending you some Marvellous M Moments the might make you feel better. MMMM - Bressie is doing mindfulness sessions for kids three days a week. MMMMM - Our music...

You will notice from Learning Activities planned for week of 30th March 2020 that Mental Health and Well-being are prioritised. We are listening to daily updates from senior health professionals on how our nation is faring and taking our cue from them. Families have...

I am grateful for the commitment from our school community to wellbeing and care of others in a time of crisis. I am grateful for the daily contact with colleagues evaluating our curriculum and additional needs plans. I am grateful for the sunshine and blue skies to...

What a beautiful day with glorious sunshine today! Hope many families were in a position to have a sporty, outdoors day or a relax into nature day. Our blog today is simple. Be kind to yourself and everyone in the family by reflecting on where you all might be on the...

The blog title is from Keith Gaynor's presentation at the Positive Mental Health event at METNS. We are only in Day 6 of school closure, beginning to see what kind of distance learning activities might suit primary age children, beginning to see what...

Dear Parents/Guardians Thanks to everyone who emailed appreciation for work done by staff to date. It is very affirming to hear positive comments that nurture perseverance to deal with the challenges still to come. Staff had several meetings by phone/email/other today...

Thanks to the many teachers and parents who did a tremendous act of kindness in organising the distribution of schoolbooks today. Thanks also to the people who emailed explaining their definite wish not to participate and their heightened awareness of the seriousness...

Dear Parents Guardians What can we say and do that is relevant and helpful in the unprecedented experience that we are living these days? Two weeks ago, many of us attended an amazing evening at METNS on how we can nurture positive mental health in our children....

We hope families are settling into some kind of routine in these unusual times and that the Learning Activities sheet sent through Aladdin is proving useful. Remember, these are suggestions only. We recommend you prioritise family wellness and strive for a routine...

Thanks to parents/guardians who are are acting responsibly and keeping children home when showing signs of illness. We encourage all parents/guardians to do likewise. In school we have introduced additional cleaning of frequently touched surfaces and staff are...

Listen out for a Newstalk interview with a parent and the principal about proposed changes to allocations of SNAs - tomorrow morning Friday 6th March or Monday 9th March 2020. Text in responses to keep this essential educational matter in the news. DSP is inclusive...

Speaking out for children's right for educational resources that match their needs - click the links for more https://www.irishtimes.com/news/education/children-s-needs-have-to-be-at-the-centre-otherwise-it-s-pointless-1.4187048...

Here’s the info on Book Week which is taking place next week from Monday 2 March to Friday 6 March.The children are invited to create their own book cover for a story they have always wanted to write.  These will then be displayed in the school.The...

Hi everyone, Following the incredible response to the Ethos Event which is taking place next week Thursday 5th March it has been decided to set up a waitlist just incase for some unforeseen circumstance those that have a ticket are no longer able to attend and can...