National Parents Council Primary would like to invite you to attend our free online interactive workshops on “Anti Bullying”, a training programme by NPC designed to enable you to support your children regarding issues of bullying and to also inform you about the Anti Bullying Procedures. Bullying is, unfortunately, a negative aspect of some children’s lives and can be a worry for many parents. Learning ways to deal with and cope with bullying situations is a key life skill that we all can develop. If you would like to learn more about preventing or addressing bullying behaviour or if you a...

The STARS classes had another lovely day in Rossmore Park on Tuesday the 16th of March, the sun was shining and there wasn’t a cloud in the sky. See what they got up to below!

On Friday 5th March we went on a Spring walk. We had a great time exploring out in the sunshine!  

On Thursday 4th March we celebrated world book day. We dressed up as our favourite storybook characters and had a mini fashion show outside!  

Congratulations to Mr. Faulkner who was selected full back on the PWC 2020 All Star team.

Please find attached a guidance leaflet featuring advice for parents of pupils returning to special classes today. Isolation quick guide for parents and guardians of children older than 3 months and up to 13 years of age There is also a video message from Public Health Consultant Dr Abigail Collins available here, in which she outlines how to ensure the safe return of special schools and classes.

This information is for the attention of all parents but will be of particular interest to parents of children in 5th and 6th class, it would be great if you could please circulate. National Parents Council Primary are running free online interactive workshops on “Supporting your Child`s move from Primary to Post Primary School”. We would like to offer the parents of children in 5th and 6th class an opportunity to take part in one of our virtual training programmes. Every year, more than 50,000 children in Ireland move from Primary to Post Primary education. It is a time of many chall...

National Parents Council Primary are supporting the Department of Education Inspectorate to find out about parents views on remote teaching and learning, by circulating this survey to parents of pupils in primary, post-primary and special schools. If you have a child in primary, post primary or a special school please complete this survey, it will only take a few minutes. The Department want to find out how your child is experiencing remote teaching and learning. What you think as a parent is very important to the Department. It will help the Department to advise schools on how to further d...

National Parents Council Primary are running free online interactive workshops on “Supporting parents to support their children’s mental health and wellbeing”, a training programme by NPC in conjunction with St. Patrick's Mental Health services. This programme supports parents to encourage and promote positive mental health and wellbeing in their children. The programme also explores how the building of resilience in children helps them to manage and cope with the day to day stresses of life as they occur. Parents who attend this session will: Explore the factors that influence mental h...

A snapshot of all the fun the children had over the last few weeks in school before the Christmas Holidays. Happy Christmas from all the staff at St. Brigid's N.S. https://youtu.be/OYt8Jwdvafg