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We also celebrated receiving the DPSM Plaque of STEM Excellence, reflecting the tremendous work done in every class in the school, with particular thanks to Katie and Sinéad for overseeing the project. Kevin raised the Active Flag, while Mayor Gogarty raised the Green flag.
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This was a very exciting event, recognising the immense work done by the Active School committee, the Green School committee and the STEM committee.įor this momentous occasion, we were very fortunate to have Kevin O’Brien of the Irish National Cricket team and Cllr Paul Gogarty, Mayor of South Dublin County, as well as Naomi, Gerry and David. Wednesday, 20th June saw the raising of the An Taisce Green Schools and Active flags, and the celebration of Esker receiving its 5th STEM plaque (for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths). Khan, for feeding the happy, hungry masses that came on the day. To all of you, we will be eternally grateful. In the days and weeks up to the visit, the Board of Management (BOM), Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), and many parents, staff and friends helped to prepare for the visit. Excitement and anticipation hung in the air: The countdown was on… For all of the details, please read on to page 6. When the visit was announced, we were utterly astounded at the amount of help offered from within our school community to showcase our exceptional school. We could start with our astonishment at the news that we had been selected for a visit from Uachtarán na hÉireann Michael D Higgins, the President of Ireland. This fifth edition of the newsletter marks a year of flying many celebratory flags at Esker.Īnd what a truly remarkable, memorable year it has been with some very interesting and influential people and very unexpected and exceptional experiences that we have had.