Ronan and Laoise have the parcel which Helen showed us last week. In the parcel Helen enclosed a variety of materials for today’s session. She also sent one cardboard ‘plate’ for everyone ( including ME). GOOD MORNING HELEN! We … Continue reading
Wednesday 7 June, 2017. Helen’s “real” visit and the last VT session of the school year. We went outside to look for signs of Summer, and to inspect the contractor’s work in our grassy area in front of the Dinner … Continue reading
The children had a day of creativity before the Easter holidays began. They used their imagination (and a lot of scrap material and goodies from the local Pound shops) to create Easter bonnets and hats for our Easter Hat Parade in the … Continue reading
It’s MONDAY and Helen came all the way from Goatstown on the bus to be with us today. She had to get up REALLY EARLY and brought a bag of willow cuttings and some soil with her. This is Helen … Continue reading
Today we had the pleasure of having Tracy join us for our session. She appeared at our classroom door with a big smile, and caught us on finishing a very quick symmetrical art / scissor activity. As she is a Maths expert, … Continue reading
everal weeks have passed since Session #6 – mid term break, amongst other things, came along, so today we begin again. The session began with a blimp. We could hear Helen pottering about, but we could see nothing. She could see us, … Continue reading
Friday 20th. January, 2017. HELEN’S FIRST “REAL” VISIT. After yesterday’s Interim meeting at the Lough Neagh Discovery Centre, I was enthused with curiosity to see the children’s reaction to meeting Helen in person. What a day to come to St John … Continue reading
Friday 9th. December 2016. – THE LAST SESSION IN 2016. Helen asked the children if they had any news to tell her. Darragh had been on a merry-go-round. Charlie had been to an ice hockey match. Tia told her about our … Continue reading
Friday 2 December, 2016. Show and Tell Session: Sarah brought in a butterfly to show Helen. I showed my musical box from China and Helen showed us her lovely music moving hands. WALT: Explore our construction ability by … Continue reading
Friday 25 November, 2016. CONTEXT: National Book Day – Come to school dressed as a character from a book! We had Harry Potter, several Disney princesses, Pokemon, Wonder Woman.. WALT: Explore our immediate environment within a community context. Show and … Continue reading