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Suggested Learning Resources
Below are some suggestions. Please remember to let the children get as much exercise and activity out of doors as possible. Also remember that reading books is always recommended. It is best to schedule screen time and stick to it. A planned routine is best.
Websites (Junior Infants – 2nd Class)
1. Twinkl (use code IRLTWINKLHELPS to avail of free trial subscription)
2. Teach Your Monster to Read (also available as an app)
3. Oxford Owl Reading – Free eBooks
4. Go Noodle – Movement and Mindfulness Activities
5. PBS Kids – Educational Games and Videos
6. Roy the Zebra – Reading games and stories
7. Topmarks – Literacy/Numeracy games and activities
8. Epic – Free Digital Library of Books (also available as an app)
Apps (Junior Infants – 2nd Class)
1. Cosmic Kids Yoga (yoga activities –also available free on YouTube)
2. Parrot Fish (sight words games and activities)
Available on Apple Store (for iOS) and Google Play (for Android)
3. Epic – Free Digital Library of books
Available on Apple Store (for iOS) and Google Play (for Android)
Websites (3rd – 6th Class)
1. Twinkl (use code IRLTWINKLHELPS to avail of free trial subscription)
2. Oxford Owl Reading – Free eBooks
3. Go Noodle – Movement and Mindfulness Activities
4. Topmarks – Literacy/Numeracy games and activities
5. Epic – Free Digital Library of Books (also available as an app)
6. Seterra – online geography map quizzes
7. IXL – Maths and English games
8. Ask about Ireland – History resources
9. Prodigy – Maths activities
10. Mangahigh – Maths activities
The school is not responsible for the content of the above suggestions. You should supervise your child’s use of the internet.
Some resources may involve paid content.
Schools Closed & Confirmation Postponed
Schools have been instructed to close from 6 p.m. tonight (Thursday, 12th March). Confirmation has been postponed until further notice.
We will post some useful links to educational websites and resources for the children in the coming days.
This is the place to check for up-to-date, accurate and official information from the school.
We wish all our families and their loved ones well during these difficult times.
Advice on talking to your child about the virus.
Quiz Winners!
Well done to Grace, Hannah, Emily and Anna on their recent victory. Another trophy for Ballylinan!
Newsletter 9th March 2020
Visual Arts
Over the coming weeks the children will learn all about the life and works of the French artist Claude Monet. Keep an eye out for some examples of creations inspired by his work!
Music
Music with Imelda Andrews is ongoing from Junior Infants – 4th Class. The pupils are enjoying it and learning lots. Did you know that the human body can be a musical instrument?
Enrolment 2020/21
Enrolments are now completed. If you know of anyone who may have neglected to enrol their child, please ask them to contact the school immediately. Thank you.
Are you a Parent or Carer of a Child with a Diagnosis of ADHD?
Anna Berry, Trainee Clinical Psychologist would like to invite you to participate in an 8-week mindfulness based stress reduction course, as part of a research study. Venue: Treo Nua Family Resource Centre, Portlaoise.
For more information contact Anna Berry at anna.ni-bheara@ucdconnect.ie or 085-127-2623
Virus Update
In school, your child is being reminded:
- How to cough or sneeze into tissues or elbow
- To bin used tissues (pupils may bring their own)
- To wash hands properly (with soap and water for 20 seconds)
- To try to avoid touching eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands
Please help us to promote good health by repeating these hygiene lessons at home. It is important not to send your child to school if s/he is unwell (a cough, shortness of breath, breathing difficulties or high temperature).
If you are in any doubt please visit www.hse.ie for advice on when you may need to call a doctor. Thank you.
Quiz Season
We have had lots of pupils representing the school recently at various table quizzes. They performed very well and enjoyed themselves too. The highlight was the St. Abban’s A.C. Quiz where four of our teams made it to the final and Hannah Dunne, Grace Forrestal, Anna Harrington and Emily Murphy took the trophy as the winning team on the night. Well done to all!
Upcoming Dates
St. Patrick’s Weekend: Closed Mon. and Tue. next week (16th & 17th March)
Primary Language Curriculum: Closed for inservice re. on Monday 23rd March
Primary Language Curriculum
Information for parents.