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    Staghall, Belturbet, Co. Cavan. H14CH74
Tel- (049) 9526502 email: office@
greaghrahanschool.ie
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We are a small three teacher rural school, five minutes from Ballyconnell Co. Cavan, close to the Slieve Russell hotel. We pride ourselves on our welcoming and caring school atmosphere and the fun and active learning opportunities we provide for our pupils. 

Mindful Monday

17/2/2023

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Morning Meditation
For Mindful Monday we focused on being mindful through our breathing, we practised meditation and did morning meditations throughout the week. Meditation helps to improve our concentration, and to manage our emotions. It helps us to be more creative and to feel less stressed during the day and helps us sleep better at night. We really enjoyed taking time out from our work to be still and relax.

Mindful Colouring 

Mindful colouring is about bringing our awareness into the present moment by consciously focusing on colour and design. Instead of the formal practice of focusing on the breath, you bring your focus to the weight of the pencil in your hand, the shade of colours on your paper, and the feelings you experience throughout. Mindful colouring has been shown to:
  • Reduce anxiety and stress
  • Improve sleep
  • Improve focus
  • Improve vision and motor skills
The students began their morning with a mindful colouring activity and really enjoyed having a calm moment. 

Yoga with Sharon

What a lovely relaxing start to our Monday after mid term. The children were delighted to welcome Sharon Brennan in to teach them some Yoga. Yoga is a series of movements connected to breathing. Yoga at an early age encourages self-esteem and body awareness with a physical activity that’s non-competitive. Yoga enhances flexibility, strength, coordination, and body awareness. Practising yoga helps children to relax, slow down and improves concentration and focus. Yoga teaches children self-care and relaxation techniques to help them to deal with little challenges that may arise in their lives. 

Wear your slippers in school

It was a nice treat to wear your slippers in school today and the children really enjoyed being comfy for the day. 

Drop Everything and Dance

When we heard the bells ringing through the corridor it meant time for 'Drop Everything and Dance.' We all gathered as a class and followed the routine to 'Can't stop the feeling'.  The children enjoyed some physical activity and having a dance with their friends. 

Run Around Ireland - Active Schools Daily Mile

As part of working towards renewing our Active School Flag, the children are taking part in the Run Around Ireland Challenge. Each lap = 1km and each class worked out the distance from our school here in Cavan to different landmarks on the maps and and wrote the distance on the sheet provided.  This was an excellent way for children to learn about some of Ireland’s most famous landmarks.  Over the next 4 weeks, our aim is to run to all of these places without leaving our school yard. A great way to develop our Physical Wellbeing. 
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Introduction and Mission Statement
    • General Information
    • General Information
    • History of the school
    • Board of Management
    • Enrolment
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    • Covid 19
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      • 2015 - 2016
      • 2016 -2017
  • AWARDS
    • Student Council
    • Peace IV
    • Amber Flag >
      • Amber Flag 2022 - 2023
    • Active School Flag >
      • Active School 2021
    • Junior Entrepreneur
    • Green School
  • Policies
  • Calendar
  • After School Club
  • Learning Zone
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