During the
recent mid-term break we were delighted to take delivery of 11 interactive
whiteboards. These are the very latest in teaching and learning technology and
will prove most beneficialto our
pupils. Interactive whiteboards allow our teachers to use multimedia to explain
concepts and ideas and also to stimulate and engage the children. No longer are
children straining to see a picture or huddled around the computer monitor, now
all pupils can clearly see and discuss the material. Already we have observed
how interested and motivated the pupils are by the new technology.An added benefit is that not only are the
pupils learning about academic subjects, but they are also learning ICT skills
to prepare them for the technological world in which they will live and work.
Our
Ranganna 6, 5 and 4 will have access to these interactive boards initially and,
when finances permit, the remaining classrooms will be similarly equipped . We
would like to thank the Board of Management and our parents’ association, The
Friends of Scoil Oilibhéir, who have provided the funds for the purchase of
these boards. The money raised from our sponsored walk, Christmas Bazaar and
weekly voluntary collection has been put to good use and our pupils’
educational experience will be greatly enhanced by this development. We ask you
to continue to support our fundraising activities. Our children are our hope
for the future and they must be provided with every opportunity to grow and
develop.