SCHOOL CLOSED FOR THE SUMMER FROM FRIDAY, JUNE 30TH. RE-OPENING ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30TH.
FIRST COMMUNION DATE FOR 2018 HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED: SATURDAY, MAY 19TH. TIME TO BE CONFIRMED BUT USUALLY AROUND 10.30AM
2017/18 school calendar now live. Check under calendar tab above. Scroll down to find 2017/18.
Autism Awareness Week took place on the 24th to the 28th of April in Morning Star N.S.
The school will be held a number of events for pupils, parents and staff to raise awareness. It was a great success. Thank you to everyone who got involved!
During Autism Week the students learned a lot about Autism - Lámh signs, they watched a video showing our similarities and differences, they attended an ASD themed Assembly,they listened to Mrs.Fitzgerald speaking about what the children with ASD do everyday and they integrated into the ASD classes. The boys formed new relationships and learned more about their similarities.
John Arundel (Mr.Reid 3rd Class) wrote the following piece on what he learned during Autism Week.
"Autism is a very common condition. A lot of people do not fully understand what it means to have Autism.
There are loads of different types of Autism from Mild to Moderate. It is important for people with autism to have lots of coping strategies. We must be patient with them.
They behave differently to us but they are the same as us. They could lash out or have a tantrum but this is how they cope in stressful situations. They can be sensitive to light, sound, smell or touch. They might even find eye to eye contact difficult." - John Arundel April 2017
John Arundel (Mr.Reid 3rd Class) wrote the following piece on what he learned during Autism Week.
"Autism is a very common condition. A lot of people do not fully understand what it means to have Autism.
There are loads of different types of Autism from Mild to Moderate. It is important for people with autism to have lots of coping strategies. We must be patient with them.
They behave differently to us but they are the same as us. They could lash out or have a tantrum but this is how they cope in stressful situations. They can be sensitive to light, sound, smell or touch. They might even find eye to eye contact difficult." - John Arundel April 2017
Please note: The waiting list for our Autism Unit is now closed.
We are now on Facebook!
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Well done to 3rd and 4th class on completing their pen pal project with Woodstock Elementary School, Connecticut, USA.
They exchanged letters, photos and videos with the 4th Grade class.
They exchanged letters, photos and videos with the 4th Grade class.
A big thank you to Tony O' Donovan and all at Musgraves for their wonderful 1000 Euro donation to Morning Star Autism Unit. Pictured on the right is Tony presenting the cheque to Morning Star ASD Co-ordinator Carol Holland. Tony's outstanding efforts will enable us to buy new equipment for the children. Tony was presented with a special piece of art created by the children of Morning Star ASD Unit as a thank you from us all. Thanks Tony!
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Class of 2015.
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