Lots of great folk helped us out on our 3 annual trips. A big ‘THANK YOU’ to all parents & grandparents who volunteered on the days to supervise the children in Dublin Zoo & Newbridge Farm, Donabate. Dublin Bus Community Initiative provided transport. Joan made a yummy picnic for us all. And the weather was […]
Lord Mayor Christy Burke unveiled our 75th anniversary plaque on Friday 22nd May. Chairperson Tim Tuckey thanked all the related funders & friends of St. Brigid’s Day Nursery who have contributed to our ongoing work with local children over the past 75 years. Ellen Rowley brought us on a trip down memory lane with tales […]
All past & present pupils are invited to St. Brigid’s Day Nursery, Fri. 22nd May @ 1pm to help us celebrate 75 Years in the Park.
In aid of Autism Ireland (organised by Early Childhood Ireland) our preschool participated in a fun day Fri 7th March 2015… Pyjama Day. Families collected €287 – many thanks for your effort & generousity. http://www.earlychildhoodireland.ie/policy-research-and-media/national-pyjama-day/ SAYS… “This national annual event gives positive visibility to the early childhood care and education sector who continue to support […]
Aistear, our national early year’s curriculum allows the children to introduce emergent themes throughout the year. Hospital topics were very much on some children’s agenda this January 2015 so teachers supported additional learning through stories, art & related resources. Check out the future medics of Ireland!
Weeks leading up to Christmastime 2014 were extremely busy. Children said goodbye to soothers & bottles by popping into Santa’s box – a big step for 3 & 4 year old children. Well done! Teachers created a beautiful grotto for Santa’s visit. We hope he liked it so much that he’ll visit again next year. […]
Halloween, believed by many to have originated from the Celtic harvest festival (Samhain) was celebrated in our preschool on Fri. 31st Oct. Children dressed up and took part in the Halloween parade. We decorated the school with pumpkins & Halloween artwork and sang our fun Halloween songs!
Diwali, the ancient Hindu festival of light signifies the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, good over evil & hope over despair. Kelvin’s classmates helped with our Diwali celebrations by decorating the room with the children’s own Diwali artwork. We lit sparklers & Kelvin’s Mum made yummy Diwali treats. Happy Diwali! […]
Leaves, trees, autumnal colours & hibernation have been the dominant learning topics this autumn 2014.
Children spent the week of Oct. 10th learning about road safety and the rules of the road. Community Garda Andrew popped by and was very impressed with children’s knowledge of traffic lights & crossing the roads (only ever with an adult).
