Forest School creates a space where our children can learn, explore, question and reflect. A place where they use their student voice to inspire each other and us. It’s a space where they climb, dance, laugh and play. Where joy runs wildly and freely and 
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We had a lot of variety today. The children can arrive tired at the end of a week and after a walk up hill from school. One child said at the start, ‘I’m soooooo tired. But I know that’ll change as soon as I’m at 
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WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! WHAT A DAY!!! What a celebration!! So much joy and appreciation!! The Celebrations of the 50th Anniversary of the Inaugural Meetings last Friday created a wonderful opportunity to let the founders of our very special school know how much we appreciate the legacy 
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The U11 and U13 DSP quiz teams have had a very busy and successful few weeks. On February 15th both teams participated in the CUDA Schools Quiz local qualifier in Cherrywood Educate Together. The students all did themselves and the school proud on the day 
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From artwork and wellbeing discussions & plans to our gardening and sustainability initiatives. There was a lot of love, support and care on show. In a week when the Dept/NCSE yet again failed to provide assurances, our children felt the support and love of the 
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On Thursday, we had a visit from the Cateura Recycled Orchestra! The children were very excited to hear the orchestra play their instruments – violins, violas, a contrabass, harp, a transverse flute, saxophone, guitar, and percussion instruments – all of which were crafted from items 
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Although it was grey and overcast, the atmosphere in DSP was bright and cheery! The morning started with a lovely gathering in the hall. Bright decorations, warm drinks and warm chats! Joining us were Margaret and Anne from Barnardos who received a cheque for €1,198 
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We’re delighted to announce that Eoghan Cleary will be coming to DSP in January to give his perspective on how the online world is changing childhoods.  Eoghan is a much sought after speaker and co-founder of the Gen Free: Free to be Kids campaign and 
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Sixth Class enjoyed a trip to Sky studios on Friday as part of the Sky Up academy programme. They learned all about the various roles both on and off-screen which make up a TV production team. They got to try their hand at scriptwriting, producing, 
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Today, Sixth Class were presented with an AbbVie STEM prize for the science project they submitted last year while in Fifth Class with Mr. Doohan. Congratulations to all the children and teachers involved!  We welcomed Phil Smyth aka Phil the Scientist and Clíodhna Ni Shé 
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