The Senior Room completed mini History/Art projects on the Native Americans in autumn-winter 2017. Here they are talking to the pupils of the other classes about their work.
There was some excellent embroidery work in evidence in many of the projects and a very scary, life-like tomahawk!
This term has been a busy arts ‘n crafts term in the middle room, as per usual! Here are some examples of wax and chalk art.
This year our Christmas Charity work was the popular Shoebox Appeal. One of our grandparents approached us and asked us to get involved with this worthy charity. So we did!
We are proud to say that over 85 boxes were contributed by 55 families. Well done all!
In October 2017, Dunsany NS held a reception to welcome back our past pupil Megan Thynne, All Ireland Camogie medal winner. Megan accompanied by her mum Dawn and the winning team manager John Davis, gave an inspiring talk to all pupils about the importance of sport/doing what you enjoy most. Megan talked about the importance of accepting defeat in whatever it is you do and getting back up again and keeping on going. John Davis paid tribute to Megan’s great team spirit and can-do attitude. He told us all what a beautiful and modest person Megan is and how valued she is amongst her team members. Mrs Bockett recalled those very same qualities in Megan while she was a pupil in Dunsany NS.
Congratulations Megan, John and team on your All Ireland Win! A wonderful achievement.
This year’s Big Day Out was to The National Stud and Japanese Gardens in Co. Kildare. We learned lots about horse breeding and rearing and enjoyed the beautiful surroundings of the gardens. Another good choice for our very popular September whole-school outing – Our Big Day Out!
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In June of 2017, Fr Toner and the parish sponsored a trip to the cinema for all the servers of the parish. Jenny Conroy, Kilmessan and Mrs Bockett accompanied the group on this day out. Here the girls come up smelling of lavender – no boys in sight! Too busy dodging the camera!
The weather was on our side this year for our Sports Day in June 2017. It was a very active and fun day for all. Competitive for some too! Check out the pictures of the parents’ races! Out thanks to Dunsany GFC who welcome us onto their pitch every year for this popular Sports for All Day.
We held a different type of Open Afternoon this year. We opened our classrooms with their laid out work stations on Sunday afternoon, 11 June 2017. We had great attractions inside and out. Our student body and new pupils (and some past pupils!) got to enjoy each other’s company, have fun at all the outdoor play stations, enjoy some lovely treats (supplied by mums and dads) and show off their work stations all under the supervision of mums and dads, teachers and past pupils. Huge thanks to all who helped make this a very enjoyable afternoon.
We are grateful to the Order of Malta who gave interesting and informed talks to all our classes in June 2017. We had fun on board the ambulance too!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BycfYeLlugJjdnlic3BvOTdYOVk/view?usp=sharing
Title: Open Afternoon
Location: Dunsany N.S.
Link out: Click here
Description: Open Afternoon Sunday 11th 2-4pm for pupils, in-coming pupils and people from our community all very welcome.
Start Time: 14:00
Date: 2017-06-11
End Time: 16:00