Dylan Kelly from R7 has brilliantly brought to our attention the effects of climate change on our planet through his artwork. Dylan has depicted how our planet will look (on the left hand side) if we do not change the way we are living. He conveys a sense of urgency is needed by all in saving our beautiful planet from further destruction by simply saying’Sorry 2030′. A very powerful and thoughtful message to us all………
On Friday 18th October the Flying Start website was launched by Professor Emer Smyth (ESRI) at Ardee library.
www.flyingstart.ie
Flying Start is a website for parents which brings together information on the different stages or transitions that happen in the first five years of your child’s life. The website offers practical advice and tips for parents and their children as they begin preschool and primary school.The website provides information and support for the three transition stages:
1. The transition to parenthood
2. the transition to Early Learning and Care
3. The transition to Primary school
A representative of Louth County Libraries spoke of the recommended list of books available for parents to read as their child progresses through their early education.
Starting School by Roderick Hunt and Annemarie Young
Going to School by Grace Jones
Starting School by Janet and Allan Ahberg
Do I have to go to School? by Pat Thomas
Going to School: Usborne First Experiences by Anne Civardi
Owl Babies by Martin Waddell
Tony Goes to School by Valarie Sheehan
All of these books are available at Drogheda Library, Stockwell Lane.
Enrolment for our junior infant classes (girls and boys) beginning this September is currently underway. Please click on the link below to access the Enrolment Form.
Please click on the link below to access our updated Anti Bullying Policy which was ratified at a recent Board of Management meeting.
A big thanks to Deirdre our baking teacher………Here are some of the wonderful examples of baking for Christmas. Our parents had great fun and great ideas for Christmas.
Parents participated in Flower Arranging classes for Christmas. They made table centre pieces for Christmas. Take a look at their creations!
Wishing everyone a peaceful Christmas and a Happy New Year!
The boys in R6 enjoyed their annual festive trip to the cinema to see ‘Frozen 2′.
R6 performed Silent Night and I Wish it Could be Christmas Everyday at the annual St Joseph’s Christmas concert.
Jake read a poem ‘Santa’s Christmas Prayer’.
R6 enjoyed the Santa Run in a very windswept Lourdes Stadium!
This week the boys baked some Christmas Tree Treats. A nice simple treat that can be made easily at home with just a few ingredients.
We used a chocolate spread or jam as our filling. We all had a great time making them and an even better time eating them.
https://www.cookingwithmykids.co.uk/nutella-christmas-tree/
