Sciath na Scol Hurling Champions 2013

Allianz Sciath na Scol Final

Good luck to the boys and girls in the Sciath na Scol final next Wednesday in Pairc Uí Rinn. The boy's match throws in at 11 O'Clock  and the girl's throws in at 12. Win, loose or draw we are so proud of the efforts of our teams to have got into the finals. It will be a great day out for Scoil Niocláis.

Internet Safety and Cyberbullying Talk: March 4th 2013

It was wonderful to see such a great turnout at Dr. Maureen Griffin’s talk on Monday night.

The talk was very informative and Maureen gave many useful ideas and practical tips to parents.

For further information and links to many websites, please go to www.isfsi.ie (Internet Safety for Schools Ireland)

www.webwise.ie has many resources, including  a 'Family Contract' which you may like.
The‘Parent Information Sheet’ from the www.isfsi.ie contains some useful information.

 

 

Food Dudes!

Scoil Niocláis, along with a number of other schools in the Douglas area, has been invited to take part in the “Food Dudes” Programme. Food Dudes is a programme developed by the University of Wales, Bangor, to encourage children to eat more fruit and vegetables both in school and at home. It is based on positive role models (the Food Dudes characters), repeated tasting of fruit and veg and rewards. In large-scale studies in schools in England and Wales and pilot studies in schools in Ireland, the Programme has been shown to be effective and results long lasting. Ultimately, it is designed to enable children to enjoy eating healthy diets, and to create a healthy eating culture within schools.
There are two main phases to the Programme:
Phase 1 (which began on Tuesday the 26th of February): is an intensive intervention which lasts 16 days. During this time, children are given fruit and vegetables while they are read a letter and/or watch a specially designed video of the Food Dudes. These super-heroes save the life force from a gang of baddies whose objective is to take away the energy of the world by depriving it of nutritious fruit and veg. Each day the children are rewarded with small prizes for successfully eating the fruit and veg. This phase is primarily school based, although children keep a diary of fruit and veg they have eaten at home.
Phase 2 extends the home element of the Food Dudes Programme by encouraging the children to bring their own fruit and veg to school everyday in special Food Dudes containers. Classroom wall charts are used to record progress, and children receive Food Dudes certificates and further rewards upon reaching goals. This phase maintains fruit and veg consumption in the longer term.
How you can help your children at home?:
As well as eating fruit and vegetables at school, it is important that children eat them at home too. Parents can help by encouraging children to eat and enjoy a healthy amount of fruit and vegetables, and set an example by eating them too. For more information on the programme along with some helpful tips for parents please visit www.fooddudes.ie

Talk on cyberbullying and internet safety

We would like to remind you that all parents are invited to attend a talk by Dr. Maureen Griffin on cyberbullying and internet safety. The presentation will take place in the Scoil Niocláis school hall  next Monday, 4th March 2013.It will begin at 7.30pm.
We encourage all parents to attend this talk if possible.

Half-Day

All pupils will be going home at 1:20p.m. on Wednesday 27th February due to a staff meeting that will take place from 1:20p.m.-3:20p.m.

Healthy Eating Week 2012

Healthy Eating Week

Next week (January 21st to 25th) is Healthy Eating Week in Scoil Niocláis. Throughout the week pupils will participate in many activities to promote healthy eating. Caoimhe O'Shea (dentist at Elmwood Medical Centre) will be visiting the school on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. During this time she will visit all classes to provide pupils with a brief talk about brushing, maintaining healthy teeth etc. She will also be giving a talk specifically for parents on Tuesday the 22nd of January at 9am to 9:30am in Naomh Bríd:16. All parents are welcome to attend. More news regarding Healthy Eating Week to follow!

St.Vincent de Paul.

We proudly presented the proceeds of our Christmas Cake Sale to St. Vincent de Paul.  Thanks to all thoe who worked hard in the kitchen to make this such a successful and enjoyable occasion!

Xmas Factor Winners 2012!

Xmas Factor 2012

Beannachtaí na Nollaig oraibh go léir!

Well done to all pupils involved in Christmas concerts over the last week.

Well done to all those involved in raising money for St. Vincent De Paul also through baking for the Scoil Niocláis Cake Sale and from carol singing in Douglas and in Super Valu in Frankfield.

Best of luck to all those involved in the X-Mas Factor today!!!

Scoil Niocláis Christmas Raffle 2012

• The Scoil Niocláis Christmas Raffle 2012 has been organised by the parents committee.
• The draw will take place on 18th December at the school Christmas concert.
• All proceeds go to Scoil Niocláis!

