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Local History Outing 2012 |
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Thursday, 26 January 2012 14:49 |
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Last week the Reading Class went on an outing to the Local Studies Library in Ennis where a huge collection of materials relating to the history of Co. Clare is stored. There we were met by Mr. Peter Beirne who showed us some really old newspapers from the 19th century, both local and national. The earliest papers had no illustrations at all and were full of very small writing. Then some newspapers began to publish drawings and eventually photographs appeared.
There are copies of old Clare Champions and Clare People newspapers in the Reading Room. They are bound into big books for each year. Artist Hillary Gilmore happened to be there doing some research on Paradise House of which she is about to do drawings. We had an interesting chat with her. Then we looked at the Champion of December 1945 and saw the obituary for Mr. Sean Gordon, who was principal of Ennis NS at the time of his death. In the Clare Champion of March 1946 we read about the appointment of Mr. Brian Kelly as the new principal. Some really old papers are available on microfiche in the Local Studies Library. We saw a Clare Journal from 1898 with a big article about the foundation of our school.
Examining 19th century newspapers: http://tinyurl.com/7gb2xpn
Mr. Beirne kindly allowed us in to see former president Eamonn deValera’s old Dodge car up close. It is on display behind the Local Studies Library. We really enjoyed this outing and learned a lot. It is a great place to go for information on Co. Clare and it is all for free.
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Saturday, 21 January 2012 21:31 |
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Congratulations to 6th class pupil Karen McNamara who took part in the Leinster Badminton Open on January 17th. She competed in the singles, doubles and mixed doubles competition. Her doubles partner was Ennis NS past pupil Lana Browne. Karen is a member of the Irish U-13 badminton squad.
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Enrolment for September 2012 |
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Monday, 16 January 2012 15:28 |
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Ennis National School now accepting applications for enrolment of junior infants for Sept 2012. Please contact the school office if you need an application form. The closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday, February 2nd at 3pm. |
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Incredible Years Parent Course |
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Tuesday, 17 January 2012 22:28 |
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By the end of this week, Ennis NS staff members will have completed three of the five Incredible Years’ Teacher Classroom Management training days. We now invite parents to come forward for the Incredible Years Parent Programme which complements this.
The programme will begin in February and continue for 12 weeks. It aims to improve relationships between parents and children, by providing fresh ideas on how to praise and reward effectively, how to set boundaries, and how to develop your child’s self-esteem and learning through play. You will have the opportunity to meet parents with children in the same age group and make new friends.
The course will take place one morning per week for two hours at the Clarecare building on Harmony Row in Ennis. Lunch will be provided afterwards. The course is free of charge and will be facilitated by Eve Brennan and Nóirín Long of Clarecare. There will be treats and rewards provided weekly to be enjoyed at home.
The Incredible Years Parent programme uses video examples of real-life parents and children, and involves group discussions about everyday challenges and concerns that parents may have. Step-by-step suggestions on how to handle these will be provided. Quotes from previous participants: “It gave me more confidence; my child loved the praise and would do a lot more for me”. “It made my relationship with my child much stronger”.
Our Ennis NS Incredible Years Parent Course begins with a Coffee Morning on Feb. 6th. The formal 12 – week sessions will commence after the midterm break. Places are limited so if you are interested please contact Eve Brennan (Clarecare) 065-9052817 or Nóirín Long (Clarecare) 065-6828178, or enquire in the school. |
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Thursday, 12 January 2012 22:43 |
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Congratulations to our 6th class students and their teacher Ms. Marren on their success at the Young Scientist Exhibition in the RDS, Dublin. They took part in the Primary Science Fair 2012 on January 12th , with their science project entitled ‘Music and Sound’.
They demonstrated seven different sound experiments which illustrated the scientific principles behind the working of wind and stringed instruments.
These were very popular with the viewing public in attendance at the RDS and received a very positive evaluation from the judges.
Daniel accepted the crystal plaque on behalf of the class. Well done to our Ennis National School Young Scientists !
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Donation to St. Vincent de Paul |
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Wednesday, 04 January 2012 11:16 |
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The annual carol recital by members of Ennis NS Band and Choir took place before Christmas and raised 700 euro for the local branch of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Pictured here presenting the proceeds to Cathal Oakes (St. V de P) are musicians Victoria O'Reilly, Colm Shanahan, Dan Connolly, Katie McEldowney, Killian McDermott, Katie Shannon and Frank Roche.
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Saturday, 31 December 2011 19:03 |
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Christmas Day 2011 dawned mild and damp with a temperature of 12 degrees C In Ennis. This was a massive 22 degrees warmer than Christmas Day last year which registered minus 10 degrees C. So Ennis N.S pupils had no travel difficulties this year as they made their way to Ennis Cathedral to perform at the 10.30 a.m. Childrens' Christmas Mass. This was the 30th year that Ennis NS choir and musicians performed at this Mass.
A large congregation of parents, friends and local community filled the cathedral to enjoy the children's singing and instrumentals. The celebrant was school chaplain Fr. Fergal O'Neill. Many thanks to all the students who performed on Christmas morning and to the staff for all their work in preparing the music and song for this wonderful tradition- filled occasion. |
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