MIDTERM BREAK: Saint Mary's will close at the normal time on Friday the 9th of February. The school will remain closed for the full week of mid term break and will re-open its gates at 08:25 on Monday 19th February. May we take this opportunity to wish everyone a safe, relaxing and enjoyable midterm break.
FRÁSAÍ NA MÍOSA/ GAEILGE/ CONTENT LANGUAGE INTEGRATED LEARNING: Más féidir libh cabhrú le bhúr bpáiste frásaí na míosa a chleachtadh sa bhaile. 1. Lá Fhéile Bríde 2. Bain sult as. 3. Go n-éirí leat.4. An féidir liom páirt a ghlacadh?
STEAM ACADEMY: is thrilled to share that there are still 6 open spots available for the STEAM Academy
after-school programme at St. Mary's BNS. These spots are in the following group:
● 1st - 6th Class, RoboXplorers: Wednesdays 2:15pm-3:45pm. A link was sent out via Aladdin email to all parents/ guardian with more details. If you have any queries pleasecontact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and Steam Academy will get back to you as soon as possible.
RCSI TEDDY BEAR HOSPITAL: Teddy Bear Hospital is a free ticketed event that aims to alleviate childhood fears about healthcare environments and increase health literacy in school-aged children. Tickets can be booked through Eventbrite which will open in February and be advertised on social media as seen below. This event is aimed at children aged 4-10, though children outside those ages are encouraged to come if parents feel it would be beneficial or if a family wishes to attend with their siblings. Older children for whom this event would be developmentally appropriate are welcome to the Sunday session where RCSI will have a higher ratio of volunteers to children.The event is volunteer-led and run by medical, physiotherapy, pharmacy, and therapeutic technician students from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. RCSI students are all interested in working with children and in providing a fun interactive experience for all who attend. RCSI encourage all children to attend with their Teddy so that the Teddies can get their annual check-up, fix up any rips or tears, and learn how to keep healthy. There will be 12 different stations that teach children and their teddies about different aspects of healthcare such as, surgery, food and nutrition, first aid and so much more!Description of session details for Teddy Bear Hospital weekend below:
Saturday, February 24th, 2024 Sessions 1, 2 & 3: All children aged 4-10 years old
Sunday, February 25th, 2024 Session 4, 5 & 6: Inclusive smaller sessions in a quieter environment for children with disabilities or chronic illnesses. There will be more volunteers to individualize the session for each child. More details found on : Facebook - @RCSIPaediatricSoc ;Instagram - @rcsipaediatric ;X - @RCSIPaediatric and Youtube - @paediatricsocietyrcsi329
MIND WANDERING STUDY: for Junior and Senior Infant parents: Are you a parent interested in mind-wandering in young children? Researchers at UCD & QUB are hosting an interactive World Café research event on 20th February at UCD! Click here to reserve your free ticket! https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/knowledge-exchange-workshop-on-mind-wandering-in-early-classroom-settings-tickets-756346521807?aff=oddtdtcreator
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS: All have already started. Please see details belwo.
- After School Sports: Ms. Cartwright/ Ms. Doyle Monday afternoons. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Homework Club: Monday to Thursday afternoons. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Johnny's After School PE Club: on Tuesdays for junior classes and Thursdays for senior classes in Booterstown Park. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Chess Club with Paul: Thursday afternoons: Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Spanish Club with Olé: Thursday afternoons. Contact Cristina @ ✆ +353857884001 | ︎ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Art Club with Evelyn: Tuesdays afternoons. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Alto School of Music: Ukulele and guitar lessons. Monday afternoon. Piano lessons have started on Friday afternoons. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more details.
- STEAM Academy. Wednesday afternoons. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Please liaise directly with the club organiser if you have any queries regarding starting dates, days, times, costs, holiday breaks, and dates the relevant after school clubs finishes etc.
TRAINING DATES & MATCH DATES: for soccer, hurling, and football will be given to classes and students involved when up and running throughout the school year.
Kind regards,
Noel Scully.