Holy Family Junior National School

Teddy Bears Go On Picnic

Published on Monday 7th June 2021

With the easing of the COVID restrictions, outdoor dining is back on the menu and the Teddy Bears in Senior Infants didn't waste any time organising an outdoor social event..... a picnic, following the regulations of course!!

We have pictures here of the first ones to head out - the Teddy Bears (and their children) from Ms. Watson's class in Room 7A and Ms. Ginty's from Room 8A. Thankfully the weather stayed nice and there was plenty of time for fun and games, along with the picnicking. The "Bears" of course came in all shapes and sizes and by the end of the picnic, I heard they were all "stuffed" (groan!!).

Even before COVID times, such outings were always very popular. It is a great sign to see fun activities like this returning as proof, hopefully, that we are on the road to a return to normal and all the good stuff that brings with it.

To see the bears and children enjoying themselves, click on the picture above and then view the full gallery at the bottom of the new page.

Green Schools Flag 4 - Walk On Wednesdays

Published on Tuesday 1st June 2021

We have been working towards our 4th Green Schools Flag since September 2020. What would usually be a one year project has had to stretch out over two academic years, as a result of the two major COVID-related closures.

This flag is for the area of "Travel" and we have been enjoying great success and seeing great numbers take part in our "WOW Project - Walk On Wednesdays". With only a few weeks to go and the weather finally picking up, we are hoping for a final push from as many of you as possible, as we march towards the holidays at the end of June. Here we go then, best feet forward.......

For all information related to this Flag and all the previous flags in the Green Schools Project, click on the page link in the menu above or just click HERE.

Once Upon A Time.......

Published on Thursday 6th May 2021

Everyone loves a good story.....children and adults alike. Storytime is an essential part of childhood and as much as children love to hear stories, adults love to tell them. Whether it be at bedtime or curled up on the sofa, shared storytime is time that everyone treasures. It is a core part of the schoolday too and children learn so much through stories, on top of the enjoyment they get from hearing them.

So we are delighted with the latest development at the school - the launch of our beautiful, new, outdoor story space. Located in the recently revamped patio area, it is a magical space for a class to go with their teacher to hear a story. Right at the heart of the school premises, cosy and private, it will be a very busy space for sure - as long as the weather smiles down favourably on us. It would not have been possible without the generous assistance of the Parents' Association so once again, children and staff say "Thank You" to them for their ongoing support of the school.

Click on the photo above to enlarge and see more......

Now, back to the story...where were we..........

Virtual Video Love from Room 8A

Published on Tuesday 23rd February 2021

Is it the most common word used in songs...."Love"....?? Certainly seems to be - one famous group telling us that "All you need is Love" while elsewhere it is said that "Love is all around you"...... One thing for sure, "Love is in the Air" around the pupils from Ms. Ginty's Senior Infants Class in Room 8A, as they prove with their latest video release!

Obviously, there was plenty left over after Valentine's Day and it needed somewhere to go. So, luckily for us, they have bundled it up with some nice music and launched it for all to enjoy below.

Keep up the great work there and keep sending us your latest creations, which help keep our spirits up, as we march on towards brighter days ahead, in all sorts of ways!!❤️☺️

(P.S. If reading on the website homepage, just click on the image or title above to open the full post and access the Video).

Even More Hugs - from Room 7!

Published on Thursday 18th February 2021

They say "you can never get too much of something good" and how true that is...... especially when it is "Virtual Hugs All Round" from the at-home pupils to everyone missing the real thing!

So, below we have the latest batch of feel-good, heart-shaped wishes, which are the result of the stellar efforts of the children in Ms. Power's Senior Infants Class in Room 7!! Don't they all look so proud of their creations - and so they should, spreading warm feelings of love and joy right throughout our locked-down school community. This will help us to keep going and keep our spirits lifted, until the day we are all looking forward to arrives - being back together for real and having fun together.

A great big "THANK YOU" so to you all in Room 7 (and your teacher), for brightening up our day with your lovely artwork and cheerful wishes..... which we return to you many times over!!

(P.S. If reading on the website homepage, just click on the image or title above to open the full post and access the pictures).

Shoebox Houses from all 2nd Classes

Published on Thursday 18th February 2021

It's obviously not all Maths and English and Irish only during the remote schooling day .... all subjects get a look in. One area that has produced amazing results over the months is Art & Craft work, with many fine examples having featured here on the site. Great creativity mixed with the time and materials available at home have seen the children get their imaginations and skills all fired up!

This video showcases the most recent project taken on by the Second Class children from Rooms 15 to 20. In producing these fab Shoebox Houses they have called on a whole host of skills and talents. From initial design and architectural planning, right through to building and decorating, they have shown great creativity and talent ..... certainly not much "room to improve" on here!

The houses come in all shapes and sizes and they all look like they would be great places to be living during a lockdown, if they were real. I've spotted a few well-cozy favourites I could go for myself!

Congratulations Second Class - maybe some of you might go into the business when you grow up - you could be the answer we need to our housing crisis!! Click on the Play button in the video panel below and enjoy.

(P.S. If reading on the website homepage, just click on the image or title above to open the full post and access the Video).

Virtual Hugs from Room 8A!!

Published on Saturday 13th February 2021

Even though we are still in lockdown and working from home, it does not mean we can't still celebrate the special days that come along. What more important day then to mark these days than Valentine's Day, where we send all our love to the most special people in our lives.

That is exactly what the ever-busy gang in Ms. Ginty's Senior Infants Class from Room 8A have been doing recently. Now, they want to share their Virtual Hugs for Valentine's Day with the rest of us to bring ome love and happiness to our days.

So, Thank you all very much and we return the hugs and love to you all and hope everyone has a "LOVE-ly" weekend, whatever you do.

You can open a full page version of the picture on the right by clicking on the PDF link below, to print or view as you wish. Also view the two screenshots individually from the photo links.

(P.S. If reading on the website homepage, just click on the image or title above to open the full post and access the pictures).

Valentine's Day Activity in Room 7A!!

Published on Saturday 13th February 2021

The lockdown has not put a stop to the flow of "love-filled" activities to celebrate Valentine's Day, that the children in Ms. Watson's Senior Infants Class from Room 7A, have been busily engaged with for the past few days.

From Virtual Hugs for the ZOOM meeting to Valentine's Postboxes and the ever popular Valentine's Day Cards, these guys have been flat out to show that they can spread love and happy feelings faster than any virus....and this is something we are all happy to catch!!

Click on the play button in the video panel below to enjoy the fruits of their work......Thank You all for sharing and we all return the same happy greetings to you and your families this Valentine's Day. Enjoy your weekend however you spend it.

(P.S. If reading on the website homepage, just click on the image or title above to open the full post and access the Video).

Working Hard at Home - Room 8A (Jan '21)

Published on Saturday 6th February 2021

Here we are again, teaching and learning remotely once more! All the new skills we learned last year are coming in very useful as we work from home once more. Just like the last time, it is great to see some of the things children are getting up to and some of the great work they are producing.

Here we present a very entertaining video, put together by Ms. Ginty from the great pictures sent to her by her class of Senior Infants who normally gather in Room 8A.

Well done all round and once more, Thank You all for sharing!!

Just scroll down and click PLAY on the video panel below and enjoy the show!!

(If reading this on the site homepage, please click on the image or post title above first, then scroll down to the video on the page that opens).

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