Roots of Empathy

by knockskeaghadmin1 | Mar 3, 2023 | amber flag, News

Roots of Empathy

1st class students have been enjoying taking part in the Roots of Empathy a programme, facilitated by Mrs O’Sullivan since last November. The main aim of the programme is to raise levels of empathy and create more respectful and caring relationships. At the heart of the programme is their “teacher”, Baby Ben who visits the class refuilarly with his mom Sharon. The children have Neen getting to know and learning lots about baby Ben and themselves. They have been watching his development, his feelings, how to care for a baby and the bond between Ben and his Mom.
They are excited to see him continue to grow and learn. The positivity during his visits is certainly contagious!

More info on the programme can be found at www.rootsofempathy.org

Well done to all involved.

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by knockskeaghadmin | Feb 7, 2023 | Active flag, amber flag, News

Wellness Week 2023

Wellness Week 2023

Wellness activities this week aimed to create an awareness of each other’s unique strengths and what makes us very special.

The slogan adopted for the week’s activities was “We are each unique and beautiful but together we are a masterpiece”.

Some of the activities engaged in included, mindful moments, active breaks, morning shake-ups, mindful art, yoga, and a talent show.

These activities were arranged by our Wellness Committee. Well done guys and thank you to everybody who contributed to this lovely week.

Wellness Week Activities

Mindful Moments

Each class agreed on a time for daily meditation. We have found it really is nice to take time for ourselves sometimes.

Feel Good Dance

We danced during lunchtime to feel-good music from our two speakers. It was great fun 😊

Drop Everything and Colour (DEAC)

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Hand Print Whole School Art “We are each unique and beautiful but together we are a masterpiece”

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Morning Shake-Up

The sixth class pupils and our Amber Flag reps directed exercise sessions with school pupils on two mornings during Wellness week.

Yoga and Zumba

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by knockskeaghadmin | Dec 14, 2022 | Active flag, amber flag, News

Zumba

Zumba

We were delighted to be in a position to welcome Flavie back to our school for Zumba dancing classes for all school children recently.

Flavie visits us every Wednesday and we can look forward to more Zumba classes in the new year.

The classes are a really enjoyable experience for all our pupils and they love to hear when it is time for Zumba.😀

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