Well done to all the boys and girls who received their MS Readathon thank you gifts today. The boys and girls in Fifth Class who took part in the Readathon will receive their prizes on Monday. … [Read more...]
Making Computer Games!
May 17, 2012 By
Everyone has been really busy in our after school club looking at Scratch Programming. In groups of 2/3, children made versions of the classic game 'Pong'. I've been amazed at how everyone has used teamwork and computer skills to help make their games. You can play them below! Use the mouse (or keyboard on Shane and Eomann's) to move the bat and stop the ball hitting the floor! If you would like to see all of our games, please click here. Kieva and Niamh Learn more about this … [Read more...]
Thank you
April 25, 2012 By
Sixth Class would like to thank everybody who has been helping us to fundraise for our trip to the Gaeltacht so far. We are completing a 5k walk with 5th this Friday and we are really looking forward to this... We are still fundraising but we would like to thank 3rd, 4th and 5th for helping us to reduce the cost of our trip to the Gaeltacht. So its never too late to sponsor us...! We will let you know on Friday how our walk went and how much we managed to fundraise.. Thanks again … [Read more...]
Hannah’s new website header!
April 25, 2012 By
Thank you for all the superb entries for the header competition. It was really tough to choose between all of the great designs. After much discussion, we decided that Hannah Dowling's (4th Class) design really captured the theme of gardening. We particularly liked how it showed children working together and enjoying the outdoors. Hannah also helped me add writing to the design and upload it to the website. Well done! … [Read more...]
Community Games Handwriting Winners…
March 30, 2012 By
Well done to the children in 3rd and 4th class who recently entered the Community Games Handwriting Competition. The judges of the competition commended the children on their very high standard of handwriting. We had eight medal winners and we would like to say congratulations to each of them. The prizewinners were: 3rd Class - Amelia, Eve M, Shane and Iona 4th Class - Aoife, Lia, Damian and Inez … [Read more...]
CD cover competition
March 30, 2012 By
Cd Cover Competition On Wednesday 21st two producers came into 5th class and told them they would like to make a cd with them. They told us that they wanted 5th class to hold a competition, for the cover and the inside of the cd. There will be a competition for the inside of the cd cover for junior, senior, 1st and 2nd. There will also be a competition for the outside cover of the cd for 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th class. There cannot be any writing or text on the picture and you must include … [Read more...]
The Sun has got his hat on!!!
March 27, 2012 By
It was lovely to see all the children playing outside today. They really enjoyed it. The Junior Infants were playing with hula-hoops on the Cearnóg Spórt as a special treat today. It’s wonderful to see everyone occupied and busy with fun activities, getting exercise and fresh air! Just a quick reminder to please remember to protect your child from the effects of the sun: - Encourage him/her to wear a sunhat, especially if they have very short hair or burn easily. - Put on the … [Read more...]
Green School Update
March 23, 2012 By
Meet our wonderful Green School Committee who are working very hard at the moment for our second green flag. The theme of this green flag is ENERGY Junior Infants: Ellen, Thomas, Aisling and Robert Senior Infants: Seán, Dianaimh, Darragh and Ross 1st Class: Sarah, Mia and Elliot 2nd Class: Kate and Raveen 3rd Class: Jamie and Eve 4th Class: Aoife and Lorcan 5th Class: Niamh and Holly 6th Class: Eoin and Tiegan Over the past few weeks all the children have been working away on … [Read more...]
Bag Pack… Volunteers needed!!!
March 21, 2012 By
Dunnes Stores Bag Pack -Saturday, 28th April 9-6pm We need you to help raise much needed funds for the school. This is only an hour out of your time, but means a HUGE amount to our school. Each class has a time allotted. The aim is to have between 10-12 volunteers per hour. If you wish to put your name down, the roster for the Bag Pack is in Reception or text/ring Caroline Kennedy on 087 122 1610. Your class time slot may not suit you but you still wish to volunteer please … [Read more...]
Open Evening – April 19th
March 20, 2012 By
The children, staff and Board of Management of Newbridge Educate Together National School would like to invite you to attend our Open Evening which will be hosted for the entire school community on Thursday 19th April at 7pm. We look forward to welcoming families and friends of NETNS to come and have a look around our school and see some of the fantastic work that goes on behind the scenes on a daily basis! Looking forward to seeing you all on 19th April. … [Read more...]
