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Play Types

2nd August 2022

Playboard NI - Did you know there are many different types of play? Children should enjoy a healthy 'diet' of play types for their positive well-being and development! Read more about Play Types in...

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National Playday Week

1st August 2022

Happy National Playday Week 🤸‍♀️😀 If you don't mind travelling a bit further out this week some fun events at our parks..... As our celebrations get underway today,...

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Non Screen Activities

29th July 2022

Lots of ideas here to get the children away from their screens! ...

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Simple activities are the best!

28th July 2022

Help Kids Talk remind us that sometimes the simple activities are the best. We don’t need expensive toys or gadgets. Get out some paper plates and cups and have a tea party in the sun!...

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Back to School Resources

22nd July 2022

Autism NI have produced a terrific back to school resource kit.  This includes ideas for families to count down back to school, starting a new school, ideas on how to familiarise your child with...

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Free School Meals

21st July 2022

Parents and families please apply for your free school meals allowance asap. It can take up to six weeks to process your claim. ...

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Keep Talking

20th July 2022

Help Kids Talk remind us how eimoortant it is to keep chatting to our children.  Chat at every opportunity! ...

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Friendship Skills

19th July 2022

This is a good read in preparation for children starting nursery school. Having friends provides support and promotes social skills, along with increased positive mental health and well-being....

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Big Butterfly Count

15th July 2022

The Big Butterfly Count starts on the 15th of July! This is a UK-wide citizen science project to count the number of butterflies and day-flying moths we see. It only takes 15 minutes, so get...

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The Importance of Play

13th July 2022

Parenting NI remind us that tHe summer months provide lots of opportunity for play, but did you know that play, aside from being fun, has wide range of benefits for children? Here are just a...

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Free School Meals

11th July 2022

⏲️ Don’t delay, apply today! Our Free School Meals application page is still open for applications for the upcoming school year. We recommend getting your application submitted...

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Handwashing

5th July 2022

Now that school holidays have begun the PHA is reminding parents about hand washing. Farm animals can be the source of several bugs that can be passed from animals to humans and cause illness. Some...

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Parentline’s Summer Suitcase

5th July 2022

Introducing Parentline's Summer Suitcase for 2022!#SummerHolidaysAreHereFind the full download on website. ...

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School is out for Summer

30th June 2022

School is now closed for the summer holidays. We would like to thank all our parents for a great year!  For their support, understanding and end of year gifts.   The school office is now...

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Positive Parenting

27th June 2022

Parenting is a demanding and challenging role. “Positive Parenting” techniques aim to help mums and dads consciously parent with positivity. Here is part 1 of our positive parenting tips,...

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Wash Hands Regularly

19th June 2022

Ongoing investigations into cases of hepatitis in children have identified 21 cases in Northern Ireland. Hand hygiene along with respiratory hygiene is the most important method of preventing and...

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Open Farm Weekend

17th June 2022

FREE FAMILY FARM FUN 👩‍🌾 Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend is taking place this Friday, Saturday & Sunday🐄🐖🐑🐓 Here are the days & times the...

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Disney

17th June 2022

Olfa and friends came to visit us in Ballyhenry Nursery this week! We had a great time during our Disney themed week!...

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Infant Mental Health

17th June 2022

Take 5 Steps to Wellbeing focuses on young children and gives parents ideas of simple things they ca do at home with your child....

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Free School Meals

14th June 2022

📢 Applications for Free School Meals and Uniform Allowance for the upcoming school year are now open! Click here to apply: https://bit.ly/3L25pBe Please note, as well as new applicants,...

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