Returning to School – Everything You Need to Know!
The following documents are more information for parents on safely returning to school:
Road Map to Re-opening Schools
Please read the following policies on re-opening schools.
The government’s roadmap:
Roadmap for School Reopening 27 July 2020
Our school’s policy:
2020-21 School Calendar
Please take a moment to look at the school calendar for the upcoming school year.
6th Class Graduation 2020
Congratulations to all the boys and girls who graduated from our school today. It is only goodbye for now as I am sure you will all come back to visit when things are back to normal! Enjoy your day and well done guys!!
Hello from all the staff at St. James’s Primary School
Just a little video from all the staff to say that we are thinking of you during these uncertain times.
Thanks to Ms Breen and Ms Waters for their creative talents making this video!
6th Class Trip to St. James’s Hospital
Our Trip to the Hospital – By Malwinka Goderska
For Science Week, our class went to the hospital to learn about all the different jobs. There were ststions around the room for each job like CPR (Doctor), social workers, etc.
- CPR – CPR is something doctors need to learn and it’s to make a person breath again. We had to perform CPR on a dummy and we also got CPR masks in case we ever needed them.
- Nurse – The nurse checked our blood pressure and temperature using special tools, and we also learned about a nurse’s job.
- 3D Printing – At the 3D printing station we got to see how a 3D printer works and that you can make body parts with it.
- Occupational Therapist – An occupational therapist helps people to regain movement after an accident.
- Physiotherapist – The Physiotherapist helps people to work on their balance and strength.
The hospital also gave us clothes to look like a doctor, like a surgical mask, and a doctors vest, and we also got sweets at the end. I really enjoyed the day and I think it was a great experience.
What We Learned / Thought:
The physiotherapist does things to help people get their muscles back working after being in a cast for weeks. – Taylor Malone
The hospital is very interesting and if someone passes out, you have to check their pulse. It is very important. I would like to be a doctor. I loved the day. They gave us lots of advice. You can be anything in a hospital and it is very important to take care of your body. – Hollie Brophy
3D printing was used to make new ears for people – Jake Malone
Believe it or not 250ml of sweat comes out of your feet every day – Seán Ward
An occupational therapist is someone who makes things more usable for people, like adding grips to cutlery. – Sylis Eldar
A nurse checks your blood pressure and your heart rate. – Nikol Nikolova
Lego Challenge at Marsh’s Library
As part of Maths Week a number of our classes went on trips to Marsh’s Library. As well as enjoying the beautiful building and the warm welcome the students got to take part in a Lego Challenge which went down a treat.
Snow Day in St James’s PS
Due to severe weather conditions and following government advice St James’s PS is closed until Monday, 5th March…a peaceful sight in the school yard this morning. Stay warm and safe!
