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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Senior Infants – wood mice and elderberries

Last term, this class had eight Forest School sessions. From the summer term through to autumn, we usually keep the children in the same groups, with the same leader and at the same base, making small adjustments if needed. By the time autumn arrives, it’s …
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Report DSP BoM June 2025

Meeting June 16th 2025 The BoM would like to acknowledge the huge positive contribution Play Therapy, Forest School and Beach School make to the wellbeing of the children in our school. Thank you for all involved to make it happen. Thank you also to the …
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