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They’re busy bees in St Oliver’s

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There was a great buzz in St Oliver's School last week as pupils got their hands on a colourful and educational robot.

BOOK: Senior Infants at St Oliver's NS, pictured with their teacher Leanna O'Brien (left) and SNA Elaine Murphy (right), one of the winning classes of the Scríobh Leabhair with Foras na Gaeilge, after they compiled a colourful book with Irish themes. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

It was education whilst having fun in Ms O'Brien's Senior Infant class as they got to grips with the new Bee-Bot supplied by Kerry Education Centre who have invested significantly in STEM equipment for primary schools

Bee-Bots are exciting robots designed specifically for use by young children and have become part of modern technology in the classroom. They are bee-like in appearance with a series of buttoned commands, are colourful, and easy-to-operate - essentially the perfect tool for teaching navigation, sequencing, estimation, problem-solving!

The robot enables learning colours, shapes, orientation, alphabet and lots of other skills. An inclusive activity for all abilities where navigation tasks can be simplified and more difficult depending on the circumstances.

Equipped with themed mat which presents 15cm squares, the aim of the game is to get from one area on the map by programming the Bee-Bot with instructions and navigation throughout its journey from A to B.

Team play among pupils, concentration, anticipation and memorisation of programmes are done without realising that they are working on their learning.

"The Bee-Bots have arrived in St Oliver's as part of our Changemaker School project. The goal of the project is to promote children's learning, problem solving and critical thinking skills," teacher Leanna O'Brien told the Killarney Advertiser. "The children love programming the Bee-Bots. It encourages learning in such a fun and interactive way."

Senior Infants were also selected as one of the winning classes for Scríobh Leabhair with Foras na Gaeilge, after they compiled a colourful book with Irish themes including a drawing by each child in the class.

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Maggie’s Montessori supports National Pyjama Day

The usual morning routine was swapped for slippers and dressing gowns at Maggie’s Montessori last Friday as the children took part in the annual National Pyjama Day. The local event […]

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The usual morning routine was swapped for slippers and dressing gowns at Maggie’s Montessori last Friday as the children took part in the annual National Pyjama Day.

The local event was held in support of LauraLynn, Ireland’s Children’s Hospice, and Early Childhood Ireland’s Eco-Emotions project.
The theme for the day was “children helping children and having fun,” with the Killarney toddlers joining over 65,000 children nationwide in the massive fundraising drive. Since its inception in 2003, National Pyjama Day has raised more than €4.5 million to support developmental and wellbeing projects for young people across the country.
Funds raised during the day at Maggie’s will go directly toward LauraLynn’s Family Support Services. These services provide essential emotional, therapeutic, and practical care for children with palliative and complex needs, as well as their families.
Teresa Heeney, CEO of Early Childhood Ireland, noted that the day is a celebration of kindness and community. This sentiment was echoed by LauraLynn CEO Kerry McLaverty, who stated that the spirit of children helping their peers aligns perfectly with the mission of the hospice.

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Incredible value at Paco warehouse clearance

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Paco Clothing is to open a second shop at the Killarney Outlet Centre for March and April – and the fantastic news for customers is that there will be some astonishing bargains to be availed of.



Paco will have a massive warehouse stock clearance in the temporary shop with ladies and men’s fashion tops, trousers, fleeces, jackets and so much more clearing from as little as €9.99.

They will also be selling stylish and popular Regatta outdoor tops at 70% off the recommended retail price.

The temporary pop-up store opens this Thursday, March 5th, at 10.00am and it will remain open until the May Bank Holiday weekend.

Paco has established a great reputation for being a one-stop-shop for really classy fashion with some of the major brands in stock to ensure customers can avail of great quality as well as great prices.

Now is the ideal time to stock up your wardrobe for spring and summer and the team at Paco can advise you on the best options to ensure you look and feel your best in the weeks and months ahead.

True style is about choosing what you love and you’re sure to find that at Paco and, better still, there are massive discounts to be availed of.

Hugely popular brands stocked include Paco, Paco Active, Just Elegance, Regatta, Mudflower and Paco Man and the prices really will have to be seen to be believed

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