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Scoil Dean Cussen is now closed for summer holidays. The new school year begins on Wednesday, August 30th 2017.
If you need to contact the school please phone 061 382568 or email scoildeancussen@gmail.com
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Internet Safety
Following on from our Safer Internet Seminars the ZEEKO INTERNET SAFETY GUIDE pdf is now available on our Information page.
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'Literacy Lift-Off'!
'Literacy Lift Off' programme which has been very successful in Scoil Dean Cussen is continuing this year with the Junior Classes commencing with Mrs Gubbins' First & Second Class and finishing with Ms O'Dea's Junior Infants before the summer holidays.
The 'Literacy Lift Off' initiative gives parents the opportunity to read daily with their children
Children take home a new book every day.
Literacy Lift Off is an intensive intervention of Reading and Writing that gives children lots of opportunities to read books at their own level of competency and gradually lift the complexity of what they can do in both reading and writing.
Staff from the SEN team work in the classroom every day with the class teacher for six weeks in five ten-minute, rotating sessions focusing on a range of literacy activities.
These activities include:
Reading Recovery:
We are very fortunate to have two teachers who have completed a Reading Recovery training course.
Kilmallock Library Opening Hours:
Mon: Closed
Tues: 10.00 - 4.30 & 6.00 - 8.00
Wed: 10.00 - 4.30
Thurs: 10.00 - 4.30 & 6.00 - 8.00
Fri: 10.00 - 4.30.
Sat: 10.00 - 1.00 & 2.00 - 4.30.
Sammy Stamps
Don't forget children can save every Friday at school with Sammy Stamps with Bruff Credit Union. Stamps cost 50c and full cards may be redeemed at Bruff Credit Union.
Policy Update:
Scoil Dean Cussen Child Protection Policy was reviewed at a Board of Management meeting on June 12th 2017. No changes were deemed necessary.
Scoil Dean Cussen Anti-Bullying Policy was reviewed at a Board of Management meeting on June 12th 2017. No changes were deemed necessary.
'Information Tab' Eolas
Please 'click' on the 'Information' tab on the Home page to access the following:
Class Allocation List 2017/18 Ranganna don scoilbhliain 2017/18
Click on the 'Classes' tab to see teacher allocation list for the 2017/18 school year
School Uniforms Éadaí Scoile
The school uniform is expected to be worn every day except on days when the children have PE.
Please have name on uniforms! When it gets lost it will be found easily. Otherwise..........!
Boys: Grey trousers. Wine V-neck pullover. Grey shirt. Striped tie.
Girls: Grey pinafore. Wine cardigan. White shirt. Striped tie. White or grey socks/ tights.
PE: School Tracksuit (wine) with white or grey polo shirt may only be worn on PE days.
Please note: Girls are also allowed to wear skirts or trousers as long as they are of grey uniform-type material. The only exception to this is for school events eg Confirmation.
Please find below list of days when your child will have PE.
N.B.This may change during the year to allow for swimming, hurling & rugby coaching. Your child will be informed in advance.
PE TIMETABLE
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TEACHER |
CLASS |
DAYS |
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Mrs O'Dea |
Junior Infants |
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Ms Kelleher |
Senior Infants |
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Mrs O'Shea |
First |
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Mrs Gubbins |
First/Second |
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Mrs Lane |
Second |
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Mrs Ryan Lonergan |
Third |
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Mrs Kennedy O'Connor |
Fourth |
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Mrs Patton |
Fourth/Fifth |
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Ms McNamara |
Fifth |
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Mrs O'Brien |
Sixth |
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Mr Mullane |
Sixth |
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he Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D., launched this year’s Summer Reading Programmeat Rathmines Library in Dublin this morning.
The Programmeruns in public libraries every July and August and is a hugely popular and successful reading event for children of all ages and abilities.
It is designed to encourage children to read six or more books over the summer. Children get to pick their own books, keep a record of their progress and those who meet the challenge receive a certificate at the end of the summer.
It is primarily targeted at children in primary school but local libraries and mobile libraries are encouraging children and young adults of all ages and abilities to join.
Launching theProgramme, Minister Quinn said: “Libraries and librarians are a hugely important resource in supporting children's literacy. While libraries are an excellent resource for all families, they can be of particular assistance to families who find it difficult to meet the cost of providing a rich range of books and educational resources in the home.
“The Literacy and Numeracy Strategy acknowledges the importance of libraries and working with libraries to improve literacy. The Summer Reading Programmeis an example of this kind of co-operation. It’s a simple, fun and free way of encouraging children to read during the summer break.”
Last year thousands of children joined the programmeand were inspired to read during the long summer break when their reading skills can decline without the regular reading activity at school.
Reading is a simple, fun activity that can fitted in around family holidays, camps etc. Parents can seek advice from library staff about the types of books that are available for borrowing, especially for emergent and ‘going solo’ readers.
The Summer Reading Programme also gives families an opportunity to see what other events and facilities are available in their local library, such as Internet access, story time, book clubs and many other events.
- See more at: http://www.education.ie/en/Press-Events/Press-Releases/2013-Press-Releases/PR13-06-27.html#sthash.GCBguB0P.dpuf