Sunday, December 23, 2012
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Leckaun N.S. Nativity Play
Please note the first section of the concert cannot be uploaded for one week as full quota of upload space has been used with Nativity Play for basic Vimeo Account type. The rest of the performance will hopefully be uploaded over the Christmas Holidays. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Well done to all the children involved!
Well done to all the children involved!
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Monday, December 17, 2012
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Saturday, December 08, 2012
Friday, December 07, 2012
Monday, December 03, 2012
Sunday, December 02, 2012
Parent Teacher Meetings
Parent Teacher Meetings take place next Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th December 2012 from 3pm - 5pm.
Saturday, December 01, 2012
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
In November we remember...
We made a class booklet for November. We remember all those in heaven and put all the names of our loved ones in our book. We used a picture of a candle, a person giving someone a hug, a rainbow and a starry night sky to make up the book.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
School Calendar 2012
Leckaun N.S Parents' Association are now taking orders for School Calendar 2013. They cost €10 each. Order forms were distributed to all children in school today. They will also be available after mass on December 9th and at all other times from Committee member.
The each month will bring beautiful artwork with the theme of "Our School and Surrounding Areas"
The each month will bring beautiful artwork with the theme of "Our School and Surrounding Areas"
Monday, November 19, 2012
Whole School Inspection Report
Open publication - Free publishing - More inspector
Our Whole School Evaluation (WSE) Report has been published on The Department of Education and Skills (DES) website. The report can be sourced under the new 'Find a School' search facility or directly through the Leckaun National School's Page on this site.
The report is very positive and affirms the strengths of our school. It also affirms the work being carried out in the school and beyond. The advice and recommendations given during the week of inspection and in the report were fair and helpful for all involved. All aspects of the school were examined. The three core subjects; English, Gaeilge and Mathematics were examined. The additional subject area examined was Geography.
The inspection took place during the week beginning April 16th 2012 with Senior Divisional Inspector, Marina Ní Threasaigh.
Our Whole School Evaluation (WSE) Report has been published on The Department of Education and Skills (DES) website. The report can be sourced under the new 'Find a School' search facility or directly through the Leckaun National School's Page on this site.
The report is very positive and affirms the strengths of our school. It also affirms the work being carried out in the school and beyond. The advice and recommendations given during the week of inspection and in the report were fair and helpful for all involved. All aspects of the school were examined. The three core subjects; English, Gaeilge and Mathematics were examined. The additional subject area examined was Geography.
The inspection took place during the week beginning April 16th 2012 with Senior Divisional Inspector, Marina Ní Threasaigh.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Christopher Columbus
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BBC Schools have some good information for primary school children and can be viewed here.
BBC Schools have some good information for primary school children and can be viewed here.
Thursday, November 08, 2012
Wednesday, November 07, 2012
Tuesday, November 06, 2012
Oxford Owl Expert Help with Reading
Click here to visit a new section on Oxford Owl website. This section has tips for parents on helping them with their reading at home. This is an excellent resource and is applicable to all reading levels rather than struggling readers alone.
Friday, November 02, 2012
Christmas Shoebox Appeal
Message from Parents' Association
Thanks to all who helped in any way at the Halloween party which was a great success.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Carve a Pumpkin on the Interactive Whiteboard
Starfall "Pick a Pumpkin" activity can be found by clicking here.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Monday, October 29, 2012
Friday, October 26, 2012
Leckaun National School Parents' Association
Many thanks to all parents who attended our first meeting of this current term which was held recently. As I have already stated in previous correspondence, I do appreciate that we are all busy in our own day to day business but without support and attendance, it is difficult to establish new ideas and ventures.
At our meeting the following items were discussed and it was agreed to proceed as follows:
NON-UNIFORM-DATES
This is a great way to raise money to cover events throughout the school year. It is entirely up to each household as to the donation amount and all monies are most gratefully received. There are currently 35 pupils attending Leckaun NS so it would be recommended that at least 5 euro per child would be donated.
The first date for non-uniform is on Friday 26th October and it was agreed that children wear NON FANCY DRESS as the younger pupils were frightened last year.
The second date will be prior to the Christmas break and this has yet to be agreed.
HALLOWEEN PARTY
The annual Halloween party will take place in Newtownmanor Hall on Saturday 27th October from 5 – 7pm. The hall needs to be decorated on the previous evening so I would encourage parents to help out if possible. A web text will be sent out to remind parents of the time etc… Fancy dress for the party is optional but please remember that some younger children find some costumes very scary so bear this in mind.
SHOE BOX APPEAL
Leckaun NS have for the past number of years been very supportive of this venture and it is a lovely way of getting the children involved in helping others who are less well off. A leaflet is attached with all the relevant information. The boxes should be returned to the school on the morning of Wednesday 7th Nov only from where they will be collected. A fee of 3 euro per box should also be enclosed to cover transport and distribution of your box. This is all explained in the attached leaflet. A Team Hope DVD will be shown in the school to show all pupils and teachers the joy and happiness of receiving a Christmas present.
