You might have already seen them, but maybe you haven’t. The big red buses are back on the road, full of the best-ever children’s books, free! Yes, the library bus is back in business. Here’s the link to see all the places it goes. For many of us, the following three times are the key […]
Scoil Talbot Book Fair – Book Report Competition
Our Book Fair has arrived and we would love if you can attend. Parents can then come and buy books on Thursday 8th and Friday 9th from 9am to 10:30am. I will collect your child from their classroom when you arrive. We thank you for your support of the Book Fair – 60% of […]
School library
I hope you are all enjoying the mid-term break and taking some time to read your library books. When you return to school next week leave a review of the book you have read on Orla’s beautiful Autumn wall display.
5th Class Visit to Clondalkin Library
On Thursday 26th October, Mr. Byrne’s 5th class visited Clondalkin Library as part of South Dublin County Council Book festival. We listened to and chatted to children’s author, Tom Palmer. Tom is from Yorkshire in England and he flew over specially to talk to schools in South Dublin libraries. During the talk, children from our […]
Winners of our June book review competition
These two 4th class girls posted interesting comments about new books we put into our school library in June. Their prize was a book and I hope they are enjoying reading it during the school holidays.
Orla’s Library Displays
As you have all noticed, Orla has done a fantastic job at keeping the library bright, colourful and interesting. Her interactive and fun displays have made library time more engaging. She is an amazing artist and has used her creativity to make reading fun for all! Have a look at her work below! […]
New books in our library
Mr Carty has recently put a lot of new books in our school library. He has added books by your favourite authors such as Roald Dahl and David Walliams. Another new book in the library is Sputnik’s Guide to Life on Earth by Frank Cottrell Boyce. Sputnik’s Guide to Life on Earth by Frank Cottrell […]
Book reviews April by Ms. Shaw’s 4th Class:
Here are a selection of book reviews we completed in April. No Goodbye by Marita Conlon McKenna This is a book about a family dealing with a crisis. The mam has left and the dad tries to get his family back. It is good because you have to read the whole book to see if […]