Coláiste De Lacy- Incoming First Years

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Fiona Hayden

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March in Katie’s Third Class

Posted on April 6, 2019 by Third Class

This month was a very busy month in Katie’s third class. The class completed project work based on the theme “My Favourite Author”. Every child chose their favourite author and researched the author using the school iPads. They created beautifully illustrated posters which demonstrated what they had learnt about their favourite author.

  

The class worked extremely hard on their projects and put a huge amount of effort into the presentation of their work. Seven children created exceptional projects and were awarded prizes for creativity, originality, effort and presentation.

  

   

 

 

“My Favourite Author” Project

Prize Winners

 

 

Clay was explored in Visual Arts this month and each child moulded a piece of clay based on their project work. Some children created characters from a book written by their favourite author (for example, the Roly Poly Bird from The Twits) while others created significant objects from the book (for example, a cauldron from Harry Potter!).

  

St. Patrick’s Day was celebrated by many of the children in third class on the 17th of March. We learned about St. Patrick, who he was and the work he did in Ireland. The children created green, white and orange photo-booth props to celebrate the day.

  

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Roblox

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Fiona Hayden

Roblox Parent’s Guide

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Parents’ Courses

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Fiona Hayden

The Dyslexia Association of Ireland is organizing a one- day course in Dublin on Saturday April 27th for parents on dyslexia.

Topics covered will include:

  • What is Dyslexia?
  • Support Strategies – What Parents Can Do
  • Assistive Technology
  • Self-esteem

There will be a split session on specific supports at primary level and secondary level. The information days aim to:

  • Give parents an overview of dyslexia in the context of the Irish education system
  • Provide parents with the key information they need to act as advocates on behalf of their children
  • Equip parents with some practical strategies they can implement themselves to help their children 

The fee per parent is €60 for DAI members and €85 for non-members. Tea and coffee will be served mid-morning but lunch will not be provided. Pre-booking is essential.

Booking Link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/dyslexiaireland/236690

Podcasts

Dyslexia Association of Ireland have launched a series of podcasts called Dys & Dat. The podcast features interviews with people who have dyslexia, or those who know a lot about it. We hope you will find the podcast informative, engaging and inspiring. The first podcast features Keith, a PhD student with dyslexia.
You can find the podcasts now on both iTunes and SoundCloud:

iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/dys-dat/id1436761508?mt=2
SoundCloud – https://soundcloud.com/user-580121665 

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Mother’s Day Art Competition

Posted on April 1, 2019 by Fiona Hayden

‘Put Mam in the Picture’.

Milena from 3rd class has been selected as a winner in the Mother’s Day competition with High Street Ashbourne!! We are so proud of Milena and her wonderful talent.

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