It was lovely to see our new Junior Infants playing outside today. They really enjoyed it. They listened so nicely to their teachers’ instructions and followed the guidelines really well. We were very proud!
The older children in the school are back to playing with hula-hoops and skipping ropes on yard. It’s wonderful to see everyone [...]
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Sunshine!
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Car-sharing, walking or cycling…
Understandably the car park was extremely busy on Wednesday morning, with our new Junior Infants starting and our neighbours in Gaelscoil Chill Dara having their first day back after the Summer. If there’s a possibility for you to car-share, travel on the school bus, share the school run, cycle, walk, scoot or roller-blade to school, [...]
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A great first day back
What a great day!
NETNS had a super first day back today. It was great to see everyone – all taller and more grown up!
We enjoyed listening to all the new stories and getting to know the new personalities in the school. There is a positive, energised atmosphere around the school this week, long may it [...]
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Welcome Back!
Welcome back to a new school term! We hope everyone had a great Summer and that you are enjoying the last week off!
We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at 8.30am on Tuesday 31st August. (We won’t see the new Junior Infants until Wednesday of course!) Here are a few notices and reminders to help everyone [...]
School finishes at 1.10pm today
Reminder to all that school finishes today at 1.10 pm for all children due to a staff meeting.
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We will miss you Gerry
What is good news for the new Portlaoise Educate Together National School is bad news for our school. Gerry our senior infants teacher will be leaving our school to take up the post of Principal in Portlaoise.
He will be missed a lot.
He is a great teacher who loves the Irish language and passed on [...]
School start time
NETNS starts at 8.30am. The school accepts responsibility for the children at that time. We do not provide supervision before that time and your child remains your responsibility until 8.30am.
Thank you for your co-operation in this matter.
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Old phones for Jack and Jill
Please remember that we are still collecting old phones for The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation , a really worthwhile charity who do tremendous work. See http://www.jackandjill.ie/ for more about this wonderful charity.
While we do have Interactive WhiteBoards now, Jack and Jill will still take our phones and will exchange them for other valuable resources [...]
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A thought for you…
“Too often we give children answers to remember rather than problems to solve.” – Roger Lewin
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Equality Week
What a success!
NETNS had a superb Equality Week. There was such a buzz around the school all week.
Lots of children designed their own poster promoting equality. The posters are now displayed outside the 5th and 6th classrooms, along with projects completed by 5th and 6th class.
We held debates and brain-storming sessions and, most important of [...]
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