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Coronavirus: A book for children

Gill Books have published the Irish edition of 'Coronavirus: A book for children', illustrated by 'The Gruffalo's' Axel Scheffler. The book answers key questions in simple language appropriate for 5 to 9 year olds: • What is the coronavirus? • How do you catch the coronavirus? • What happens if you catch the coronavirus? • [...]

By |2020-05-02T12:55:56+01:00May 2nd, 2020|News|Comments Off on Coronavirus: A book for children

Month of May

In our school for the month of May, we always create small altar in our foyer and classrooms dedicated to Mary, the mother of God. Let this be our virtual altar honouring Mary and we ask her to keep us safe during these challenging times. Why not prepare a May altar in your home following the [...]

By |2020-05-01T13:24:33+01:00April 30th, 2020|Celebrations, News, Religion|Comments Off on Month of May

NEPS…Co. Clare

NEPS in Co. Clare have updated us regarding excellent resources that they have developed and are now available on the Department’s website. Please click on the following links: Advice for Young People while Schools are Closed Talking to Children and Young People about Covid 19 Advice for parents on routines and schedules Behaviour Support Pack [...]

By |2020-04-30T12:51:11+01:00April 30th, 2020|News|Comments Off on NEPS…Co. Clare

Online Safety…Advice from Webwise.

These uncertain times have led to an understandable disruption to family life, with parents and children spending more time than usual at home, and online. Digital devices are providing many benefits, whether it’s to help children to continue their education through distance learning, using social media to connect with their friends and relatives, or using [...]

By |2020-04-25T14:33:33+01:00April 25th, 2020|News|Comments Off on Online Safety…Advice from Webwise.

Cúla4ArScoil

Seo agaibh clár ama seachtain a dó le haghaidh Cúla4ArScoil! Téama na seachtaine ná 'Éadaí' ! Bígí leo Luan go Aoine @ 10.00a.m. ar @TG4TV! Cliceáil ar an íomhá chun í a mhéadú.

By |2020-04-25T14:11:16+01:00April 25th, 2020|Gaeilge, News|Comments Off on Cúla4ArScoil

Fun Baking Challenge from Clare Education Centre

Welcome to Clare Education Centre's first Baking Challenge for all those bakers in County Clare 🧁🧑‍. This is open to all Primary School Children in Clare 🎂. Happy baking!!!  Have FUN and don't make too much mess 🍰. Please click on image to enlarge.  

By |2020-04-25T14:02:15+01:00April 25th, 2020|Celebrations, News|Comments Off on Fun Baking Challenge from Clare Education Centre

Let’s Play Ireland

Let’s Play is a Government-led initiative aimed at promoting play for all children living in Ireland during the COVID-19 emergency. Playing is central to children’s physical, mental, social and emotional health and wellbeing. Children learn through play while developing resilience, flexibility and understanding of their world. Play in families enriches childhood. All children and young [...]

By |2020-04-25T13:45:05+01:00April 25th, 2020|News|Comments Off on Let’s Play Ireland

Drop Everything and Read….Reading for Pleasure

Given that so many of us are now spending so much time in our homes, now is an excellent time to take some time to enjoy reading for pleasure. Today, at 12.00 could you take some time out to 'Drop Everything and Read' for 20 minutes. This simple idea is to promote the importance of [...]

By |2021-10-02T11:37:14+01:00April 24th, 2020|Celebrations, English, News, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Drop Everything and Read….Reading for Pleasure
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