Good Afternoon All
Thanks to all the parents who attended the AGM of the Parents Network last Wednesday and Monica Rowe’s inspiring parenting talk. She emphasised the importance of policing their social media consumption and spending quality time connecting with your child. Monica left notes and slides from her talk and if anyone would like to see them, please text me at 0861857033.
The new steering committee has two new members. Anne Turner will take over Katrina Croke’s role of chairperson and John Fitzgibbon will be the new secretary, taking over from Edel Morgan. A big thanks to the outgoing committee and good luck to the incoming! We were delighted to see the parents of the new first years attend and volunteer for the PN. Noelle Heary will remain as secretary.
The new committee are already making plans to meet during the Open Evening which kicks off at 4.30 pm tomorrow afternoon until 6.30pm. Teachers and students alike are working hard to make the school look spic and span.
Our Yoga Class with Eibhinn got off the ground this morning. There is room for some more people if you want to join. This lovely class is just what you owe to yourself at least once a week in the busy rush of life! It is free of charge and in our new location of room 34. Please click the link if you would like to join the group. It is never too late.
Room 34 will also be the base for our Wednesday morning Parents Club. this will kick off on 1st of October and will run from 11am until 1pm. I will running a soy scented candle making workshop. We did a candle making workshop just after Christmas and we had an enjoyable time doing it. all good smelly fun! Please click the link here if you would like to participate. It is for any parent/guardian or grandparent who would like to come along for the craft or the chat.
On October 15th as part of Wellbeing Week we will have Mindfulness expert and practitioner Fiona Clarke from the Mind with Heart Organisation will be leading a workshop for both parents and teachers(in separate sessions). The parents workshop will be from 11am to 1pm. The workshop will teach mindfulness and positive self regard techniques through gentle coaching, meditation and other methods Fiona has cultivated throughout the years. It will be well worth attending and something you will be able to return to again and again. Please click the link here to express your interest.
Other News
The Dublin North Bereavement Network are hosting a ‘Living with Loss – A Bereavement Information Evening’ on Tuesday, the 23rd of September at the Hilton on the Malahide Road between 7 and 9pm . Please
Click the link for more information.
