On Wednesday four girls and two staff members attended a discussion day in Dublin on the topic “Bullying”.

They were very lucky to meet our Minister for Education in Ireland Norma Foley and she listened carefully to what the girls had to say. The girls really enjoyed:

1. The kind people they met from all over the country including Minister Norma Foley.
2. The fun and enjoyment they had playing games and interacting with children and teachers from other schools.
3. The lunch: Pizza, Chips and Salad. Yum, Yum

Well done girls for representing our school so well!

Today, the girls are focussing on being kind and thoughtful to their classmates. They learn how to be kind from the great example shown by their Mams and Dads, and their teachers. As a staff, we are very grateful for all the little acts of kindness shown to us by parents, whether it is a smile at the drop off or pick up, a card or an email to say ‘Thank you’, or a chocolate egg at Easter – nothing goes un-noticed.

‘Three things in human life are important. The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. And the third is to be kind.’ Henry James

Today we are thinking about the things that make us happy. There’s nothing like dancing along to a good song to lift the spirits, so find some time today to dance like nobody’s watching. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbZSe6N_BXs

Today, the girls are talking about the things that make them thankful. As a school staff, we are thankful for the support and co-operation of the whole school community and for the wonderful girls who attend Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS.

Mams and Dads,

Today, we are being mindful and you may like to join us. While you are having a cup of tea or coffee, sit very still, use your senses and notice one thing you can see, hear, taste, feel and smell. Remind yourself that you do a good job looking after your family.

Quote of the Day: Sometimes you forget you’re awesome so this is your reminder:)

Next week, we will have our annual Friendship and Wellbeing Week in our school. It is a chance for us to focus on our wellbeing and the importance of friendship. Each day, we will focus on something different – Mindful Monday, Thankful Tuesday, Wellbeing Wednesday, Thoughtful Thursday, Friendship Friday (also known as Wear Your Bright Colours Day!)
We ask you to get involved by talking  to the girls and by looking at our website www.goodcounselgns.ie Latest News tab each day for some tips and ideas. Friday 13th is ‘Wear your Bright Colours Day’ so the girls can leave their uniforms at home and wear their brightest coloured clothes coming to school. It was a great success last year and we are looking forward to another rainbow of colours to brighten up the day.

3rd class were fantastic supporters!