Paradise Place ETNS Newsletter

How to be a lion

As we started back at school, we shared a picturebook 'How to be a lion' by Ed Vere in all classes across the school. The book explores the idea that true strength lies not just in fierceness, but also in gentleness, consideration, and the courage to be yourself - even when it might not be the popular thing to do.

The children have created some beautiful learning - writing, drawing, poetry, and art work which we now have on display. Isn't it wonderful?

examples of children's learning from across the school - drawing and writing

You can read the story together at home - listen here:

Maths in 4th Class

Andy's 4th Class were working hard in Maths learning about place value - thousands, hundreds, tens and ones! Great work.

4th class children using concrete materials to make big numbers

All about Food in Senior Infants

Carla's Junior and Senior Infants have been learning about food.

children role playing in the supermarket

Music Generation in Infants

We welcomed our new Music Generation teacher Sinéad this week. She will be working with Molly, Andreea, Alannah and Ali's classes every week.

music teacher playing the violin in Andreea's class

Just a reminder to all parents/carers as we settle into the school year - if your child has any difficulty with another child in school or on the yard - please speak to a school adult. It is not helpful or appropriate to approach another child or their parent/carer about an issue between the children. The school adults will speak to the children and resolve any issue that arises and equally, when we need to, we will speak to the child's adult at home.

The school adults need to know what is going on and we are best placed to have the conversations that are needed. Thank you for your support in this matter.

Mark from Daughters of Charity will be in our school on

TUESDAY 7th October

to meet parents/carers for private 1:1 sessions.

This is for any family looking for support and advice about:

Homeless housing advice
Information on your rights
Information on your benefits
Advocacy and referrals where, with your permission, I can contact other services and professionals to support and work with you to get your voice heard and your point of view across

If you would like to meet and speak with Mark privately one on one – call, text, WhatsApp or speak to Kate and she will arrange a time slot. Kate's phone number is: 085 103 54 56

parent teams poster - contact Kate for more info

Gardening Group - If you wish to be part of the gardening groups for parents, please meet Ali at 9:00 in the family room on Wednesday 1st October.

Library Group - If you wish to be part of the Library groups for parents, please meet Derek at 9:00 in the Library, on the 2nd floor next Tuesday morning, 7th October.

There will be many different roles that you can do. Even if you can only give your time once a month - we need your help!

The Chairperson of St Brendan’s GAA club, based in Grangegorman, Dublin 7, has contacted us to offer children the opportunity to become part of the club. They offer Gaelic football, hurling and camogie activities for children, and they are currently inviting boys and girls under the age of 12 to join their teams. Team sport provides so much more than physical activity. It helps children build confidence, learn the value of teamwork, and develop friendships that last well beyond the field. Being part of a club also strengthens community spirit, giving young people a sense of belonging and pride in contributing to something bigger than themselves.

Whether the children are completely new to sport or already have some experience, they will be warmly welcomed. The focus is on participation, enjoyment, and skill development in a supportive and inclusive environment. If you are interested, you can contact Chairperson.stbrendans.dublin@gaa.ie or 0879747908 for further information on training times and registration.

The Minister for Education launched a national awareness campaign about school attendance last week. You can see the video below.

Well done to four of our classes with EXCELLENT attendance last week - Alannah's 2nd Class with 98.1% attendance, Lorna's Class with 97.1%, Sean's 4th Class with 97.6% and Shauna's 6th Class with 98.2%.

Open to all - this is a great programme to support your parenting journey. Chat to Kate if you are interested.

circle of security parenting programme - information morning - Monday 1st Oct in 9 Henrietta Street, 9.30 - 10.30am

This workshop isn't until November - but places will book up fast! If you are interested, please speak to Kate our Home-School-Community Liaison Teacher directly, you can text or WhatsApp her on 0851035456 if you would like to go. Kate will book spaces for any parent in our school who'd like to attend and we can meet in school and all go together.

cyber safety seminar poster - strategies and skills to keep childrens' phone use safe. TAkes place on 27th Nov, 10.30 - 12.30 in Axis Ballymun. Contact Kate.

Bradog - celebrating 20 years of Youth Work

Bradog are hosting an event on Saturday October 4th as part of the Dublin Festival of History. This is a public event that will run with open access from 12 - 5pm. See more details on in the link below: https://dublinfestivalofhistory.ie/event/celebrate-20-years-of-youth-work-in-dublins-inner-city/