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​​Welcome to Thornleigh ETNS

World Down Syndrome Day 2023

Monday 21/3/23 was World Down Syndrome Day.  To celebrate the day in Thornleigh ETNS many of the children and staff wore odd (mismatched) socks and learned about inclusion and diversity.  We also really enjoyed singing the wonderful Down Syndrome Centre song 'Better Place' and learning some new Lámh actions.  There is a short video clip of Ms. Sharon's 3rd class singing below and here is a link to the Down Syndrome Centre song  https://youtu.be/Bb3dzixWFo0

The Down Syndrome Ireland theme for this year is “With Us Not For Us” and is focused on a human rights-based approach to disability – the right to be treated fairly, have the same opportunities as everyone else, and the freedom for people to make their own choices. 

Lá Gaeilge 2023

On March 15th we celebrated Seachtain Na Gaeilge and St. Patrick's Day by having a Lá Glas in Thornleigh. Staff and students wore green to school and made an extra big effort to speak Irish during the day. The Junior end of the school had a "Paráid Mór" around the school, cheered on by parents and the senior end of the school. They got to show off some lovely art they made while they were at it!
The senior end of the school decorated their classroom windows for "Comórtas na bhFuinneoga", covering them in wonderful art and phrases in Irish for all of Applewood to admire! Other activities that took place included Trath na gCeist, Pop Up Gaeltacht for staff and parents and some wonderful Irish dancing lessons in infants. Tá an Gaeilge lán-bheo i Thornleigh (Irish is alive and well in Thornleigh)!
Well done to all staff and students involved!

ASD Class


We plan to open an ASD Class in September, 2023.  This depends on having suitable accommodation.

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School Choir Winter Performance

Our School Choir performed for all children and Parents in the school on Friday December 16. Well done to all of the children involved and a special thanks to Ms. Maurette, Ms. Katie and Múinteoir John for all your hard work with the children. Everyone was blown away by the talent on show.

Hot Chocolate Day
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There was great excitement in the school today as the children had a very special visit from Mrs. Claus and each child in the school got a cup of hot chocolate. The perfect treat to keep us warm during the cold spell of weather. Thank you to all the teachers for helping put with a special mention to Ms. Paula and Ms. Antionette for coordinating the day.

Letter from Ms. Paula 21st September, 2022

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New Home School Community Liaison Co-Ordinator

Múinteoir Cathal has taken over the role of HSCL from Múinteoir Paddy You can can find out more under the school information tab on the website.

6th Class Graduation - 2021/2022 


More Suspicious Elf Activity!!

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We had more unusual Elf Activity today, the Elves decided to play a nice trick on the pupils of Thornleigh. The were seen sneaking around the school and they hid a box of chocolates in all the classes so the children could enjoy a treat while watching the Helix Panto.
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Thank you Elves 




Attention all Parents and Children

There have been some very strange sightings in Thornleigh recently. Eamonn our caretaker has found some very unusual footage on our CCTV, he saw some very naughty elves running around the school. Can you please watch the video and keep an eye out for any more naughty behavior!
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Thanks for all your help. 
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Dear Parents, Guardians and Friends of Thornleigh,
 
I hope that you are all keeping safe and your families too.
 
One of our teachers – Ms Karen McQuaid, 5th class – has kindly drawn up a list of places which you can visit with your children in Swords, Donabate, Skerries, Rush and the greater Dublin area.  Some of these places are free and some are paid entrance.  They are a mixture of indoor/outdoor, cultural and fun experiences – Enjoy and thank you to Karen.
 
Ms Paula Juliet Carolan
Principal
18th November 2021.
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November Homework

Dear Parents & Guardians,


Please see below temporary arrangements regarding homework.  We will send an update towards the end of November.


  • Reading with Parents on a nightly basis for pleasure
  • Phonics in Junior/Senior Infants
  • Practice if required from Reading Recovery teachers
  • Active homework – Monday and Wednesday
  • Tables for Senior classes
  • And Spellings for me home practice – as opposed to homework.


