Many thankls to Slane Gaelic Football Club, who recently sponsored gaelic footballs and bibs for coaching in the school. The club provides a GAA coach one day a week currently and classes are rotating throughout the year for the sessions. In addition, the girls’ and boys’ school teams have just finished their autumn leagues. Pupils from second, third and fourth classes are taking part in a lunch time coaching initiative at the minute. The coaches are volunteers from 5th and…
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Mrs. Connor and Niamh were busy in the outdoor classroom with second class last week. They were experimenting with bicarbonate of soda, food colouring, vinegar and other substances to make exploding potions!
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HAND, FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE Dear Parent/ Guardian, There has been a case/ cases of hand, foot and mouth disease within your child’s class/school and your child may have been exposed. What is hand, foot and mouth disease? This is a disease caused by a group of viruses which usually affects young children. It causes blisters on hands and feet, and mouth ulcers inside the cheeks and on the tongue. They may also have a sore throat and high temperature….
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