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Parents Page
Incredible Years Programme
Information on next course:
Newspaper article September 2017
Don't be a helicopter parent but don't be permissive either
https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/health-family/parenting/don-t-be-a-helicopter-parent-but-don-t-be-permissive-either-1.3222260
Barnardos Guide for Safe Internet Use
1. Webwise has tips to help parents guide teens in their social media use:
www.webwise.ie/parents/8-back-to-school-social-media-tips-for-teens/
2. Commonsense Media has a great section for parent concerns:
www.commonsensemedia.org/parent-concerns
Parental Controls and Safety Settings
1. Virgin Media Broadband has “one-click” parental controls.
When you click these to activate controls on your account, access to websites is restricted.
This will protect any device connected to your home broadband, including Laptops,
Tablets, PCs, Smart Phones and Games Consoles. More information on this is available at:
www.virginmedia.ie/broadband/learn-about-broadband/parentalcontrols/
2. Smartphones and Computers – see:
www.commonsensemedia.org/privacy-and-internet
-safety/what-are-the-best-privacy-settings-for-my-computer-and-smartphone
3. Tablets - Making your Tablet safe for toddlers:
www.webwise.ie/parents/preschoolers-and-tablets2/
Online Games
The Webwise site tells you all you need to know to make sure
your child has a safe online gaming experience:
www.webwise.ie/parents/play-it-safe-an-introductory-guide-to-online-gaming-for-parents/
Apps Explained
The “Guide to Internet safety for Parents” website explains the most popular apps
that young people use and steps parents can take to protect their child online:
www.internetsafety.ie/website/ois/oisweb.nsf/page/safety-guideparents-en
Commonsense Media has short videos on apps like Snapchat,
Instagram and Facebook to show parents what the app is and how children/teens use it.
You can find these near the bottom of the page,
under the section on Facebook, Instagram and Social Studies:
www.commonsensemedia.org/social-media
Information on privacy settings for a number of sites and applications can be found at:
www.webwise.ie/parents/apps-parental-controls/
Snapchat
What is it? It allows you to share images that disappear several seconds
after they have been seen...
What to be aware of: Although the Image may disappear from the device,
it still exists in the “cloud”.
Other users can also “Screengrab” (take a photo of) the image
using the screenshot feature.
What to do:It is important to talk to young people about the
consequences of sharing or saving intimate images.
It is illegal to create, possess or distribute explicit images of anyone under 17.
It is important that your child understands that, once an image is out there,
they lose control over it.
It is very easy for someone to “Screengrab” and keep the picture,
or pass it on to other people.
Switch off location settings – these are called “Geofilters” on Snapchat:
www.webwise.ie/parents/snapchat-safety/
More Information on Snapchat
· www.webwise.ie: The section for parents has advice on topics like “sexting”,
how to block or delete users and how to report abuse.
· https://support.snapchat.com/a/privacy- settings information on privacy settings.
Meowchat
What is it? Meowchat allows you to message with friends
and connect with new people.
Webwise describes it as a cross between “Whatsapp”
(where users can send messages,
images, audio or video) and “Tinder” (a dating app)
What to be aware of:Meowchat makes it very easy
to start chatting with strangers,
to view unsuitable content or to speak with users over 18.
What to do:It is very important to talk to your child about the dangers of
sharing personal information online and that online profiles make
it very easy for people to pretend to be someone they are not.
More information on Meowchat:
www.webwise.ie/parents/meowchat-safety/
Facebook
What is it?A social networking site that connects people online.
What to do: Opt out of photo tagging, face recognition, geo-location
and location check-in by others.
More information on Facebook:
· Some links to safety features and tips from Facebook
www.webwise.ie/parents/how-to-become-a-facebook-safety-parent/
· YouTube Video on using Facebook privacy settings from 2015
www.youtube.com/watch?v=e66q4QBjSdo
· www.gcflearnfree.org/facebook101/5/print
Instagram
What is it?Instagram is a photo-sharing, video-sharing
and social networking service
that is designed for users to communicate using their mobile phone.
What to be aware of:When using Instagram you should assume
everyone can see everything you post.
What to do:The Webwise website gives instructions
on how to block a person,
report a video or image and set up privacy settings:
www.webwise.ie/parents/instagram-how-to-report-posts/
Kik
What is it? Kik allows users to message and send images
to other Kik users using their phone
What to be aware of: Kik is different to other messaging apps because,
when they log in Kik, users can connect to other internal apps,
such as Match & Chat or Flirt.
These allow young people to connect with unknown users,
who could be over 18.
What to do: Webwise say that if your child is on Kik you should be cautious –
see Webwise for more information on this:
www.webwise.ie/parents/explainer-what-is-kik/
Advice for Children
The Office for Internet Safety has a guide for children which you
can look through with your child.
