World Book Day was a great success on Thursday 2nd March. Pupils celebrated the day by dressing up as a character from their favourite book. They also enjoyed a ‘Story Walk’ around the School garden. The focus story was ‘Stuck’ by Oliver Jeffers.

Pupils and teachers enjoyed working out the answers in the Guess the Reader Photo Scavenger Hunt.

The three Fourth Classes have spent many days composing and drafting their stories to make a Class Book. These will be published by CJ Fallon at the end of March.

We have yet to look forward to a visit from the author, Alan Nolan on the 14th March.

A huge thank you to Miss Lyons for organising such a great event for everyone.

Well done to our 6th Class representatives in the Cumann na mBunscol Br. Anselm Memorial Quiz recently. The girls were two of 29 teams taking part in the event at the Tower Hotel. They represented our school so well despite a few nerves on the night. Well done to Lily B, Libby, Lilly Ellen, Emily, Ríona, Roslyn, Sorcha and Charli.

Tuesday 7th February was Safer Internet Day. As you know, the majority of children are now using the internet regularly therefore it is very important that they also  know how to be safe online.

As parents/guardians, we want our children to enjoy the benefits of the internet for both their learning and wellbeing. However, as parents/guardians, we also have a responsibility to keep our children safe and this certainly has become more challenging on the internet.

I urge you to take time to check out the fantastic resources for parents/guardians which can be found on the Webwise link below. This website offers good advice, information about apps and good talking points to keep the conversations open around internet safety.

Having discussions around being safe on the internet with your children cannot be left to schools alone. We must work together to keep our young people safe when they use the internet.

Click here to find out more from Webwise

‘Happy Grandparents Day’ to all our amazing grannies and grandads! Thank you for everything that you do for us…especially all the hugs and treats!!

Well done to all the pupils who participated in the Christmas Pageant on 15th December. Ms. Butler’s Class,  with help from Mrs McKenna’s and Mrs O’Sullivan’s classes performed a beautiful version of The Christmas Story. All other classes had an opportunity to sing their Christmas song too. Everyone had a lovely evening and enjoyed being back together again for our annual Christmas Pageant.

Ms Power’s Language Class watched the Helix Christmas Panto and had hot chocolate with Ms. McGovern.

The students in Sixth Class have been very busy spreading some Christmas cheer around our school over the last couple of days! Students have been supper busy painting some Christmas pictures on our windows. They have also been busy helping Ms Stones with her Christmas noticeboard and garden. Make sure and check out our lovely paintings!

There were lots of other fun activities that all the pupils enjoyed during December. Check out our photographs below to find out more…

We enjoyed Science Week here in Presentation Primary and the theme was “Infinite Possibilities “ with lots of fun activities, experiments and learning going on over the course of the week. Each morning we had “Science with 6th Class” broadcast where 6th Class pupils delivered fun information and facts across our P.A. system. Everyone really enjoyed the week and a big thank you to the teachers who helped make the week such an exciting one.

We had a great turn out for our ‘Walk on Wednesday’ on 21st September to celebrate ‘National Walk to School Week’.  

A big well done and congratulations to all 32 pupils who took part in the Waterford City Primary Schools Cross Country Races. We are so proud of you all and hope that you had a great day. Congratulations! Thank you to the teachers who accompanied the pupils to this event. We could hear you cheering here at school!

Our Home School Community Liaison Teacher ( HSCL) Joan Fetton and SNA Josephine Walsh will be retiring from our school at the end of this school year.

Joan started her career in Presentation Primary School as a substitute teacher in 1992 securing a permanent position in 1998. Over the past 27 years, Joan has taught in Senior Infants, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and the Speech and Language class as well as her current role as HSCL.

Josephine Walsh worked in our playschool from 1992 before becoming an SNA in 2000 completing 22 years of dedicated service to children with special needs in our school.

We are privileged to have worked alongside these wonderful ladies. We thank them for their very long service to our school and wish them a long, healthy and happy retirement.