School Closure Blog Post #6

Access to School Books

A few parents have contacted teachers in relation to collecting books from school. Unfortunately, this is no longer possible. However, the following links offer free access to all school books during this closure.

CJ Fallon - cjfallon.ie
EDCO - edcolearning.ie 
Folens - folens.ie
Gill Education - gillexplore.ie

nRich Maths 

Here you can find free online mathematical activities for learners aged 3-19 with lots of very good ideas on problem solving. 

Nuacht as Gaeilge

This is  free weekly reading resource as Gaeilge. It is suitable for 5th and 6th class and is based on topics of interest and current topics to do with sport and TV. You can read it here. 

Coronavirus Resources for Children and Parents

If you are unsure how to explain Coronavirus to your children, watch this video where Minister for Health, Simon Harries answer children's questions.  

School Closure Blog Post #5

Dear parents, hope you are all well and adapting to the latest safety regulations. 

Classwork

Please find work for all classes for the coming week on this link. The SEN teachers have put together a grid with relaxation and mindfulness ideas. 

There is plenty to keep everyone busy, but no pressure! It does not have to be completed in full or at all and you, as parents, decide what best suits your situation.

NCSE - SEN

This site is particularly useful for children who are or have been attending Speech and Language or Occupational Therapy. Here you will also find good information on sensory processing, on developing fine and gross motor skills and some ideas on helping your child to self-regulate. 

Emails

Here, please find a link to an email for each teacher. Our teachers will be happy to respond to any of your queries between 9:20 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. I have included my email should you wish to contact me. We are all here to help.

Home School Hub

RTÉ has confirmed that it will broadcast over an hour of "school on TV" to support primary school children and their parents at home. The one-hour programme will begin today, March 30th.

It will run from 11 a.m. -12 p.m., Monday to Friday on RTÉ 2, with a shorter "catch-up" segment later in the afternoon. It will be aimed particularly at children in 1st to 6th class.

The programme will also be available on the RTÉ Player and supporting worksheets and other material will be on RTE.ie/learn.

RTÉ said the programme would be educational, but also fun and engaging.

Please keep washing your hands and stay safe. 

E. Moynihan

School Closure Blog Post #4

Hello again, hope you are all well. Just a few more suggestions. 

Bus Eireann has contacted the school about School Transport for the September 2020.

Applications for School Transport for the new school year are currently open and can be accessed on their website. 

Details of the scheme are also available here. 

The closing date for applications is Friday 24th April, 2020. 

By now you will have received your two free postcards.These are free to post. Read about it here.  This is an opportunity to show off your best handwriting. Learn how to find Eircodes here. 

A few ideas for helping with your tables. 

- Hit the Button 

- Daily 10

Not forgetting Gaeilge, Duolingo is a fun way to keep up your Irish at home. You can download the app or set up a free online account here. 

School Closure Blog Post #3

BBC Good Food - Kids' baking recipes 

How to Draw - Step by Step Drawing for Kids

News Mag Media

4th, 5th and 6th classes can continue to read their monthly magazines here.
News Flash is suitable for 7+ and Primary Planet is suitable for 10+. 

You can visit this website every day for lots of fun activities. 

School Closure Blog Post #2

Elevenses with the world of David Walliams - The World of David Walliams - Everyday at 11am, you can listen to one of David Walliams' World's Worst Children Stories.



Please see attached press release from Offaly Library Service regarding their Digital Library Resources

Feeding Time at the Zoo Here you can watch the animals in Dublin Zoo from the comfort of your own home. They have also put together some activity sheets which can be downloaded here.

School Closure Blog Post #1

Dear Parents,

Hope you are all keeping well in these difficult times. Hope your children are now in a routine and are spending some time each day on school work. Teachers are currently putting together a plan for next week and will be in touch with you all. 

In the mean time, here are some websites which you might find useful:

- seomraranga.com This website publishes a daily quiz for children. 

- toporopa.eu Here you can train your brain with geography. 

- audible.com Kids can instantly stream an incredible collection of stories. 

- P.E with Joe Wicks every morning at 9am live on YouTube.

E.M.