Well done to Grace, Hannah, Emily and Anna on their recent victory. Another trophy for Ballylinan!
Newsletter 9th March 2020
Visual Arts
Over the coming weeks the children will learn all about the life and works of the French artist Claude Monet. Keep an eye out for some examples of creations inspired by his work!
Music
Music with Imelda Andrews is ongoing from Junior Infants – 4th Class. The pupils are enjoying it and learning lots. Did you know that the human body can be a musical instrument?
Enrolment 2020/21
Enrolments are now completed. If you know of anyone who may have neglected to enrol their child, please ask them to contact the school immediately. Thank you.
Are you a Parent or Carer of a Child with a Diagnosis of ADHD?
Anna Berry, Trainee Clinical Psychologist would like to invite you to participate in an 8-week mindfulness based stress reduction course, as part of a research study. Venue: Treo Nua Family Resource Centre, Portlaoise.
For more information contact Anna Berry at anna.ni-bheara@ucdconnect.ie or 085-127-2623
Virus Update
In school, your child is being reminded:
- How to cough or sneeze into tissues or elbow
- To bin used tissues (pupils may bring their own)
- To wash hands properly (with soap and water for 20 seconds)
- To try to avoid touching eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands
Please help us to promote good health by repeating these hygiene lessons at home. It is important not to send your child to school if s/he is unwell (a cough, shortness of breath, breathing difficulties or high temperature).
If you are in any doubt please visit www.hse.ie for advice on when you may need to call a doctor. Thank you.
Quiz Season
We have had lots of pupils representing the school recently at various table quizzes. They performed very well and enjoyed themselves too. The highlight was the St. Abban’s A.C. Quiz where four of our teams made it to the final and Hannah Dunne, Grace Forrestal, Anna Harrington and Emily Murphy took the trophy as the winning team on the night. Well done to all!
Upcoming Dates
St. Patrick’s Weekend: Closed Mon. and Tue. next week (16th & 17th March)
Primary Language Curriculum: Closed for inservice re. on Monday 23rd March
Primary Language Curriculum
Information for parents.
Virus Update
Staying Well with Good Hygiene
Dear Parents/Guardians,
In school, your child is being reminded:
- How to cough or sneeze into tissues or elbow
- To bin used tissues (pupils may bring their own)
- How to wash hands properly (with soap and water for 20 seconds)
- To try to avoid touching eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands
Please help us to promote good health by repeating these hygiene lessons at home.
It is important not to send your child to school if s/he is unwell
(a cough, shortness of breath, breathing difficulties or high temperature). If you are in any doubt, please let us know.
Your attention to these matters is important, thank you.
All schools have been asked that parents receive this update.
Further information is available from www.hse.ie.
Art Inspired by Jackson Pollock
Over the past few weeks the children from Junior Infants to 6th Class have been learning all about the life and works of the American artist Jackson Pollock.
He experimented with line, scale, and paint and in doing so, created a new way of painting. Pollock broke with the conventions of painting by taking the canvas from its traditional easel and placing it on the floor. He then worked around the canvas, dripping, splashing, flinging, and smearing paint. He put holes in the bottom of paint cans, squeezed paint from a tube, and even used a turkey baster or stiff brush. His process caused the paint to build up, layer upon layer.
The children have considered the choices Pollock made with regard to painting. They focused on line, material, scale, and the artistic process while also learning how to discuss, compare, and think critically about nonrepresentational, or abstract, paintings.
Here is some of the fantastic pieces they have created…
Newsletter 17th February 2020
Zim Day
Our annual Fr. O’Shea Appeal for Zimbabwe cake sale and monster raffle will be held this Wednesday, 19th February. We are calling on all the bakers and bun makers in Ballylinan to bake for us! These goodies and treats are always in great demand. As some pupils in the school have nut allergies, please make sure that your delicious baking is nut free. We know that we can depend on your support and that our cake stall will be very well stocked! Please ensure that your containers and lids are labelled with child’s name and room number. Please also give your child a bag or container to bring home their purchases. The money raised will be donated to the Franciscan Missionary Union and will be used to help the children of Zimbabwe. Thank you for your support.
Gaeilge
Please visit www.ballylinannationalschool.com and scroll until you see ‘Categories’. Click Gaeilge, you can hear some of our pupils reading some short poems and conversing in Irish. Is féidir libh éisteacht lenár ndaltaí ag caint as Gaeilge. Bainigí triail as!
Visual Arts
Over the past few weeks the children from Junior Infants to 6th Class have been learning all about the life and works of the American artist Jackson Pollock. Take a look at our website for some examples of creations inspired by his work!
School Calendar
A big thanks to all who supported our 2020 calendar by placing an advertisement for their business.
Tin Whistle
Tin whistle for both groups tomorrow (Tuesday) this week.
Enrolment 2020/21
Enrolments are now completed. If you know of anyone who may have neglected to enrol their child, please ask them to contact the school immediately. Thank you.
Mid Term
Zim Day on Wednesday, 19th February. School will be closed on Thursday and Friday this week (20th & 21st) for the mid term break. Normal closing times (2 pm and 3 pm) on Wednesday 19th.