Chess Programme/Lessons

Dear Parents/Guardians,

The middle and senior classes will take part in a Chess programme by a chess coach Seamus Duffy. He has taught in Primary schools throughout the country and has won Primary school competitions. He has also represented Ireland in the European Club Championships.

Chess has many educational benefits for the children - It helps to develop children’s critical thinking and reasoning, encourages them to plan ahead and teaches them that their actions have consequences. It also encourages problem-solving, sportsmanship and self-esteem, often allowing quieter children to shine and is great for concentration and patience.Our hope at the end of the programme is that we can organise a tournament and the children can partake in this, and that chess will become part of our wet-breaks with inter-class tournaments. 

As we are unable to take part in some of the usual activities this year, due to not having an extra classroom. we are looking at activities that can be done as a whole class where the tutor can come into the pupils classroom to complete the lessons. We would like all pupils to take part in this, as they have all the above mentioned workshops, and many more. We strive at Scoil San Eoin, to expose pupils to a variety of intra-curricular activities, to  reinforce curricular learning and give them a holistic education. 

The programme will be a 7 week program which commences on 14th/Sept/2017 and ends at Halloween.

The Middle Class (1st/2nd and 3rd) will be completing a time slot of 9.50-10.50 am each week and the Senior Class will be completing a time slot of 11.15-12.15 weekly.

The total cost of the programme is €25.00 per pupil. This can be paid in full to the class teacher or by epayment, or on a weekly basis (3.50) The school will supply the chess boards required.

We know that, like all the other workshops the pupils have been involved in, it will be of great benefit to them, and they will thoroughly enjoy it!

New school year!

As the summer holidays draw to a close, I would like to wish all our past pupils the best in starting in their new schools. Our 6th class pupils are starting on the next stage of their educational journey and I'm sure they are very excited!! 

Scoil San Eoin opens back up on Thursday 31st August at 9.20.

We have two new teachers on staff this year. Ms Brennan who will be taking Junior and Senior Infants and Ms Fitzgerald who will be our Special Education Support teacher. We welcome them both to the school. 

We ask that all parents/guardians drop their children off at the gate or walk them to the line as usual. We ask parents/guardians not to enter the classroom in the morning as this is disruptive to both pupils and teachers and can make the transition back to school more difficult. If a parent/guardian wishes to speak to a teacher, we ask that they make an appointment through Mary in the office. 

Looking forward to seeing all the pupils on Thursday morning!!

Great News!! SSE gets bigger and better!!

The BOM have just received confirmation that our application for an extension to the building consisting of an 80sqm classroom has been granted by the DES. This is fantastic news for SSE and will make school life for both pupils and staff much more comfortable and enjoyable. Construction work will not begin for some time until all of the usual paperwork has been completed and as you would expect there will be some disruption to school life during this time. However, some short term disruption will end in a very exciting and important new addition to the school. 

Farewell Friends! Happy Holidays to all!

The end of the year has come, and it is time to say farewell to some of our SSE classmates. Ciara Smyth-Noonan and Megan Smyth-Noonan, Noah Porter, Kyle O' Halloran, Summer O' Halloran and Brandon Byrne, are all leaving to go to pastures new. We wish them all the best in their new schools and hope that they will come back and let us know what they are up to. 

An emotional 6th class left through the gates for the final time today. We are all very proud of what they have achieved in their time in SSE and how much they have grown and blossomed. We know that they are all ready for their new adventures and will thoroughly enjoy their new schools. Thanks for the memories guys and girls!!

I would like to wish all the pupils and their families a happy and safe summer. Thank you to all who have given their time to support and assist the staff throughout the year. Every bit of help and support, no matter how big or small, means a lot and is invaluable. We will see you all back for a new year in September! 

Soccer Superstars!!!

