Today in Mr Smyth’s Class we began our research on Vikings.

Here are some wonderful websites where you can find out lots of information about Vikings. For Homework we are continuing our research by looking through these websites!

http://www.botanicgardens.ie/viking/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/vikings/

http://www.museum.ie/en/exhibition/info/viking-ireland-videos.aspx

http://www.babbel.com/magazine/139-norse-words?slc=engmag-a17-info-139norsewords-ob

http://www.history.com/topics/exploration/vikings-history/videos/bet-you-didnt-know-vikings

There was a fantastic turnout for our first parent’s coffee morning in Anna’s room.

It was lovely to meet and chat to so many of you.

There was lots of valuable information shared and everyone is looking forward to getting started on different parent’s classes, especially the exercise classes, which will start next Wednesday at 9:20 in the hall with Angelica. We’ll also get out for morning walks again in the coming weeks – demand is high!

David also kindly shared information about the Men’s Group over at Aosóg – sounds like great fun. That’s on every Thursday morning from 10:00 – 12:00. The women’s group starts today, doing Stained Glass crafts for a few weeks.

There will also be English classes starting soon, so watch this space.

Thanks to all who made it in.

This week we looked back at the rules for capital letters. We also looked at other rules- our classroom charter. In P.E we did an obstacle course. In drama we performed the Tricky Most Show.

Today we started our viking project. We are very excited about the project.

Check back next week to find out more!

Back to school time for the kids means more time for parents during the day! Aosóg are back up and running their parent’s mornings.

You can drop into them on Prussia Street or call 01 – 8102122 for more information.

Here’s the leaflet.

Hello everybody and welcome back.

My name is Anna. I am the new Home School Community Liaison (HSCL) Teacher for St Gabriel’s NS taking over from Niall.

HSCL works closely with parents and families building links between the school and home.

I hope that over the coming year, I will get to know you all better. My office is located inside the front door of the school. Don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. My phone number is 085 187 11 73.

To get to know you all a little better, I’d like to invite you to a coffee morning next Tuesday, 9^th September from 8:50am. Pop into the parent’s room once the children have gone into class, and say hello over a cup of tea or coffee.

Welcome back to all the pupils in Mr Smyth’s Class!

Check back here for regular updates!