10 @ 10

Like thousands of other pupils around the country, we did the ten at ten last Friday. We did ten sets of exercises as a whole school. All classes from infants to sixth class took part. It was a chilly morning so we kept moving and were glad of our leaders who did a great job of leading the school. Lots more pictures and clips of sports in Scoil Chlann Naofa to follow. This is just a little of how we got on.

2017-02-10-VIDEO-00000029 from Aisling on Vimeo.

Artist in Schools Project

Naomi Draper is an artist that is spending this term with 4th class. This is a project run by Leitrim County Council Arts Office. Each week we are exploring a new technique, and this week are focusing on Print. We will keep you updated here!

10@10

We are going to do the 10@10 in Scoil Chlann Naofa on February the 10th! We are a very active school, taking part in sports activities such as swimming, athletics, hurling and yoga this term. This is a very important part of our school life and we hope to upload some clips soon of all that is happening in our increasingly healthy and active school.

Internet Safety Day 2017- A message for parents

Today is ‘Internet Safety Day – 7th February 2017

Scoil Chlann Naofa prides itself on providing a safe learning environment for its students. An emerging national concern is the inappropriate use of the Internet by students. This problem has the potential to be harmful, and we ask your support in assisting us with this challenge.

Across the nation, schools have seen an increase in negative student behavior as a result of messages written using electronic technology, posted to popular social networking Web sites. Many sites contain instant messaging components that allow students to chat with other students and to post statements that ordinarily would not be said in a face-to-face conversation.

To our knowledge, there are no adults officially responsible for monitoring the content on such Web sites, and some students use the sites to participate in online bullying or to threaten harm to other students. The so-called “cyber bullies,” mostly children between the ages of 9 and 14, use the anonymity of the Web to hurt others without witnessing the consequences. Students who are bullied online sometimes do not report these occurrences for fear that they will be barred from using the Internet.

Helpful Tips and Resources

We encourage you to talk with your son or daughter about the potential danger of the Internet. Ask if they have an account with Facebook, Snapchat, or similar Web sites. If your child is using such a site with your permission, you may want to review his or her profile to ensure that no personal and identifiable information has been posted.

We also encourage you to establish rules and guidelines to ensure the safety of your child while on the Internet. Some Web sites offer parental or family guidance for Internet safety; for example, http://zeeko.ie/ , this is a fantastic resource for parents.

Scoil Chlann Naofa will continue to provide Internet security within our schools. It is important that parents also monitor Internet use at home.

The Parents Association will be organising an Anti-Bullying/Information evening at some stage in the next year and all parents will be invited to attend. It is important that parents attend information evenings like this, in order to stay up to date with current issues that may affect your child.

Thank you for your support and cooperation in keeping our students safe.

Be Web-Wise! Click here to go to Webwise.ie and find out more.

Green Schools Art Competition

We have some seriously creative and talented students in Scoil Chlann Naofa. Click below to watch all of our entries into last October's Recycling Competition.

Nollaig Shona ó Scoil Chlann Naofa

Mr. Beirne's Class made beautiful festive tealight holders this week during Art. They lit them up and there was a lovely glow in 5th and 6th Class. See the pictures below.

We hope everyone has a safe and happy Christmas and a lovely break. See you in 2017!
Nollaig Shona daoibh go léir ó na daltaí agus an fhoireann Scoil Chlann Naofa.

G.A.A. Project in 5th and 6th Class

5th and 6th Class did a great project about the G.A.A. and what it means to them. 

Maith sibh a bhuachaillí!

Spelling in Scoil Chlann Naofa

We are all in different spelling groups in our classroom. This could be forest green, turquoise or emerald. In Ms, Shanley's Room some of us work on other lists also. Sometimes we use clay to construct a word and symbol. This can help us to remember how to read and spell it. 

4th Class October 2016

4th Class have been up to lots of great work! Check out this short video of their recent work in Scoil Chlann Naofa.

