Month: January 2022
Symptomatic Children and Close Contacts updated
Coding with Lego 5th class
The children in Mr. Harrison’s 5th class are working with Lego WeDo materials to create and code their own models. They have built spinning fans, moving satellites and Milo the science rover. They have also being working with motion sensors. Take a look at what they have made.
St Patrick’s Weekend Closings
We wanted to clarify the school closings around St. Patrick’s weekend after the Government announced an additional bank holiday for the 18th of March.
The school will now be closed on Thursday, March 17th; Friday, March 18th AND Monday, March 21st.
We reopen on Tuesday March 22nd.
Congratulations Alice
Congratulations to past pupil Alice McVey from 2nd year, Loreto who with her teammate Heidi, won Social & Behavioural Jnr Group 1st Place with their project “Are there benefits to reading a book compared to listening to audio books for primary school children” Alice completed part of her research by interviewing children in 2nd Class.
Catholic Schools Week 2022
Monday:
Today is the first day of Catholic Schools Week 2022. Today’s theme is about living life to the full with God. Each of us is unique. We are born with our own talents and gi s. God wants us to discover and develop our talents and use them to make the world a be er and kinder place. We are made to love and receive love, and today gives us the chance to celebrate this. Lord, help us to live like you taught us to. Together we pray the prayer that Jesus taught us: Our Father …
Tuesday
Today we are asked to think about how we live life to the full together in our Catholic school. We learn many things in school. We learn about things like maths, Gaeilge, science, music and art. We learn spellings and tables. But we also learn how to be a good friend and how to be helpful and kind. Jesus’ Golden Rule is to treat others as you would like to be treated. Today we learn to be the best we can be, being kind to ourselves, each other and the world around us. Lord, help us to live like you taught us to. Together we pray the prayer that Jesus taught us: Our Father …
WEDNESDAY
Today we are asked to think about our school as a community of love. We especially think of our Grandparents. They can be very important teachers who show us how to love, how to be caring and how to share. They can teach us about the past and about the importance of working hard and doing our best. They can teach us through love. In our Catholic school, we try to show that love each day in kind thoughts, kind words and kind actions. We thank God for our grandparents and celebrate their contribution to our lives. Lord, help us to live like you taught us to. Together we pray the prayer that Jesus taught us: Our Fath
THURSDAY
Today we are asked to think about living our lives in wonder and awe. The world around us is a precious place. Creation shows us beauty in nature and moments that take our breath away. We are encouraged to see God’s presence in our lives and at work in the world around us. We are called to remember that we are responsible for keeping our environment a safe and beautiful place to live in. In our Catholic school, we use our gi s and talents to make the world a be er place. Lord, help us to live like you taught us to. Together we pray the prayer that Jesus taught us: Our Father …
Friday
As Catholic Schools Week comes to a close, we are asked to think about how we live life to the full and face the future. The COVID-19 pandemic brought so many changes and challenges to our lives. As we reflect on this, we look forward with hope to the future. While we have come through these dark days, through Jesus’ death and resurrection we are reminded that even the darkest days give way to the dawn. Together, as a community that is kind and cares for each other, we look to the future with the hope and the joy of the resurrection. Lord, help us to live like you taught us to. Together we pray the prayer that Jesus taught us: Our Father …
Making playdough in 3rd class
The children in 3rd class Room 20 have making playdough as part of their writing and science activities this week. Some fabulous play-based learning!
O’Byrne Cup final
Our teacher Mr. O’Loughlin will be playing for Laois in the O’Byrne Cup final against Dublin tomorrow (Saturday 22nd January).
You can watch the game live on TG4. Throw in at 3pm.
Code your own Google Logo 6th class
The children in Mr. Lysaght’s 6th class have been completing some coding activities this week. Take a look at some of the Google logo’s they designed using scratch code.
Reminder from the HSE
A video reminder from the HSE not to send your child to school if they are dipslaying any symptoms of COVID 19 to keep all in our school community safe and well.