 To help us mark STEM Week, we decided to try to spell something with our bodies. All of the staff and children came out to the yard to spell out a word in giant letters. Can you make out what it says?? Maybe the picture below will help a little?  #STEMYesterday, the whole school participated in Maths Games as a part of STEM Week. Older children from around the school visited the classes of younger children, and worked in small groups to teach their younger friends how to play the games. There was a great buzz around the school during and after this lovely activity, and it was a lovely way for children of all ages to get to know one another. Definitely one to revisit! This week is S.T.E.M Week - S.T.E.M. stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths - and it is an opportunity for us to really focus on these aspects of our learning. The STEM team have been busy planning a programme of events for us as well as some nice activities that we can try out in class.   Today we had great excitement as our brand new laptop trolley was rolled in to classes across the school, and children had an opportunity to explore the artistic possibilities of the Paint programme. Thanks to Symantec Ireland, who generously donated 20 reconditioned laptops, as part of their charity partnership with Educate Together. We were able to buy 10 more laptops to make a full class set, as well as a laptop charging trolley to transport them around the school. Following today's introduction, classes across the school will have regular access to the laptops to aid in their learning. Below, Jenna's Class explore the new laptops Later in the week, we will have Maths games, Bingo, and a Science demonstration, as well as lots of other fun activities in our classrooms.
Many congratulations to Claire, Eldon and Caitriona who have passed their Occupational First Aid renewal exam and maintain their registration with OFAAA (Occupational First Aid Assessment Agent, on behalf of the HSE). This is a FETAC Level 5 qualification, which they first achieved in December 2014 following intensive training. We are delighted that Eldon, Caitriona and Claire are committed to maintaining this registration through undertaking training and assessment at least every 27 months, as is required.
Training and assessment this year was undertaken via First Aid For Everyone. We were impressed by the approach, professionalism and personal approach of the facilitator and are happy to recommend them as provider of First Aid training. Caitriona, Claire and Eldon remain the Designated First Aiders for our school. Would you be interested in attending English language classes here in the school? We are currently exploring the possibility of setting up weekly language classes and would love to know if you would like to attend. Please fill in the form below before Friday 27th January, if you are interested. Come and meet us at our OPEN EVENING Thursday 19th January 2017 at 19:00 Come and see our school and meet our staff!  |
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