Mr Beirne's Class do the Mannequin Challenge

Mr Beirne's Class have been busy. Here they are meeting Intermediate Champions 2016- Seán O; Heslin's. Winners of the present possibly meeting winners of the future!
Watch them also take part in the Mannequin challenge. They worked as a team to do a really great job together. It's brilliant!

Mr Beirne's Class do the Mannequin Challenge from Aisling on Vimeo.

Team Hope Success!

Thanks to all who donated shoeboxes. The response was huge. Well done everyone and mammys, dads, grans and grandads who helped. There were even pupils who brought more than one shoebox. You should all be very proud.
Miss Gilheaney's class are pictured here with their brilliant contribution.
More pictures to follow.

Making Pancakes in Scoil Chlann Naofa

Oli, Wiki, Aisling and Mark had great fun in the kitchen making pancakes last week with Mrs. Fitzpatrick and Claire. They planned and prepared them and followed a recipe. They helped with every step of the procedure and then finally were rewarded with their own delicious treats. Good job everyone!

Trick or Treat for Temple Street

We had great fun in school today. We had a Trick or Treat Party for Temple Street. In the Senior School we raised €132.40. Beware! More pictures to follow!
Click here to go to the Trick or Treat for Temple Page which is full of great Halloween ideas as well as information on how fundraising will help the hospital.

Team Hope Shoebox Appeal 2016

Christmas Shoebox Appeal 2016 from Team Hope on Vimeo.

 We are supporting the Team Hope Shoebox Appeal again this year and would ask that you all have your boxes ready before the 11th of November. Here are some key things to remember:
The four W's
Wash- put something in the box for Hygiene e.g. toothbrush and paste
Wear- small clothing item e.g. gloves, socks
Write- an item for school e.g. copy book, markers, solar calculator
Wow!- a treat; toys, sunglasses, photo of yourself, doll, small musical instrument ...
Use an average sized shoebox and think about the age and gender of the child- boy/girl- 2-4, 5-9, 10-14 years old. Close with an elastic band and include at least €4per box.
See the website here or get a form in school. Thanks especially to the parents who always support this cause so well!

Our first assembly

The 7th of October was a very special day for us in Scoil Chlann Naofa. It was our first time to come together as staff and pupils for a whole school assembly. We met in the Community Centre and every class did a special song, poem, prayer or tune. We even had a haka! It was fantastic to see each class on stage performing for their friends in the other rooms. It was thoroughly enjoyable and we look forward to having another one soon.

Second Class performing 'Consider Yourself' from the musical Oliver

Third Class playing a selection of tunes on the tin whistle

Roald Dahl Day 2016

To mark Roald Dahl Day, the 13^th Sept 2016 (100years since his birth), the following  are just some of the activities undertaken by the children in 4^th Class.

·       Roald Dahl Quotes

·       Acrostic Poems

·       Information on his writing Hut

·       Roald Dahl’s Family Details

·       A day in the life of Roald Dahl

·       Interesting facts about Roald Dahl

·       The Illustrator Quentin Blake

·       Favourite Roald Dahl books and characters

·       Interview questions for Roald Dahl.

Hello from Scoil Chlann Naofa!

Scoil Chlann Naofa is up and running and we are delighted to finally share our journey with you here on our school blog. We will add pictures, work and all the details of our first year as an amalgamated school. We are excited and looking forward to being under roof together in the near future. Please feel free to post a comment!

Annual Cycle Day

Another great success! Our annual Sponsored Cycle Day was held Friday 17th June. A big thank you to our Parents Association for organising a great day & lovely BBQ afterwards.

Fit 4 Kidz 5 Km Run

Congrats to all who took part in Lough Rynn 5km Fit 4 Kidz

Run

Fair Play Award

Congratulations to Cumman na mBunscoil Division Three Team who were awarded Fair Play Award for their fantastic effort in reaching Div 3 Shield Final in Pairc Séan McDiarmada