This week our school will celebrate Internet Safety Week. Teachers will be discussing online safety and exploring various resources to help students navigate the digital world in a responsibly. We would ask you to check out the below link to learn about ways you can promote safe Internet use at home. Having open conversations with your child about their online activities is also a great way to reinforce positive digital habits.
Thank you for your support.
http://www.webwise.ie/parents/
Christmas Grotto Magic at Our School! 
What an incredible day we had as we welcomed our children from our four special classes — along with their families — to our very own Christmas Grotto! The excitement had been building all week as staff prepared the grotto, and today it all came to life in the most magical way.
Each family enjoyed special one-on-one time with our very important visitor, Santa, and every child received a fantastic prize generously sponsored by Avery Dennison. The joy on the children’s faces said it all!
A huge thank you to our wonderful 6th class pupils, who led parachute games and kept spirits high while families waited their turn — your kindness and leadership shone through.
We are also very grateful to Gerry Rowley for capturing the magic of the day. Today’s photos are just a snippet of what’s to come, with more beautiful moments on the way.
A heartfelt thank you to all staff who helped with catering and behind-the-scenes preparations — including Ryan Clyne who supplied refreshments.
Special appreciation must go to Mrs. Creegan, Ms. Harte, Ms. Whelan, Ms. McCauley, and Mrs. Louise Magan for their incredible work in bringing this event together. Your dedication created a magical experience that every child and family will remember.
Days like this remind us of the true spirit of our school community.
We’re already looking forward to the 2027 Christmas Grotto!
We are delighted to share a first look at our upgraded Occupational Therapy and Sensory Rooms — a truly significant enhancement to our school community. These beautiful, calming and engaging spaces have already made a remarkable difference to children across all class levels, providing vital support for regulation, motor skills, sensory processing and overall wellbeing.Over the last number of years, our school has been incredibly fortunate to receive private donations from many generous individuals who wished to support our Sonas Special Classes. A portion of these contributions has now helped bring our OT and Sensory Rooms to a new level — modern, therapeutic and designed with every child’s needs in mind. A very special thank you goes to our amazing Parents’ Association, who recently donated a significant sum towards this upgrade. Your continued commitment to our school is deeply appreciated. We also want to acknowledge the wonderful efforts of our pupils and families who took part in the many Bring and Buy Sales held in recent years. These events played a key role in making today’s improvements possible. These rooms have already become an essential resource, benefiting children throughout the entire school — offering a safe, supportive and enriching environment where they can learn, explore and thrive.
We will host an Open Evening in the New Year for parents and all those who kindly donated, giving everyone a chance to see the full transformation in person.
For now, here is a sneak peek at the exciting developments… 
Thank you to everyone who has supported this project — your generosity has created something truly special for our children. 
What a fantastic week we’ve had celebrating Maths Week in our school! Every class got involved in a variety of fun, hands-on maths activities that really brought numbers to life.
From Maths Trails around the school grounds, to exciting maths games and daily paired challenges, our pupils showed brilliant problem-solving skills and teamwork. Classes also explored Mangahigh, where they tackled interactive maths challenges online — with plenty of friendly competition along the way!
A special highlight of the week was our two big competitions:
Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin for 1st–6th Classes
Guess How Many Sweets in the Jar for our Junior and Senior Infants
There was great excitement as the guesses rolled in, and we had some very impressive estimations — with prizes awarded to those who came closest!
Throughout the week, pupils were also encouraged to use their “Maths Eyes” — spotting shapes, patterns, numbers, and measurements in the world around them. Developing Maths Eyes helps children see that maths is everywhere, not just in the classroom! 
Overall, it’s been a brilliant week celebrating maths in creative and engaging ways. Well done to all the pupils and teachers for their enthusiasm and teamwork. Keep up the great work and remember — Maths is everywhere and can be so much fun when we explore it hands-on! 
Boys and girls from 6th Class have taken on some very important jobs around the school for the coming year. These jobs include putting up our school flags every morning, collecting hot lunches every evening, organising P.E. equipment for teachers and taking charge of all the school digital equipment-ipads, laptops and chromebooks. Well done to these students on taking on these very important and responsible roles.
