Yearly Archives: 2016


Newsletter 21.10.16


Newsletter   21st October 2016   Dear parents, carers, staff and friends,   News this Maths Week This week was national Maths Week and we have been involved in lots of activities in school and the local community to celebrate 

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Newsletter 14.10.16


Newsletter   14th October 2016   Dear parents, carers, staff and friends,   News this week It was a busy start to the week with 2nd Class setting off on Monday morning to Liberty Hall where they heard Roddy Doyle, 

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Book Fair


The Scholastic Book Fair came to visit this week. A whole selection of books were available for children and families to buy. We even had a special visit from Clifford the Dog – his books were very popular choices!

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Launch of Roddy Doyle’s new book


2nd Class were invited to the launch of Roddy Doyle’s new children’s book at City Hall today. The children even got to hear Roddy reading an excerpt. Roddy Doyle reading from his new book #roverandthebigfatbaby to 350 children in Liberty 

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Launch of Vendee Globe Challenge


5th and 6th Class were invited to attend the launch of the Team Ireland Vendee Globe Challenge where they met Enda O Coinin, who is about to embark on a solo sailing challenge around the world. The children were able 

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Newsletter 7.10.16


Newsletter   7th October 2016   Dear parents, carers, staff and friends,   IMPORTANT – DATE FOR YOUR DIARY PRIMARY LANGUAGE CURRICULUM You may remember from last year that all schools in Ireland are receiving training on a new Primary 

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3rd and 4th Class visit National Concert Hall


3rd and 4th Class are very excited for 'Music in the Classroom' concert @NCH_Music @rte_co today! pic.twitter.com/5GMoDmg6Yt — St. Mary's Primary (@stmarysdorsetst) October 4, 2016 Excitement building at the National Concert Hall! @NCH_Music @rte_co pic.twitter.com/cwOMYSKnXw — St. Mary's Primary (@stmarysdorsetst) 

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Aistear in Action!


In our Infant classes, we know how important it is for children to learn through play. Our teachers use the ‘Aistear’ framework to plan lots of opportunities for children to develop their language and communication skills. Have a look at 

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Newsletter 30.9.16


Newsletter   30th September 2016   Dear parents, carers, staff and friends,   Meet the Teacher We had a wonderful turn out at our ‘Meet the Teacher’ meetings this week. Each class held their own meeting and we thank every 

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Senior Infants visit the Post Office!


Today, the Senior Infant classes visited our local post office and met Postmaster Sean! Each child had their very own letter to post and had to buy a stamp. They also popped into Spar on the way back and met 

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