St Brigid's NS - Ticknevin

LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS

CREATIVE CLUSTERS...

Our pupils continue to participate in the Creative Cluster initiative with a focus on Drama.

Pupils in 1st-6th classes have been working hard on a short drama production with Claire, developing their creativity, confidence and teamwork.

The pupils will showcase their production to other schools involved in this initiative on Friday, 6th March. We are also hoping to showcase this production to parents.

ANTI-BULLYING & FRIENDSHIP WEEK...

Anti-Bullying Week takes place in our school from 16th-18th February. The aim of the week is to promote positive relationships within the whole school community.

The Students Council will be organising many fun activities to celebrate kindness and promote respect.

On Monday, 16th a community Garda will speak to the pupils on personal safety and online safety. On Wednesday, 18th pupils are invited to wear odd socks to school as we acknowledge and celebrate that we are all different but all equal!

SAFER INTERNET DAY...

Safer Internet Day: Will take place next week on Tuesday, 10th February with the theme for this year 'AI Aware’: Safe, Smart and In Control'.

While these technologies have benefits, they also raise important questions about safety, reliability, bias, privacy, over reliance and ethical and responsible use.

Pupils will be engaging with lessons from Webwise about using the internet in a responsible way and how to stay safe online. Parental support is available at Webwise.

CODING SKILLS...

The pupils have been enthusiastically using Bee-Bots to develop their early coding and problem-solving skills. Through hands-on activities, pupils practise how to give clear instructions and plan sequences.

These resources from Kildare Education Centre will support digital technology skills across the school.

FOOD DUDES...

We are delighted to let parents know that our school, will be taking part in the Food Dudes healthy eating programme from 9th-12th February. This exciting initiative is designed to encourage children to enjoy fruit and vegetables as part of a healthy, balanced diet. It builds on the programme that we ran in our school last year.

Throughout the week, pupils will take part in fun, engaging activities, tastings, and lessons that promote positive food choices in a motivating and age-appropriate way. We look forward to seeing our students develop healthy habits that will benefit them for life.

ADMISSIONS 2026-27...

Enrolment for 2026-27 has opened this year as per requirements set by the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin. If you have a child, or know a new family, who intend to apply for enrolment in the next school year, please take note of the above.

The Admissions Notice and Applications can be downloaded from our Home Page, or our School Policies Page.

NEW PRIMARY CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK...

The Department of Education has introduced a new Primary Curriculum Framework, which sets out the vision and direction for teaching and learning in primary schools.

This updated framework aims to provide children with enriching learning experiences that support their overall development, wellbeing, and lifelong learning.

IImplementation of the new curriculum will take place on a phased basis across all schools. As part of this process, our staff will be engaging in professional development to ensure they are fully prepared to deliver the revised curriculum effectively.

To facilitate this, the school will be closed on the following dates to allow teachers to participate in training: Friday, 13th February 2026 Thursday, 14th May 2026.

CEREMONY OF LIGHT...

The Ceremony of Light takes place for pupils in 6th class on Sunday, 15th February at 11am.