The updated school calendar for May and June is available here. We have a busy few weeks ahead!
Continue ReadingOutdoor Learning and Risky Play
Outdoor learning and play has been a part of school life in St. Patrick’s N.S. for the last few years. We have a school garden, polytunnel, hens, pond and an outdoor play area. Recently we have been involved in an Erasmus project with a number of other countries about outdoor learning and risky play. Risky play involves heights, speed, hiding out of sight, rough and tumble, using tools and nature. You can read more about risky play here https://www.aistearsiolta.ie/en/introduction/new-resources/risky-play-birth-6-years-.pdf ….
Continue ReadingSlane N.S. Slane Castle 5K Run 2024 Update
There are only three weeks to go to the annual St. patrick’s N.S. Parent’s Association Slane Castle 5K run. The event on the beautiful grounds of the Slane Castle estate is always very popular. Pupils have been getting ready for the event with a Run Around Leinster challenge in the school yard and pitch. You can watch the promotional video with 6th class pupils all engaging in unusual training in unusual places here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBZCyXTrNZ0
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