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Covid 19 Update
Created : 16 Nov 2021, 1:01 PM
Archived : 16 Jan 2022, 12:00 AM
As Covid 19 case numbers continue to rise we would once again like to bring the Dept of Education and Skills advice contained in the attached photo to your attention. Please see the link to a short guidance video for parents with information on when to keep your child home from school and what to do if they display COVID-19 symptoms. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LVQFBNf3b4 Please also be aware that if your child is feeling unwell or is displaying any of the symptoms outlined in the photo or video that we will be contacting you to come and collect your child from school.
Science Week Fact of the Day
Created : 08 Nov 2021, 3:37 PM
Archived : 12 Jan 2022, 12:00 AM
Adult giraffes often sleep for only 20 minutes in any 24 hours. They may sleep up to 2 hours (in spurts – not all at once), but this is rare.
Science Week Native Irish Trees in Our Locality
Created : 08 Nov 2021, 3:24 PM
Archived : 12 Jan 2022, 12:00 AM
Silver birch ( Beith gheal). At this time of year look for the female catkins on this tree. These contain thousands of seeds each with a pair of wings to aid dispersal by the wind. Small seed-eating birds such as siskins and redpolls eat these seeds. Because it produces so many seeds, the birch is called a pioneer species. It will be one of the first trees to colonise ground that has been cleared. The silver birch is a symbol of purity and new life because of its bright bark. Its twiggy branches are used to make brooms and steeplechase fences. Because it is such an elegant tree it is called "The Lady of the Woods".
Parents Association Christmas Raffle
Created : 11 Nov 2021, 12:55 PM
Archived : 11 Jan 2022, 12:00 AM
Our Parents Association will be running their annual Christmas Raffle this December. We are once again appealing to the generosity of parents in the school to ask if anyone would like to donate a prize to the raffle. If you would like to donate a prize, a voucher etc. you can drop them into the school office or email the parents association at stconethandmaryspa@gmail.com Thank you for your support and generosity
Science Week Fact of the Day!
Created : 08 Nov 2021, 3:34 PM
Archived : 11 Jan 2022, 12:00 AM
The wingspan of a Boeing 747 is longer than the Wright brother’s first flight.
Science Week Native Irish Trees in Our Locality
Created : 08 Nov 2021, 3:23 PM
Archived : 11 Jan 2022, 12:00 AM
Ash ( Fuinseóg). The black, hard leaf buds of common ash are among the last to open. Its leaves are among the first to fall because they can't tolerate frost. In spring the female, spiky flowers display their stigmas to catch wind-blown pollen from male flowers which are purple. If pollination occurs dry fruits called samaras are formed. The wind disperses these. Each fruit contains one oval seed in the centre if the samara. The fruits form in bunches and are called keys because they resemble a medieval bunch of keys. To propagate the seeds, place the keys in sand for eighteen months and then sow them in March or April in neutral soil.
Science Week Fact of the Day!
Created : 08 Nov 2021, 3:34 PM
Archived : 10 Jan 2022, 12:00 AM
Astronauts cannot belch – there is no gravity to separate liquid from gas in their stomachs.
Science Week Native Irish Trees in our Locality
Created : 08 Nov 2021, 3:21 PM
Archived : 10 Jan 2022, 12:00 AM
Scots Pine Scots pine ( Giúis). An evergreen conifer, native to Ireland. It colonised the country about 12,000 years ago. Thought, however, to have become extinct about 1,500 years ago because of wetter climatic conditions. This theory recently disproved by Trinity College scientists who found descendants of the original pines growing in Co. Clare. In the 17th century new Scots pine trees were introduced to Ireland from Scotland, hence the name. The native red squirrel eats the seeds of pine cones. There is a case for growing more of these trees to conserve this species. Pines can live for 700 years. They produce red deal. An impressive sight is O'Connor's Scots pine wood in Tuckmilltown. That wood is depicted on the OS maps of 1838. Back then it extended much further towards the N7. Photo credit of wood: Geraldine James. In the second picture you can see a Scots Pine cone after a red squirrel ate the seeds!
Half Day Closure Friday 26 November
Created : 09 Nov 2021, 5:25 PM
Archived : 09 Jan 2022, 12:00 AM
Good evening, St Conleth & Mary's will close for a half day on Friday 26 November as staff take part in professional development in the new language curriculum. This half day closure is provided for by the Dept of Education. School will finish at 12pm please arrange for your child to be collected at this time.
Parents Association Meeting
Created : 09 Nov 2021, 5:22 PM
Archived : 09 Jan 2022, 12:00 AM
The next parents association meeting will take place on Wednesday 10 November at 8pm in the school hall. This will be a face to face meeting. Social distancing be observed and all attendees must wear a face covering. In order to manage numbers attendees are asked to email stconlethandmaryspa@gmail.com to register their attendance.