Latest News
Keep up with all the latest news from PJPs on this page:
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📰 March Newsletter 📰
Fri 22 Mar 2024 -
World Book Day March 7th 2024
Thu 07 Mar 2024
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📰 January/February Newsletter 📰
Wed 14 Feb 2024Please click on the link below to view our latest newsletter:
PJP News - January and February | Smore Newsletters for Education
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😊 Wellbeing Week 😊
Tue 06 Feb 2024We will be having a Wellbeing Week next week. The teachers have lots of activities planned. Louisa Mceleney came to the school to train the staff in a wellbeing exercise called Tapping or Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). She will be visiting our school on Feb 1st and 2nd to demonstrate this technique to some of our students. EFT has been shown to lower the cortisol (stress hormone) levels. We are aiming to give our students the resiliency and ability to control their thoughts and emotions by learning this new skill.
We will be focusing on many different aspects of wellbeing including physical exercise, healthy eating, positive affirmations, kindness, resilience and mindfulness. It would be great if everyone focused on healthy snacks, lunches and drinks. We would like to encourage all of our school community to eat as many different colours of healthy food as possible. We are looking forward to a really great week of wellbeing!
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👵 Grandparents' Day 👴
Fri 26 Jan 2024We welcome all grandparents to celebrate Catholic Schools Week with us at PJPs.
Enjoy tea, coffee and a chat in the school hall.
Take the opportunity to visit your grandchildren's classroom.
Date: 26th January
See poster below for assigned times:
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👩🔬 BT Young Scientist Primary Fair 2024 👨🔬
Mon 15 Jan 2024Our sixth class students had the most incredible day exhibiting their STEM projects at the BT Young Scientist Primary Fair at the RDS on Friday 12th of January.
We were absolutely thrilled and excited when all six of our sixth classes were successful in their project applications.
The BT Young Scientist Exhibition is one of the world's leading and longest-running school science exhibitions, celebrating 60 years this year! This wonderful event aims to encourage primary school students to develop their interest in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) in a non-competitive environment.
The six projects we presented at the event were:
- Can wearable technology such as a Smart Watch or Fitbit improve children's health and well-being? - Ms. James's Class
- The Five Second Rule - Fact or Fiction? - Ms. Byrne's Class
- Estuary Science - Where Fresh Water Meets Salt Water - Ms. Bradshaw's Class
- How Do We See Colour? - Ms. Millar's Class
- Battle of the Senses: Is our Sense of Taste Affected by Smell? - Ms. Cahill's Class
As well as having the opportunity to present their projects to the public and visiting judges, all the students had the opportunity to explore and enjoy lots of other amazing STEM activities including other primary and secondary school project stands, live shows and practical STEM demonstrations.
It was a truly incredible learning experience and enjoyable day for all involved and we hope to have the opportunity to take part again next year.
A huge thank-you to all the sixth class teachers as well as Ms. Hayden, Ms. Creavin, Mr. Whiting, Ms. Whyte, Ms. Markey, Jane and the parents who accompanied the children on the day.
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🎄 Jingle Parade and Christmas Holidays 🎅
Sun 17 Dec 2023We are delighted to inform you that the Jingle Parade is taking place on the last day of school for Term 1, Friday 22nd of December.
There will be two meeting points - one meeting point at Seabury Church at 8am and the other meeting point at Londis at 8:15am.
Children and parents are welcome to join at either of the meeting points and walk with the parade, which will finish up at PJPs.
The Gardaí and representatives from the PA will be present at both meeting points, to assist with the parade flowing smoothly.
There will be a couple of surprises as we walk in the parade and we ask you all to join in on the festive fun. If you can bring your best singing voices and santa hats with you to the parade.
*Please note, as always, it is the individual parents' responsibility to ensure that children arrive safely at school.
The school closure times for each class level are set out below:
2nd and 3rd:11:40
4th and 5th: 11:45
6th: 11:50
All children have the option of wearing Christmas jumpers to school on the day.
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🎅PJP Christmas Cracker Fundraising Concerts 🎄
Tue 05 Dec 2023We are delighted to announce the return of our PJP Christmas Cracker Fundraising Concerts this year. Rehearsals are in full swing and the stage is being built for our two big nights.
All money raised will go towards funding additional school resources e.g. musical instruments and PE equipment.
Performances will start at 7:45 PM on both evenings of the 12th and 13th of December. Parent(s)/guardian(s) of second class children are welcome to attend on the evening of the 12th of December and parents(s)/ guardian(s) of third class children are welcome to attend on the evening of the 13th of December.
Tickets are limited to two per family [adults only] due to limited seating in the hall. Please note that unfortunately we do not have the capacity for siblings to attend.
Tickets cost €5 each and can be ordered by clicking on this link Concert Tickets. Please give cash only to your child to give to the class teacher no later than Thursday the 7th of December as this link will expire on this date. Please ensure that cash is in an envelope is clearly labelled with your child's name class teacher and number of tickets required. After receiving payment, tickets will be issued shortly afterwards and sent home to you in your child’s school bag in an envelope.
We will be holding a raffle on both nights. Tickets will be available on the night, and we would be extremely grateful for any donations for spot prizes.
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⭐ Anti-Bullying Week 2023 ⭐
Mon 20 Nov 2023November 20th - 24th is Anti-Bullying Week at PJPs and we have lots of different activities planned. We will be focusing on many different aspects of friendship and anti-bullying. We will be focusing on a different theme each day throughout the week.
Please see details below:
Mindful Monday 20th: On Monday we will look at the impact that bullying has on mental health.
Thoughtful Tuesday 21st: Students will be encouraged to think about their relationships with others and how they can show kindness and empathy towards those around them. Students will engage with a Random Act of Kindness activity.
Walk with a Friend Wednesday 22nd: Students are encouraged to celebrate friendship by walking/travelling to school with a friend.
Thankful Thursday 23rd: Gratitude Day. Class teachers will plan activities around this theme.
Friendship Friday/Care and Connect Day 24th: On Friday students can celebrate and connect by promoting positivity, inclusivity, diversity, happiness and friendship by wearing their warm pyjamas/onesie to school. A big shout out to the Student Council for suggesting such a great day! This day also coincides with the Toy Show! To bring the excitement level up another notch, we hope to distribute the Christmas annuals on this day also.
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⚽ PJP Mid-Term Sports Newsletter 🏐
Fri 27 Oct 2023Please click on the link below to view our mid-term sports newsletter, which we are delighted to share with you all.
We hope you enjoy!
