We are currently reviewing our Child Protection Safeguarding Statement and Risk Assessment. These have been emailed to all parents and any suggestions or feedback is welcomed. If you require a copy please e mail the office. We will publish the revised policies here on the website when it is ratified by the Board of Management.

This morning both 4th class travelled to the new Tandy’s Lane Park. We were given a very interesting Nature Walk by Gerry from South Dublin County Council. We learned lots about the trees in the local area. We will have another visit in Spring. 5th Class are having the same walk next week.

This week we are celebrating Intercultural Week in ACETNS. The children will take part in a virtual day of travel by completing various games and activities from 16 countries around the world.

There will also be an international scavenger hunt on yard throughout the week.

On Thursday and Friday every class will showcase what they have been learning about this week and other class will have an opportunity to view these displays.

The following are the countries the children are studying: 

Junior Infants: Nepal, Bulgaria

Senior Infants: Lithuania, Italy

1st Class: Togo, Senegal

Outreach Classes: Vietnam, Moldova

2nd Class: Bangladesh, Canada

3rd Class: Egypt, Libya

4th Class: Czech Republic, The Netherlands

5th Class: Ukraine, Saudi Arabia

6th Class: South Africa, Tunisia Mona/Aisling

Check out photos on the class blog later of what we learned.