Hi Everyone,

Valentina 3rd Class is our winner of the Empathy poster competition. Her lovely poster will be displayed as the background on all teacher laptops and whiteboards. Well done Valentina!

Dates for the diary

13th June - Sports day

14th June - Family fun day

25th June - 6th class Graduation

Reminder re: Dress Code and Sunscreen

As the weather remains  good,  please  make  sure your child wears suitable clothing to school, in line with  our dress  code.  Please  apply  sunscreen as well. We have been spending more time outdoors, so it is essential that we all stay safe in the sun.

Additionally, a gentle reminder regarding footwear: Crocs and  flip-flops   are   not  permitted   as they pose a health and safety risk.

Code of Behaviour

As per the email sent yesterday to all families, we are focusing on positive behaviour this term with a weekly theme. We will remind you all of each area being worked on below.

01/05/25

This week we are emphasising the importance of using good manners. Next week, we will focus on how we move respectfully throughout the school. We would appreciate if you could speak to your child about this at home.

8th May 2025

This week, we have emphasised the importance of moving respectfully around the school. Key areas of focus include:

Lining up quickly and efficiently

Staying calm and quiet while waiting for the class to move

Being prepared to transition back into the school building after yard time or PE time Using quiet voices indoors and walking in the corridors

15th May 2025

This week, we have emphasised the importance of active listening. Key areas of focus include:

paying full attention

making eye contact and using open body language.

focusing solely on the speaker without interrupting.

23rd May 2025

This week, we have emphasised the importance of Empathy and Perspective Taking.

Using our restorative practice animals - this week we looked at the giraffe. He has the largest heart of any land animal and a long neck, representing seeing the bigger picture and acting from the heart.

Key focus: Teaching children to "see with giraffe eyes" — looking at situations from others’ perspectives.

Encouraging children to reflect on how their behaviour affects others and how others might be feeling.

29th May 2025

This week, we have emphasised the importance of Making Connections.

 Using our restorative practice animals - this week we looked at the Crank the Croc. Crocodiles react quickly and snap without thinking—just like we might when we’re upset or overwhelmed. This week - we focused on showing kindness to a friend if they were feeling sad, offering to help someone who needed it and using respectful language and tone when upset or in need of support from friends/adults.

We kindly ask that you discuss each of the above with your child at home each week. On Fridays, we send emails to the families of children who have made an extra special effort in that week.

le dea ghuí - Louise Principal