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Coole Music students have put together a unique sound walk reflecting on the life of Turlough O' Carolan, an Irish composer who entertained around the country 300 years ago. Turlough lost his sight to small pox and he travelled the country with his harp and his horse.
This sound walk can now be accessed at Gort River Walk (behind Aldi - just keep walking along the footpath). You will need a phone with a QR scanner - scan the code, pop on headphones if you like and take a walk and enjoy some music, story and poetry. The sound walk will be there until July 26th after which it might move location. |
Campa Spraoi Gaeilge
Date: 12th – 16th July
Location: Kilcolgan Educate Together N.S., Kilcornan, Clarinbridge, Co. Galway H91 Y7HR
Time: 10:00 – 3:00
Cost: €50
Age: 1st – 6th Class
Activities: Non Formal Irish Language classes delivered through games and activities. Activities will include sports & nature walks.
Click HERE for application form.
Date: 12th – 16th July
Location: Kilcolgan Educate Together N.S., Kilcornan, Clarinbridge, Co. Galway H91 Y7HR
Time: 10:00 – 3:00
Cost: €50
Age: 1st – 6th Class
Activities: Non Formal Irish Language classes delivered through games and activities. Activities will include sports & nature walks.
Click HERE for application form.
Hi there!
I hope you are well and enjoying the start of the good summer weather! Our AstroLands Team are busy planning our summer schedule, and as you previously registered for some of our class workshops and/or teacher CPD events we wanted to let you know that registration for our online Summer 2021 Astro Camps is now OPEN!
Running in July and August, we have three different camps for students aged 10 to 18. Our Nebula Astro Camp will be of particular interest to your 5th and 6th classes as it is designed specifically for their age and class group. They can find out more about the camps and book in on our website here – it will be an all new schedule with new activities, tours and researchers to chat to.
The spaces on these camps are strictly limited to ensure that all participants get the best experience and a chance to chat with our guest speakers, so please feel free to share this with your students and their parents/guardians, as well as others you think may be interested so they can book a spot for themselves! Note that this is running over the summer so individuals can book in themselves, not through the school. We are sharing it as we thought you may like to tell your students about it https://lofar.ie/astrocamps2021/
Finally, we are delighted to say that our Astro Camps are FREE for everyone with a small refundable deposit to secure your place, so everyone can come and join us in exploring the Universe from the comfort of your own home! This is made possible thanks to support from SFI, ESERO Ireland and the HORIZON 2020 PRE-EST project.
Get in touch with any questions or queries.
All the best,
Áine
Áine Flood
Education & Public Engagement
I-LOFAR
Birr Castle
Birr, Co. Offaly
Ireland
I hope you are well and enjoying the start of the good summer weather! Our AstroLands Team are busy planning our summer schedule, and as you previously registered for some of our class workshops and/or teacher CPD events we wanted to let you know that registration for our online Summer 2021 Astro Camps is now OPEN!
Running in July and August, we have three different camps for students aged 10 to 18. Our Nebula Astro Camp will be of particular interest to your 5th and 6th classes as it is designed specifically for their age and class group. They can find out more about the camps and book in on our website here – it will be an all new schedule with new activities, tours and researchers to chat to.
The spaces on these camps are strictly limited to ensure that all participants get the best experience and a chance to chat with our guest speakers, so please feel free to share this with your students and their parents/guardians, as well as others you think may be interested so they can book a spot for themselves! Note that this is running over the summer so individuals can book in themselves, not through the school. We are sharing it as we thought you may like to tell your students about it https://lofar.ie/astrocamps2021/
Finally, we are delighted to say that our Astro Camps are FREE for everyone with a small refundable deposit to secure your place, so everyone can come and join us in exploring the Universe from the comfort of your own home! This is made possible thanks to support from SFI, ESERO Ireland and the HORIZON 2020 PRE-EST project.
Get in touch with any questions or queries.
All the best,
Áine
Áine Flood
Education & Public Engagement
I-LOFAR
Birr Castle
Birr, Co. Offaly
Ireland
Dear Teachers & Parents
I am an MSc Applied Psychology student at Trinity College Dublin. As part of a research project, I am interested in chatting to parents about their experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic.
In particular, I would like to find out about the challenges that came up for families over the past year, and whether some things went well or were enjoyable.
The study will consist of one 30-minute chat via Microsoft Teams, with time allowed at the end for any questions. The interviews are audio only (not visual), and will be recorded.
