Today, our Junior Infants had a wonderful time at their Teddy Bear’s Picnic! Despite the weather, the teddies were cuddly and the smiles were endless. A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the day so special, especially our fantastic 5th Class helpers whose kindness and enthusiasm made the event a big success!

We’re excited to share this week’s Lámh Sign – it’s a word we use every day… School!

Learning how to sign “School” is a great way to support communication and inclusion in classrooms, at home, and in the community. Let’s get signing!

👉 How to sign School:

Left Hand (L.H.): Use an ‘l’ handshape, palm facing upwards and diagonally forward in front of your chest.

Right Hand (R.H.): Use an ‘s’ handshape, palm facing sideways.

Movement: Bring your R.H. up to your forehead.

That’s it – you’ve just signed “School”! 👏

💡Tip: Practice the sign a few times slowly, then try it in a sentence like “Going to school” or “I like school”.

Keep an eye out for our next Lámh Sign of the Week – and happy signing! ✋😊

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We’re excited to share this week’s Lámh Sign of the Week – “Teacher”!
This sign is a wonderful way for children to communicate about their teacher and classroom environment.

👋 How to Sign “Teacher”:

Directions:
Use your right hand in a ‘D’ handshape, palm facing yourself.
Tap your cheek twice with the index finger.

This sign is a simple and meaningful way for children to identify and talk about their teacher.

💡 When to Use It:

• Talking about school or classroom routines
• Naming the teacher in stories, songs, or games
• Saying hello or goodbye to the teacher
• During circle time or role-play

👏 Thanks for supporting our school’s Lámh journey!

Help your child understand and express patience with this week’s sign!

👉 How to sign “Waiting”:
Both hands in an ‘L’ shape, palms down, fingers sideways.
Place your right forearm on top of your left in front of your chest and move downward.

💬 Use it when:
🍎 Waiting for snack
🎒 Transitioning between activities
🎲 Taking turns

👏 Keep signing and supporting communication with Lámh!

All parents are invited to attend.

PLEASE NOTE: An aladdin connect message will go out soon with link to a form for parents to submit any questions they have for the expert panel of speakers and they will answer your questions at the meeting.

The children were treated to a wonderful presentation of “The Jungle Book” by M&M Productions today in school. The magic of the story was brought to life for the whole school and the children really enjoyed the experience.