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Anabla pupils said “Sí” to Spanish classes
By Michelle Crean
Local pupils were enthusiastically given a chance to learn a foreign language as part of the school curriculum.
SPANISH: Fifth and Sixth Class pupils in Anabla National School spent eight weeks learning Spanish.
SPANISH: Fifth and Sixth Class pupils in Anabla National School spent eight weeks learning Spanish.
Pupils in Anabla said “Sí” to Spanish which was delivered over an eight-week period during the normal school timetable.
Previously pupils had to wait until secondary school to learn another language but the Primary Languages Sampler module 'Say Yes to Languages' is being made available to primary schools for the second year following its extension by the Department of Education.
Over 30 Third to Sixth Class pupils from Anabla NS took part in the course which included Irish Sign Language.
Over five hundred schools took part in the module last year which saw French, Spanish, ISL, German, Italian, Mandarin Chinese, Romanian, Arabic, Lithuanian, Polish, Tamil and Portuguese being taught across the country.
“We are delighted to be taking part in 'Say Yes to Languages' this year," Principal, Patricia O’Shea, said.
"It is a fun, interactive and engaging programme which really begins to set the foundation for an ongoing positive relationship with languages. This will be of great benefit to the pupils as they continue through their education, hopefully bringing with them a love of languages.”
Glenflesk GAA hosts cardiac screening clinic
Glenflesk GAA Healthy Club recently welcomed the Dillon Quirke Foundation to run a cardiac screening clinic for its young members.
A total of 45 club players aged 12 to 18 underwent vital heart checks designed to promote early detection and heart health awareness among young athletes.
Medical personnel from Advanced Medical Services conducted the screenings with professionalism and care, while the club’s Healthy Club Team oversaw the smooth operation of the event.
The Dillon Quirke Foundation operates without government funding, relying entirely on public support to raise awareness of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) and provide non-cost cardiac clinics to sports clubs across Ireland.
Glenflesk GAA encourages anyone wishing to support the foundation’s ongoing screening work to consider making a donation online at dillonquirkefoundation.com.
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