We were very lucky to have some parents come to school to read stories to the classes in their home languages. Thank you so much to Akemi, Bríd, Caroline, Diana, Edurne, Elena, Emin, Indrani, Jennifer, Nazli, Ramsha and Sylwia.
The children loved hearing all of the different languages, especially when it is mum or dad reading!
We certainly had some interesting new pupils in school on Friday as we celebrated World Book Day. The children had the most wonderful day wearing costumes and describing their favourite book characters. The celebrations really sparked the children’s interest and love of reading. Please enjoy the photos below. We love books!
We are so proud of 3rd class on News2day. The spoke so articulately about our school’s Morning Meetings where we name our feelings and build our emotional literacy. Well done to the children and their teacher Michael!
Expressing ourselves isn't always easy, but, they say, a problem shared is a problem halved. @molly_oconnorrr went to @HarcourtTerrace, where each class takes part in a morning meeting to start off the day with a healthy conversation about how everyone is feeling pic.twitter.com/wXN4QuAuMA
— RTÉ news2day (@news2dayRTE) February 13, 2023
1st Class drew the women we would like to celebrate for International Women’s Day 2022.Please enjoy our beautiful drawings and thoughts by clicking on the link below.
International Women’s Day drawings
We have been up and at ’em lately in 1st Class!
We have been learning about length and measuring the school with metre long strings. We also had fun with the fabulous PE equipment paid for by the PGTA’s ‘Walk to Paddy’ fundraiser last year – the scooter boards are the standout hit.
Finally we have been enjoying the construction toys and have built Hogwarts, the Grand Canyon and a Ghostbusters trap house recently. There is no stopping us!
First, Second and Tony’s class were treated to a workshop with the author and illustrator of the book Animal Crackers today, Sarah Webb and Alan Nolan. We had so much fun sharing and learning amazing facts about animals and really enjoyed the penguin draw-a-long. Thank you so much for including us in your Citywide Read, Rathmines Library – best neighbours ever!
What an exciting first day back we had today! We met our new teachers and some new friends and we played in our new yard and classrooms. A huge thank you to everybody who made both the indoor and outdoor spaces happen. The children were so happy in school today!