The emphasis is on making people feel as comfortable as possible, so questions will be emailed in advance that will serve purely as a guide. Any information provided by parents will be confidential and no identifying factors such as name, location or job description will be included in the final research.
If you would like to take part in this study, I would be delighted to talk to you and answer any questions. I can be reached at fitzpam9@tcd.ie.
Best wishes
Miriam Fitzpatrick
I am an MSc Applied Psychology student at Trinity College Dublin. As part of a research project, I am interested in chatting to parents about their experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic.
In particular, I would like to find out about the challenges that came up for families over the past year, and whether some things went well or were enjoyable.
The study will consist of one 30-minute chat via Microsoft Teams, with time allowed at the end for any questions. The interviews are audio only (not visual), and will be recorded.
The emphasis is on making people feel as comfortable as possible, so questions will be emailed in advance that will serve purely as a guide. Any information provided by parents will be confidential and no identifying factors such as name, location or job description will be included in the final research.
If you would like to take part in this study, I would be delighted to talk to you and answer any questions. I can be reached at fitzpam9@tcd.ie.
Best wishes
Miriam Fitzpatrick
| Camogie U6 - U10.pdf |
We are happy to announce the launch of the most recent report from HBSC Ireland – Trends in Health Behaviours, Health Outcomes and Contextual Factors between 1998-2018: findings from the Irish Health Behaviour in School-aged Children Study. The report was formally launched on Monday 8th March by Minister of State with responsibility for Public Health, Wellbeing and National Drugs Strategy, Frank Feighan T.D. on behalf of the Department of Health.
The report is available to download from the HBSC Ireland website http://www.nuigalway.ie/hbsc/hbsctrends/
This report explores the trends in the health and well-being of children in Ireland between 1998 and 2018. The Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) Ireland study has been collecting data from school-aged children aged 10-17 over a period of 20 years; data were collected in 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2018. This trends report reviews the self-reported health status and behaviours of children in Ireland over this time period in relation to key indicators: the contexts of their lives, health behaviours and health outcomes.
We would like to thank all the children who completed questionnaires as part of HBSC studies over the years, their parents and the teachers and school Principals who facilitated the data collection. Thanks too to the Department of Health and the national HBSC advisory group who have guided and informed our work.
A list of HBSC Ireland study dissemination for 2020 that you may be interested in can be found http://www.nuigalway.ie/media/healthpromotionresearchcentre/hbscdocs/nationalreports/HBSC-Ireland-publications-and-media-coverage-2020.pdf.
More information about HBSC in Ireland and all our factsheets, reports and papers can be found on our website www.nuigalway.ie/hbsc.
Please follow us on twitter @hbscireland to see our updates throughout the year.
The report is available to download from the HBSC Ireland website http://www.nuigalway.ie/hbsc/hbsctrends/
This report explores the trends in the health and well-being of children in Ireland between 1998 and 2018. The Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) Ireland study has been collecting data from school-aged children aged 10-17 over a period of 20 years; data were collected in 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2018. This trends report reviews the self-reported health status and behaviours of children in Ireland over this time period in relation to key indicators: the contexts of their lives, health behaviours and health outcomes.
We would like to thank all the children who completed questionnaires as part of HBSC studies over the years, their parents and the teachers and school Principals who facilitated the data collection. Thanks too to the Department of Health and the national HBSC advisory group who have guided and informed our work.
A list of HBSC Ireland study dissemination for 2020 that you may be interested in can be found http://www.nuigalway.ie/media/healthpromotionresearchcentre/hbscdocs/nationalreports/HBSC-Ireland-publications-and-media-coverage-2020.pdf.
More information about HBSC in Ireland and all our factsheets, reports and papers can be found on our website www.nuigalway.ie/hbsc.
Please follow us on twitter @hbscireland to see our updates throughout the year.
Ellie in first class will be the youngest student in the school so far who has ever donated her hair to a charity. Ellie and her mum will be giving their locks to the Little Princess Trust charity that make wigs for children and young people who lose their hair due to illnesses like cancer. But it is amazing how much it actually costs to make such a wig and so Ellie is not stopping there. She is also fundraising to help towards the cost of a wig so that children who need wigs can have them for free. If you would like to help Ellie you can donate here https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/natasha-keane4
THE READING ACADEMY
Dear Principal and Special Education Teacher,
The Reading Academy offers small group specialised tuition to struggling readers and children with dyslexia during after-school hours (2nd - 6th class). Our qualified specialists use the renowned Orton Gillingham approach.