Huge congratulations from all at SSE to Harry Tobin-Kelly (5th) who was the driving force behind Wicklow Rovers winning the Cup and the League in their division. Harry is a talented soccer player and has a bright future ahead of him as a superstar!! Wicklow Rovers were faced with tough competition along the way from St Pats Avoca, and their own superstars, Ruairi Jenkinson (6th)and Eoin Cleary (5th). A healthy rivalry is sure to continue among these SSE classmates in the future. Watch this space!!

6th class night out

A huge thank you to the PA who organised a Pizza and Bowling night out in Wicklow for the 6th class pupils. This has become a tradition in SSE and is a lovely was for the gang to have a final get together and have fun, as a class,  before they all go on  their own path to secondary school. 

The Gang

Team 1

Team 2

Senior Class School Tour

The Senior class had a fun and action packed school tour to the National Sports Campus, Blanchardstown. Firstly the pupils went for a splash in the pool, going on the many slides and the surf machine. This was followed by Gymnastics, Athletics and a range of other games and activities. The coaches told them all about how the elite athletes of this country train their and explained how they use the state of the art equipment. All the pupils tried everything to the best of their ability, had great fun and were ultra well behaved and appreciative as always. Ms Greene even got roped in for a stunt!!The leaders said they were the best group they had had all year so far!!See below for a few picture of the action. 

JEP Stall at Sports Day

The final produce from the Junior Entrepreneur team will be on sale at the Sports Day. We encourage all parents attending to support the pupils and the school by purchasing a can/postcard etc as a present or momento. Also, dont forget the PA will be holding a raffle on the day for a lovely weekend get away. 

Teddy Bear Memories

The senior class became very nostalgic from learning the poem 'Teddy Bear's Lament by Tim Price! We decided to turn back time and that each person would bring in their oldest dearest friend who has been through many adventures with us - our Teddies! The pupils introduced their teddy to the class and recounted an adventure or favourite memory they had together. Then the class had a Teddy Bears picnic, just like old times!!All pupils then typed up their recount and painted a portrait of their favourite buddy. Ms Greene even had her Mum send up her oldest (and slightly worn!) friends Lisa and Rainbow to join the party!!

Annual Sports Day

The Annual Scoil San Eoin Sports Day will take place on Monday 26th June. The Parents Association will be organising the usual fun and festivities on the day, but as always will need as many parent volunteers as possible to man stations, serve teas/coffees and a host of other jobs . Anyone who is available on the day please contact a member of the PA or the school office. It is a great way to end the year and a way for parents/guardians to get involved with their child and the other pupils in a fun environment. 

Some practicalities for the day:

• Please ensure your child has sun screen, hat etc if the sun is shining.
• Please ensure your child has extra drinks and lunch  as they will be more active.
• All pupils must wear their uniform on the day - navy tracksuit/shorts - and comfortable shoes
• Pupils may be finishing early depending on how the day runs but teachers will be here until 3pm as per usual for those that need to stay on. 
• If the weather turns, the sports day may be changed to Tuesday. Parents/Guardians will be notified asap.
• The list of teams and what colour top your child must wear coming in on the day will be posted here asap and the pupils will be notified by their class teacher. 

High Achievers!

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Well done to David Baron who  was in the Division 2 Leinster competition for swimming at the NAC. He achieved a time for the upcoming IAG Nationals in Limerick.

Also well done to Ella Brennan and Aleksandra (Ola)  Czerwinska. Both competed at Boswell Equestrian and received rosettes. Ola got a clear round in Jumping and Ella came 4th in the U10 Dressage.

Music lessons with Ms Griffiths

Music lessons with Ms Griffiths will continue on the following dates - 30th May, 13th and 20th June. School closed on June 6th (Bank Hol). Ms Griffiths asks that all musicians try to attend sessions as there will be a little end of year party and a session playing all the tunes learned so far! 

