Scoil Chrónáin Naofa, Dromakeenan

Scoil Chrónáin Naofa January Newsletter 2017 School Self Evaluation • The children have been working on the First Steps in Writing programme and displays of their “Writing to Socialise” can be seen in the halla and in their classrooms. This term the genre is “Persuasive Writing” which will be taught throughout the school. • Senior Infants have started the Literacy Lift Off programme. This is an intensive programme of reading and writing. Ms Hogan, along with Ms D’Arcy, Mrs Maher, Mrs O Meara, Ms Kinsella and Ms Wyer work with a small group of children for 45 minutes four times... 

Christmas Show Following weeks of practice our Christmas show was performed on Friday last at 12 noon and again at 7 00 pm. Both shows were very well attended with the evening show packed to the rafters. Many of the incoming Junior Infants were delighted with the invitation and enjoyed the show immensely. The pupils were thrilled to put on the concert for such enthusiastic audiences. Well done to all the pupils who performed excellently. We thank all who came to the show, especially those who had travelled long distances. Thanks also to Anne Marie O Meara and her helpers from 6th Class who... 

Board of Management The Board of Management would sincerely like to thank the parents who have volunteered to sell tickets for our Christmas Raffle. Your contribution is greatly appreciated. School Self Evaluation • The Maths for Fun programme is continuing at the moment. The pupils in Fourth Class are delighted with the sessions and once again we are witnessing the competitive streak coming out in some of the children. A sincere thank you to the parents who have so kindly given up their time to become involved. There will be another set of Maths for Fun sessions after Easter for Senior... 

5 Trailer Loads of Timber to be Won!! €2 per line or 3 for €5 Tickets available in the school  

Board of Management To offset the costs of the work done in the car park over the Summer we will be holding a raffle in the run up to Christmas. The prizes for the raffle will be trailer loads of timber. The cost of the tickets will be €2 per line or 3 for €5. Tickets will be on sale from the school office and on a number of weekends before Christmas. The draw will be made at the Christmas Show. School Self Evaluation • First Steps in Writing: The genre in the First Steps in Writing programme after Halloween is Writing to Socialise. Examples of the children’s writing will be on display... 

Well done to everyone who came out to support our Family Walk yesterday. A super turnout from parents and their friends & relatives. With the weather staying on our side we thoroughly enjoyed our little trek (approx 3k – well done to all the small kiddies that tackled it) and our refreshments and treats afterward. Due to its great success we will definitely run another in the New Year.  

Our first social event is our Family Walk and it will go ahead this Sunday October 16th at 3pm. We will meet at the school carpark at 2 45pm to hand out hi vis vests (if you already have one can you bring it along) and the walk will begin at 3pm. The route is up to the woods and back to the school hall – a short walk to begin with. Refreshments will be served in the school hall after the walk so pop in for a deserved cuppa. Look forward to seeing you there and of course bring your friends/ relatives too, all are welcome. PARENTS ASSOCIATION  

On Friday 30th September thirty two pupils from the school travelled to Tullamore to take part in the Offaly Cross Country Championship. It was a very successful day for the school winning nine individual medals and three team medals. The pupils thoroughly enjoyed the day. Individual Medals: 3rd Class: Dara 10th 4th Class: Ben 8th, Emma 10th 5th Class: Ciara 1st, Rugi 2nd, Keisha 8th 6th Class: Alahhah 4th, Kelsey 5th and Orla 8th Team Medals: Third Class girls – Bronze Fifth Class girls – Gold Sixth Class girls – Gold Teams: 3rd Class: Millie, Emma, Rachael, Ally, Dara,... 

Junior Infants We welcome the new Junior Infants who have joined us this year. The pupils are an energetic happy group and the remainder of the school were delighted to welcome the boys and girls to assembly. As usual the playground equipment is a big hit with the children. Board of Management • The Board welcomes back Ms Louise Hickey and Ms Mary Wyer for the year. We wish Ms Crowley well in her new position with the SESS and welcome Ms Clodagh Lalor who is replacing Ms Crowley for the year. • Over the Summer we engaged a tree surgeon to make safe a number of trees in the car park. The... 

Junior Infants have begun Aistear this year. Aistear (2009) is the curriculum framework for all children in Ireland from birth to six years. It describes the types of learning that are important for children at this stage in their lives. Aistear is a guide for planning exciting, engaging and fun learning experiences and activities for children in daycare and sessional services, in infant classes in primary schools and in childminding settings. It also offers lots of practical ideas to parents for how they can help their children learn through everyday activities and routines. For more information...