It is very important to talk with your child and show them how to stay safe online: www.internetsafety.ie/webwise/ois/oisweb.nsf/page/safety-guidechildren-en
Advice for Teenagers
The Watchyourspace website has good content for teenagers,
including how to deal with cyberbullying and what to do
if someone shares an image without your permission:
www.watchyourspace.ie/resources/.
Their “Forever” video is an excellent video on “sexting” and how,
once an image is “out there”,
you lose all control over it.
This video is suitable for teenagers, not younger children.
Fundraising events for 2016-17
November
1.Bag Packing at Supervalu: 1,237 euro
2.Clothes Collection: 161euro
3. Sponsored Cycle: 1,300 euro
4. Lipsync Battle: 12,900 euro
Annual Cycle November 2016
Our annual cycle was a great success.
Willie O' Neill and the Innisfree Wheelers cycling club
are the main driving force behind this event.
Of course we can't stress enough the overwhelming support of the parents
who give of their time so generously to help run the event.
Joe Queenan, of Gala stores, delivered trays of sandwiches and cakes to the school
and this very kind gesture was greatly appreciated.
Finally, we want to acknowledge our sponsors who gave prizes for the raffle.
If anyone has sponsor cards at home, please send them in to Audrey.
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Sponsored Cycle November 27th
Willie O' Neill and Innisfree wheelers
Strandhill NS Parents Association.
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The AGM of the PA was held on
Tuesday 27th September, 2016.
The newly elected committee is:
Chairperson: Fiona Bowan.
Tel: 086 7777372
Vice Chairperson: Tanya Kelly
Secretary: Maeve Hopkins
Treasurer: Geraldine Sproule
Check out the following video link produced
by the FAI - Football Association of Ireland:
https://www.youtube.com/watch
The Football Association of Ireland has launched a coach/parent education video
to ensure that children enjoy the game as best as possible.
In 2014, the FAI established a Technical Advisory Group,
which brought together experienced football people
to review all aspects of how the underage game
is played in Ireland and how we can make the changes required
to increase standards across the country.
They set out to develop an overall philosophy that is based
on a player-focused model.
This required the FAI to adapt the game to meet the needs of children
and not change children to meet the requirements of the game.
If children enjoy their earliest experiences of football then they are
more likely to improve and to remain in the game.
The reasons for children playing football and their expectations
and values are quite different from those of adults.
Board of Management 2015-2019
The Board is made up of a total of eight members:
2 Patron's nominees
Schoo principal
Teacher's Rep
2x Parents' Reps (mother and father):
2 x community Reps.
Active school Flag
The following are the details of some of the clubs which our pupils attend outside of school.
A display took place in the school hall on the day of the Easter holidays
and there was a great response from all of the children in the school:
1. Rugby: Sligo Rugby Club: www.sligofc.ie
2. Gymnastics: Yama Hara Gymnastics Club, Finisklin ( Kalisa & Blathnaid) : 087 2908589
3. Hip-Hop dancing: Sarah Middleton, Strrandhill "Beat it dance!"
4. Ballet dancing: a) Melody Academy of Dance, Baroncourt, Kilmacowen, Co. Sligo: 087 2908589
b) Lisa Cooper Dance Academy, Chapel Street, Sligo: 087 2419834
5. Karate: Sligo Martial Arts Academy: 087 6296933
6. Akido: Sligo Akdio, MCR, Sligo- Eamonn Coyne - 087 6693711
7. Basketball: All-Stars, Mercy College, Sligo - Glen Monaghan, Spar shop, Strandhill- allstas,sligo@gmail.com
8. Javelin: Sligo Athletics Club, I.T. Sligo ww.sligoathleticclub.com
9. Cheer-Leading: "Silver Stars", Ballast Quay, Sligo - Emily Probst.
Importance of developing your child's language skills
during the most formative years between 0-3 years.
Check out the following article which highlights the importance
of affording language experiences to your child from birth:
http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/health-family/parenting/the-chattering-
classes-foster-greater-language-skills-1.1817710
Féile Rince
Strandhill Feis
30th Anniversary June 2017
5,090 euro donated to the school
This year will mark the 30th successive year of the Strandhill Dancing Feis.
Noreen Duggan, along with a dedicated team ran the Feis in the school for 27 years.
Three years ago it was re located to a bigger venue
because the Feis has grown in popularity and prestige over the years
and a larger space was needed to stage the event.
This year will mark the 30th successive year to run the Feis
and it will be held in the Knocknarea Arena on the 10th and 11th June.
This event attracts dancers from all over Ireland including National and International
champions who will compete in this prestigious Feis.
The school is deeply indebted to Noreen and her team
who very generously donate the entire proceeds to the school every year
since it began thirty years ago.
This funding has enabled us to purchase invaluable resources for our pupils.
The feis proceeds were also used to carry out a major carpentry job in the kitchen
and all of the original classrooms and hall three years ago
to coincide with the extension at the time.
We are now in a position to use this money to
put towards the extension to our staffroom.
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The following is a list of some of the ways in which our
fundraising initiatives have benefited the school:
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