Practising multiplication tables can be a lot more fun using some of these free games.

1. https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
2. https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/mental-maths-train
3. https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/daily10
4. https://mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/306/Maths-Fishing-Multiplication
5. https://coolsciencelab.com/math_magician.html    You may need to enable Flash to play this game.  Get instructions here – https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/6258784?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en

Full details available here.

https://www.lec.ie/courses-limerick-education-centre/primary-courses/939-socialmedia.html

The Child Safeguarding Statement is available to parents on request.

Please contact the school by phone/ email/ post to request same.

Our contact details can be found here.

Learn about micro-organisms, how they spread, how to prevent and treat infections on www.e-bug.eu

Learn how to manage common illnesses on www.undertheweather.ie

Click on the link to read some questions and answers regarding the movement of staff between/ within schools.

https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/your-questions-answered/?referrer=http://www.gov.ie/en/publication/389bd-topics-being-raised-on-the-back-to-school-helpline/#movement-of-staff-between-schools-and-within-schools

Over the last few weeks, there have been some changes to our school in order to comply with advice re COVID-19. You and your child won’t need to memorise these changes – we are looking forward to seeing our pupils return, and we will be delighted to explain everything to them in school.

Pupil tables are organised in small groups/ spaced out around the room. There are hand-sanitizers inside the door of every classroom. A sink with thermostat has been fitted in every classroom. Teachers’ tables have had perspex screens fitted.

The yard has been divided into zones, marked out with paint and signs. There are lines showing students where to line up in each zone. Teachers will collect their class from the zone at their start time.

Check out these photos to give you an idea of what the school looks like now.

1. Information from HSE for parents

2. Advice for parents

In accordance with the ‘Return to Work Safely Protocol’ issued by the Government, all employers are required to prepare a COVID-19 Response Plan. This applies to all Boards of Management of Primary and Special Schools. The Department of Education and Science (DES) published the following plan on 27th July 2020 and it will be used as is by all schools.

COVID-19 Response plan for primary and special schools

COVID-19_Policy Statement for St. Joseph’s Primary School

https://www.thesun.ie/news/5693381/tanaiste-leo-varadkar-school-uniforms-worn-return-to-schools-august/

Letter from Minister Norma Foley, regarding the re-opening of schools in August/ September

To Parents – Letter from Minister Foley

Click HERE to see your daughter’s booklist for September 2020.

The booklist for 1st class has been updated to include the following handwriting books:
Mrs Murphy's 1st class Copies (pack), CURSIVE, from B.C.M. Publishing.

Click HERE to view other requisites such as Book Rental cost, homework journal, etc.

Calendar 20-21

Congratulations to 6th class on graduating from St. Joseph’s Primary School!

6th Class Graduation Video – https://youtu.be/9MYEG2BSYRk

Memories from infants to 6th class – https://youtu.be/S2Kub4yrfDA

Surprise message! – https://youtu.be/jgyNA7jCHSI

Earlier this year, Folens launched a practical guide for parents to help support their children with this transition, authored by experienced counsellor and teacher Graham Richmond. 

This booklet includes advice on several different topics including the practicalities of adapting to a new timetable, screentime etc.

You can view the booklet here.

folens-primary-to-post-primary-transition-booklet

Graham gives talks and webinars to parents and can be contacted at richmondpresentations@gmail.com