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Principal’s Notes 21st April

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Dear Parents/Guardians,                                                         21 Apr 10 Just a few reminders about some ‘good practice’ in the mornings: a)      Try to use the drop down zone as drop down only (this is the area directly along the kerb facing the front door). b)      Remember that your child’s teacher starts work with the children at 9:10am.  For [...] Read more »

Principal’s Message 13th April

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Welcome back for the 3rd and final term of the school year.  There are still places available for the extra curricular activities which will be starting next week.  Please send in names to your child’s teacher for all activities if interested.  Information regarding the extra curricular activities can be found at http://www.greystoneset.ie/2010/03/23/extracurricular-activities-pilot-program/ The HSE will [...] Read more »

Extracurricular Activities Pilot Program

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Greystones Educate Together National School would like to offer extracurricular activities to the students. The courses will run over 8 weeks and cost approximately €40 per child. Classes will commence on Monday April 12th after the term holiday. Places are limited to 10 students per class.  The school will open at 8:30 a.m. on Friday [...] Read more »

G.E.T. rainbow crew have fun at sunny St.Patrick’s Day Parade

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Over 50 students and their parents turned up in the Greystones park and ride at 11:15.  The PA handed out T-shirts in purple, red, blue, yellow and orange to the kids.  Once all the kids lined up in their color coded groups at the number 18 starting point they practiced the shake hands song. [...] Read more »

Playing in the Virtual World – Our kids’ safety online.

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Playing in the Virtual World – Our kids’ safety online. Many parents may be struggling to understand the internet and the many ways that children can be online today. While there is much to be positive about on the benefits of the internet, our children are still children. We need [...] Read more »

G.E.T. Kids to march in Greystones St. Patrick’s Day parade.

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Our children have a spot in the St. Patrick’s Day parade this year.  The parent’s association would like to invite all students to participate. We’re working on creating an exciting performance on what best represents our school in 2010. All participants in the St.Patrick’s Day Parade will assemble at the”South Beach Car Park” (Park and Ride) on [...] Read more »

Greystones Educate Together celebrates the Chinese New Year in style.

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On Monday the 15th of February our Chinese New Year celebration kicked off in the Wicklow room as Aoife’s class presented their version of “The Willow Pattern”.  This was followed by a traditional  Lion Dance performed by the Irish Chinese Chu Chung Lung Ying Academy. The courtyard was surrounded by children, parents and teachers from [...] Read more »

New Mural Illustrates Pupils’ Vision of “My Wicklow”

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An absolutely stunning mural has recently been finished in the upstairs activity room.  The project was instigated by Principal Catherine Sadlier in conjunction with The Greystones Art Group.  The school would like to thank The Greystones Art Group and the individual artists: Paul Flynn, Marie Loftus and her daughter Sinead for making such a beautiful [...] Read more »

News Update 22nd January 2010

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The   Get Started! morning drop off service is now operating early mornings at Greystones Educate Together.  The facility will have a minimum of two staff supervising  every morning and will escort children to class at 9:10 am. Activities will include playtime, reading and outdoor play. If you would like more details on availability or [...] Read more »

Swim Lessons Start Wednesday January 13th.

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Swimming for Catherine’s and Conor’s classes begins on Wednesday the 13th January. Parents who would like to help with at the pool between 10.50 a.m. and 12.00 a.m. can give their names to class teacher or sign on the whiteboard in the front lobby. Please ensure the fee of 64 euro is paid before Wednesday. [...] Read more »