Safer Internet Day 2016

Today is Safer Internet Day which is an EU wide initiative to promote a safer internet for all users, especially young people. It is promoted in Ireland by the PDST Technology in Education and Webwise.  There are some very good tips for parents on the webwise website....

Family Recipes

This week I decided to focus on Jamie Oliver’s inspiration for family friendly food. As a chef I think Jamie Oliver is great.  His style of cooking is laid back and he is very aware how important it is for kids to eat right.  I have tried some of his recipes in...

Grandparents Day

Yesterday, was Grandparents Day in the Senior School.  What is that, I hear some of you ask.  The third class students invite their Grandparents to a Mass and then back to their classroom for a cup of tea and some cake.  Well that is how it was always described to me....

Local Family Walk

In keeping with our getting healthy theme, Ballyboden St Enda’s GAA are running a family 7km walk from their clubhouse on Sunday 7th February at 11am.   The route will be along the Dodder to Old Bawn. Everyone is welcome.  If you are free, please take part they...

Talk on the Early Screenager

The Parents’ Association of St. Colmcilles Community School are hosting a talk by Dr. Harry Barry on THE EARLY SCREENAGER: A Survival Guide for Parents. It is being held in the secondary school on Tuesday February 9th at 7.45p.m.  and everyone is welcome....