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 [...]
School Calendar 2020-2021
Our school Calendar for 2020-2021 is now uploaded. Our re-opening date after summer is Thursday 27-08-2020. Days highlighted in 'orange' and 'yellow' are closures-holidays.
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 [...]
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 [...]
Active HOME Week
Please access these fantastic family resources for you and your family to enjoy as part of Active HOME Week. Click on the following link, https://padlet.com/ballygiblinmarieh/dfyblac77krpg99b, choose from one of the many wonderful resources and have fun. You could try a different activity each day as part of Active HOME Week. [...]
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 [...]
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.
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.
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 [...]
Walking within our 2km
Get outdoors for a walk if you can this weekend. Fresh air and exercise is good for everyone's physical & mental health. It can help improve our mood, reduce anxiety & enhance self esteem and sense of wellbeing. Learn more at: http://gov.ie/together
Active Home Week
Active HOME Week (April 27th – May 3rd) National ‘Active SCHOOL Week’ takes place every April and is a really enjoyable part of the school year for many children. We usually run a number of fun filled activities each year and invite some local sport's people into our school to [...]
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 [...]