Glinsk Community Childcare

Our Graduation Celebration was a truly wonderful occasion and a fitting way to mark the end of an incredible journey. It was heartwarming to see the children shine with confidence, pride, and excitement as they celebrated their achievements. The event was filled with joy, laughter, and special memories that will be treasured for years to come. A huge well done to all of our graduates for their hard work, determination, and growth throughout the year. We would also like to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone involved in making the celebration such a success – from staff and volunteers to families and supporters. Your dedication, creativity, and teamwork helped create a memorable day for everyone. Congratulations to all, and we wish our graduates every success and happiness in their next adventure.

Glinsk Community Childcare – Big Stars ECCE Class of 2026

Good luck to all our Big Stars on your graduation this morning!

A huge well done to our wonderful teachers for all their hard work, dedication, and preparation in helping the children reach this special milestone. We are so proud of everything you have done.

To all our children, congratulations on your graduation. Thank you for your hard work, enthusiasm, and the many happy memories you have created. You have grown so much, and we are incredibly proud of each and every one of you.

As you begin your next adventure, we wish you every success, happiness, and confidence for the future.

Best wishes to all our Big Stars – keep shining brightly from all Glinsk Community Childcare

𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘁 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿? ☀️

After the recent record breaking heat across Ireland, many families may be dealing with sore, red or sunburnt skin.

Sunburn can happen quickly, even here in Ireland, and UV can still damage skin on cloudy days.

If your child has already been sunburnt, the HSE recommends:

💧 Get them out of the sun as soon as possible
🚿 Cool the skin with a cool shower, bath or damp towel
🧴 Apply aftersun or aloe vera
🥤 Encourage them to drink plenty of water
🌤️ Keep sunburnt skin covered and out of direct sunlight until it has healed

The HSE also says not to put ice directly on sunburn, not to pop blisters, and not to scratch or peel the skin.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽

Contact your GP if your child has blisters or swelling, feels very tired, dizzy or sick, has a very high temperature, or has a headache and muscle cramps.

The HSE also says parents should contact a GP if a baby or young child has sunburn.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗻𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗻

The HSE SunSmart message is simple:

👕 Slip on clothes that cover skin
🧴 Slop on sunscreen, SPF 50 plus for children
👒 Slap on a wide brimmed hat
🌳 Seek shade, especially between 11am and 3pm
🕶️ Slide on sunglasses with UV protection

Sunscreen should be applied around 20 minutes before going outside and reapplied every 2 hours, and after swimming or outdoor play.

You can also check the UV Index on Met Éireann. If the UV Index is 3 or above, skin protection is needed.

🔗 HSE sunburn information:
https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/sunburn/

🔗 HSE SunSmart guidance:
https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/cancer/protect-skin-sun-sunbeds/

🔗 HSE preventing sunburn in children:
https://www2.hse.ie/babies-children/child-safety/outdoors/preventing-sunburn/

🔗 Met Éireann UV Index:
https://www.met.ie/uv-index

💬 What sun safety tip would you share with other parents?

📘 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣. 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗗 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧.

𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱’𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹
𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

The move from preschool to primary school is one of the most significant milestones in a child’s early years, for children and parents alike.

Children don’t arrive at primary school as blank slates. They bring with them the learning, confidence, relationships and skills they’ve already developed through their Early Years experience. This transition is about building on those strong foundations, not starting from scratch.

To support parents and childcare providers during this important time, the 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 ( #𝗡𝗣𝗖) is offering 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 during the week of 𝟭𝟱 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

👶 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲:
• How to emotionally prepare children for the transition
• Building resilience and confidence
• Strengthening the relationship between parents, providers and children
• Supporting children to feel secure and ready for their next step

🗓 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀
Week beginning 𝟭𝟱 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
Each session lasts approximately 𝟳𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀, including live Q&A.

🕰 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀:
• 𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺, 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟱 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲
• 𝟳:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺, 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟱 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲
• 𝟳:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺, 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟳 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲
• 𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺, 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲

ℹ️ 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲:
• All sessions cover the same information, choose the time that suits you best
• Sessions are not recorded, to support open and respectful discussion
• We ask all participants to engage respectfully during the session
• Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis

👉 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:
https://forms.office.com/e/kitgwpAiZu

Supporting parents, supporting children 💛

Community involvement plays an important role in enriching children’s learning experiences. We were delighted to welcome Michelle from Ballymoe who generously shared her skills and passion for yoga with our preschool children. Through a range of fun, age-appropriate yoga activities, the children explored different movements, stretches, and relaxation techniques while developing their balance, coordination, and body awareness. The session also encouraged mindfulness, confidence, and positive wellbeing in a supportive environment. Opportunities such as these help strengthen the partnership between home and preschool, allowing children to learn from the talents and experiences within their own community while fostering a sense of belonging and connection