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Inspirational Messages for Rang VI Pupils

Inspirational video messages from famous Irish faces released for Rang VI pupils to mark the end of their school year.  Children’s writer, Sarah Webb has invited well known people to record short inspirational videos for Rang VI pupils to mark the end of their school year. Writers, actors, sports people and scientists have all come [...]

By |2020-05-23T16:14:59+01:00May 23rd, 2020|6th Mrs. Corrigan/Mrs. Daffy 2019/20, 6th Mrs. O'Connor 2019/20, News|Comments Off on Inspirational Messages for Rang VI Pupils

Co. Clare Library

Co. Clare Library staff have been busy connecting with young readers and their families through the annual 'Spring Into Storytime' campaign. Don't forget to visit their website and social media channels regularly for stories, recipes, art, crafts, poems and much more for families to share and enjoy.  

By |2020-05-18T09:54:02+01:00May 18th, 2020|Curriculum, News|Comments Off on Co. Clare Library

Spelling Advice for Parents

Karen Riordan has created this video which is aimed at parents and teachers working with children from home. Karen gives 4 tips on what you can do to help promote your child's independence and to have a go at words themselves.  Many thanks to the Clare Education Centre for sharing this excellent resource.  The video [...]

By |2020-05-15T11:43:45+01:00May 15th, 2020|English, News|Comments Off on Spelling Advice for Parents

Transitioning for Children and Young People with Additional Needs

Promoting Learning and Positive Behaviour at Home:  This publication discusses the difficulties children and young people with additional needs often experience when transitioning from place to place or activity to activity. https://ncse.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/05212-NCSE-Resource-7-Transitioning-03.pdf…

By |2020-05-13T13:37:59+01:00May 13th, 2020|News|Comments Off on Transitioning for Children and Young People with Additional Needs

Principal’s May Assembly 2020

Due to the ongoing closure of our school, I have presented our May Assembly online from home.  I invite you all to view it. Enjoy the fine weather and stay safe everyone. Please click 'Read More' to access link. Le gach dea-ghuí,  John https://youtu.be/Zjx30-L2l-8

By |2020-05-12T08:36:57+01:00May 12th, 2020|Celebrations, News|Comments Off on Principal’s May Assembly 2020

Explained: what is Seesaw?

Seesaw is a platform for pupil engagement that inspires pupils of all ages to do their best. It allows pupils to store their work in an online space and gain feedback from their teacher. It can be used on a computer (PC) or tablet. It effectively enables teachers to set tasks or assignments and include [...]

By |2020-05-11T13:50:26+01:00May 11th, 2020|News|Comments Off on Explained: what is Seesaw?

First Holy Communion Class 2020

Fr. Jerry  is inviting all families of our  First Holy Communion Class to join with him next Sunday, May 17th at 10.30a.m. on our Parish Webcam: www.doorabarefieldparish.ie. During Mass, he will call out the names of all children who were to receive their First Holy Communion this weekend. Please read his following letter of invitation [...]

By |2020-05-11T12:56:48+01:00May 11th, 2020|News, Religion|Comments Off on First Holy Communion Class 2020
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