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Did you know that it is now possible to join the library online and then ‘borrow’ books from BorrowBox! To join the library online and avail of online resources go to: https://www.librariesireland.ie/join-your-library When you have completed the above, follow the...

Thank you GillExplore! The following link will let you access Over The Moon Primary English Language Programme and many other very useful resources that will reinforce learning should you so wish....

Now this one is definitely for all the authors in St. Nicholas’!! Go for it everybody!! (Written by John Boyne on the March 18th,2020) To help foster creativity among Irish children and teenagers during this current crisis, I’m running a SHORT STORY COMPETITION, aimed...

Another one to save for a rainy day ….. i mbéarla agus i ngaeilge! https://rtejr.rte.ie/10at10/

Thank you so much Bricks 4 Kidz! Enjoy the fine weather when we get it and save this for that rainy day!! Bricks 4 Kidz has you covered with engaging resources and activities. To download the FREE PDF coloring book, click here:...

We are delighted that another publisher has made their books available online. Thank you CJ Fallon! As of today, in response to the COVID-19 crisis, teachers, parents and pupils can access the online versions of all CJ Fallon books for free. Simply click here and...

Thank You so much to FolensOnline.ie for this valuable resource. (Remember to keep all of your work in a folder, ready for display on our return to school.) To lend a helping hand to schools and parents over the coming weeks we are giving access to all our digital...

Thank You Edco from all at St. Nicholas’ In an effort to provide a solution to make it as easy as possible for every student, teacher and parent to access our Primary, Junior and Leaving Cert e-books, Edco have created three free accounts which you can use to access...

Thank you to Tracy Sheridan and Dave from Today FM for sharing this with us!! (Why not send your masterpieces to @todayfm where you might get a mention on national radio!) Some great fun colouring pages to be found where you can use your imagination and add your own...

Thank you to Teach Your Monster To Read This website: Covers letters and sounds to reading full sentences. Designed in collaboration with leading academics. Computer version is 100% free. https://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/

The following is a very useful website covering all subjects at all levels. (Why not design your own art/work folder where you can keep all this amazing work and have it for displaying on our return to school!) Primary school students can access subject-based themed...

Another great project for children! Thank you so much to Alan of Coding Ireland. Hi all, With everyone indoors, here's a Scratch project for kids to make of a St Patrick's game. Video with instructions: https://youtu.be/9BJ2-4Merl8 Webpage with step by step...

GoNoodle is loved by all in St. Nicholas' - Thank You so much GoNoodle for always providing us with such amazing entertainment! #ActiveBreaks #BrainBreaks #DanceDanceDance The following is a note from CEO KC Estenson: Dear GoNoodle Family, These are extraordinary...

Some virtual tours of famous museums below that might be of interest to you: Virtual Tour - NASA National Museum of Natural History Tour The Met The Google Art Project Virtual tour of Musei Vaticani Womens History Museum online exhibits Tour the Great Wall of China...

Another great recommendation from Mary Esther Judy ❤ For all you folks stuck at home in the coming weeks. Starting on Monday, at 6pm GMT / 2pm EST / 11am PST I will be reading one of my books every weekday, and talking about some of the things that went into...

Thank you to Magic Múinteoir for these lovely suggestions! (Why not design your own art/work folder where you can keep all this amazing work and have it for displaying on our return to school!) Junior Classes:...

Twinkl is a fantastic website with lots of educational resources including games, worksheets, stories and more! (Why not design your own art/work folder where you can keep all this amazing work and have it for displaying on our return to school!) To support teachers...

The wonderful Mary Esther Judy of Fallen Star Stories has passed some book titles on to us! You can also have a look on Fallen Star Stories, where there are hundreds more! (Why not design your own art/work folder where you could keep some book reviews and have them...