On this edition of Scoil Mhuire News, Sarah and Aoibheann tell us all about Science Week and our efforts so far in pursuit of our third Green Flag. Click on the links below to view the latest edition. Scoil Mhuire TV – Scoil Mhuire News

We ordered another set of skipping ropes. The long ropes have been given out to the classes to use during their breaktimes. We also have a limited number of individual skipping ropes (2.1 metre for junior infants to 1st, and 2.5 metre for 2nd up) which can be bought at the school for €4 each. …

There will be a Christmas Themed Movie Night held in the school on Friday December 6th from 6:30pm to 8:15pm.  Children from 1st to 6th class are eligible to attend. Registration is €2 per child.   Children from 1st to 3rd class will be watching Santa Buddies.  Children from 4th to 6th class will be watching …

Tue, Dec  10 Wed, Dec  11 Thur, Dec  12 Fri, Dec  13 11am Snr Inf, Ms Lally 11.45 3rd, Ms Ní Núnáin 1.45 2nd, Mrs Campbell 11am, Jr Inf, MsGilmartin 11.20, Jnr Inf Ms Dillon 1.30 2nd , Ms Madigan Tue, Dec  17 Wed, Dec  18 Thur, Dec  19 Fri,  Dec 20 11am Snr Inf …

On Monday the Green Schools committee went on a “walkability audit”. It was really just a walk down to Tesco and back but it was very useful for taking notes. We listed everything that made the school children’s daily walk either safe or dangerous, for example we listed things like speed ramps which are good …

The Parents Association would like to thank all the parents and staff who made the table quiz and raffle such a success. To those who attended on the night we hope you enjoyed it and had a good time and maybe even won a prize! To those who couldn’t make it but supported it by …

There is a case of hand, foot and mouth disease in one of our junior classes. According to the HSE website it ‘a common, mild illness caused by a virus’. It has nothing to do with ‘Foot and Mouth’ disease. The symptoms include a non itchy rash that develops on the palms of your hands …

National Parents Council Primary Kildare County Branch. presents a talk by John Lonergan (Ex Governor of Mountjoy Jail) Parenting The Challenges & The Rewards This talk lasts approximately one hour and is a reflective and awareness raising look at parenting. Thursday, 28th November 2013 at 8.00 p.m. Springfield Hotel, Leixlip. Admission Free

Due to a recurring problem with  head lice in some classes we would ask you to follow the steps outlined below Check and treat your child’ s hair with the appropriate treatment from the pharmacy. It is vital that the second treatment is applied exactly 7 days after initial treatment as this will eradicate any eggs that …

During the first school term in Scoil Mhuire the dance strand of the PE curriculum was being explored. Every class from Junior Infants to 6th began learning a dance choreographed by the wonderful Grainne, who joined us for September and October. The culmination of all this dancing was a Dance show that took place just …

Two very special guests made an appearance in Scoil Mhuire this week! Sam Maguire & Bob O’Keefe – two of the most sought after GAA trophies – were brought in to the students by two Dublin GAA stars. Dublin senior hurling captain, and regular visitor to Scoil Mhuire, Johnny McCaffrey had the Leinster Senior Hurling …

At our recent Parents’ Association AGM, the principal of Adamstown Community College, Mr. Des Newton, gave a presentation to those gathered on the transition from primary to secondary education. It was called ‘Moving On Up’. The presentation proved very popular with the parents on the night and is therefore included below. Moving On Up – …

Here in Scoil Mhuire, we are going for our 4th green flag the theme is travel, our main goal is to have as many students (and teachers) walking into the avenue as possible, but always remeber to be in the line at ten to nine, if you can park at spar or tessco it would …

The full text of our Behaviour Policy can be viewed on this website. If you click on ‘Policies’ you will find it. Over the next number of weeks I aim to review this policy with the staff and Board of Management in consultation with parents. If you have any comments please email them to smpolicyrenewal@gmail.com …

As well as Mr. Roche’s class, Ms Morgan’s 6th class have been hard at working over the past few weeks learning about and creating their own stop motion animations. The children planned out their work, created their backgrounds and took literally hundreds of pictures! These pictures were put together using a program called ‘Smoovie’ and a …