Junior Entrepreneur County Showcase in Roundwood

The pupils  of the Senior Room had a very successful and enjoyable day in Roundwood at the Junior Entrepreneur County Showcase Day. All the pupils got a chance man the stall to showcase and sell the product, and make a further profit! They then got to take a look at what the other schools chose to create and sell. We also collected the school plaque and individual certificates for completing the project. Everyone was very complimentary about the product and how well informed the pupils were. Don't forget there are still some cans, postcards and cards for sale from the school!!!

Disturbances during school hours

We would like to ask all parents/guardians to have consideration for pupils and teachers and  please do not allow younger children/siblings to run around the school grounds playing. before and after the 2pm and 3pm pick up, but to remain outside the school gate. This has become increasingly obvious during the last few weeks of good weather as the class windows have been open and/or classes are taking place outside. Both pupils and teachers have become distracted by the noise and movement, and find it difficult to concentrate. We would like to remind parents that younger siblings are not covered by insurance while  playing on school property and ask for your cooperation in this matter. 

Senior Room School Tour

The Senior Room will be going on their school tour to the National Sports Campus in Blanchardstown, Dublin on Friday June 23rd.  This is an action packed, activity based tour which will involve a tour of the campus and facilities where elite athletes train, 4 activities (gymnastics, trampolining, multi-skills and athletics) and then a fun time in Aquazone Water Park. Bus will depart at 8:45 from the school, and will be leaving Blanchardstown at 2.30pm. Cost of the tour is 35 euro per child and parents/guardians can pay directly or authorise to take the money from the school bank by filling out and returning the slip that will be sent home. Pupils will need to bring a large packed lunch with extra drinks, swimming gear and towel, 1 euro coin for the locker, and be dressed in the usual tracksuit and school uniform with comfortable runners. Money/Slips to be returned to school by Monday 19th June. Healthy Eating Policy and Code of Beahaviour apply and all pupils must have a note from parents/guardians if they wish to bring their phone/ipod. Pupils will not need any spending money on the day. 

Green School Committee Outing

Courtesy of the Parents Association the Green School Committee members had a most enjoyable and memorable evening filled with Bowling, Pizza and fun fantastic games, the pictures speak for themselves.

JEP County Showcase Day

The senior room will be attending the Junior Entrepreneur County Showcase Day in Roundwood on Thurs 25th May. This is the final part of the programme where all the schools in Wicklow who took part in the JEP Programme come together to show/sell their products and celebrate all their hard work (including a disco!!). As well as Ms Greene, the pupils will be accompanied by Claire Jenkinson and Michelle Redmond who have assisted the pupils with the programme at various stages throughout, and have played a huge part in putting together the final batch of products and the displays for the stand. The pupils will be leaving the school at 9.20 and will return at approx 1.30. The pupils have paid for the bus from the profits they have made so far!! Well done Entrepreneurs!! We are all very proud of you!!

CPR - Polly Style!

A huge thank you to Pauline Nolan who delivered CPR workshops to the 5th and 6th class pupils. They thoroughly enjoyed it and learned a set of important skills which may someday save somebody's life. 

13th of May Holy Communion Day in Barinskey Church

A successful day was had by all who put in massive efforts to make the day so meaningful and memorable. A word of thanks to the organist Ian Jones, the beautiful flower arrangement in the church thanks Lorraine, our Server Sarah Shanley thank you for assisting on our special day.  The Light refreshments were enjoyed by all who attended in the community centre and thanks to the people who donated baked goods,  a big thank you to the parents who decorated the hall and organised the tea and coffee. Many thanks for the beautiful  bouquet of flowers.   Congratulation to the Holy Communicants and many thanks to Father Byrne for his involvement.

CPR with Pauline

Pauline Nolan will return to complete further CPR training with the pupils of 5th and 6th class on Tues 16th May. She will complete 2 x hour long sessions which will ensure that the pupils have basic CPR training and will be taught the steps to take in the event of an incident. This is a vital skill to learn and we are very grateful to Pauline to take the time to pass on her knowledge.