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February 7, 2023Outdoor Learning, , by

3rd & 4th class – 3rd February – Brídeog

In an ancient custom, still practised in parts of Ireland, children would make a Brideog Doll for St. Brigid’s Day. The doll was created as a physical representation of St. Brigid. The doll would be walked around the town or village, to each household, where …
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January 31, 2023Uncategorizedby

Keep Children Safe. Make good parking choices.

We hope everyone read the WhatsApp pleas from the PTA regarding traffic. Unsafe drop practices were raised as an issue at the last PTA meeting. We learned many good habits during the pandemic that kept our school gates safe. Unfortunately, some drivers are not making …
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January 31, 2023Uncategorizedby

Credit Union Schools Quiz 2023

Well done to the 4th and 6th class teams that represented DSPNS in the ‘Credit Union Schools Quiz 2023’ at Cherrywood ETNS on Monday, 30th January 2023.  They should be very proud of themselves for working so well together in their teams and then winning …
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Board of Management Summary Report January 2023

A meeting of DSPNS Board of Management (BOM) was held on Tuesday 17th January 2023 via zoom.Items on the agenda included the Principal’s Report, Treasurer’s Report, Voluntary Contributions (VCs), Communications, Maintenance, and Buildings report. Specific items included: • The Board reviewed three policies: i) Child …
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January 31, 2023Outdoor Learning, by

4th class – Brigid agus Brat Bhríde

Brigid is our matron Saint and Celtic Goddess and a celebration of all mná. Traditionally Brigid’s Day is Imbolc, the first day of Spring, the return of the light and the ancient Celtic festival of the goddess. Brigid was Ireland’s first environmentalist, a passionate protector …
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January 30, 2023Uncategorizedby

Dates for your diary 2023

We are delighted to share some important school community dates Sports Day Thursday 22nd June 2023 (weather permitting)6th class graduation Wednesday 28th June 2023 11:00-12:00
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January 29, 2023Outdoor Learning, by

3rd class – Brigid agus maidí sailí

We are learning about Brigid, the goddess and the saint. This is the first year that we have a public holiday for Brigid’s Day. “ Brigid is the bridge, crossing the threshold from Goddess to Saint, Celtic to Christian, North and South, winter and spring, …
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January 24, 2023Outdoor Learning, by

Fractals and more

On crisp winter days, it is such a delight to be exploring what is alive in nature at this time of year. Though it may not be as obvious, there is so much to notice when you pay attention. In winter some things are revealed …
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January 23, 2023Outdoor Learning, by

Looking and responding in winter – 20th January – 4th class

Fractals are patterns that repeat themselves at different scales. For example the Y pattern can be found in the way the branches of some trees grow. The first branching Y goes into a smaller branching Y and on and on. Fractals are everywhere in nature. …
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January 18, 2023Outdoor Learning, by

Winter & wind – 3rd class – 13th January

We are grateful for playing with the wind, making wind things, finding a pizza rock during sit spot, making stuff together, sunshine and the wind together, going to the puddle, exploring the outdoors in winter time, making the shop and puddle jumping among many other …
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