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The marvellous Brenda Flannery, who has been doing voluntary mindful movement lessons with the children in the school for the past few years, is now offering classes for kids and teens in Scoil Éinde, Salthill.
Classes take place on Thursdays:
More information is available at Brenda's website.
Here at Claddagh School, we are aware that both children and adults are increasingly exposed to cyberbullying and disrespectful or hateful language online. As a school committed to encouraging respect and tolerance of our fellow humans - of all abilities and backgrounds - we are now publicly displaying our civic engagement against cyberbullying on our home page by showing the Respect Zone label.
In practice, this also means joining the Respect Zone Charter, which commits us to the following prinicples:
1) WE RESPECT OTHERS.
We publish content (texts, hashtags, photos, sounds, videos, etc.) which recognises the fundamental rights and liberties of other people, whether in online or offline contexts.
2) WE MODERATE OUR CONTENT AND STATEMENTS.
We take care not to publish or support cyber-violent content (including bullying, racism, antisemitism, homophobia, sexism, discrimination or stigmatism of origin, belief, religion or disability and incitement of hate, violence or terrorism).
3) WE MODERATE CONTENT PLACED BY OTHERS ON OUR WEBSITES/WEBPAGES.
When we identify or are notified of content contrary to this charter, we will as soon as possible, act in an appropriate manner, either by affirmatively disassociating ourselves from that content or removing it.
4) WE HAVE POSTED THE RESPECT ZONE LABEL.
We have posted the Respect Zone label in a visible manner on our homepage, with a link to the Respect Zone Website.
5) WE WILL USE THE RESPECT ZONE LABEL ONLY IN COMPLIANCE WITH THIS CHARTER.
WE recognise that the Respect Zone label is authorised for use only as set out in this charter and we will not use it otherwise.
As part of Social Inclusion Week 2017, the school will host a morning of multicultural storytelling and hot chocolate on Wednesday, 18th October from 9.30-10.30 a.m.
We are focusing on the link between pre-school and primary school, and are planning to welcome the pre-school students and teachers from our onsite pre-school run by Olivia O'Reilly, as well as children and parents who are residents of the direct provision centre at the Eglinton Hotel.
Further details from Annie at the school - 091 586173.
We are, of course, used to the children of our mighty Claddagh School Band doing us proud, but their performance in Saturday's Oyster Festival Parade was absolutely astounding. Parents, staff and thousands of onlookers were spellbound by the marvellous music, magnificent marching and perfect presentation of these fantastic children.
We thought we couldn't be more proud of them - We were wrong!
Please click here to download our newsletter for September 2017.
Senior children in the school today began training for cross-country running in Fr. Burke Park with Mr. Geraghty. Many muddy days lie ahead, well done everyone!
Written by Steven Alvarez Leonard (2nd Class)
On August the 21st we went to Tennessee to see the Solar Eclipse and we stayed in a cabin. The cabin was from the 1930's. It was a beautiful cabin. It had a bedroom, a bathroom and a kitchen. On Solar Eclipse Monday we went Crossville to see the total eclipse. It lasted for 2 minutes. I was so amazed by the solar eclipse. It was a confusing day for the animals because it was completely dark. The crickets were going mad! It was a fantastic day.
It was great to see all the children back today, well-rested after their summer holidays and ready for another year of learning and playing together in Claddagh School. We look forward to many great adventures together.
We also, of course, are delighted to welcome our two new classes of Junior Infants, who all had a great first day at school with their teachers, Ms. Ledwith and Ms. Ferguson. Here they are, smiling away at the prospect of eight whole years of fun in Claddagh!
Ms. Ledwith's Junior Infants prepare to go home after a long first day at school*.
*8.50 a.m. - 12.15 p.m!
Ms. Ferguson's Junior Infants get ready for storytime after some Aistear play (including dress-up!).
