We are delighted to have started Peer Mediation training in 5th class. After an eight week programme the 5th class children will have the option of helping with friendship issues at yard time.The training is quite vigorous as to be a successful peer mediator requires 
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One of the joys of the role of principal is the opportunity to visit classes and to observe children’s learning styles. Students have settled in well to their class routines and engage purposefully in meaningful learning. Teachers set a blend of individual and group tasks 
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Thanks to parents/guardians for participating in our ‘Bring your parent to school’/’Information Meetings’. Every session showed the detailed planning the class teams engage in with a view to achieving positive learning outcomes for children. The warmth and enthusiasm from parents/guardians was wonderful to experience. Fostering 
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Good news for the end of the first week back at school! DSP is one of four schools nationwide featured on the Changemaker Schools network. Thanks to the staff and parents/guardians who makes our school such a special community. Thanks to the Student Council and 
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We are delighted to invite all parents to a Bring your Parents to School Morning. This gives parents/guardians a chance to see the classroom, meet the teacher and learn about class routines for the year. Bring your Parent to School is an Information session for 
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What a talented group of children we have in 5th class! The audience was hugely impressed by gymnastics, clown work, story telling, footie, magic tricks, jokes, comic performances, singing, Irish dancing and much more. Thanks to Ms Reynolds for making the space for Fifth class 
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What a wonderful few weeks of learning the children experienced as they researched the food, music, geography, history, people and culture of eight different countries. Each class focussed on one country e.g. 3rd class learned about India, Junior Infants learned about France, 6th class explored 
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Judges from Senior Infants held an investigation into how Humpty Dumpty got hurt. Did he fall or was he pushed? Lots of characters helped find the truth of the story including Little Bo Peep, Three Blind Mice, Jack and Jill and many more. Thanks to 
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We loved seeing children shine in this fantastic musical. Thanks to Mr F, Ms O’D and Alice! It was wonderful to have parents and grandparents in the hall celebrating children’s talents.
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Come with a smile, plenty of water, sunscreen and rain gear! Be gentle with children who might feel overwhelmed. Be kind to one another and especially the staff! Donations for Down syndrome Ireland would be greatly appreciated – €2.00 per child for ice cream.
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