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Here We Go Again!!!


Boys and girls, the teachers were all so proud of each and every one of you and your parents for the huge effort and commitment you gave to online learning last year.
You were and remain a credit to your school and families. Give it your best during this lockdown and remember to give yourself plenty of breaks and exercise in between subjects.


You can do this!!!


WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER!

Lockdown 2 Memories

Please send any snaps from Home School to denisemcmahon@stdaighs.com
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A very Happy Birthday to all our children who have celebrated their birthday since the closure of St. Daighs

December
Chloe Shevlin
Sean McQuaid
Lucy Geraghty
Síofra McKenn
Cian McMahon
Joao Pedro Rodrigues
Aoibheann Greene
Luke Street

January
Noemi Szczepanik
Emma Meegan
Zoe Mulholland
Shane Hand
Noah Street
Martin Rooney
Dylan Lennon
Rian Byrne
Ryan O’Connor
Lauren Murphy
Tadgh Rooney
Dawid Szczepanik
Kayla Curtis
Aaron Martin
Karolina Perlejewska
Maya Perlejewska
Sophie Duffy
Olivia Campbell

February
Darcie Martin
Harry Byrne
Kate O’Toole
Abbie Hoey

Birthdays coming up
Savannah Fitzsimons
Ben Byrne
Daniel McKenna
Eoghan Cumiskey
Senán Conlon
Liam Morton
Emer McKeown
Lorcan Prunty
Sarah O’Connor
Jack Meegan
Éanna Doherty
Samantha Peraviciute
Ciara Healy Dooley

St. Brigid’s Cross

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Online Teaching
With regards to live online lessons, all academic research at primary level is that live online lessons are ineffective. They can be summed up in the following:

The medium of instruction is far less important than the quality of the instruction.

When it comes to live online lessons, the only advantage from the research was that they are good for very small groups for short burst of time. However, they rely on close to 100% attendance. Unfortunately, attendance at whole class live lessons is <70% on average and because it against GDPR and Child Protection guidelines to record these lessons, we find ourselves with 39-40% of children missing the curriculum.

In primary school, it is also essential that parents sit with their children during live sessions. This would be different to second level where students own their own devices. Also at second level, lessons are generally lectures where students takes notes. Primary education is very different.

Best practice would suggest that a teacher videos what they wish to teach in 5-8 minute sessions and then gives a mix of tasks to support that learning. These tasks should then be uploaded to an agreed area and the teacher should respond to the work at an agreed time.

As well this, if a parent feels their child is struggling with a concept, the parent can contact the teacher directly (via their school email)for some extra help.

It is also important to know that remote learning will never be as good as face-to-face learning in a classroom. All schools are reliant on government instructions. Nobody things remote learning is a good alternative to normal school but it is the best available option to us at present to try and continue the curriculum.
Staff Emails
tomasmacgiollachomain@stdaighs.com (Principal)
sandracumiskey@stdaighs.com (Deputy Principal / 6th Class)
rachelmccluskey@stdaighs.com (5th Class)
seodhnaflanagan@stdaighs.com (5th Class)
karenmaguire@stdaighs.com (4th Class)
niamhmonahan@stdaighs.com (3rd Class)
amyobrien@stdaighs.com (2nd Class)
jeanmagee@stdaighs.com (1st Class)
hollylynch@stdaighs.com (Senior Infants)

denisemcmahon@stdaighs.com (Junior Infants)
grainnemadden@stdaighs.com (SET)
ruthduffy@stdaighs.com (SET)
trudieconlan@stdaighs.com (SET)
daviddonegan@stdaighs.com (SET)
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A message to parents from the CEO of the IPPN (Irish Primary Principals Network)
Talking to Children and Young People about COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Advice for Parents and Schools

Useful Websites

PE with Joe
Monday 11th January
Wednesday 13th January
Friday 15th January
Twinkl Resources
Please visit the Twinkl website which has many resources for all levels in all subject areas.
In light of the recent developments in relation to Covid-19, Twinkl are offering students and parents a free Ultimate Subscription.

Just click on Twinkl link above


English Websites

Sounds Like Phonics
Oxford Owl Free eBooks
Alphabet & Sight Word Workbooks
Reading Eggs
David Walliams - Audiobooks
Harry Potter at Home
Starfall - fiction & non-fiction readers (infants)
Epic
Vooks
Oxford Owl
The Gruffalo - Reading/ Songs/ Activities
CBeebies Radio - listening exercises for children



Maths Websites
Maths with Carol Voderman
Mathletics
Daily 10 - mental maths challenge
Scratch - coding


Gaeilge Websites
Duolingo
Seidean Sí
Eleathanach - click on Cartlann



Art Websites
Art Hub 4 Kids
Mrs Brown Art
Red Ted Art
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Interview Your Grandparents
A lovely opportunity to connect even more with our loved ones
Monaghan Age Friendly programme has put together this initiative to help put a bit of fun into the family chats. This is a lovely opportunity to get to know your grandparents that little bit better. We know that not everyone is lucky enough to have grandparents in their lives, you can interview anyone in your family or neighborhood who might enjoy it over FaceTime, Zoom, Whatsapp etc.

