From Mr McKernan (Principal, Whole School)
Dear Parents,
I hope that everyone enjoyed the long weekend With each passing week, we are getting closer to the eagerly awaited summer holidays, and our school calendar is still as busy as ever
School Trips
All of our school trips this week centred around animals. On Wednesday, the children from our Early Years Department visited Glenroe Farm, where they had the opportunity to interact closely with all the farm animals As you will see from the photos below, the rabbits and guinea pigs received plenty of love and attention Visits like these greatly benefit our children by providing hands-on learning, fostering empathy and responsibility towards animals, promoting sensory exploration and appreciation for nature, encouraging physical activity and social interaction and cultivating valuable life skills
Our Form I class went to Newbridge Farm and were delighted to have Ms Prendergast join them on their adventure. They explored the farm and interacted with the animals gaining insights into animal care and agriculture. Ms Prendergast’s expertise in farm life proved invaluable, helping the children understand the significance of farming in our community
Finally, Form II visited Dublin Zoo, where the pupils explored the exhibits, learned about animal habitats, and gained an understanding of the importance of protecting wildlife and their environments
Wooly Farm Visit
Kindergarten 1 had a special visit on Friday from Wooly’s Mobile farm This highly interactive experience allows children to meet and handle farm animals in a safe and nurturing environment The small class size allowed for plenty of interaction with the animals, providing lots of photo opportunities –see the Picture Gallery.
Senior Summer Concert
This afternoon Form V & VI treated their family and friends to an impressive display of vocal and instrumental talents, including outstanding solos, duets and group performances. The concert not only celebrated the children's musical achievements but also highlighted the broader life skills they have acquired through their music lessons. The discipline, perseverance, and resilience they have developed as performers will undoubtedly benefit them in various aspects of their lives Congratulations to all the pupils who took part, and a special thanks to Ms McKiernan and the music teachers for preparing the children for their performances
Please CLICK HERE to see a video from the Intermediate Summer Concert
The Week Ahead
Monday 12th June
Form V Personal Development Day
Form VI Basketball Teams away @ NBA Tallaght Depart @ 9 am Junior Swim Gala (Forms I - III)
Begins 9:15 am, finishes approx. 11 am
Tuesday 13th June
Senior Swim Gala (Form IV- VI) Begins 9:15 am, finishes approx. 11am
Wednesday 14th June
Form IV travelling to Alive Outside Activity Centre in Killruddery Estate. Depart 9 am; collection times as normal
Early Years Summer Concert, begins 9:30 am. Tea & Coffee on 'The Street' after Drop-Off
You can find further details of all fixtures/events/activities on the Parent Portal Calendar
Art Exhibition
Sports Day 2023
Sports Day is a highly anticipated event here at Castle Park, and I want to thank all the parents, staff, and pupils who have helped prepare for this special day Your support and dedication have been invaluable Detailed information about the event was sent out earlier this week, but could I please remind parents that there will be no parking on the School grounds and you should leave ample time to park nearby and walk to the School
End of Year Art Exhibition
The end-of-year Art Exhibition opened in 'The Street' earlier today The exhibition showcases the artwork our pupils have undertaken during this academic year and demonstrates the diverse range of skills and techniques they have developed. The principle of celebrating each child's work is a strong tradition of the School, and we invite all parents attending Sports Day to come in and look at the beautiful pieces on display The exhibition will continue next week after drop-off in the mornings and from 3:30 pm in the afternoons Many thanks to Ms O'Neill for organising this wonderful event
Confirmation
Congratulations to our Form VI pupils who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Tuesday evening at The Church of the Assumption in Dalkey Thank you to Ms Brady for ensuring the children were well-prepared for this special occasion
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McKernan Principal
Stephen
Artist of the Week
Isaac - IV-P
The children in Form IV made drawings of famous buildings around the world They then used a viewfinder to select an interesting part of their drawing and enlarge it. This artwork was created using chalk lines and paint. Black drawing ink was applied and later washed off to achieve a 'batik' effect
Reflecting on successes and growth
Composer of the Week
Week
Machnaimh
Theme of the Week Inspirational Quote
Irish Phrase of the - Reflection John Field Paper Batik, Taj Mahal"Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the reflection will come even more effective action."
-Peter Drucker
The month of May saw more avid writers at Castle Park fill my desk with exemplars of their writings as they vied for the coveted title of 'Writer of the Month'. Our pupils have displayed an incredible amount of creativity and talent, and I am genuinely impressed with the quality of the writing that has been submitted. Each month I feel privileged to read such wonderful pieces of writing from pupils across all of our year groups.
I would like to thank the pupils who took the time to participate in this month's competition. Furthermore, I congratulate our winners for their outstanding writing pieces published HERE in our 'Writer of the Month Magazine'. Prepare to be amazed by the skill and imagination that these young writers possess.
Ms Hope, Head of English
Photos from Killary
Photos from Killary
Photos from Killary
Photos from Killary
Photos from Killary
Photos from Killary
Photos from Killary
