Hello everyone,
It’s such a pity we didn’t re-open on January 6th but it’s really important that we do all we can to reduce the risk of getting/spreading Covid-19. Myself, the teachers and other staff members all miss you and hope that you and your families and friends are all safe and well. We are looking forward to re-opening when we are absolutely sure it is safe to do so.
Thank you to you all for dropping off and collecting work on Fridays in a safe way by social distancing and wearing masks. Thank you to all our pupils for doing their very best to work from home. Remember that your teachers are available via Seesaw if you would like to contact them.
Here are photos of some of our pupils who are doing super work at home. Please send in your photos/stories to dunleerns@gmail.com and I will post them here.
ENROLMENT:
We are now accepting enrollments for September 2021, 2022 & 2023 so please download and email or post the enrolment form to us – this is available under HOME/INFORMATION in the menu bar. Please also read our Admissions Policy under the same heading in the menu bar.
THE GENESIS PROGRAMME:
The Genesis Programme is being rolled out in Dunleer and Mid/Rural Louth. There are lots of activities and events planned for all children and their families in the community. Below are some current online events that you may be interested in.
It would be a good idea to watch this Youtube video which outlines took place last year.
Flyer for Recruiting to ParentChild +
The website for The Genesis Programme is www.genesislouth.ie It is worth looking at to get more information – unfortunately some initiatives can’t take place until schools reopen. Every family is encouraged to get involved in anything of interest to them. There are also lots more videos on Youtube.
ONLINE RESOURCES CHILDREN CAN BENEFIT FROM
RTE SCHOOL HUB:
Home School Hub is back to help keep everyone busy and engaged with learning over the new lockdown. It will air every weekday, for two hours from 10am on RTÉ2 starting this Monday, 11 January.
Details of what to expect each day can be found on: www.rte.ie/learn
GAEILGE
Cúla4 ar Scoil airs Monday to Thursday at 10am on TG4, and is repeated at 4pm. Catch up anytime on TG4.ie or Cula4.com and watch individual lessons on Cúla4’s YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbcLsUBW9b3COzIi5Rnl0F9yRZVR3tf_1
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbcLsUBW9b3AcCrGgD04ryY6bnN8h7GSr
During the programme Cúla4 ar Scoil, children will be invited to participate at home and will be asked to send in pictures or videos of their work to the programme. The content will also be available online on Cula4.com and on Cúla4 YouTube.
LIBRARY: Online Library Membership
While library branches are closed due to COVID-19 restrictions, you do not need to finalise your application in the library before being able to use online services. Parents can register their children for free library membership online at any stage.
Please find below the link for free online registration for library membership.
ONLINE STORIES TO LISTEN TO:
Audible Stories: Free Audiobooks for Kids | Audible.com
