Thursday Newsletter 03/03/2022

Reminders:

School closure at 12pm on Friday, 14th March 2025 for staff training.
School closure on May 7th for Maths training.
If your child is feeling unwell, please keep them at home until they are feeling better.
When dropping or collecting your child early/late to/from school please ensure you close the pedestrian gate securely on your way in and out of the school.

Frása na Seachtaine:

“Slán go fóill! Slán!” ” – “Bye for now! Bye!”

Le meas

Róisín Conlon

Príomh Oide

And More!

Daniel’s JI having great fun exploring different ways to problem solve with the new maths curriculum 😊

Both 2nd classes have begun literacy power hour twice a week and are enjoying reading, writing and word work stations.

Face masks: we’re thrilled to be at the stage now where masks are no longer mandatory, and I have commended all the older children for their efforts over the last couple of months.

Physical distancing: I visited all classes this week to discuss upcoming changes and to listen to their views about the yard in particular. From Monday we will begin a new yard system where the children will mix with peers in the same year group. It’s interesting to hear how much the children love mixing with other classes, especially the younger ones with the older ones. So, we will be re-introducing paired reading and other activities.

Ventilation: Since Christmas, we installed a CO2 monitor in every classroom and have been gathering data to measure the air quality throughout the school. The Board were delighted to see that the air quality is very good with some slight variance due to specific circumstances. In general, maintaining the desired 16 degrees or above in classrooms is being achieved. We have ordered some Hepa Filters and are continuing to monitor air quality.

Traffic: As you’re aware Dublin City Council are continuing to develop cycling paths in the area. I am aware that this is an unwelcome change for some motorists, however it is much safer for our ongoing mission in promoting Green travel. Also, fortunately the School Mobility Outreach Officer in DCC is currently scoping out a suitable park and stride location within easy walking distance of the school. I will be in touch with more information as soon as possible. With both the lack of parking availability directly outside the school and the lifting of restrictions, we anticipate that the set down area within the school grounds will be used very soon. As part of the Health and Safety audit we are reviewing how we can enhance safety within the school grounds and will be in touch about this after St Patrick’s Day break.