Castle Park School
Weekly Note & Reminders 12th January 2024
From Mr McKernan (Principal, Whole School) Dear Parents,
Welcome Back – Spring Term 2024 We hope you had a restful break. On behalf of the team, thank you for your kind cards and appreciation at the end of last term.
The Week Ahead No Morning Sports Homework Commences
Monday 15th January Thriving Habits We began our week with the first Spring Term Assembly, which was centred around the theme of 'Thriving Habits’. We focused on the importance of cultivating good sleep practices and learned three valuable tips to ensure our pupils enjoy a restful night’s sleep.
Junior Assembly Board Members Meeting
Tuesday 16th January ‘Stay Safe’ Talk. Parents Seminar (Online) @ 7:30 pm
Create a comfortable sleep environment.
Wednesday 17th January Set a regular bedtime.
Teaching Assembly
Prepare for bedtime by having a news and electronic device blackout (at least one hour before going to bed).
Form VI Boys & Girls (Teams) Basketball v Shellybanks ETNS; Dublin Schools Basketball Cup; @ home
These positive habits are an excellent way to start the term, fostering an environment conducive to thriving throughout the year. We concluded the Assembly with a moment of reflection, contemplating the profound closing lines of John O'Donoghue's poem, 'For A New Beginning’, which set a thoughtful and reflective tone for the term ahead.
“Unfurl yourself into the grace of beginning That aligns with your life’s desires. Awaken your spirit to adventure; Hold nothing back, learn to find ease in risk; Soon, you will find yourself in a new rhythm, For your soul senses the world that awaits you.”
CLICK HERE to read the entire poem
Thursday 18th January Form VI Motus Workshop
Friday 19th January Prep Assembly Open Day for Prospective Parents, 9:00 am - Midday
Saturday 20th January First Communion Preparation. ‘Do This In Memory’ Mass. Church of the Assumption, Dalkey @ 10:00am
Teaching Assembly - REPS Presentation On Wednesday morning, we had a special visit from Form I in our Senior Teaching Assembly. After welcoming the younger group to the Assembly, the Form VI REPS House Leaders presented a slideshow that highlighted the projects they worked on last term, which showcased the 'VAA of the Month' for November (Agile) and December (Hardworking). November - Agile (Form VI) The Class VI REPS Leaders—Alex, Thady, Orla, and Raonall— conducted an enquiry into the various nationalities represented within the pupil and staff body at Castle Park. They pinpointed global locations, acknowledging and celebrating the rich international diversity that contributes to our unique 'demographic tapestry'. The pupils demonstrated agility in their learning and hard work by dedicating their morning breaks and lunch times to this noteworthy project. December - Hardworking (Form I) The December VAA, 'Hardworking,' was introduced by the REPS leaders. After that, Robin from Form I presented their class 'Positivity Pebbles' project. In this project, Form I worked hard to decorate pebbles with vibrant colours and positive messages like 'Friendship,' 'Be Inclusive,' and 'Respect Others'. Once the pebbles have been weather-coated, they will be placed in our Rose Garden for all to enjoy and to remind us of these important messages.
Week Beginning Monday 22nd January Monday 22nd January Junior Assembly
Wednesday 24th January Teaching Assembly AIJS Boys’ BasketBall Tournament 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm @ Home
Thursday 25th January Form VI Motus Workshop
Friday 26th January Prep Assembly
Click below to view the REPS Presentation, which includes a short video on Form I's 'Positivity Pebbles' project on page 5.
Well done to both groups! We are all now looking forward to hearing about Form IV's upcoming project.
You can find details of all fixtures/events/activities on the Parent Portal Calendar
Open Day - 19th January Join us for our upcoming Open Day! Prospective parents and families are invited to explore the vibrant learning environment at Castle Park School next Friday from 9:00 am to Midday. If you know anyone who might be interested, kindly share this registration link with them - CLICK HERE.
Theme of the Week
Visitors We kindly request that all parents visiting the School sign in at the School Office before entering the building and remember to sign out upon departure. Thank you for your cooperation.
From Ms Kennedy (Assistant Principal, Early Years) Day Care Our Day Care program is currently at maximum capacity, and unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate any additional placements for children across all age groups at this time. We are actively exploring options to address this issue. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the School Office. Finally We are looking forward to a wonderful Spring Term ahead filled with growth, high-performance learning and positive habits.
Thriving Habits Composer of the Week
Le gach dea-ghuí Stephen McKernan Principal
VAA of the Month Creative and Enterprising
Agile
Be open-minded and flexible in your thought processes. Demonstrate a willingness to innovate and invent new and multiple solutions to a problem or solution. Adapt your approach according to need. Surprise and show originality in your work, developing a personal style. Be resourceful when presented with challenging tasks and problems, using your initiative to find solutions.
John Field
Irish Phrase of the Week
Oíche mhaith chodlata -A good night's sleep
To be resourceful and use your initiative.
Artist of the Week Sadie Before the Christmas break, the pupils in Form IV worked hard on their mixed-media jungle animals. Inspired by the recycled sculptures of Josh Gluckstein, each pupil created an animal face hidden in the jungle using cardboard, paper and paint, with some 3-D details.
Quote of the Week “Our character is basically a composite of our habits. Because they are consistent, often unconscious patterns, they constantly, daily, express our character.” ―Stephen Covey
In the Playground with K1
Activity Stations in the K2 Classroom
Activity Stations in the K2 Classroom
Activity Stations in the K2 Classroom
Mental Maths & Map Work- Ms Turley’s Class
Mental Maths & Map Work - Ms Turley’s Class
Mental Maths & Map Work - Ms Turley’s Class
Forest School
Forest School
Form VI - Swimming
Catching up with Friends
Catching up with Friends
Catching up with Friends
Catching up with Friends
Catching up with Friends
Healthy Eating
Notice Board
🐝🐝 Reminder for BeeKeepers Luncheon 🐝🐝 Next Friday 19th January in the The Dylan Hotel. Arrival at 12 noon, sit down for lunch at 1:00 pm. For any special dietary requirements, please DM Barbara O’Connell at 087 9620203. Looking forward to lunch, drinks and dancing!