Good News Report!
The Student Council have some fantastic news to report. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of the staff, pupils and parents at Scoil Naomh Eoin, we have raised €1250.40 for Pieta House!! This is an amazing achievement and the money raised will contribute to the much needed funds for an invaluable charity in Ireland. A big well done to everyone involved!
Pyjamas for Pieta!!
The children and staff had a great day wearing their pyjamas to school for such a worthy cause! There were big smiles on everyone's faces and it is a day the children will remember for some time to come. Well done to everyone involved. Here are some photos of the day below.
Amber Flag Initiative 2020-2021
The Amber flag initiative is back! Due to our great success last year with the Amber Flag we have decided to give it another go to maintain our flag. Well done to all of the children and staff who made it possible and helped along the journey to attaining the flag! Keep an eye on the Amber Flag tab to see all the wonderful things we will be doing this year to promote positive mental health and well-being in Scoil Naomh Eoin!
Class of 2021 Hopes and Dreams for the Future!
We are lucky to have such an ambitious group of 6th class pupils in our school! As part of a task for the Amber Flag noticeboard they took the opportunity to reflect on their hopes and dreams for the future. They have spent the last 8 years building these dreams and there is no doubt that each and every one of them will be successful in their future endeavours.
- "The best way to predict the future is to create it" - Abraham Lincoln
Superheroes in Training!
The children in both Mr. Byrne's and Ms. Skehan's 4th class truly are superheroes in training! They completed a task for the Amber Flag noticeboard, highlighting all of the talents, skills and positive character traits that they possess. Well done to all the boys and girls in 4th class a fantastic contribution to our noticeboard.
Rainbow Day for Laois/Offaly Families for Autism.
The wonderful children at Scoil Naomh Eoin took part in "Rainbow Day" for The Laois/Offaly Families for Autism. We raised an amazing €809!!! The children enjoyed wearing their colourful clothes and contributing to such a worthy cause! Well done to all involved!
Student Council Christmas Art Competition
The Student Council held a colouring competition for the younger children in our school. Take a look at the wonderful work from the children in Junior Infants, Senior Infants and First Class! Congratulations to the winners Mateo, Matthew, Andrew, Pippa, Ella and Marlena.
Student Councils New Slogan!
The Student Council held a slogan competition to find a new slogan for our school council. Children from 2nd to 6th class were working hard coming up with their slogans and it was extremely difficult to select a winner. After much deliberation it was decided that Juliette McElwee from 2nd class had been successful. Congratulations to Juliette and well done on your excellent efforts.
The Thankful Tree!
There is no doubt that 2020 has been a difficult year for many. However it has brought with it some positives! This year we have learned to reflect on all the things we are lucky to have! Ms. Kelly and Mr. O' Leary's first class have shown us all the things that they are thankful for and added them to our very own Thankful Tree. Take a look at their wonderful work.
Scoil Naomh Eoins' First Ever Student Council!!
As part of our Amber Flag initiative this year we have decided to establish a Student Council to give the children in our school a voice! The children that were selected put themselves forward very bravely, wrote excellent election manifestos and were voted in by their fellow pupils. From speaking to the new members of our Student Council I have no doubt that they are going to do an amazing job and we wish them all the best in their new role.
We Did It!!
By working together we achieved our goal! We received our Amber Flag from Pieta House in November for all the great work that we did last year to promote positive mental health at Scoil Naomh Eoin. "Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress and working together is success!"
The Amber Flag Initiative:
The Pieta House Amber Flag initiative recognises the individual efforts of schools, companies and groups to create healthy and inclusive environments that support mental well-being. It unites these groups in their efforts to work together towards a happier, healthier Ireland and eradicates the stigma associated with mental health issues.
The three main goals for the Amber Flag are :
1)To promote mental health and well-being for all.
2)Preventing mental health problems through increased awareness, social
support, reducing risk factors such as racism, bullying and isolation.
3)Improve the quality of life for students with mental health
problems by promoting recovery through awareness and education.
The three main goals for the Amber Flag are :
1)To promote mental health and well-being for all.
2)Preventing mental health problems through increased awareness, social
support, reducing risk factors such as racism, bullying and isolation.
3)Improve the quality of life for students with mental health
problems by promoting recovery through awareness and education.
Amber Flag Goals
This school year, the Amber Flag Committee along with other pupils and staff members have 4 goals to achieve in order to obtain our Amber Flag. Below are the goals to be achieved this year:
1. Hold a mental health awareness day in the school.
2. Conduct a fundraising event in aid of Pieta House.
3. Conduct a poster competition focusing on The Amber Flag/Mental Health.
4. Establish an Amber Flag noticeboard in the school.
Keep an eye on the Amber Flag tab to see all the activities happening throughout the year and our journey to achieving our goals!
1. Hold a mental health awareness day in the school.
2. Conduct a fundraising event in aid of Pieta House.
3. Conduct a poster competition focusing on The Amber Flag/Mental Health.
4. Establish an Amber Flag noticeboard in the school.
Keep an eye on the Amber Flag tab to see all the activities happening throughout the year and our journey to achieving our goals!
Our Amber Flag Committee
The Amber Flag Noticeboard
Great Success for Pieta House!
Our school held a fundraiser for Pieta House whereby all children wore an amber item of clothing. It was a brilliant success and the children thoroughly enjoyed their day! Due to the generous donations from the children and families in our school we raised €651 for Pieta House. Well done everyone and thank you!!
5th class showing us all the ways we can be kind and nice to one another!
Thank you to the pupils and teachers of 5th class for their excellent contribution to our Amber Flag noticeboard for January. They demonstrated all the kind words we can use and all the ways we can spread positivity!
6th class "Happiness Is....."
Thank you to the pupils and teachers of 6th class for their wonderful contribution to our Amber Flag noticeboard for December. Their interpretation of what happiness is! Take a look at their lovely artwork.
Parents' Council Contribution to the Amber Flag Initiative.
We would like to thank the Parents' Council for their generous gift. They provided us with a beautiful poster for our Amber Flag journey. The poster ties in very well with promoting positive mental health and well-being have a read!
5th Class- Walk In My Shoes Project
The pupils in 5th class worked together with artist Mary Slevin to create the "Walk In My Shoes" art collection. They created shoes made out of clay and also worked in unity to complete our new school anti-bullying board.
Anti-Bullying Week Artwork.
Yoga! Mental Health Awareness Day.
We were so lucky as part of our Mental Health Awareness day during Anti-Bullying week to have Natalia and Andrea visit our school and complete a day filled with yoga. Yoga is so beneficial for children's minds and bodies! It helps to promote flexibility, reduce stress and anxiety, develop concentration and focus and to promote a connection between mind and body. Take a look at some of the super activities that took place!