In January of this year, the Department of Education published guidelines to support parents and parent associations who wish to develop voluntary codes regarding smartphone use among primary school children. The guidelines came about due to concerns that smartphone use among primary school children increases the risk of cyberbullying and exposure to violence and sexual content and also reduces the number of hours they sleep at night. A recent book, The Anxious Generation, written by Jonathan Haidt, details social deprivation,…
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Many thanks to the many buyers of tickets for the St. Patrick’s National School Parents’ Association Christmas Draw. Over €6,700 was raised towards the construction of an outdoor classroom and polytunnel in the school. We look forward to an open day in springtime to celebrate the new additions to our school. Pictured are the top ticket sellers in our school. You can find all the winners here PA PRESS RAFFLE PRIZEWINNERS 2023
Outdoor Classroom and Polytunnel Construction
We have a busy few weeks ahead on the construction front in the school. In the last few years more teaching and learning has been happening outdoors on school grounds in St. Patrick’s N.S. As a result, an outdoor classroom and a polytunnel are being built at the rear of the school. The classroom will become a focal point for outdoor lessons, where pupils can use the benches sponsored by the Parents’ Association last year. The polytunnel will provide a…
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