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Looking for your next school tour
venue????? Jump Zone is Ireland’s First and Europe’s Largest Indoor Trampoline Park. Located in Santry, they have recently moved to a second state of the art 35,000sq.ft facility in Sandyford. Led by a team of top trampolining athletes, Jump Zone specialises in school tours for kids 5+ years of age looking for a fun and new way of keeping active. Groups can enjoy individual open jumping on the 10,000sq.ft. main trampoline court, practice new skills in the newly opened foam pits in Sandyford and Santry or high energy trampoline Dodgeball games. The courts are carefully designed to create a healthy and enjoyable experience for all jumpers. When you book, Jump Zone hosts will be allocated who will run mini Dodgeball competitions, interactive games, foam pit access, trampoline basketball and for the gymnasts a Tumble Track has just been installed in the Sandyford facility. On arrival, the dedicated staff will lead the group down to the induction area where a safety video is shown and the rules are given. Extreme fun is so important but so is the safety of the guests. At Jump Zone, they do all they can to ensure that your group will have maximum fun with maximum safety! With court supervisors on the courts at all times, and heavy duty spring loaded frames covered by 2+ inch think safety pads, Jump Zone combines fun and safety in all areas to create a fun experience like no other. Groups of up to 200 can be accommodated at one time.
For more information see
www.jumpzone.ie or phone Sandyford 01 2939356 - Santry 01 8623366
Genius gifts for kids – and grown-ups too!
Say Season’s Greetings a little differently this year ‘with a gift card from the Unwrapped range at Oxfam Ireland. Each gift is guaranteed to make girls and boys smile – and teachers and parents too! – by helping people worldwide to lift themselves out of poverty. Share the gift of learning with the new Long Life Learning (€12) card which fights for education for young people, including orphans and vulnerable children. Or make sure more girls get the opportunity they deserve to attend school with Educate a Girl (€25). You can also help children learn and grow by making sure their school or community has a clean water supply with the Water for a School (€1000) card. This generous gift is a real life-changer and is available as a bespoke certificate, perfect for a school or workplace. No Unwrapped catalogue is complete without the baaa-rilliant Goat (€35) and this year, you can choose a new Goat for Christmas (€35) card and help support communities who depend on animals for their livelihood. Finally, who can say no to chocolate? Especially when it’s calorie-free like the Unwrapped Chocolate (€5) card.
To find out more or see the full Unwrapped range, visit
oxfamireland.org/unwrapped
Is your child struggling in
school? Is your child experiencing any difficulties with learning, attention, concentration or behaviour in school? Are you concerned about possible dyslexia? If so, the earlier it is addressed the better. All children experience difficulties at
some point but if the difficulties are ongoing, it may be the sign of an underlying problem. What can you do? Bring your child to see an Educational Psychologist for an assessment. Educational Psychologists are trained to work with students, to help identify areas which may be affecting their learning and to help put strategies in place to enable them achieve their best in the classroom. Who are Éirim? Éirim is an Irish word meaning ‘talent’. They are Educational Psychologists passionate about children and enabling them achieve their best. Éirim have over 15 years experience working with schools, parents and children throughout Ireland. They provide a range of educational assessments tailored to suit the needs of your child. During an assessment they first meet with you to discuss your concerns and then meet with your child for the main assessment. Many parents are nervous about their child receiving an assessment. This is normal but the vast majority love working with the Educational Psychologist as it’s fun and something different for them. Éirim’s assessments can diagnose learning difficulties, such as dyslexia (problems with literacy) or dyscalculia (problems with maths) and help to put appropriate support structures in place. They can also be used to apply for various resources in school (e.g. resource hours, exemptions, assistive technology). A detailed report with specific recommendations is made for your child based on their individual learning profile and needs. Éirim can respond quickly to requests, providing you with immediate access to their support and guidance. All reports are accepted by the Department of Education and Skills and the Department’s Agencies (e.g. the National Council for Special Education and the National Educational Welfare Board). To arrange an assessment for your child or to talk to one of our psychologists for a free telephone consultation, call us on 01 4992217
www.eirim.ie.
Slime, Bubbling Potions & Exploding Rockets by Tracey Jane Cassidy
Experiments you can do at home with stuff you can find at home! Tracey Jane Cassidy founder of Junior Einsteins Science Club recently launched her first book, a wonderfully wacky book filled with fun family science activities. The beauty is that you have all of the materials and equipment in your kitchen and home. Secret slime recipe included! Easy instructions for kids to follow. Elephant toothpaste, 2 types of slime, smoke cannons,walking water,make your own compass, blubber gloves, bottle rockets,make crystals and more! The author is Science Communication Expert Tracey-Jane Cassidy MA MSc, a mum of three, currently shortlisted for the Image Business Woman of the Year Award, is passionate about inspiring a love of science and learning. Perfect Birthday or Christmas gift for your little ‘mad scientist’!
Available now to buy on Amazon @ £10.50 Primary Times WINTER ISSUE 5
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