Prizes

• €50 Voucher for East Village Bar and Restaurant
• Christmas Goodies Hamper
  Donated by Transbound Ltd.
• Hamper of Beauty Products
  Donated by O'Sullivan's Pharmacy,Grange
• Supervalu Voucher (€25)Donated by Transbound Ltd.
• Set of 6 Wine Glasses
  Donated by Newbridge Shop
• €25 Book Voucher+Tin of Roses
  Donated by High St. Books
• €25 Lunch Voucher for O'Sullivan's Bar, Douglas
• €20 Voucher for Crofts Fine Footwear, Douglas
• Wao's Chinese Restaurant (Voucher for lunch for two)
• Gift Voucher for a blowdry+treatment
  Donated by Artisan 2,Parkgate
• Golf Umbrella+Golf Balls
  Donated by FBD Insurance

Tickets

2 euro for one strip of tickets

5 euro for three strips of tickets

Safety Competition Prize Winners 2012

Prizes: Safety Competition:

Overall winner of the metre of chocolate for 3^rd/ 4^th:

Kelly Collins, Kannelle-Rose Yamedjeu, Sara Ilijev (Mr. Flynn)

Third class:

1^st Prize: Aleksandra Skorupa (Ms. Quigney)

2^nd Prize: Maeve Moran (Mr. Flynn)

Joint 3^rd Prize: Sarah Lucey (Mr. Foley)

Fourth Class:

1^st Prize: Daniel Coakley (Ms. O’ Brien)

2^nd Prize: Robyn Smith (Ms. O’Brien)

Joint 3^rd Prize: Tomiwa Morris (Mr. Kirby) and Brian Corkery (Ms. Walsh)

Overall winner of the metre of chocolate for 5^th/ 6^th:

Daniel Ghori (Ms. Casey)

Fifth Class:

1^st Prize:  Sinéad Burtchell (Ms. Guilfoyle)

2^ndPrize: Louise Murdoch (Mr. Moynihan)

3^rd Prize: Louise Velon (Ms. O’Sullivan)

Sixth Class:

1^st Prize: Roshidat Olawale (Ms. Horgan)

2^nd Prize: Anna Butler (Mr. Walsh)

3^rd Prize: Caoimhe Whelan (Mr. Walsh)

First/Second Class:

1^st Prize: Sarah Mc Ginn (Ms. O’Keeffe)

2^nd Prize: Heidi O’Sullivan (Ms. O’Keeffe)

3^rd Prize: David O’Sullivan (Ms. Kelleher)

Special Prize for anti-bullying poster: Juliet O’Keeffe in Mr. O’Connell’s 3^rd class.

A Visit from Orla Barry

We were delighted to receive a visit from Orla Barry recently. Orla Barry is from Ladysbridge, Co. Cork. She competed in the Paralympics 2012 in London and brought home a bronze medal after competing in the F57 discus final. Congratulations Orla and thank you for your visit to Scoil Niocláis!

Sciath na Scol 2012

Well done to all involved in the Sciath na Scol final this year!

Cyberbullying/ Internet Safety Talk

Dr. Maureen Griffin has been invited to come to Scoil Niocláis on Monday March 4th 2013. During the day she will meet with all students in fifth and sixth classes. After school she will meet with all staff members. Parents are invited to a talk given by Dr. Griffin on the evening of March 4th 2013. The time will be confirmed closer to the date, but the talk will more than likely begin at approximately 7.30 pm.

Maureen is the founder of Internet Safety for Schools Ireland www.isfsi.ie  and in the last 18 months, she has visited over 120 schools (primary & post primary) across Ireland speaking with students, staff, BOM members and parents regarding issues around social media, cyber-bullying and internet and mobile phone safety. Maureen has also delivered presentations around social media for the HSE, Brothers of Charity, NEPS and the NAPD.

All parents are cordially invited to attend the evening session in the school hall. Further details to follow.

Allianz Sciath na Scol Final

Well done to our boys who have qualified for the Sciath na Scol Final for the second year running.

The game is fixed for Pairc Uí Rinn on Thursday 15th November at 7.30pm. Check out our sports blog over the next few weeks for more!!

Maths Week 2012!!!

This week we are celebrating Maths Week 2012!!! We will be running the heaviest potato competition again this year and there is also a maths art themed competition for pupils to enter.

Book Week 2012

Book Week 2012 begins on Monday 22nd of October!!!