Spread the joy of curling up with a good book this Christmas! We are happy to direct you to the very excellent website of Children’s Books Ireland which is unbeatable in terms of book recommendations and resources. You can find it here. Lists of the best books of 2024 for children are also to be found on the websites of many national and international media. Here are a few examples: The Irish Times RTÉ The Irish Independent The Times The …
Arrival of Sensory Room We were very excited with the arrival of our new sensory room! The room will be installed and kitted out over the coming weeks to make this a welcoming and calming space. 4th Class Italian Projects The 4th classes have been studying all about Italy which included creating mosaics of famous Italian monuments and travel brochures. New School Furniture The school was successful in its appeal to the Dept. of Education for new school furniture. It …
The school was full of a variety of ghouls, witches, fairies, princesses and everything in between on the day of the midterm break! Everyone was amazed at the effort everybody had gone to. Even the staff couldn’t help but join in on the fun!
CyberSafeKids Internet Safety Talk The girls in 3rd-6th class had an informative safety talk from CyberSafeKids Ireland, where they learned valuable tips on how to stay safe online. The session covered key topics like protecting personal information, being respectful on social media, and recognising potential online dangers. It was a great opportunity for our students to become more aware of how to navigate the digital world responsibly and safely. A big thank you to CyberSafeKids Ireland for sharing such important …
Since our Danceathon, we have been working to create our school’s Zen Den. The foundations have been set. While we wait for the room to arrive, the company providing the room has given us a temporary sensory zone. We can’t wait to show you the finished project!
Back to School With the return to school, girls settled back into school life and reunited with their friends. Teachers and students got down to work getting to know one another. Niall de Búrca Storyteller We welcomed renowned Irish storyteller Niall de Búrca to our school. He entertained us all with his unique stories and his wonderful storytelling skills. GAA Teams Apple Picking The 6th classes visited the garden at the start of the month to examine the changes over …
Fáilte thar n-ais! We hope you have had an enjoyable summer. As the doors of our school swing open once again, we are filled with excitement and anticipation for the year ahead. Whether you’re returning to familiar hallways or stepping in for the very first time, we are so thrilled to have you as part of the St. Brigid’s community. One wonderful addition to our school this year is a new open green area for the girls to enjoy during …