PANTO – HAWKSWELL THEATRE
Many thanks to Fidelma Loughlin who kindly queued for tickets and managed to secure same for the matinee performance on Sunday 9th December @ 3pm. Individual tickets were not issued but rows C-F were block booked so it would be advisable to arrive earlier to secure seats. I have attached a photo copy of the ticket with this news letter. I hope everyone enjoys this years panto as it is truly a happy occasion for both parents and children.
NEW YEAR CALENDAR
Our venture this year is to produce a calendar for 2013. This proved to be very successful last year and something we should all be proud of. We live in a beautiful part of the west coast of Ireland so this will be the theme for the calendar. The children are currently practicing their Monet skills and I would hope to have artwork to the printers during the Halloween break. Thank you to Gerard Reilly and Ms. Gilmartin for their support and encouragement in this task. Depending on costs, it is hoped to sell the A4
Calendar for €10 to all parents through the school with the remainder being sold at the church gate. I would welcome any help in terms of scanning, proof reading etc… before it goes to the printer.
At our meeting the following items were discussed and it was agreed to proceed as follows:
NON-UNIFORM-DATES
This is a great way to raise money to cover events throughout the school year. It is entirely up to each household as to the donation amount and all monies are most gratefully received. There are currently 35 pupils attending Leckaun NS so it would be recommended that at least 5 euro per child would be donated.
The first date for non-uniform is on Friday 26th October and it was agreed that children wear NON FANCY DRESS as the younger pupils were frightened last year.
The second date will be prior to the Christmas break and this has yet to be agreed.
HALLOWEEN PARTY
The annual Halloween party will take place in Newtownmanor Hall on Saturday 27th October from 5 – 7pm. The hall needs to be decorated on the previous evening so I would encourage parents to help out if possible. A web text will be sent out to remind parents of the time etc… Fancy dress for the party is optional but please remember that some younger children find some costumes very scary so bear this in mind.
SHOE BOX APPEAL
Leckaun NS have for the past number of years been very supportive of this venture and it is a lovely way of getting the children involved in helping others who are less well off. A leaflet is attached with all the relevant information. The boxes should be returned to the school on the morning of Wednesday 7th Nov only from where they will be collected. A fee of 3 euro per box should also be enclosed to cover transport and distribution of your box. This is all explained in the attached leaflet. A Team Hope DVD will be shown in the school to show all pupils and teachers the joy and happiness of receiving a Christmas present.
PANTO – HAWKSWELL THEATRE
Many thanks to Fidelma Loughlin who kindly queued for tickets and managed to secure same for the matinee performance on Sunday 9th December @ 3pm. Individual tickets were not issued but rows C-F were block booked so it would be advisable to arrive earlier to secure seats. I have attached a photo copy of the ticket with this news letter. I hope everyone enjoys this years panto as it is truly a happy occasion for both parents and children.
NEW YEAR CALENDAR
Our venture this year is to produce a calendar for 2013. This proved to be very successful last year and something we should all be proud of. We live in a beautiful part of the west coast of Ireland so this will be the theme for the calendar. The children are currently practicing their Monet skills and I would hope to have artwork to the printers during the Halloween break. Thank you to Gerard Reilly and Ms. Gilmartin for their support and encouragement in this task. Depending on costs, it is hoped to sell the A4
Calendar for €10 to all parents through the school with the remainder being sold at the church gate. I would welcome any help in terms of scanning, proof reading etc… before it goes to the printer.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Parents' Association
Non-uniform day this Friday 26th October. All donations gratefully received. Halloween party will take place in Newtownmanor Hall between 5-7pm on Saturday 27th October.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
National Tree Day 2012
National Tree Day Quiz 2012
1.What
do we call the outer covering of a tree?
Answers.
1.What
do we call the outer covering of a tree?
2.Cricket
bats are made from the wood of what tree ?
3.Hurling
or iománaíocht is often called “clash of
the…..”
4.Yew
trees were grown to make what weapon in the middle ages?
5.Black
piano keys are made from this dark hardwood?
6.The
world’s largest tree is called the Giant Californian Redwood or…..?
7.Haws
are the fruit of the white-thorn.What do we call the fruit of Blackthorn?
8.What
edible nut grows on trees in North Leitrim?
Answers.
1.Bark
2.Willow
3.Ash
4.Longbows
5.Ebony
6.Sequoia
7.Sloes
Tuesday, October 09, 2012
Upper and Lower Case Letters
Monday, October 08, 2012
Swallow's Nest
The last photo is from the archives of Leckaun National School's photographs. The swallows had made their homes in the shed.