Thursday Newsletter 12/02/2026

Dear Parents and Guardians/A Thuismitheoirí agus a Chaomhnóirí,

Say Yes to Lanuages Programme

Children in 5^th classes will do French with Maureen and 6^th Spanish with David, 10 lessons in total. You can support your child by modelling a positive attitiude towards modern lanuages. Parents of children in 5^th and 6^th classes will receive an information booklet home this week. The children will receive a language passport and a languarge fold out with key vocabulary facts and games.

Safer Internet Day 2026

On Tuesday, we marked Safer Internet Day, a day to promote safe and responsible use of the internet, so that we can make the internet a safer and better place for all. Children learned about a range of topics from Cyberbullying to Generative AI.

We were also lucky enough to have our Garda Community representatives visit classes from 3^rd – 6^th to talk about this important topic. Additionally, Garda Laura talked to 5^th and 6^th class about the rules around e-scooters and scramblers.

Resources for Parents

Webwise have some excellent internet safety guides and resources which will help parents get to grips with their children’s internet use and also to explore the issue of internet safety with children. We strongly encourage parents to have a look through these resources as they are a great place to start when navigating the important topic of internet safety.

https://www.webwise.ie/guides-parents/

Donations



Looking for donations of engineering, STEM, Usbourne ‘lift up flap’ books that families may have finished with. Our school library would love these additions.
All donations gratefully received . Please send in for the attention of Hilary

Lost & Found



A sum of money found on the corner of Griffith Avenue & Ballygal Road East. Please call to the school office 

And More!

4th class have been learning about The Norman’s in history this month. They had great fun and learned so much about teamwork and problem solving making these motte and Bailey castles. Feel free to take a look at them displayed outside Róisín’s office.

Aoife’s 5^th Class visit to Collins Barracks

First we entered a massive courtyard. After we went inside we then went

to the soldiers and chiefs exhibition.

At the beginning we saw a tapestry and what a soldier would have had.

We also saw a few cannons and multiple soldier replicas.

In the next room there were paintings and hats. There was a video that showed different guns. When we got to the 1916 and the world war I part. We saw different ways people smuggled guns around the city. For example in a book, under your hat or in your coat. There was also some

parts on 1921.

Then we went into the world-war II and UN area. We saw planes, tanks artillery and an old beehive bomb shelter. Then we saw the Asgard. And finally we saw where the signatories were buried and we saw the proclamation engraved on the wall. While we were at the grave we saw

Arbour Hill Prison. BY THOMAS AND JAMES Q

We had an incredible day at the Indoor Track Championships! A huge highlight was the chance for students to experience the thrill of racing on the National Indoor Arena track, the very same track where Olympians train and compete.

Everyone represented themselves brilliantly and should be so proud. The athletes showed outstanding sportsmanship to their teammates and to every other runner on the track. The positivity, support and team spirit on display made it a truly special day for everyone involved. Well done everyone!

Realtín's 2nd class - We had lots of fun this week engaging in Maths stations to consolidate our learning in Time, Money, 2D Shapes, Problem Solving and Operations. We also celebrated Safer Internet Day and really enjoyed a Kahoot to check our learning.

ALC Green had great fun using paint and print to make some Valentines cards 

Dee’s class had great fun making our LOVE BUGS for someone special on Valentines Day  

Junior Infants have been learning about Push and Pull as part of their Science curriculum.

Reminders

• Mid-term Break next week - School is Closed on 19th & 20th February
• School Closed on 27^th February for Primary Curriculum Day 1 training
• School Calendar for Academic Year 2025-2026

Frása na Seachtaine:

“Cén bia is fearr leat? Is fearr liom                      .” – “What is your favourite food? My favourite is                                    .”

Le meas,

Róisín Conlon

Príomh Oide