Class: Seniors

Treatment of Headlice

Due to unforeseen circumstances the date has been changed to Tuesday 28th May 2019 from 1.15pm – 1.45pm. Apologoes for any inconvenience caused.  There is an ongoing problem of Headlice in the school which needs to be addressed. Our Public Health Nurse Dolores will visit the school on Tuesday 28th May 2019 at 1.15pm to talk… Read more »

Juniors & Seniors

Juniors & Seniors are getting ready for Spring. During Art class they have been working on making a Spring display with colourful flowers, butterflies and sheep. This month in Aistear Junior and Senior Infants are busy in the library. They have designed their own library cards, written book reviews and designed book covers.

Fundraiser – Bag Packing

A Bag Packing Fundraiser in aid of St. Finian’s N.S. will take place on Easter Saturday (20.04.19) in Walsh’s Supervalu, Caherciveen. If you are available to volunteer on the day please contact Katy Gwis (0871487334) or Katie Farrell (0860633670).      

World Autism Awareness Day

Each year, World Autism Day is celebrated on the 2nd of April globally with the goal of spreading awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder. The theme for this year (2019) is Assistive Technologies and Active Participation. Walsh’s Supervalu Caherciveen, are now holding Autism Friendly Shopping evenings on Tuesdays from 7pm – 9pm. For more information on this please… Read more »

Guest Speaker – Lisa Fingleton

Author of the “Local Food Project”, Lisa Fingleton spoke to the children from 3rd to 6th class on Monday 25th March 2019. Lisa spoke to the children about eating locally grown foods and foods with the least amount of air miles possible. Lisa was extremely impressed with the children’s knowledge about healthy foods and having… Read more »

ADHD Information Seminars

Please see attached flyers for information on ADHD Information Seminars for Parents. 

World Down Syndrome Day

March 21st, 2019 is World Down Syndrome Day. To mark the occasion many of the boys and girls (and Staff!) wore odd socks to school today!

Agri Aware Talk

A Guest Speaker from Agri Aware will visit the school to speak to the children from infants to 6th class regarding Agri Awareness and Farm Safety on Tuesday 9th April at 11am. We feel that this is a very important topic for the children, especially this time of year with farms being such busy places…. Read more »

Intervention & Prevention of Bullying

Talk for Parents – Intervention and Prevention of Bullying, A Parent’s Role. Thursday 28th March 2019 @ 7.30pm. The Centenary Hall, Mercy Mounthawk Secondary School. All Parents/ Guardians welcome. Please see picture above for more information.

School Fundraiser

We are currently running our annual fundraiser for St. Vincent de Paul in the school, which will run between now and Easter in memory of Kay Doyle.  Children can buy tickets each morning in their classroom from 5th & 6th Class children. Each ticket costs 50 cent and the child’s name will be entered into… Read more »