The theme for Aistear for the month of Sept was on the farm. The children really enjoyed learning about the different animals and farmlife.
Our scheduled bagpack fundraiser @ Dunnes Stores, Bridgewater Shopping Centre Arklow is nearing & we still have quite a few places to fill with volunteers to ensure a good presence on the day.
See below time slots that need to be filled.
Friday 20th March (12-2pm) (2-4pm) & (4-6pm) - need to be filled
Sat 21st March (10-12) (12-2pm) (4-6pm) - need to be filled
We would really appreciate your help on the day to raise some much needed funds for the school.
Please contact the school office or a Parent Rep, if you or a family member (Over 16 years old) are available for any of the times above (Does not have to the full 2 hours whatever time people can spare would be of great benefit)
Thank You
Parents,
Please see below revised information/advise for schools on the Coronavirus issued by the Dept of Education.
A letter has also been issued (see attached link) for parents of schoolchildren travelling from affected areas. Please read.
The children were very lucky to get to eat pancakes and try some delicious toppings on Pancake Tuesday morning. Thank you to all the parents who came in and catered for the children. It was a great morning and all costs will be covered by our fundraising account.
Paper folding with Michelle, pirate ships in art, fun outside, really great projects on Australia and we learned all about the Aboriginal People and Dreamtime.
The senior pupils have been learning about advertising and the media. They have looked at the variety of ways in which companies advertise, the tricks of the trade such as use of colour, slogans, jingles etc and also how advertising and media affect our choices and how we spend our money. They were then set the task of creating their own cereal brand in pairs, and designing an advertising campaign for this new cereal, which they thoroughly enjoyed. Some pupils even created their own ad using SCRATCH and the skills they have learned in IT classes. Well done everyone!!
This year the Senior Class are taking part in the Something Fishy Programme organised by Blackrock Education Centre and the Central Fisheries Board (CFB). Something Fishy is an Educational Programme, aimed at Primary school pupils aged between 10-13 years, which informs and educates students on fish, water, angling, and the environment and angling. The lessons are based on the theme of the ‘Life cycle of salmon’ - Bradán. See below for samples of some of the experiments and activities we have been doing so far based around the water cycle, water conservation, classifying vertebrate and camouflage.
Along with completing our Super Troopers active homework we’ve also been taking active breaks in the classroom to keep us energised.
The theme in the Junior Room for the month of January was Food. The children enjoyed reading the story Handa’s Surprise, learning all about the story of milk, flour and chocolate but most of all they enjoyed making their very own playdoh.
Well done to the pupils from our senior room who received their certs and are Super troopers superstars at Green level.
Well done also to the Super Troopers Pupils of the Month. (As shown below)
Parents/Guardians:
Please note a new section has been added under parents on the website called Family Services. This details contact numbers and information about the services that are available to access if needed.
Pupils from 3rd/4th class took part in a Cumann na mBunscoil Hurling blitz in Aughrim on Friday 14th Feb. They had a brilliant day and done the school so proud.
Thank you the parents for taking the time to volunteer to drive the pupils to the blitz and provide supervision while they were there as without them, pupils would not have been able to take part.
Well done to all the boys and girls in 3rd/4th Class
Our annual open day will be held on Saturday 28th March 2020 from 1-3pm. We will also have our scholastic book club on the day which will feature lots of lovely books for the children to buy. This is open to all the community and everyone is welcome to come and look at the fair and purchase books if interested. It will also be a great opportunity to see the school and its facilities and to meet the teachers. Please spread the word and let any parents with children possibly enrolling know that this event is taking place.
We would love your support!
Thank You
Some more great pictures and videos from a very enjoyable Grandparents Day.
Below some of the senior pupils showed off their skills on their toys.
Thank you again to all the Grandparents who came to visit us at Scoil San Eoin.
Please show to any grandparents who would like to see them.
Thank You
Niamh showing off her skills to our Grandparents on her hoverboard!
This is Information for schools and pre-school settings and parents of students/children.
Please see below information that we have been asked to share to parents on Tony Attwood who is a world autism expert coming to Dublin in June. Please share this information with anyone who would be interested.
Thank You
See below info on summer camps running in the Dominican College Wicklow from 04-08th August 2020.
The children were given leaflets on Friday with all info needed.
Folens have partnered with Graham Richmond, an experienced teacher and Councillor, to author an online advice booklet for parents to help prepare themselves and their children for the move to post-primary education. The booklet includes advice on several different topics including the practicalities of adapting to a new timetable, screentime etc.
This booklet is available to download from www.folens.ie.
Thank You
A huge thank you to all grandparents and parents who attended Grandparents Day in the school. The pupils loved having you in the school and spending time with you. Thank you also to the Parents Reps who provided teas,coffees and treats on the day. The pupils were delighted to show off some of the games they play in school, at home, and as part of their lessons . The very active and fun loving grandparents in the senior room took part in the 10@10 exercises showing the pupils that exercise is for any age!!. The grandparents also answered questions on their childhood and school days and some brought in mementos from that time to show to pupils. All grandparents , including those who could not attend, received a certificate and card from their grandchild outlining what they loved about them.
It was a very enjoyable day and it was clear from the cards and art activities that the pupils created and wrote, that their Grandparents are a much loved and important part of their lives.
School Office: 0404 41 727
Email: schoolofficeredcross@gmail.com
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