The Reading Academy was founded on the desire to help individuals who struggle with reading or who have dyslexia learn how to read. Since we opened our doors in September 2015, we have had over 200 students benefit from our programme and learn the fundamentals of how to read. We pride ourselves on using a proven programme that works.
We are currently enrolling students in our after-school, online classes, beginning the week of 8 March 2021. We have openings for new students and would appreciate it if you would share this information with parents who have children with reading difficulties. For more detailed information, please visit our website. www.thereadingacademy.ie
Kind regards,
Sarah Mc Guire, MAT SEN
Sarah Watchorn, M.Ed. SEN
Dear Principal and Special Education Teacher,
The Reading Academy offers small group specialised tuition to struggling readers and children with dyslexia during after-school hours (2nd - 6th class). Our qualified specialists use the renowned Orton Gillingham approach.
The Reading Academy was founded on the desire to help individuals who struggle with reading or who have dyslexia learn how to read. Since we opened our doors in September 2015, we have had over 200 students benefit from our programme and learn the fundamentals of how to read. We pride ourselves on using a proven programme that works.
We are currently enrolling students in our after-school, online classes, beginning the week of 8 March 2021. We have openings for new students and would appreciate it if you would share this information with parents who have children with reading difficulties. For more detailed information, please visit our website. www.thereadingacademy.ie
Kind regards,
Sarah Mc Guire, MAT SEN
Sarah Watchorn, M.Ed. SEN
We just published our online safety guide for parents and thought it would be a great addition to your Notice Board page.
You'll love the guide - it's jam packed with eye opening stats and practical advice about screen addiction, cyber bullying, self esteem and more.
You can see it here: https://yourgeardeconstructed.com/parents-internet-safety-security-screen-time-guide/
You'll love the guide - it's jam packed with eye opening stats and practical advice about screen addiction, cyber bullying, self esteem and more.
You can see it here: https://yourgeardeconstructed.com/parents-internet-safety-security-screen-time-guide/
Dear Anna,
I trust this finds you well, and that the children and teachers are enjoying the sunshine.
With children who have additional needs and their families in mind, I'm writing to let you know that I'm running an integrative healthcare service in Kinvara, in the premises of Dr. Matt O'Flaherty's Medical Clinic. I have a particular interest in supporting people in managing stress in their lives, and promoting resilience and regulation of the nervous system. My services include reflexology and craniosacral therapy. Alongside the hands-on aspect of the treatments, where appropriate I offer clients skills they can practice and use in daily life to help feel more centered and settled. Nutrition and lifestyle factors that support optimal health are also considered.
Having worked as an Occupational Therapist in children's disability services and in CAMHS, I see huge value in supporting the wellbeing of the whole family. Therefore, I'm offering a 15% discount to parents of children with additional needs. My standard rate for a consultation or treatment is €60 per hour. Children's sessions may be shorter than an hour and are charged proportionately. As you'll be aware, often the siblings of children with special needs also benefit from some support for their resilience and regulation.
Please don't hesitate to give me a call on 087-6606650 if you would like to have a chat. You can find more information on my website www.jennylambert.ie
Warm regards,
Jenny Lambert
I trust this finds you well, and that the children and teachers are enjoying the sunshine.
With children who have additional needs and their families in mind, I'm writing to let you know that I'm running an integrative healthcare service in Kinvara, in the premises of Dr. Matt O'Flaherty's Medical Clinic. I have a particular interest in supporting people in managing stress in their lives, and promoting resilience and regulation of the nervous system. My services include reflexology and craniosacral therapy. Alongside the hands-on aspect of the treatments, where appropriate I offer clients skills they can practice and use in daily life to help feel more centered and settled. Nutrition and lifestyle factors that support optimal health are also considered.
Having worked as an Occupational Therapist in children's disability services and in CAMHS, I see huge value in supporting the wellbeing of the whole family. Therefore, I'm offering a 15% discount to parents of children with additional needs. My standard rate for a consultation or treatment is €60 per hour. Children's sessions may be shorter than an hour and are charged proportionately. As you'll be aware, often the siblings of children with special needs also benefit from some support for their resilience and regulation.
Please don't hesitate to give me a call on 087-6606650 if you would like to have a chat. You can find more information on my website www.jennylambert.ie
Warm regards,
Jenny Lambert
