Last Friday marked a very emotional day in ACETNS. Our Deputy Principal of the past 17 years Ita, retired from staff. Ita had played a huge role in making our school the special place that it is today. We had a Whole School Assembly followed by a lunch with past colleagues, parents and pupils. It was a lovely celebration of all Ita brought to the school during her time here. Thank you Ita, you will be missed by all.

Emily and Jane’s Support Classes had a wonderful day at the Science Show yesterday in Lucan Library. They took part in lots of experiments and activities. Thank you to Dr. Naomi and Lucan Library for hosting such a fun event.

Paddy’s 5th Class had a wonderful day in Sky HQ today. They took part in Sky Up Academy which gave them the opportunity to make their own news report about Global Warming. We will post a video when it becomes available. They also got a tour of the building. A great day was had.

Please see above the activities that take place in the School Hall after school hours.

A big thank you to all our parents who baked/ brought in a variety of treats and snacks for our Valentine’s Cake Sale today. Our Parents Association and Student Council worked hard in the hall today serving out all the various classes. Thanks to all involved and a very Happy Valentine’s Day.

Our ‘Artist of the Month’ for February is Van Gogh. Take a look at some of these amazing interpretations of Van Gogh paintings by First Class.

Well done to all the 2nd Class pupils who completed their six week block of swimming lessons today in the National Aquatic Centre. They have completed a very important part of the P.E. curriculum. Thanks to all parents for your support.

Swimming for 4th Class begins next Tuesday 20th February. A link has been sent out on Aladdin for classes involved.

All classes in ACETNS will be learning about ‘Being Kind Online’ during Safer Internet Day, Tuesday, 6th of February, 2024. ‘What is Cyberbullying?’ and ‘What to do if I’m being bullied online?’ are just two of the questions being explored. Parents can support their children in their learning and learn more about Internet Safety themselves by registering here for a free online webinar with Barnardos on Thursday, 8th of February at 7pm.

Our support classes welcomed Naomi in from Leinster Cricket yesterday. She explained the rules and the children took turns batting. We are hosting a table cricket tournament at the end of January.

Naomi will also be in to teach cricket with 2nd-6th over the coming weeks.

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We are delighted to announce that our school is taking part in the Say Yes to Languages Programme for the 2nd year. Last year, the senior classes in our school had a brilliant time learning Spanish with Maia.

This year, we are very fortunate to welcome Alice who will be teaching French to the children from 3rd to 6th class over an 8 week period. Classes start on Tuesday, 23rd of January and we cannot wait!!!