Third Letter to Parents and Staff from Board of Management: 26th August 2020
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Third Letter to Parents and Staff from Board of Management: 26th August 2020 | |
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Second Letter to Parents and Staff from Board of Management: 17th August 2020
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Letter to Parents and Staff from Board of Management : 17th August 2020 | |
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Letter to Parents and Staff from Board of Management: August 2020
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Letter to Parents & Staff from Board of Management 6th August | |
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Letter to Parents from Minister for Education:July 2020
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Letter to Parents from Minister for Education | |
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Principal's Update Letter to Parents: 11th June 2020
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Principal's Letter to Parents 11th June 2020 | |
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Principal's Update Letter to Parents : 6th May 2020
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Principal's Letter to Parents 6th May 2020 | |
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SeeSaw Consent Form | |
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Further Update Letter from Principal 23rd April 2020
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Further Update for Parents | |
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Updated letter from Principal 27th March 2020
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Update Letter for Parents | |
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Letter from Principal to Parents 12th March 2020
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Principal's Letter to Parents | |
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Bodily Kinaesthetic Intelligence - click into SEN for more information.
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President D. Higgins gives a special message to 6th Class
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ng8hxeIRu1U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ng8hxeIRu1U
Interpersonal Intelligence - People Smart
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au-c-657-interpersonal-intelligence-fact-file-english_ver_2.pdf | |
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Visual/Spatial Intelligence - click into SEN for lots more information
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Have a listen to some of these fantastic history podcasts which bring to life moments in history through the words of Sophie (aged 7), Ellie (aged 5) and their Daddy.
https://www.historystorytime.com/e/the-space-race-and-the-moon-landings/
https://www.historystorytime.com/e/columbus-and-the-discovery-of-the-new-world/
https://www.historystorytime.com/e/the-space-race-and-the-moon-landings/
https://www.historystorytime.com/e/columbus-and-the-discovery-of-the-new-world/
- The Cow and the Smallpox vaccine
- Florence Nightingale: The Lady of the Lamp
- The French Revolution
- Hannibal and his Elephants cross the Alps
- The War of Austrian Succession and the Jacobite Rebellion
- Jamestown, the real Pocahontas and the founding of America
- Animals in History: Dogs, Cats and Pigeons!
- The Roman Empire: Emperors, People and Mice
Musical Intelligence - more information under SEN here.
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music_smarts_-_how_to_identify_and_foster_musical_intelligence_in_children_may_2020__1_.docx | |
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Áine Ní Ghlinn has been honoured as Laureate Na nÓg for the next two years. She is the aunt of Connie and Amelie. She has written a lovely poem for the 6th class of 2020 and in the clip below she reads it. The second video contains lots of wonderful messages from various authors all especially written for 6th class - enjoy!
https://youtu.be/mKkEYr6g_20
https://youtu.be/BaO7mwdL0Ow
https://youtu.be/mKkEYr6g_20
https://youtu.be/BaO7mwdL0Ow
Great Services Available from Ballyroan Library
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ballyroan_library.pdf | |
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Multiple Intelligences - lots more information under SEN here
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how_smart_are_you_how_are_you_smart_mi_theory_2020.docx | |
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Naturalistic Intelligence - lots more information under SEN here
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nature_smart_-_how_to_identify_and_foster_naturalistic_intelligence___may_2020_.docx | |
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Check out this great article in the Irish Examiner by Michelle Darmody highlighting the importance of educating children about growing and cooking their own food and featuring Edmondstown School Garden and the children of 3rd and 4th class - well done Mrs Burke and everyone involved.
https://amp.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/lifestyle/features/michelle-darmodys-food-mission-why-we-need-to-teach-our-kids-to-cook-at-school-997174.html
https://amp.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/lifestyle/features/michelle-darmodys-food-mission-why-we-need-to-teach-our-kids-to-cook-at-school-997174.html
Emergency school closures have meant that we are doing lots of science at home now. Check out Discover Primary Science & Maths for lots of ideas:
https://twitter.com/DPSM_Activities
https://twitter.com/DPSM_Activities
Rathfarnham Colouring Book
Ballyroan Library History All Around Us: Rathfarnham Colouring Book features historical sites around the area and is available to download free here with a print friendly version also available here.
Check out the wonderful photos of 5th and 6th class in the colouring book. The class took part in a fantastic 6 week history project this year.
Ballyroan Library History All Around Us: Rathfarnham Colouring Book features historical sites around the area and is available to download free here with a print friendly version also available here.
Check out the wonderful photos of 5th and 6th class in the colouring book. The class took part in a fantastic 6 week history project this year.
Ms Tallon has written a wonderful poem for the superhero children of Edmondstown - well done!
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Coping at home during Covid 19 : Department of Education Publication
Mr. Dunne has organised an Easter Short Story competition for 2nd class to sixth and Ms Wallnutt has organised a colouring competition for Junior Infants to First class.
