A few of the initiatives that were our focus in the application this year were our;
(1) “Go Green” fundraiser for Pieta House last September
(2) Wellness Month in December
(3) New whole school kindness program

Also, we created a new tab for all Amber Flag related activities this year. Please check out the Awards tab on the website for more information.

Well done to all involved 

We had a Wellness Month last December where pupils from all classes reflected on positive things in their lives as part of their homework.  Each class reduced written homework and in its place children reflected on their day in their gratitude journals. Other classes were encouraged to chat with the family at home as part of the month. This led to open family discussions around questions like;

• What makes us happy?
• What did we do well today?
• How were we kind today?

As well as this, each class had an ‘Advent Act of Kindness’ calendar, from which tasks were assigned each day; we encouraged family discussions around this too. Our Wellness month proved to be great success and fantastic fun too!!

On the 19th of December 2019, our 4th class boys and girls paid Care Choice nursing home a visit and performed Christmas Carols for all residents.

Prior to the visit, the class had designed Christmas cards for each resident which they were able to hand-deliver on the day.

The class performed the carols amazingly well and should be very proud of themselves.  One resident said, “It has made my Christmas”. Thank you, 4th class, for spreading the Christmas spirit.

We loved this recent display in 4th class titled “Never apologize for who you are”. There certainly are some fantastic artists in this room. Please see the below gallery for more examples of 4th classes’ amazing artwork during this scheme of work.

A big ‘Thank you’ to all who supported our recent “Go Green” fundraiser in aid of Pieta House. The amount raised was €260. The Irish team didn’t disappoint and won their game against Russia in the Rugby World Cup.