Author Archives: staff

Yellow Class have been using some recyclables to develop our gardening skills. We made a huge pot by drilling holes in the bottom of a plastic bucket. We planted some tiny mint seedlings, they are not tiny anymore! We also … Continue reading →

We  have been privileged to have been a pilot school for the L1LP (Level 1 Learning Programmes) for the new Junior Cycle at Level 1 for this school year.  Congratulations to all the students who took part and we are … Continue reading →

Janice and Ben recently visited our partner school in Portugal.  We worked on good practice for healthy living through sport.  We paddle boarded, cycled, visited a playground and visited a cathedral at the top of a mountain.  We learnt a … Continue reading →

Teachers with experience in Special Education are required from July 2nd – July 27th. Please contact St. Cecilia’s School on 0719177907 or stceciliasschool@eircom.net

Red class students are enjoying the last days of winter and we look forward to the spring and all that comes with it. We have been working with our visiting art therapist creating winter landscapes using a variety of materials. … Continue reading →

Newsletter March 18

Pink class Level 1  Junior Cycle students focued on creating sentences in Communication, Language and Literacy this term. They have been using Colourful Semantics to help structure their sentences. Each student looks at a given photo and chooses who – … Continue reading →

As part of Junior Cycle L2 Communication and Literacy, Pink class L2LP students presented their very own presentations using PowerPoint this term. Each student chose what the subject of their presentation would be. We had presentations about Pizza, Donncha OCallaghan and … Continue reading →

We have been learning all about food in Green class. We have visited places around Sligo to taste and smell new foods. We have been listening to stories about food, using various food for sensory and messy play and we … Continue reading →

Yellow Class have set up a hair salon in our AISTEAR corner. We have been brushing, spraying, styling and drying. Do call Aoife to make an appointment, price lists available on request!

We have been very busy exploring a variety of foods in Orange class. Some of us have been eating, tasting, smelling and feeling some foods we have not tried before. We are participating in food dudes and we are all … Continue reading →

Lately we have been very adventurous at tasting, touching, licking and smelling new foods. We are participating in the “food dudes” programme and are enjoying exploring all different fruit and vegetables. Some of us are matching the letters or even … Continue reading →

Navy class have begun our short course for level 2 of the junior cycle this term.  We have adopted a dog called Pixie.  We have learnt to care for her, walk her and made healthy treats for when she came … Continue reading →

St. Cecilia’s School have undertaken a new project based upon an initiative developed by Joyce Epstein.  The ATP is a collaboration by the National Parents Council and the IPPN, with the main objective of better outcomes for students, achieved through … Continue reading →

      In the run up to Christmas and holidays we have had a wonderful Music Therapy session with William. They all enjoyed some beautiful Christmas songs on the harp and gave it a go themselves. We went to see the … Continue reading →