Congratulations to our two senior (5th & 6th class) quiz teams who came first and second in the North Clondalkin library quiz event on March 4th.

Well done to our two successful teams of Bobby, Harlee, Camden, Ella, Arthur, Eva, Ava and Kiril! They took home gold and silver medals, a certificate each and a plaque for our school!

There was 11 teams entered from various local schools and they now go through to a regional final in Ballyroan library against other schools in a months time.

Thanks to Mr Gordon for organising and preparing the teams for this important school competition.

We are very proud of our pupils and we want to wish them the very best of luck in the next big event!

Erasmus Plus Vibes Project-Mr Moore 6th Class

Mr Moore’s 6th Class are currently working on an Erasmus+ project called ViBes to do with vlogging in schools. There are 3 schools and 2 universities involved at the moment, some from Trondheim in Norway and Leuven in Belgium. This project has allowed the children from each of the schools to learn about each other through sending and receiving vlogs about where they are from, their school and community.

Mr Moore’s class have set up a new recording studio in their classroom to help with the recording of videos, take a look at the video to see our new setup!

Our 4th Classes are currently participating in the “Saints & Scholar’s” programme with Head of Community Development at St Patrick’s Athletic Ian Dunne. Football based initiatives in Numeracy, Literacy, Project Work and Art followed by Professional Coaching. Thrilled to be chosen as the 1st Primary School in Clondalkin to secure this fantastic partnership.

Over the past couple of weeks Ms. Jones’ Sixth Class have been learning about our Solar System and how it works. We spent lots of time looking at the special relationship between the Earth and the Sun which allows life as we know it to exist on our planet.

As well as this, every student in the class also created their own space-themed project. Some chose to make poster projects, some created Google Slides presentations and some added a recycling element by reusing materials they had at home to make 3D projects. The class put in an enormous amount of work on their projects at home and, it’s safe to say, they all produced stellar work!

Take a look at some examples of our Super Solar System Projects below!

We are excited to announce the launch of our brand-new Calm Corner, a dedicated space within our class designed to promote mindfulness, emotional well-being, and personal reflection for all the children in our class. The Calm Corner is a cosy, inviting area filled with calming colours, soft seating, and mindfulness tools to help us de-stress and relax. Whether  we need a brief moment to gather our thoughts, manage stress, or practice relaxation techniques, the Calm Corner offers a safe and welcoming environment. It’s designed to be a tool that encourages mental health awareness and emotional self-care.

The Calm Corner is open to all students during designated times throughout the day. If you ever feel overwhelmed, anxious, or just need a moment of quiet, you are welcome to visit the corner for some time to relax and regroup.

As a school we are committed to fostering an environment where all students feel supported emotionally and mentally. We look forward to seeing the positive impact of this new space and encourage everyone to make use of it whenever needed.

Let’s take care of our minds and hearts as we continue to learn, grow, and thrive together!

Parents / Guardians,

Everyone at Talbot is engaged with developing a new wording for a new “Vision” for Talbot. The Student Council have given lots of ideas, staff too. Very soon we will be looking to get your thoughts and ideas for your own vision. We genuinely really want everyone’s input.

It’s a great thing to do so that everyone focuses on what is most important for the children now and for their future. When it’s ready, the vision will be referred to often so that everyone works towards a shared vision for your children.

Feel free to be thinking about it now!

This week in Mr. O’Donnell’s class we enjoyed learning about Saint Don Bosco. We sang songs about him and created art inspired by the stories we read about him.