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Posted by: Ms. O'Riordan | Posted on: March 24, 2015
Planting seeds!!
We planted some lobelia seeds! We will be waiting and watching patiently for flowers to grow!!!
Posted by: Ms. Elwood | Posted on: March 19, 2015
Local Artist working on collaborative art project with EAL children
We are very excited that many of our EAL children have been working on a collaborative art project in the school. They have been working with local artist Petra Schulz on producing a mural in the main corridor. The theme is ‘Fairies in the Forest’. Watch this space! More information and photographs to come. We can’t wait to see the finished mural! 
Posted by: Ms. Elwood | Posted on: March 19, 2015
Easter Fair – Polska Éire 2015
The Altogether Polish School in conjunction with Scoil Mhuire Junior, Ballymany is delighted to host a special event on March 28th from 10am-1pm 
which celebrates many of the Polish customs and traditions associated with Easter. The Easter fair will take place in the wooden hall in Scoil Mhuire Junior and includes Easter egg painting, Easter crafts and baking, puppet show and much more. The Altogether Polish school is a supplementary school for Polish children which runs every Saturday in Scoil Mhuire. According to principal Jolanta Oliwiak, ” the school aims to enpower communication skills, build skills to overcome inhibition and create an environment which facilitates active learning. We are very excited to be hosting this event in association with Scoil Mhuire in Newbridge, a town that has been home to many Polish people over the years, during which they have become active members of the school and local community” It is hoped that the upcoming Polska Eire 2015 will not only celebrate aspects of Polands rich culture and traditions but also provide a focal point for the further integration of the local, vibrant Polish community into the town.Any event which increases social and cultural activities and promotes integration between all sectors of the community is to be celebrated. A fun day for all the family is promised with a line-up of free events, and families from every nationality in the school and beyond are welcome.
which celebrates many of the Polish customs and traditions associated with Easter. The Easter fair will take place in the wooden hall in Scoil Mhuire Junior and includes Easter egg painting, Easter crafts and baking, puppet show and much more. The Altogether Polish school is a supplementary school for Polish children which runs every Saturday in Scoil Mhuire. According to principal Jolanta Oliwiak, ” the school aims to enpower communication skills, build skills to overcome inhibition and create an environment which facilitates active learning. We are very excited to be hosting this event in association with Scoil Mhuire in Newbridge, a town that has been home to many Polish people over the years, during which they have become active members of the school and local community” It is hoped that the upcoming Polska Eire 2015 will not only celebrate aspects of Polands rich culture and traditions but also provide a focal point for the further integration of the local, vibrant Polish community into the town.Any event which increases social and cultural activities and promotes integration between all sectors of the community is to be celebrated. A fun day for all the family is promised with a line-up of free events, and families from every nationality in the school and beyond are welcome.For further information, contact Mary Linehan or Sylwia Sowa@ppaulla28@hotmail.com
Posted by: Ms. O'Riordan | Posted on: March 3, 2015
Catching snowflakes in March!!!!
We had great fun in the snow this morning!!!