Keep up with all the latest news from PJPs on this page:

• Online Christmas Panto

  Fri 18 Dec 2020

  This year, the PA is delighted to support the school in bringing the magic of panto to PJP by funding the online Helix performance of “The Sword in the Stone”. A slightly different panto experience for pupils, nevertheless it'll still be packed full of laughs, boos, cheers, songs, dances and special effects. The PA will also provide a few treats which the boys and girls can enjoy while watching the show.

   

  

• Christmas Jumper Day

  Fri 18 Dec 2020

  We will have a Christmas Jumper Day on Friday 18th December. We are encouraging Children to wear Christmas Jumpers to school and to bring a donation which will go directly to Focus Ireland. We ask that children bring the exact amount for the donation as no change can be given.

  

• Christmas Annuals On Sale NOW!

  Sun 13 Dec 2020

  The Christmas Annuals and Special Gifts have arrived at school today. These will be distributed by class teachers rather than the office. Should your child wish to purchase an annual they should bring €4 into school (exact change only as no change can be given). Annuals will be sold on a first come, first serve basis and will be available from Monday 14th December.

  

• STEM Award 2020

  Fri 20 Nov 2020

  Discover Primary Science & Maths Award 2019/2020

   

  We were absolutely delighted to recently receive the news that our school has been awarded the SFI Discover Science and Maths Award for the 2019/2020 academic year. The Discover Primary Science and Maths Programme (DPSM) is part of Science Foundation Ireland’s Education and Public Engagement Programme, which aims to increase interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) among students, teachers and members of the public.

   

  A lot of work has been done to promote STEM at Pope John Paul’s over the last number of years. Our efforts have led to us achieving this award for the last 3 years in a row.

   

  Last year our STEM team co-ordinated a hugely successful and enjoyable STEM week in the first term. Each class participated in various STEM activities throughout the week and we held a whole school showcase in the hall on the final day of the week to share our work. Our log of evidence for the award as well as photos and videos from STEM week can be viewed here:  https://www.pjp.ie/discover-primary-science-maths-award/

  

• Halloween Fun at PJP’s!

  Sun 25 Oct 2020 Ms. Hayden

   

  🎃 It was a great day of Halloween Fun at PJP’s to end the first term. 🎃
   

  Click on the link below to see what we got up to:

   

  Halloween Fun at PJP’s!

   

   

   

  

• Incredible Edibles 2020

  Fri 16 Oct 2020

  Ms. Farelly’s class (2019/2020) took part in the Incredible Edibles healthy eating initiative for primary school pupils and were delighted to receive the news in Term 1 this year that our school has achieved Silver Status based on their fantastic efforts! This great initiative promotes healthy eating and encourages schools to get busy growing carrots, lettuce, potatoes, strawberries, turnips and herbs. Grow packs were supplied to the school containing everything needed to begin growing fruit and vegetables. Even though our last academic year was cut short, students in Ms. Farrelly’s class continued their growing journey at home during school closures. The plants that had been planted at school were brought home by Ms. Farrelly and Ann-Marie (SNA) who took great care of them! The class shared their Incredible Edible journey on their class webpage which can viewed here: Incredible Edibles | Pope John Paul II National School (pjp.ie)

  Well Done to all involved!

  

• Covid-19 School Response Plan

  Mon 31 Aug 2020

  Please click on the link below to view our Covid School Response Plan. 
  
  Note: The plan is a live working document and may be reviewed and amended to take into account new guidance from www.gov.ie, www.dbei.ie www.hse.ie, www.hpsc.ie, www.hsa.ie; www.education.ie;
   

   

  Covid-19 Response Plan

• Back to School Information for Families and Students

  Fri 28 Aug 2020

  The Department of Education have released the following information and advice for families and students ahead of the return to school. They have created a number of Back to School Videos for various age groups that you might like to watch with your child(ten) to help prepare them. Please click on the link below to access.

   

   

  https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/a128d-back-to-school/

  

• Second Class: Meet the Teacher

  Tue 18 Aug 2020

  We would like to give a very warm welcome to all our new second class students. We are really looking forward to meeting you on the 1st September. Click on the link below to view a short video showing you around the second class corridor and a little 'hello' message from your new teacher. See you all soon!

   

  https://www.pjp.ie/meet-the-teachers-second-class/

   

   

  

• Confirmation & Graduation 2020

  Wed 01 Jul 2020

  We are delighted to announce that Confirmation will go ahead in the Church of the Sacred Heart in Seabury the week beginning August 17th. A Graduation ceremony will be held at the end of the Confirmation service. Each class will have the opportunity to meet as a class group with their teacher in the Parish Centre following the ceremony, if they wish.

   

  Please see the timetable below for dates and times for the ceremonies:

   

   

  Date	Class	Time of Confirmation/ Graduation	Time of class gathering with teacher after the mass
  Monday 17th August	Ms. Whyte	11:00 – 12:30	12:30 – 13:00
  Tuesday 18th August	Ms. Murphy	15:00 – 16:30	16:30 – 17:00
  Wednesday 19th August	Ms. Bennett	11:00 – 12:30	12:30 – 13:00
  Thursday 20th August	Ms. Ní Chonchubhair	15:00 – 16:30	16:30 – 17:00
  Friday 21st August	Ms. Ward	11:00 – 12:30	12:30 – 13:00
  Please note: All times are approximate. We are including a graduation ceremony at the end of the Confirmation service where each child will receive a Graduation certificate and t-shirt.