FREE SCHOOL MEALS UPDATE The Executive has agreed payment (£2.70 per day) for each pupil/student who is entitled to Free School Meals. EA is currently engaged in preparing a payment file that will make fortnightly payments to entitled families direct to their bank account.

Glad to give a hand today to the massive work ongoing in our communities to assist the Belfast Trust 1000s of items gifted from our W Belfast schools. Thanks to WBPB & schools. I’ve spoken to the trust again & we hope to get more supplies to them on Monday.

Today is #WorldAutismAwarenessDay . Don't forget to check out all the amazing resources Autism NI

Let's remember this as we begin Term 3🌈 This wont be forever! Teachers will be back online tomorrow, and your class' online work section will be updated tomorrow morning. Remember to try your best and do only what you can. #staysafe #stayhome

The Wonder Gallery is now open!The BBC are inviting young artists to submit an electronic copy of a piece of art they have created - it can be on paper with crayon, on canvas with paint, or digitally on a tablet or computer. All details can be found at: bbc.co.uk/events/erwbc8

The Goliath Digital Learning Hub (GDLH) have created an initiative which we hope will increase engagement with digital home learning for the final weeks of this academic year. Please check out this video for all the info you need about the initiative. youtube.com/watch?v=q9SndL…

Parenting NI has been putting together resources for Parents and families at this difficult time, lots of resources and ideas can be found on their website. There are some brilliant ideas for staying connected with grandparents and our wider families. parentingni.org

In these difficult days the Education Wellfare Service is still working to support us and our families in any way they can, from educational needs to nutritional the EWS can still offer support and advice. youtube.com/watch?v=wgJ-ht…

Key Stage 1 Lesson Plans Today we have the second of our physical literacy videos that focus on children at Key Stage 1 level 🧑‍🏫 This lesson looks at Bouncing and is delivered by coaches Mattie, Ronan, Michaela & