Winter Wonderland Walk

On Tuesday, 22nd December 2015 we had a ‘Winter Wonderland Walk’. The children dressed up in Santa hats and Christmas jumpers and walked from our park ‘n’ stride locations at The Rocks and Silver Birches. Everyone who walked was entered into a raffle and we had a winner from each class. They won a selection box and a high viz/wrist snapper band. Well done who everyone who took part…113 in total!

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RSA StreetSmart

On Thursday, 19th & Friday, 20th November 2015 each child in the school participated in the RSA ‘StreetSmart’ initiative. It brought the issue of road safety to life. The children took part in interactive activities on a streetscape mat. It was a fun filled day that enhanced their knowledge of the rules of the road. Everyone was delighted to receive their ‘safety licence’ at the end of the session.

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Shoe Box Appeal

On Friday, 13th November 2015 159 Christmas shoe boxes were collected from Stonepark N.S. for needy children in Eastern Europe and Africa. The children from Junior and Senior Infants passed the parcels from the G.P. Room to Alison’s car which was full to capacity with wonderful gifts! Some children wore Santa hats as we all sang along to Christmas songs. A huge thank you to everyone who generously donated to a worthy cause.

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Flowers in November!

Each child in the school painted a flower using acrylic paint on a drab wall in the old G.P. Room. The colourful result is a feast for the eyes! It would not have been possible without the watchful eyes of Mary Conlon, Margie Tiernan, James Campbell, Linda Campbell and Bernadette Shea.

Míle buíochas do chách.

“Ó síolta beaga, fásann bláthanna álainne”

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Halloween Walk of Horror

115 children dressed up in their Halloween costumes and walked to school for the Halloween Walk of Horror. Some of the costumes were so good you couldn’t recognise the children! Thanks to Tadhg and Julia in 2nd class who designed a spooky poster and promoted the walk. Well done to everyone who participated.

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Safety Gate

This summer in conjunction with Stonepark N.S. Parents’ Association, Longford County Council, Grattan Óg G.F.C. and Kenagh Craft Metal an opening was made in the wall and a safety gate was erected leading from Grattan’s carpark to the pedestrian crossing at the school, allowing children safe access to the school. We are delighted with this and thank everybody involved.

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World Car Free Day

‘World Car Free Day’ takes place on Tuesday, 22nd September 2015. We would encourage as many children as possible to cycle, walk or use our park ‘n’ stride locations at The Rocks or Silver Birches. This initiative ties in with our Green Schools Travel Programme that we are currently working on. Thank you for your continued support. Below are some posters that pupils in 4th class designed for ‘World Car Free Day’.

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Thank you Longford Credit Union

Stonepark N.S. were delighted to receive sponsorship from Longford Credit Union to purchase sports tops for their girls’ 5-a-side soccer team. Nicola Burke, Assistant Manager in Longford Credit Union came out to Stonepark N.S. to congratulate the girls on their success. The girls represented their county and province in the Aviva Stadium on the 14th May and took on the winners of Connaught, Ulster and Munster. They finished third overall.  This is a fantastic achievement for both Stonepark N.S. and Olympics Rover F.C. with whom most of the girls play their club soccer. Míle Buíochas to Longford Credit Union.

Cycle Training & Audit

5th and 6th classes have completed their cycle training. Thanks to Noel, David and Brendan who have taught the children very important skills for the future.  A sincere thank you to Longford County Council for funding this initiative.

We also completed a cycle audit on Tuesday, 28th April with Caitríona, our Green Schools Officer. The top of the Ballagh Road at Lisduff has been designated as a place to cycle to/from school. The Rocks and Silver Birches are our park ‘n’ stride locations.   We are encouraging as many children as possible to walk or cycle as many days as possible in May and June.

 

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