The following was received today:
From: BE Schools Online <BESchoolsOnline@buseireann.ie>
Date: Thu, Mar 26, 2020 at 10:08 AM
Subject: School Transport applications for 20/21 School Year Now Open
To:
Dear School Principal,
 Applications for School Transport for the new school year are currently open and can be accessed online at www.buseireann.ie/schooltransport.
We would be grateful for your assistance in distributing the attached image via Whatsapp groups or Email to families, in particular of 6th class pupils.
Details of the scheme are also available on our website, Facebook page and https://www.education.ie/en/Parents/Services/School-Transport/
 The closing date for applications is Friday 24th April 2020.
 Thank you.
 Bus Eireann School Transport
 

West Cork Education Centre has some Creative Writing Packs:
​https://www.westcorkeducationcentre.ie/wcec-education-centre-news.html

A few ideas for activities to do with our younger pupils

The INTO have tips and tricks for home learning:
​https://www.into.ie/2020/03/18/tips-and-tricks-home-learning/

The NCSE has shared resources for children with Special Educational Needs:
​https://ncse.ie/online-resources-for-parents

Follow this link for a free downloadable 30 day Lego challenge
​https://www.freehomeschooldeals.com/free-printable-30-day-lego-challenge-instant-download/

You can encourage your child to wash their hands by putting the lyrics of a favourite song to pictures of the hand washing routine.
​https://washyourlyrics.com/

Coronavirus
At our Lady of Mercy we are following HSE and Department guidelines regarding COVID19.
Practical Measures
All staff model and practise proper hand washing with the children throughout the day, every day.
Children are constantly reminded to properly wash and dry their hands when they visit the bathroom.
All bathrooms are checked at regular intervals every day to make sure that there is adequate soap and tissue in them.
All classroom bins are emptied by the caretaker each evening.
All classrooms have their own antibacterial soap and tissues.
We will follow developments on a daily basis

Pupils from Room 12 having fun coding with the Beebots.

Some of the children from Room 12 enjoying their pancakes on Pancake Tuesday 25th February.