Mrs Jackie McKeown attended a special presentation in school this week to mark her retirement as a school governor. As a school we wish to thank Mrs McKeown for her dedication , commitment and service to the school over recent years and wish her well for the future.
As you have previously been notified all our pupils are taking part in the ‘Daily Mile’ initiative in conjunction with the Southern Health Trust. This includes 15 minutes of walking or running each day, over and above normal PE lessons. .
On Tuesday 11th October at 9.15am, Rebecca Lappin from the ACE (Action for Children in Education) Team will be in school to deliver a parent training programme based on managing children’s anxieties. This two hour programme will provide an overview of the following areas:
Normal worry and anxiety
Typical childhood fears
Anxiety Disorders in childhood
How to build confidence and resilience in children
Strategies to manage worry and anxiety
All parents, guardians and grandparents are welcome to attend.