From Mr McKernan (Principal, Whole School)
Dear Parents,
Author Visit
Scottish educator Molly Arbuthnott visited Castle Park on Tuesday to conduct a writers' workshop for our Form I, II, and III classes in the Parker Library The workshop sparked lively discussions among our pupils, who eagerly asked questions about books, writing, and illustrating while sharing their creative ideas with Molly We hope her visit has inspired our young writers to continue their literary journeys. After lunch on Wednesday, a 'Drop Everything And Read' activity was organised on the front pitch to cultivate their love for reading and literature further.
Intermediate Summer Concert
Congratulations to our talented Form III and IV pupils who took to the stage this afternoon for their Intermediate Summer Concert. The two classes presented a variety of musical numbers, including songs by ‘The Beatles’ and selections from ‘The Greatest Showman’ We were also treated to a delightful performance by the Castle Park String Ensemble Once again, many thanks to Ms McKiernan and the music teachers for their guidance and support in preparing the pupils for this event I hope everyone who attended enjoyed the show as much as I did
Confirmation
Best wishes to our Form VI pupils preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation next Tuesday May this special occasion be filled with joy and blessings
Next Week’s Events and Activities
We are getting ready for what promises to be a week full of educational experiences and endless excitement at Castle Park! The Early Years children from K2, JI, and SI will visit Glenroe Farm next Wednesday, while Form II will explore Dublin Zoo and Form I will travel to Newbridge Farm Additionally, on Friday, our Kindergarten 1 class are thrilled to welcome 'Wooly Farm' for a very special visit right here at school
Alongside these trips, we have our Senior Summer Concert next Friday and the Art Exhibition, which will open on 'The Street' immediately following the performance.
And finally, mark your calendars because Sports Day, a highly anticipated event, will take place on Saturday, June 10th More detailed information on the event will be circulated to parents shortly
The Week Ahead
Monday 5th June
Bank Holiday School Closed
Tuesday 6th June
Form VI Confirmation. Church of the Assumption, Dalkey at 5 pm.
Wednesday 7th June
Early Years Department Trip to Glenroe Farm Children should be in school for 8:50 am
Form II Trip to Dublin Zoo
Form I Trip to Newbridge Farm
Friday 9th June
School Visit: Wooly Farm are visiting Kindergarten 1.
Senior Summer Concert (Forms V & VI) in the Assembly Hall Show begins at 2 pm Art Exhibition opens at 3:30 pm
Saturday 10th June
Sports Day Schedule will be sent out separately
You can find further details of all fixtures/events/activities on the Parent Portal Calendar
Form V - Camp Out '23
Form V embraced the tradition established last year and set up camp on the School grounds for one night last weekend. With 26 tents accommodating 70 people, it was a lively gathering. There were non-stop activities, including soccer, bushcraft skills and campfire singing, with a bare minimum of sleep. Thank you to the School for facilitating such a fun event and to all the parents who set up camp, 'fed and watered' the campers and minded the kids. A special thank you to the children themselves, who kept us all entertained. I hope this tradition continues long into the future.
"The human soul can always use a new tradition. Sometimes we require them”. - Pat Conroy, The Lords of Discipline.
-Portia ReynoldsThanks to Max, Form II - Litter Picker Monitor
Max **** from Form II has taken the initiative to ensure that our School Play Areas remain litter-free He has successfully recruited a dedicated group of Form II pupils to work alongside him, and he has also provided training to volunteers from Form I Max devotes a lot of time and effort to his role as a monitor, including creating a litter duty schedule He recently designed commendations for fellow pupils who helped him These commendations were presented in Assembly by Max himself This hard work and dedication serve as a great example, raising awareness and emphasising the importance of caring for our planet Well done, Max and the Litter Pickers!
(See photo below)
A Note from Max: “ I think it’s very important to keep our School tidy I have just trained the pupils in Form I, and I have recently given certificates to my helpers in Assembly. I am now looking for somewhere in the School to store my equipment.”
Job Vacancy
We would like inform you about an available job vacancy for a Farm Hand at the School.
If you know someone with
skills
be interested in this position, we encourage you to share this opportunity
The job description and application details can be found HERE.
You can find further details of all fixtures/events/activities on the Parent Portal Calendar
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From Ms Kennedy (Assistant Principal, Early Years)
Early Years
It will be a busy week for children in the Early Years Department On Wednesday, Kindergarten 2, Junior Infants and Senior Infants will be visiting Glenroe Farm Fingers crossed, this beautiful weather will last until their big day!
Not to be left out, the children from Kindergarten 1 have a special treat of their own planned. Instead of taking them to the farm, we ’ ve decided to bring the farm to them! The Wooly Mobile farm will be paying a visit to the School on Friday, providing the children with an opportunity to learn and interact with various farm animals It’s sure to be an exciting experience for them
Can I kindly remind you to apply sunscreen to your child every morning before they come to school With more time being spent outdoors to make the most of the beautiful weather, it is important to ensure they are well protected
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Theme of the Week
Noticing
Composer of the Week
Artist of the Week
Sofia V-P
Georgian Dublin Door
In Form V, we have been studying Georgian doors. First, the children made observational line drawings of a door focusing on the style and detail of the architecture. Next, we made tracings of the drawings on transparency sheets which were laid on top of collages Finally, to add interesting detail, the children learned how to stitch around their door frame using a sewing machine We are thrilled with the results and look forward to showcasing them at the Art Exhibition next week!
Inspirational Quote
Irish Phrase of the Week
- Aware
Igor Stavinsky
Meabhrach
gach dea-ghuí
Stephen McKernan Principal
"Everyone chases after happiness, not noticing that happiness is right at their heels "
Bertolt Brecht
Photos from Ms O'Connors Class - K2
Photos from Ms O'Connors Class - K2
Author Visit in the Parker Library - Molly Arbuthnott
