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.
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.
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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!
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.
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
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!!
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.
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!
Thanks for all your help.
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.
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.
Kind Regards,
Ms. Paula Carolan
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
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,
Ms Paula Carolan
Príomhoide
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,
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
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
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
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
5th & 6th Class 8:50am 2:00pm 6th - Top, 5th - Bottom
*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
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
5th & 6th Class - 8:50 - 2:00pm
Look forward to seeing everyone.
Kind Regards,
Kim, School Secretary
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
5th & 6th Class - 8:50 - 2:00pm
Look forward to seeing everyone.
Kind Regards,
Kim, School Secretary