Dear Parents /Guardians
We hope you have been keeping well and safe this past week and the boys are adjusting to working at home. They have all been provided with work however we would advocate plenty of study breaks, learning outside is also an option – playing, gardening, creative work, going for walks, having quiet time are all valuable life skills. You may have seen different initiatives on various social media platforms and in the media which you may also find useful. Some boys might find it a good opportunity to practice their hurling skills or football skills in preparation for our School Leagues and Sciath na Scol once we return to school.
In relation to returning to school unfortunately we know as much as you do. We are aware of various speculations that school closures will last for months but this is speculation. We are expecting the Minister of Dept. of Ed. to make an announcement at some time in the coming week and we will follow his instruction.
It is a difficult, strange and at times a stressful period for all of us and an anxious time for children. Please continue to mid yourselves in these unprecedented times and to follow the HSE guidelines regarding hygiene and social distancing (https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/news/newsfeatures/covid19-updates/partner-resources/covid-19-translated-resources/).
We would appreciate if you could share this with anyone within our school community who was not in a position to submit email details.
Míle buíochas agus dea ghuí.
Gráinne and all at Scoil Phádraig Naofa.
Please find some optional links below
INTO links: https://www.into.ie/2020/03/18/tips-and-tricks-home-learning/
Lego Challenge: https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/lego-challenge-calendar-ideas-kids/
John Boyne (Author Boy in Striped Pyjamas) short story competition: https://johnboyne.com/short-story-competition/
Glucksman Gallery UCC: http://www.glucksman.org/exhibitions/creativity-at-home
HSE: https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/child-health/colds-coughs-and-viral-infections-in-children.html
Bricks 4 Kidz visited our school on Thursday last and boys took part in a STEM workshop. The boys built a dragster race car from LEGO, motorized it and modified it and raced against each other. It was a very enjoyable workshop.
A huge thank you to our sna’s Mary and Mairead who baked cookies with the whole school today. Boys enjoyed some cookies in school as well as getting a beautifully decorated cookie gift bag to take home.
On Tuesday February 11th the boys participated in an engineering workshop. They designed a bridge, built a tower and mixed chemicals to cause a reaction. They boys really enjoyed the workshop.
Well done to the boys of 5th and 6th class who made St. Brigid’s Crosses that they kindly donated to St. Patrick’s Church for distribution to the parish.
Well done to all the boys for their great work. Thank you to all parents that attended and to our generous sponsors who contributed to the raffle. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all.
Well done to all the boys who played and sang at the Christmas Market. They did thenselves, their families and school proud.
On Thursday the 21st of November the boys enjoyed a guitar quartet performance. Boys listened to and learned about the guitar and different genres of music. A great time was had by all.
The boys in 6th class were very busy creating science projects as part of science week. They created some super projects and were really enjoyed by the rest of the school. Well done boys.
The boys enjoyed a performance by the West Midlands Theatre on Tuesday November 5th. They performed “”The Bluebird” with pupil and audience participation. A great time was had by all.
