PLAYFUL LEARNING: LETS TALK MATHS. Over the coming months all classes engage with the New Primary Maths Curriculum. One aspect of the new curriculum is active, playful engagement which encourages children to demonstrate creativity, agency and independence. Within these lessons, the children have 4 freedoms (Ronda 2012); the freedom to ask questions, make mistakes, choose their own methods and think for themselves. 1st to 6th classes have recently working on been working on Odd One Out. Every child has their own entry point with the Let’s Talk Wheel to help support them in their thinking, sharing, examining, revoicing, extending and reflecting. Over the coming months we will share some of these “Let’s Talk Maths” with you.
ODD ONE OUT Odd One Out Information Sheet Odd One Out activities ask learners to identify which picture, image or number doesn’t belong. There is no right or wrong answer and success is based on ability to justify answer. By encouraging all learners to ‘have a go’ and ‘valuing all contributions’, odd one out activities develop the skills of reasoning and communicating. Please see one above. Best of luck. There are many more at this link. Odd One Out Information Sheet
NEW PRIMARY MATHS CURRICULUM: INFORMATION FOR PARENTS: Please see link to the latest Department of Education communication on the Primary Maths Curriculum and The Primary Curriculum Framework. The Redevelopment of The Primary School Curriculum: Continuing the Journey. Please see link to previous parent information note from Department of Education. Information Note on Primary Maths Curriculum.
BOM AGREED REPORT: Please see link to Agreed report from Board of Managament held on 13/11/2024. BOM Agreed Reports.
REDEVELOPMEMT OF THE PRIMARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM: Please see link to latest update from the Department of Education. New Primary Curriculum Latest Update.
PARENTS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: The Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) of the Parents’ Association took place in the school on Thursday 7th November 2024 at 7.30pm. At the AGM, the PA outlined who the nominated their committee members were & their respective roles, presented the financial accounts and outlined the many activities that were undertaken over the past year with the funds that they raised. The PA also shared a schedule of events and planned initiatives which they are hoping will raise, at a minimum, the same level of funds as last year. The meeting also looked at active partnership with the school to represent parents and guardians in the decision-making processes relating to the school. Aspects of the New Maths Curriculum and the planned Bí Cineálta: Procedures to Prevent and Address Bullying Behaviour were shared with parents at the AGM by the principal. A heartfelt thank you to all the parents who attended and who are involved in the PA. Your commitment, support and time given to the school is very much appreciated by all members of the school community.
ADMISSIONS/ENROLMENT 2025-2026: The school will commence accepting applications for admission for 2025-2026 from the 30th September 2024. The deadline is 11th November 2024. Applicants will be informed of the decision on 25th November 2024 and the period within which applicants must confirm acceptance of an offer of admission is 9th December 2024. Application are made online on our school website at Application Form.
DATES FOR HOLY SACRAMENTS PREPARATION & EVENTS & DETAILS FOR AFTERSCHOOL CLUBS: Please see all below.
Kind regards,
Noel Scully. Principal.
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS: Please liaise directly with liaise with club organiser and not with school administration for costs.
- Homework Club: Starting 9th September Monday to Thursday 2:15pm to 3:15pm (3rd to 6th)
Judy Doyle Information sent to Aladdin CONTACT This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - After School Sports- Monday 2:15pm to 3:15pm (1st -4th class only) - Aoife Cartwright CONTACT This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Stage Academy: with Paul Byrom Booterstown. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. New Term 11th September -27th November.
- Alto School of Music: Starting 9th Monday & Fridays. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Art: Tuesdays starting 17th September to 10th December inclusive – Evelyn Healy
Junior & Senior Infants 1:15pm – 2:15pm 1st to 6th class 2:15pm to 3:15pm Cost €145 (12 Classes)
CONTACT: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Johnny's After School PE CLUB: Johnny will be doing his After-School PE Cub for Junior & Senior infants starting on Tuesday 3 September. He will do the school pick up at 1.15 pm and bring the boy's to Booterstown Park. Pick up is from Booterstown Park at 2.15 pm. Please click on the following link to book your place. https://signup.com/go/MaKKrwnHe will be doing our After-School PE Cub for 1st - 6th class starting on Thursday 4th. He will do the school pick up at 2.15 pm and bring the boy's to Booterstown Park. Pick up is from Booterstown Park at 3.15 pm. Please click on the following link to book your place https://signup.com/go/oLdUFij
- Chess: Thursdays starting 12th September to 12th December 2:15pm to 3:15pm (2nd to 6th Class) CONTACT: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Steam Academy: Wednesdays starting 11th September to 18th December Junior & Senior Infants 1:15pm – 2:15pm 1st to 6th Class 2:15pm to 3:15pm.
- Spanish Class: Monday 16th September for 12 weeks 1:15pm to 2:00pm (JI & SI) 2:15pm to 3:00pm (1st to 6th Class) CONTACT:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
| CONFIRMATION: DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 2024-2025: | RECONCILIATION & FIRST COMMUNION DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 2024-2025: |
| A registration email has been sent out to all 6th class parents teachers/ guardians on 25/9/2024. Please complete it if you wish your child to register for Confirmation.1.REGISTRATION of Candidate closing date of Oct. 21st 2024 2. CHURCH ‘TOURS’ (by parish volunteers) Sat 23rd Nov at 5pm (before 6pm Mass) OR Sun 24th Nov at 10am (before 11am Mass) 3.PARENT Meeting: Thurs 9th Jan at 19:30 4. ENROLMENT MASSES: **Candidates (and families) can attend on Sat 11th OR on Sat 18th Jan, at 6pm 5. SERVICE OF LIGHT Preparation Sessions: Wed 5th Feb at 6pm 6. SERVICE OF LIGHT: Wed 12th Feb 6pm 7. CONFIRMATION Ceremony Preparation Session: Mon 12th May at 6pm 8. CONFIRMATION Ceremony: Thurs 15th May at 6pm.9. SUNDAY MASS & HOSPITALITY: Sat 7th June (eve of Pentecost Sunday) 6pm mass, and afterwards in the Pastoral Centre. | A registration email has been sent out to all 2nd class parents teachers/ guardians on 25/9/2024. Please complete it if you wish your child to register for First Communion/Reconciliation.1. REGISTRATION of Candidates: closing date of Oct. 21st 2024 2. CHURCH ‘TOURS’ (by parish volunteers) Sun 12th Jan at 10am (before 11am Mass) or Sun 19th Jan at 10am (before 11am Mass)3. PARENT Meeting Thurs 2rd Jan at 7.30pm 4. ENROLMENT MASSES: Candidates (and families) can attend on Sat 25th Jan at 6pm OR Sun 26th Jan at 11am 5. FIRST RECONCILIATION Preparation Sessions: Thurs 6th Mar at 6pm 6. FIRST RECONCILIATION SERVICES: Wed 12th March at 6pm7. FIRST COMMUNION Preparation Session: Wed 21st May at 6pm 8. FIRST COMMUNION Ceremony: Sat. 24th May at 12 noon 9. SUNDAY MASS and HOSPITALITY: Sun 25th May, 11am Mass and after St. Mary’s. |