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Short Story Competition Edmondstown | |
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Short Story Prompts | |
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Colouring Competition Edmondstown | |
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The Great Isolation Activity Book - a fantastic resource created by two national school teachers who have kindly shared it - enjoy!
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the_great_isolation_activity_book_send.pdf | |
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Tips and Tricks provided by INTO
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NCSE useful resources - Speech & Language and Occupational Therapy: Suitable for all children but especially those with SEN
https://ncse.ie/online-resources
https://ncse.ie/online-resources
Flags for Frontline Heroes Campaign
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flags_for_frontline_heroes.docx | |
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500 Word Writing Competition from Ballyroan Library
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Suitable Activities/Website Ideas Divided into Subjects
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Suitable Activities/Websites By Subject | |
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Water Safety Lessons : Land based lessons
https://www.teachpaws.ie/
https://www.teachpaws.ie/
Access to Free Children's Magazines such as Primary Planet
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free_kids_magazines.docx | |
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Coughing and Sneezing Advice:
https://www.into.ie/app/uploads/2020/03/Cough-and-Sneeze-.pdf
Talking to Young Children about Covid 19:
https://www.into.ie/app/uploads/2020/03/Talking-To-Children-and-Young-People-about-Covid-19-Advice-for-Parents-and-Schools.pdf
https://www.into.ie/app/uploads/2020/03/Cough-and-Sneeze-.pdf
Talking to Young Children about Covid 19:
https://www.into.ie/app/uploads/2020/03/Talking-To-Children-and-Young-People-about-Covid-19-Advice-for-Parents-and-Schools.pdf
Irish Times Article outlining various online resources
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/education/home-tuition-our-guide-to-the-best-teaching-and-learning-resources-online-1.4206766#.Xnqp7i_Qxhg.mailto
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/education/home-tuition-our-guide-to-the-best-teaching-and-learning-resources-online-1.4206766#.Xnqp7i_Qxhg.mailto
South Dublin County Council will provide daily live P.E. sessions at 12.15pm on facebook. Why not enter the competition?
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Schools' Competition | |
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jamie_workout_facebook.jpg | |
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david_littles_athletics.jpg | |
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Colouring Competition & Link to Free Parent Webinar on Online Safety
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Zeeko Webinar | |
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Zeeko Colouring Competition | |
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Ideas for working with very young children at home
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Maths at Home | |
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Oral Language Development for young children | |
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Irish Emigration Museum Resources including Family Tree Pack
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EPIC Resources | |
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No Barriers Project based on UEFA Euro 2020 Football Competition.
https://www.big-ideas.org/nobarriersathome/
https://www.big-ideas.org/nobarriersathome/
Home Tuition Suggestions
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Home Tutition Ideas | |
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Help for Children with Autism
https://afirm.fpg.unc.edu/supporting-individuals-autism-through-uncertain-times
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ADVICE TO YOUNG PEOPLE WHILE SCHOOLS ARE CLOSEDd.pdf | |
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GUIDE FOR PARENTS SUPPORTING CHILDREN.pdf | |
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PLAN YOUR DAY | |
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RELAXATION TECHNIQUES | |
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World Book Online have just made their collection of over 3000 ebooks and audiobooks available for free for children to access at home. They have books suitable for all ages.
https://www.scoilnet.ie/scoilnet-services/world-book/
https://www.scoilnet.ie/scoilnet-services/world-book/
Educational Podcasts
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/the-best-podcasts-for-kids
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/the-best-podcasts-for-kids
Free travel activity books for children
https://deliberatetravel.com/kids
https://deliberatetravel.com/kids
RTE are launching a home school hub for primary students
https://www.rte.ie/amp/1126525/
https://www.rte.ie/amp/1126525/
Scratch - this is a brilliant coding website for children with tutorials available to watch too.
https://scratch.mit.edu/
https://scratch.mit.edu/
Inspiring Irish Journal for Children
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Inspiring Leaders : Journal offer | |
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Useful Websites:
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useful_websites_and_apps.pdf | |
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Maths Week Parents' Resources
https://www.mathsweek.ie/2019/parents-page/
https://www.mathsweek.ie/2019/parents-page/
Twinkl Resources: Free Access
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twinkl.pdf | |
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Folens online Free Access to Resources
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Folen Online | |
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C.J. Fallons online Free Access to Resources
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fallons_free_access.docx | |
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Go Noodle: Keeping fit and Healthy
https://www.google.com/search?q=go+noodle&rlz=1C1CAFA_enIE846IE846&oq=go+noodle&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l4j69i60l3.3305j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
https://www.google.com/search?q=go+noodle&rlz=1C1CAFA_enIE846IE846&oq=go+noodle&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l4j69i60l3.3305j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
Veritas Free Access to Grow in Love Resources
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Grow in Love | |
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Free Access to C.J. Fallon's "Sounds Like Phonics" programme
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Sounds Like Phonics | |
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