First days at Sacred Heart School
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The boys! James, Ryan, Leonardo and Albie enjoying the new garden swing.Image 2 of 15
Fr Norman blessing one of the classrooms.Image 3 of 15
Fr Norman with Evan and Deirdre.Image 4 of 15
Keeley examining one of the wild flowers in the school garden.Image 5 of 15
Fr Norman getting help from Evan to bless the school garden.Image 6 of 15
Evan relaxing in the Sacred Heart School garden.Image 7 of 15
Leo settling in to the fantastic new Sacred Heart School, Mullingar.Image 8 of 15
Harry enjoying a bit of fresh air in the school garden.Image 9 of 15
Kayden loves the outdoor space at Sacred Heart.Image 10 of 15
Albie.Image 11 of 15
A bit of outdoor time means good appetites!Image 12 of 15
Olive and James at work in the Sacred Heart School garden.Image 13 of 15
The nature table is a popular attraction at the new Sacred Heart School.Image 14 of 15
Ryan enjoying the feel of the flowers, with Olive.Image 15 of 15
Busy in the garden.This first week of opening at Sacred Heart School was an exciting one of exploration and discovery for all the children and the team. The wonderful design and layout of the new school building are state of the art and will make for an excellent learning environment for all the primary school pupils and senior students.
The children have been enjoying the spacious, light-filled classrooms with the latest in educational technology. It was in the outdoor classrooms and child-centred gardens that the pupils and team had lots of fun in the September sunshine, especially with the playground, jungle gym and exercise equipment – which was a huge hit with the students.
Students and staff were also marvelling at nature working away busily in the wildflower meadows and newly planted woodland, which is fast becoming a haven for wildlife and biodiversity.
The students are commencing work now to achieve their first Green Flag for litter and waste management, while also working ahead for the biodiversity award in years to come.
Fr Norman, newly appointed school chaplain, called in on the Wednesday morning to meet the children and bless their classrooms and gardens. The children were proud to show him around and help with the blessings and have nice chats.
Fr Norman is a skilful gardener and will be able to lend his green gardening and trees wisdom for the Green Flag committee of students.