Mobile Library - Monday 26th March
The mobile library will be at Jones Pub in the village on Monday 26th March.
Storm Emma - School Closure
Due to Storm Emma we recently had to close the school. The school and surrounding grounds were covered in a blanket of snow.
Thank you to everyone who helped over the weekend to get the school ready for Monday - There are too many to mention but a special thanks as without your help the school would of remained closed and another valuable day wasted.
Here are some photos sent in by Mandie Kinsella which capture the snow covered school nicely!
1st/2nd and 3rd class working hard as Engineers!
!st/2nd and 3rd class build bridges using a variety of materials. Their bridges have to be strong enough to carry at least 20 coins. See their fantastic work as they plan, design and build their bridges.
Engineers busy designing bridges 4th/5th and 6th class!
Children in 4th/5th and 6th class Plan, Design and Build bridges. The children plan the material from which a structure is made and they try to strengthen the material by changing it's shape.
They designed bridges with arches and triangles where the curve of the arch spreads the load on the bridges and makes it stronger. See they fantastic designs below!
Designing Towers in Junior and Senior Infants for Engineering week.
Junior and Senior Infants work in teams to plan, design and build freestanding towers that are greater than 50cm in height. See their creations below.
Engineering week at Scoil San Eoin-Designing earthquake resistant structures.
Children in JI/SI helped 4th/5th/6th class make jelly to form an earthquake area base.
4th/5th/6th class planned, designed and made structures using marshmallows and jellies. They had to design structures that were earthquake resistant (tested on the jelly base).
Children carried out tests to investigate what shape was the strongest-square/cube or triangle/pyramid.
Senior Room Art
February has been a very busy month in the Senior room, beginning with a great night at the Peace Proms in the RDS. Over the following weeks the pupils have studied several different artists and created art pieces of their own. Everyone then worked really hard on an art project of their own - we had lots of interesting artists chosen and great presentations by all involved. Very well done to all in the Senior room.
Engineering week at Scoil San Eoin.
Children will be doing lots of fun activities as part of Engineering week. They will be designing and making marshmallow towers, they will make jelly and design a earthquake proof building that can withstand the shaking of jelly!!
All children will be participating in an engineering challenge as follows:
Design a car from recyclable materials or items they already have at home. The car should travel at least one metre and for JI-2nd class this car can be pushed to propel it forward. However the older classes can choose an energy source to power their car eg. a balloon attached to car so the air from the balloon can propel it forward.
Tennis Exhibition with Jamie Stafford - Friday 23.02.2018
We had a tennis exhibition with the classes today with tennis coach Jamie Stafford.
All pupils appeared to really enjoy the session. As per the note issued on Friday 23.02.2018 please follow the instructions for online registration if interested
Scoil San Eoin Reading Challenge
As part of our celebration of:
- World Book Day- Scoil San Eoin will celebrate World Book Day on 23rd April
- Our School book fair. ( 9th-13th April)
We would like to engage children in a reading challenge. All pupils in the school, including Junior and Senior Infants, are invited to take part in our Scoil San Eoin Reading Challenge where they read, or listen to an adult read, 6 or more of the following books. There will be a form in your child's homework folder next week where they can record the books that have been read and be in with a chance to win a €15 book voucher. The winner will be announced during book fair week.
- A book about an animal.
- A book with a female hero.
- A funny book
- A book about space
- A book about a family
- A book about being lost
- A book about helping others
- A prize winning book
- A book set in the sea
- A book with a movie
- A book with a famous illustrator
- A book written by an Irish author
Happy reading!
Follow up Parent Teacher Meetings
Regarding follow up Parent Teacher Meetings - If any parent wishes to meet with their child's class teacher please make an appointment for this Tues 20/02 or Thurs 22/02 by contacting the class teacher via email. Thank You
School Closure - Weds 21st Feb 2018
Reminder to all parents - The school will be closed this Weds 21.02.2018 to facilitate Teacher training in-service day.
Thank You
Pancake Tasting Day - 13th Feb 2018
We had a pancake tasting session on Tues 13th February. The children got to each have samples of pancakes with different toppings. Everyone really enjoyed it and the pancakes went down a treat. Thank you to all the Parent Reps who assisted, it was a great afternoon!
Health Products Safety Regultory Notice RE: Head Lice Products
The below safety notice has been issued by the HPRA. Please take note:
Thank You!
The HPRA is the competent authority for medical devices in Ireland. Our role is to monitor the safety of medical devices in Ireland after they are placed on the market.
We have published a Safety Notice to raise awareness of the risk of fire associated with some head lice treatment products. We would greatly appreciate your assistance in disseminating this information to parents, guardians and users of these devices.
Please find a copy of this Safety Notice attached. The Safety Notice is also available on the HPRA website www.hpra.ie at the following link:-
Pancake Tasting - Tues 13.02.2018
The children will all get the opportunity to take part in pancake tasting for Pancake Tues on 13th February. The will be lots of different toppings to try.
Please arrange to give your child €1 to cover the cost.
Thank You
School Closure @ 12.30 - Weds 14.02.2018
The school will close at 12.30 this Weds 14th February to facilitate personnal engaging in New Child Protection Procedures.
Please arrange to collect your child/ren promptly on the day to avoid any delays.
Thank You
IT Classes
Our 6 week programme of IT Classes started on the 1st February and is now in the 2nd Phase. Our new computers that were sourced from our fundraising are being put to great use.
So far Ciaran is so impressed with all the pupils and has had to amend his lesson plans to a more challenging standard as the pupils in each class are doing so well.
Ms Nuzum's 1st class are currently covering microsoft word and our 2nd/3rd Class have progressed on to powerpoint.
Ms Fitzgerald pupils are currently learning how to design a website. The website is called 'The Monk Diamond''.
The programme is a big success and the children and really enjoying learning so much. We can definitely see the benefit for the future.
Peace Proms Concert 03.02.2018
We had our Peace Proms concert on Sat 03.02.2018. It was a wonderful evening and an experience the teachers and pupils won't forget.
Tesco Blue Token Community Fund
An update from Ms. Greene on our blue token fund in Tesco Wicklow which appears to be doing well. If you have any family, friends or work collegeues who shop in Tesco Wicklow please ask them if they are passing to give it their support.
Every little helps!!!!
Thank You
