ST. PETERS NATIONAL SCHOOL DUNBOYNE
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What do our 3rd and 4th Class students think of St. Peter's National School?

"Everybody is kind and you are friends with everybody. We don’t have a uniform. We have spooky walks and other activities. You make lots of friends and I love the school tours. This school has so many things"
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"I love our school because not only are we learning everyday, we're having fun too"
"We had a water fight, swimming lessons, the Spooky Walk and the Reptile visit"
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Stay up to date with our 3rd and 4th class activities on our dedicated Class page.

Meet our 3rd and 4th class teacher - Ms Cantwell


Rachel Cantwell
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My name is Rachel Cantwell. I recently graduated from DCU Institute of Education with a degree in primary teaching. After completing my final year in college, I spent the majority of my first year as an NQT teaching 5th & 6th class in a developing school in Co. Meath. The hard work and dedication put in by staff and the school community alike in a developing school comes with a special sense of belonging and reward. This is one of the many reasons I love being a part of the St. Peter’s team. 

This academic year I am teaching 3rd & 4th class. I am excited to get to know the children and create a classroom full of teamwork, respect and fun! I enjoy teaching all subjects but I have a love for music and art. I love bringing out the creative side of the children in my class. 
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When I was first introduced to some of the staff, I instantly felt welcomed and supported in the school environment. I feel very privileged to be a member of the team here at St. Peters.

Managing a multi-grade classroom - a teacher's perspective

A TEACHER'S PERSPECTIVE
At the core of multi-grade is the sharing of knowledge and experience. One of the greatest moments in teaching is when you hear “Oh, I get it!” and the multi-grade setting means everyone gets to share in these special moments when peers share their knowledge with each other.
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Teaching a child for more than one school year means that as a teacher you get to understand each child so much better. This enables me as a teacher to cater to learning needs at a more personalised level. For the children, being in a multi-grade classroom widens their social circle. They develop skills to establish and maintain friendships with other children of the same age, as well as older and younger. 
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Phone:   01 8026741
Email:    office@stpetersnsdunboyne.com
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Principal's Message
    • Our Ethos
    • Assembly
    • Our Team >
      • Junior & Senior Infant Teacher
      • 1st and 2nd Class Teacher
      • 3rd & 4th Class Teacher
      • 5th & 6th Class Teacher
      • Sonas Teacher
      • Spraoi Teacher
      • Special Education Teachers
      • Our SNAs
      • Our Ancillary Team
    • PTA >
      • PTA Members
      • Charity Events
      • Pumpkin Carving
      • Spooky Walk!
      • Christmas Fair!
      • St. Patrick's Day Dunboyne
      • Easter!
      • Sport's Day
      • Golf Classic
  • Our Classes
    • Junior and Senior Infants
    • 1st and 2nd Class
    • 3rd & 4th Class
    • 5th & 6th Class
  • Enrolment
    • Enrolment
    • Contact Us
  • School Policies
    • Academic
    • Administrative
    • Critical Incidence
    • Annual reviews
  • Afterschool Classes
  • Initiatives
    • Maths week
    • Special Visitors
    • School Garden
    • Remote Learning
    • School trips and outings!
    • Primary Science Award >
      • Step 1: Science
      • Step 2: Technology
      • Step 3: Engineering
      • Step 4: Maths
      • Step 5: STEM Showcase
    • Flags >
      • Active School Flag >
        • Physical Education
        • Physical Activity
        • Partnerships
        • Active School Week
      • Blue Flag
      • Amber Flag
      • Green Flag