Senior Infants Class
Welcome to Ms. Brigid O'Donnell's Senior Infants Class
Welcome to our classroom!
Here is a copy of the school calendar for 2023/2024:
Our Classroom News!
Easter Events!
Ms. Lorraine O’Loughlin
April 8, 2024
How lucky were we to have the Easter Bunny visit us before the holidays!!
We also had an Easter Egg hunt. It was so much fun!!
There was also an Easter Egg raffle. The hampers were kindly donated by Mount Hanover Farms. One hamper was raffled per classroom. Congratulations to the lucky winners!!
September 2023 Newsletter
Ms. Lorraine O’Loughlin
September 29, 2023
Please use the link below to view the September newsletter.
Back to School!!!
Ms. Lorraine O’Loughlin
August 29, 2023
Looking forward to welcoming everyone back to school tomorrow!
Staff List 2023/2024:
Junior Infants: Ms Mary Clayton
Senior Infants: Ms Brigid O Donnell
1st/2nd: Ms Lisa Maher
3rd/4th: Mr Padraig McGroggan
5th/6th: Ms Lorraine O’Loughlin
SET: Ms Laura McGinty
SNA: Mrs Mary Kennedy
Secretary: Mrs Jennifer Donoghue
Art and Craft material, photocopying and stationery: €40
Personal Pupil Insurance (24hr cover) **Optional** €9
Payment can be made online through the following portal:
https://www.aladdin.ie/p/6180051006521344
Please ensure payment is made on or before Friday September 22nd 2023
See you all at 8.50am tomorrow!!
Booklists 2022-2023
Ms. Lorraine O’Loughlin
June 8, 2022
Please find attached the book lists for the upcoming school year.
Re-Opening August 2021
Ms. Lorraine O’Loughlin
August 18, 2021
The Department of Education have published advice for parents as we prepare to return to school on August 31st.
Please follow the link below to view the material.
https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/a04fc-advice-for-students-and-their-families/#returning-to-school
Please use the following links to access up to date information on the return to school.
- Information for Parents:
- Posters for Parents re returning to school in September 2021 – click here
- Video for parents of children in Junior Infants – https://youtu.be/UomH_vakjDI
- Video for parents of children Senior Infants – RII – https://youtu.be/4smnni5jpGI
- Video for parents of children RIII – RVI – https://youtu.be/97nErW1-0YU
- A Parent’s Guide to Close Contacts – click here
- Multi-lingual advice for parents – click here
- Department letter re school transport for parents – click here
- Reminders for Parents:
- Do not congregate at or near school during drop off and collection times
- Communication with the school must take place by phone or online
- Do not to send children to school if they are:
- close contacts of a person with COVID-19
- are awaiting a test
- are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19
- if they live with someone who has symptoms of the virus
- if they have travelled outside of Ireland (see latest Govt. advice – click here
Junior & Senior Infants:
Ms. Kate Leddy
April 27, 2021
Our Aistear Theme for the Month of April is ‘Living Things’.
Take a look at some of our wonderful work!
Student Corner
Notes & Reminders
Infant Day:
8:50: Drop Off
1.30: Infant Home Time
General Notes:
Tracksuit to be worn on PE day only
Healthy Eating Policy:
At Scoil Cholmcille, we have a healthy eating policy. The children are encouraged to eat fruit and veg. Sweets, chocolate, biscuits and crisps are not allowed in school.
As Scoil Cholmcille is a NUT FREE SCHOOL, we would ask that parents do not give their children nut products for lunch.
Useful Class Links
English Curriculum and ICT Links
Oral Language:
Reading:
Writing:
Reading Corner
Nothing Found, Stay Tuned Though!
Extra Information
NCCA: National Council for Curriculum and Assessment
General Curriculum Information for Parents
Please click link below to view a podcast, tip sheets and video clips that will tell you about the maths your child will learn in junior and senior infants and give you tips about how you can help your child at home.
http://www.ncca.ie/en/Curriculum_and_Assessment/Parents/maths
Helping your Child at Home with Maths
Raising Boys Achievement
Encouraging Boys: Five Top tips for getting boys reading by: Gary Wilson