Introducing The 12 Stories of Christmas!
Too soon to talk Christmas? Hear us out... Last month, we heard from the teachers we support through our creative programmes that due to COVID restrictions, many Christmas activities were being cancelled in their schools. They worried about how to keep the festivities alive for the children they teach and nurture, under a backdrop that we've never experienced before.
They asked if we could help.
It got us thinking... and it got us plotting with our great pals friends at Graffiti Theatre Company in Cork. And in the blink of a Santa's eye, The 12 Stories of Christmas was born.
Authors were contacted and told of our Christmas classroom conundrum and it snowballed (see what we did there)! In the space of a week, Fighting Words and Graffiti had 12 amazing writers penning Christmas Story prompts to spark primary school children's imagination to write some new Christmas stories for 2020. Writers like Eoin Colfer, Louise O Neill, Roddy Doyle, Stephen James Smith, Lisa McGee, Aine Ni Glinn, John Mc Carthy, Cecilia Ahern, Chiamaka Enyi-Amadi, Sheila O'Flanagan, Máire Zepf, Áine Ní Ghlinn and Shane Hegarty.
Then some fantastic well known faces came on board, lending their support by being filmed around the country reading these gorgeous Christmas tales so that we could bring the stories to life in classrooms and in homes around the country. Fans of children's creativity including Hilary Rose, Shane Casey, Amaya Gillespie, Bronagh Gallagher, Kwaku Fortune, Úna Kavanagh and Mairtín Ó Dhubhgaill and Fionnuala Flaherty have brought the stories to life in English and in Irish.
There are a range of free resources for children 7-12 (or of any age - even grown ups!) to explore and enjoy on the Fighting Words website.
You can:
With a range of funny, silly, scary, adventurous tales to choose from, there's the chance for any child to be inspired by these wonderful writers. We'll be releasing one short film a day on social media but they're all available to view now on our website.
You can also do this activity at home with your families over the holidays. However you enjoy the 12 Stories of Christmas we hope it brings some festive writing fun to you this December.
Watch, write, enjoy! Click on the links below:
12 Stories of Christmas
12 Scéal Déag na Nollag
Too soon to talk Christmas? Hear us out... Last month, we heard from the teachers we support through our creative programmes that due to COVID restrictions, many Christmas activities were being cancelled in their schools. They worried about how to keep the festivities alive for the children they teach and nurture, under a backdrop that we've never experienced before.
They asked if we could help.
It got us thinking... and it got us plotting with our great pals friends at Graffiti Theatre Company in Cork. And in the blink of a Santa's eye, The 12 Stories of Christmas was born.
Authors were contacted and told of our Christmas classroom conundrum and it snowballed (see what we did there)! In the space of a week, Fighting Words and Graffiti had 12 amazing writers penning Christmas Story prompts to spark primary school children's imagination to write some new Christmas stories for 2020. Writers like Eoin Colfer, Louise O Neill, Roddy Doyle, Stephen James Smith, Lisa McGee, Aine Ni Glinn, John Mc Carthy, Cecilia Ahern, Chiamaka Enyi-Amadi, Sheila O'Flanagan, Máire Zepf, Áine Ní Ghlinn and Shane Hegarty.
Then some fantastic well known faces came on board, lending their support by being filmed around the country reading these gorgeous Christmas tales so that we could bring the stories to life in classrooms and in homes around the country. Fans of children's creativity including Hilary Rose, Shane Casey, Amaya Gillespie, Bronagh Gallagher, Kwaku Fortune, Úna Kavanagh and Mairtín Ó Dhubhgaill and Fionnuala Flaherty have brought the stories to life in English and in Irish.
There are a range of free resources for children 7-12 (or of any age - even grown ups!) to explore and enjoy on the Fighting Words website.
You can:
- Watch all the story prompts as short films
- Download a digital story book
- Use the templates to write your story, song, poem or comic!
With a range of funny, silly, scary, adventurous tales to choose from, there's the chance for any child to be inspired by these wonderful writers. We'll be releasing one short film a day on social media but they're all available to view now on our website.
You can also do this activity at home with your families over the holidays. However you enjoy the 12 Stories of Christmas we hope it brings some festive writing fun to you this December.
Watch, write, enjoy! Click on the links below:
12 Stories of Christmas
12 Scéal Déag na Nollag
A note to let you know about Family Yoga classes starting tomorrow and every Friday at 5pm.
Online Classes aim to support Family Wellbeing during lockdown and the winter months.
Classes are a safe and fun space for children and their parents to shake off worry, soothe stress, play, laugh and have fun together.
Classes will be accessible to all abilities and engaging for all ages.
Parents can inform me of any additional needs so I can best support their child's enjoyment.
Classes are based on the Creative Wellbeing Program that I facilitate in Schools.
Each week offers learning through yoga, expressive dance, self-care practices & meditation.
The most effective way to support children is to resource them with practical skills to care for their mental, emotional and physical health. Each week will introduce new self-care techniques that can be integrated into daily family and school life- helping to make wellbeing practices a healthy habit.
Weekly classes will support children to develop skills that will benefit them for life!
I would be grateful if you could share this with parents in your school, your PTA or on your school facebook page.
Here are posts that you can share from Facebook / Instagram.
Please get in touch if I can be of service.
Le gach beannacht,
Online Classes aim to support Family Wellbeing during lockdown and the winter months.
Classes are a safe and fun space for children and their parents to shake off worry, soothe stress, play, laugh and have fun together.
Classes will be accessible to all abilities and engaging for all ages.
Parents can inform me of any additional needs so I can best support their child's enjoyment.
Classes are based on the Creative Wellbeing Program that I facilitate in Schools.
Each week offers learning through yoga, expressive dance, self-care practices & meditation.
The most effective way to support children is to resource them with practical skills to care for their mental, emotional and physical health. Each week will introduce new self-care techniques that can be integrated into daily family and school life- helping to make wellbeing practices a healthy habit.
Weekly classes will support children to develop skills that will benefit them for life!
I would be grateful if you could share this with parents in your school, your PTA or on your school facebook page.
Here are posts that you can share from Facebook / Instagram.
Please get in touch if I can be of service.
Le gach beannacht,
- Laura
Laura Sarah Dowdall
Director of Education & Wellbeing
Tel: (353) 87-9633229
Web: www.healingyoga.ie
Follow: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn
- Laura
A new Clarinbridge GAA online store has been launched and you can now buy all your favourite items online including a new Adidas range! Please note all pre-orders for Christmas must be ordered by October 6th to ensure delivery for Christmas.
The link for the new online store is https://www.thegaastore.com/en/Clarinbridge-GAA/pg-236-2112.aspx
The link for the new online store is https://www.thegaastore.com/en/Clarinbridge-GAA/pg-236-2112.aspx
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
