Wellbeing and positive mental health are always a priority here in DPETNS and continuously promoted. The encouragement of growth (not fixed) mindsets are nurtured throughout the school. This month in DPETNS we were celebrating Positive Mental Health Month. PMH Month is an annual wellbeing initiative that we engage with as a school community to further … Read more
Our Green School Committee were delighted to welcome Craig Benton from the Composting for Schools Pilot Project to DPETNS this week. We set up our Leaf Mould Cage and learned a little about the composting process. #fingalcoco #greenschools #globalgoals #changemakers #outdoorlearning
We have been finding lots of reasons to be thankful here in DPETNS this week. Many classes have explored the celebration of Thanksgiving in History and Learn Together through stories, discussions and lots of wonderful art. Wishing all of our families celebrating today a lovely Thanksgiving!
Last week, we celebrated Science Week all around the school. We worked as scientists to complete STEM challenges and make new discoveries! Check out what some of our classes have been up to. Fifth Class attended a webinar entitled ‘May The Force Be With You’ presented by scientists from Kerry Science Festival and learnt … Read more
This week lots of classes were learning all about Diwali. This five-day festival of light began on Thursday, November 4th and has been celebrated in many ways throughout the school. Happy Diwali to all the families in our school community who are celebrating the festival of Diwali. Rangoli Patterns Clay Diyas Songs
Hi all, We’re delighted to welcome everyone back to school on Tuesday 31st August at 8.30am sharp! Here’s a video to help you remember the entrances to the school and what door each class enters the building. It also shows where bikes and scooters can be kept. Don’t worry, there’ll always be lots of staff … Read more
We hope everyone had a blast last week for our Sports Days. We had lots of fun activities from football to parachute and everything in between. Not to forget our annual class races too! Check out some of the fun below.
Lámh at DPETNS What is Lámh? Lámh was developed in the early 1980s in order to ensure there was a standard manual or Key Word sign system in Ireland for those that require signs to support their communication. It is now used by many people throughout Ireland in their daily home, education and work settings. A … Read more
Maeve Day is in full swing here at DPETNS. She truly was an inspiring principal and her final assembly is nothing short of magical.