Create your own History
with the Covid-19 Time Capsule project!
Covid-19 Time Capsule Pack
File Size: 711 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

Lockdown Pictures
March-June 2020

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As we know cyber bullying is still a big concern for parents and children especially during these unprecedented times. Having children practice these games at home can reinforce the message of KiVa and encourage children and adults alike to be reflective around the role they play when it comes to bullying situations.
Simply click the link below and select ‘Game 1’
Login Details
School id: stdaighsns
Teacher password: 472agb
KiVa game: 3yda8j

KiVa Game 1
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Children of all ages can benefit from mindfulness, the simple practice of bringing a gentle, accepting attitude to the present moment. It can help parents and caregivers, too, by promoting happiness and relieving stress.

This Activity Pack has lots of lovely and practical activities and challenges to help focus and relax the mind.
Simply click on the image above to access this resource pack. 


Keep up to date with the RTE Home School Hub
Monday-Friday
10am-12pm & 3:20pm
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RTE Player
RTE Learn - Worksheets

Cúla4 ar Scoil
Ag tosú Dé Luain 20 Aibreán ag 10:00 a.m. ar TG4
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Let’s Play Ireland
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Let’s Play Ireland is a government-led initiative aimed at promoting play for all children living in Ireland during the COVID-19 emergency.

​Playing is central to children’s physical, mental, social and emotional health and wellbeing. Children learn through play while developing resilience, flexibility and understanding of their world. Play in families enriches childhood. All children and young people have a right to play.

Please click on the image above where you can access ideas and resources
​for play centred learning during this this time.


An Post Workbook
Please click on the link below
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An Post Workbook


Family Art Ideas
For
Lockdown 2020

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Salt Dough Hand Prints
500g of plain flour
250g of salt
250ml of water (may add more if needed)

Bake in the oven for 3-4 hours on the lowest heat.

Paint afterwards.
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Framed Handprint Cut Outs
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Why not use the 15 minute Daily Mile as part of your 60 minute activity for #ActiveHomeWeek
Click on the picture for more information on The Daily Mile Ireland initiative

Geography, History & Science Sites

Food Dudes
Incredible Edibles
DreamSpace HomeSpace
Live Webcams @ Dublin Zoo
National Geographics Kids
Crash Course Kids (junior classes)
Crash Course (senior classes)
World Geography Games
Scoilnet

PE/ Movement Breaks

GAA Activity Pack Issue 1
GAA Activty Pack Issue 2
GAA Activity Pack Issue 3
GAA Activity Pack Issue 4
GAA Activity Pack Issue 5
GAA Activity Pack Issue 6
GAA Activity Pack Issue 7
Gonoodle

Miscellaneous

Junior Achievement Ireland - Inspiring Young Minds
The Little Dish - Easy, Fun and Tasty Snacks
Top Marks
Folens Hive
Have Fun Teaching - scroll to the bottom for class packs
Mash
Veritas - Grow in Love
Email: trial@growinlove.ie
Password: growinlove
Folensonline
Select:- Teacher and fill in details
For Roll Number enter ‘19251G’
Edco Learning
Edco learning is offering free access -
​username: primaryedcobooks
password: edco2020

Another little activity to keep them busy!
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How to show children the importance of washing their hands

Everyone loves Lego!
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We are all in this Together!
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Let’s Quiz Book

Stephen Duffy from Ballybay has produced many Quiz Books and has kindly offered St. Daigh’s his latest edition free of charge. Just click on the link above...
Happy Quizzing!!!!

Let’s Quiz Book 2019
File Size: 4056 kb
File Type: pdf
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    • KIVA Anti-Bullying Programme
    • Astro
  • School Year 2022-2023
    • Help the Homless
    • Science Week 2022
    • Kiva Kick Off Day
    • Cumann ma mBunscol 2022
  • School Year 2020-2021
    • Class of 2021 - Graduation
    • School Year 2021-2022 >
      • Awards - June 2022
      • Summer 5k and Bake Sale
      • Summer School Tours 2022
      • 6th Class Graduation
      • Ceol Connected Visit 1st & 2nd Class
      • Catholic Schools Week 2022
      • St. Daigh’s NS Christmas 5K Run
      • Student Council 2021/2022
      • Halloween Dress Up 2021
      • 5th Class’ Halloween Pumpkins
    • 6th Class School Tour 2021 - Carlingford
    • Confirmation 2021
    • Christmas in St. Daigh's NS
    • World Book Day 2021
    • Inniskeen Grattans Couch to 5K
    • Inniskeen Projects by 6th Class
    • Windmill Projects by 6th Class
    • Halloween Pumpkin Competition by 5th Class
    • Halloween Masks by 5th Class
    • Halloween in St. Daigh's 2020
    • Junior Infants Trip to the Stables
    • Class of 2020 - Graduation
  • School Year 2019-2020
    • Trip to Microsoft, Dublin
    • Catholic Schools Week January 2020
    • Junior Infants Nativity December 2019
    • Credit Union Prizes
    • Science Week November 2019
    • Maths Week October 2019
  • Covid-19 Measures in St. Daigh's NS
  • Special Education Needs Support Resources
  • Admissions 2022/2023
  • Homework (Covid-19 Closure)
  • Contact
  • Link Page