<![CDATA[ESKER EDUCATE TOGETHER NATIONAL SCHOOL - Home School Liaison]]>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:41:43 +0000Weebly<![CDATA[Crochet Classes with ETB]]>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:28:05 GMThttps://www.eskeretns.ie/home-school-liaison/crochet-classes-with-etb
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Last term we held Crochet Classes, run by the lovely Audrey from our local ETB. It was amazing to watch how quickly our beginner crocheters picked up the skill. There was some beautiful pieces created over the course of the classes. Well done to all who took part!
]]><![CDATA[Yoga Classes for Parents]]>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 07:37:51 GMThttps://www.eskeretns.ie/home-school-liaison/yoga-classes-for-parentsWe are currently holding yoga for parents through the local ETB. 
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]]><![CDATA[Maths Week 2025/26]]>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 07:33:56 GMThttps://www.eskeretns.ie/home-school-liaison/maths-week-202526Thank you to all our parents who took part in Maths Week this year. We really appreciate your involvement!
]]><![CDATA[Junior Infants Parents Coffee Morning]]>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:27:35 GMThttps://www.eskeretns.ie/home-school-liaison/junior-infants-parents-coffee-morning
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It's hard to believe September is almost over, we have had a great start to the year so far! Our new junior infants parents were invited in this month for a coffee morning. We had some incredible treats provided by So Coffee, and our parents ( some new and some long time Esker parents) had a chance to chat and get to know each other. It was a great turn out and we look forward to more opportunities for our new parents to get involved!
]]><![CDATA[New Home School Community Liaison]]>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 10:06:48 GMThttps://www.eskeretns.ie/home-school-liaison/new-home-school-community-liaison
Hi Everyone,
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I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. My name in Leah, I have been part of the Esker staff since 2009 working as a Class and SET teacher. I am very excited to be taking on the role of Home School Liaison this year. I will be in touch about ways you can get involved through school initiatives and will be organising events and classes for parents. I am looking forward to getting to know you all.

Please get in touch if you have an questions,

Leah

086 0261061
leah@eskeretns.ie


]]><![CDATA[Book launch and summer fete!]]>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 13:39:16 GMThttps://www.eskeretns.ie/home-school-liaison/book-launch-and-summer-feteA huge thank you to so many members of our school community who joined us for our book launch and first official summer fete. It was a huge success with so many vendors selling food, jewellery, face painting, art work, books and soaps to name but a few. The talent in our community stretches far and wide and I am so appreciative of everyone who gave their time to be a part of the fete.

A little bit about our cookbook-
As part of our ongoing efforts to promote diversity and cultural understanding, we created a multicultural cookbook. We had a tutor from the Adult Education Services- South West join us for the class and the book was funded by a grant from the ALL fund (Adult Literacy for Life) and ad space from local businesses. This cookbook features a collection of recipes contributed by our parents, staff, and members of the local community. It showcases the rich tapestry of culinary traditions that make up our school community, celebrating the diversity that makes us unique. We launched the book at our first ever summer fete. It was a fantastic day of food and crafts and the Mayor of South County Dublin joined us, along with other local councilors. It was an incredible way to unite our whole school community together.
]]><![CDATA[Join Us for a Festive Celebration: Multicultural Cookbook Launch & Esker Summer Fete!]]>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:42:26 GMThttps://www.eskeretns.ie/home-school-liaison/join-us-for-a-festive-celebration-multicultural-cookbook-launch-esker-summer-feteDear School Community,
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We are excited to announce the upcoming launch of our Multicultural Cookbook and the Esker Summer Fete, taking place on Saturday, June 8th, 12.00pm-2.00pm. This event promises to be a vibrant celebration of diversity, culture, and community spirit.

As part of the festivities, we invite vendors who would like to showcase and sell their goods, whether it be delicious food, stunning jewellery, or offering services like henna or hair braiding. This is an excellent opportunity to share your talents and products with our school community. There will be a small fee of €20 for all vendors.

To make this event a success, we need your help! We are seeking volunteers who are willing to lend their time and expertise to organise and run the event smoothly. Whether you can assist with planning, coordinating on the day, or ensuring the school grounds are left clean and tidy post-event, every pair of hands makes a difference.

If you are interested in being a vendor, contributing and being a part of this wonderful celebration, please reach out to Linda at 0860261061 or via email at linda@eskeretns.ie. Your involvement will play a crucial role in making this event memorable for everyone involved.

Let's come together as a community to celebrate our diversity and create lasting memories. We look forward to seeing you all at the Multicultural Cookbook Launch & Esker Summer Fete!

Thanks,

Linda

Home School Community Liaison

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]]><![CDATA[Book & Treat Sale]]>Wed, 14 Feb 2024 14:23:22 GMThttps://www.eskeretns.ie/home-school-liaison/book-treat-sale1873481
]]><![CDATA[St Brigid's Day/ Lá Fhéile Bríde/ Imbolc.]]>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 13:54:04 GMThttps://www.eskeretns.ie/home-school-liaison/st-brigids-day-la-fheile-bride-imbolc7849194Imbolc or Imbolg, also called Saint Brigid's Day, is an Irish Celtic traditional festival. It marks the beginning of spring, and for Christians it is the feast day of Saint Brigid, Ireland's only female patron saint. It is held on the 1st of February, which is about halfway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox.

This is the only Irish public holiday named after a woman. St Brigid’s Day provides a unique opportunity to acknowledge the critical role that women have played in Irish history, culture and society.
In Celtic mythology, Brigid was a triple goddess – of healing, fire, and of poetry – and the Christian saint who took her name, born in 450 AD, carried some of those same associations as the patron saint of poets and midwives. This bank holiday carries a dual opportunity to recognise the role of women through our arts and cultural heritage.


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Safer Internet Day Tuesday Feb 6th 2024

As children spend more time online, ensuring it’s a safe space is ever more important. The information below can help parents talk to children about life online, recognise potential dangers and take steps to reduce risks. It is up to you- the parents and guardians to do all you can to ensure that your child stays safe online. 

Please see these top 10 tips for keeping your child safe online:

https://www.eskeretns.ie/home-school-liaison/10-tips-to-keep-your-children-safe-online-from-switcherie

Not sure how to talk to your children about the internet? Click here for a topic generator:

https://talklistenlearn.webwise.ie/questions/#

Find out what your children are actually doing on the games they are playing:

https://www.webwise.ie/category/explainers/

Watch a webinar on internet safety:

https://www.webwise.ie/parents/talklistenlearn-online-safety-webinar-for-parents-with-dr-colman-noctor/

Advice for parents on scams, cyber bullying, phishing, digital age of consent, screen time advice etc:

https://www.webwise.ie/category/parents/advice/

https://www.webwise.ie/category/parents/how-to/

Some excellent tips from switcher.ie on how to keep your children safe online.

https://switcher.ie/broadband/guides/how-to-keep-your-children-safe-online/

Some videos that you could watch with your children at home and talk about afterwards:

https://www.webwise.ie/classroom-videos/#classroom-videos-primary

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