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Media Training for Parents – Start Strong
Posted by admin on May 23, 2013
Start Strong Parents’ Panel
Start Strong are looking for parents of young children to join our Dublin Parents’ Panel and become spokespeople in the media and at events.
Start Strong will work to identify, develop, train and support a ‘panel’ of parents that will act as advocates and active contributors to the national debate on the early years.
Part of our Exploration of our Solar System – Sonia Cole
Posted by admin on May 22, 2013
We are doing our solar system and space theme in honour of Colonel Chris Hadfield’s return to Earth this week in school so we painted our very own wall solar system and it looks super!
Each child picked the planet they wanted to do and the colours they wanted to paint. It was lovely listening to them chatting away about aliens, space ships and what planet they would like to live on as they all painted in tandem along the floor. Read the rest of this post.
Beans and Chips Part 2 – David King
Posted by admin on May 18, 2013
As we all know having animals in such close proximity to the children has many benefits. One of these benefits which may not spring to mind straight away is that it can introduce children to and help them deal with the cycle of life and death. At the Glebe we had 2 rabbits; Bugs and Sweetie. Unfortunately a while ago we lost Sweetie. All of the children in the school were moved by her passing. A sombre mood engulfed the school for a number of days. For many of the children it was their first experience of death of a loved one. The children had many questions but the grief was most pronounced in the 6-9 year age group. Read the rest of this post.
Broad Play Based Curriculum
Posted by admin on May 18, 2013
Here’s a FREE poster from Border Counties Childhood Network which shows what a broad play based curriculum is. Looking at the definition on the poster would you define your curriculum as a play based curriculum?
Getting Started
Posted by admin on May 17, 2013
Beans and Chips Part 1 – David King
Posted by admin on May 15, 2013
The theoretical importance of animals in children’s lives has been well documented so there is no real need for me to discuss it here. Many of us are aware of the positive and calming effects animals have on children. We see it at home, when our own children interact with pets. Children form close bonds with their family pets and they trust, love and respect them, regardless of species.
When I was a kid all of my friends had pets; cats, dogs, hamsters and goldfish. A few more adventurous friends were know to have more exotic pets such as snakes and lizards! However, sadly today it seems not as many children have pets. Read the rest of this post.
Listening – Caroline Purvis
Posted by admin on May 15, 2013
Hi all I’ve been a member of Montessori Alliance since Christmas 2012 and am thoroughly enjoying it. The work being done in the sector is fantastic and I love hearing how everyone is getting on. Thought I’d share the attached picture Lily aged 4 and 10 months drew today.
Montessori & Primary Teaching
Posted by admin on May 14, 2013
Several of you may have received the following letter from the INTO regarding the possibility of Montessori Teachers converting their qualification to enable them to teach in state run Primary Schools. At present both St. Nicholas BA Level graduates and AMI 3 years Full time graduates can register with the Teaching Council of Ireland under Regualtion 3 – Montessori & Other and are able to work in state run Primary Schools as Resource Teachers. Read the rest of this post.
Garda Vetting for person under 18 years of age?
Posted by admin on May 10, 2013
Ciara has the following query and would like to tap into your collective knowledge
‘I was just wondering if anyone had an guidelines on HSE requirements needed for the preschool to accept a 17 year old girl for 2 weeks work experience? As she is under 18 years of age no Garda vetting is needed but should I still seek Curriculum Vitae and references etc…. Any help would be grateful as I just want to ensure everything would be above board if we had a HSE inspection.’
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