Kind Regards,
Ms. Paula Carolan
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​CLASS 2021/2022

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​Information for parents about the changes to contact tracing and testing for children 

Dear Parents & Guardians,
 
Please pay particular attention to Page 2

The HSE has provided information for parents about the changes to contact tracing and testing for children aged between 3 months and 13 years in early learning and care, school aged childcare, education, primary school sports and social settings. You can find it here:
https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/13610-information-for-parents-about-the-changes-to-contact-tracing-and-testing-for-children-aged-between-3-months-and-13-years-in-early-learning-and-care-elc-and-school-age-childcare-sac-education-primary-school-sports-and-social-settings/
 
You can find other resources for parents for download here: 
https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/a04fc-advice-for-students-and-their-families/
Videos and posters outlining the common symptoms of Covid-19, and stressing  to parents that if a child has any new onset symptoms as listed and feels unwell or seems off-form,  not to send them to school and contact their GP for advice, if necessary.

Kind Regards,
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Ms Paula Carolan
Príomhoide

 

​Hot Lunches

Dear parents and Guardians of Thornleigh
 
I hope that you are all keeping well and that your children are happy to be back in school, 
This year we are one of the lucky schools to be able to offer your child ‘free’ hot lunches on a daily basis.  This is a great initiative and we are delighted to be offering it to the children of Thornleigh.  You will receive a form today to fill out with regard to same and if must be returned before Thursday the 23rd of September.  If we do not get the form back we will not be able to supply lunch.  Please let your class teacher know if your child has any food allergies and we will do our best to avoid these foods for your child.
 
We distributed a sample of these lunches before we finished up in the Summer and the children all loved them.
 
Have a good week.
 
Kind Regards
Ms Paula Carolan
Príomhoide



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Revised Start / Finish Times From Monday the 6th September



​Class                    Start        Finish                         Gate

Jnr & Snr Inf          8:35am - 1:10pm           Jnr - Top              Snr - Bottom

1st & 2nd Class     8:30am - 2:00pm           1st - Top              2nd - Bottom

3rd & 4th Class     8:25am - 1:55pm            4th - Top              3rd - Bottom

5th & 6th Class     8:20am - 1:50pm            6th - Top              5th - Bottom



​Letter from Ms Paula - 30th August, 2021

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Dear Parents, Guardians and children
 
Welcome back to Thornleigh and another new school year, year 14 of Thornleigh ETNS.
 
We hope that you all had a lovely summer and enjoyed the free time and easing of restrictions.
 
We, the staff, teachers, SNAs and Eamonn, are so looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow, the new faces, new infants and not so new faces. For the moment you will have to wear masks at the gate and school times will be staggered. We will review staggered times again mid-September.
With regard to homework children will receive active homework, a themed skill and reading for pleasure.
 
Looking forward to a great year of teaching and learning.
 
Paula Carolan - Príomhoide



​Allocated Gate for Drop Off / Collection

Class                         Start             Finish                            Gate

*Jnr & Snr Inf             8:20am            1pm                  Jnr - Top,  Snr - Bottom

*Junior Infants will finish at 12 noon for week 1

1st & 2nd Class        8:30am         1:40pm                1st - Top,  2nd - Bottom

3rd & 4th Class         8:40am         1:50pm                4th - Top,  3rd - Bottom
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​5th & 6th Class        8:50am         2:00pm                 6th - Top,  5th - Bottom



​Message from Ms. Paula to the New Junior Infants


​School Re-opens 31st August, 2021

Dear Parents / Guardians,

School will start back after the Summer holidays on the 31st August, 2021, we will continue to have staggered start & finish times as follows:


Junior Infants will start at 8:20am until 12 noon for the first week, from week 2 they will stay for the full day until 1pm 

Senior Infants - 8:20am - 1pm - Bottom Gate

1st & 2nd Class - 8:30am - 1:40pm

3rd & 4th Class - 8:40am - 1:50pm
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5th & 6th Class - 8:50 - 2:00pm


Look forward to seeing everyone.


Kind Regards,
Kim, School Secretary


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New Junior Infant Teacher 2021/2022 - Ms Aoife J.

New Junior Infant Teacher 2021/2022 - Muinteoir John



New Junior Infant Support Teacher 2021/2022 - Ms Claire

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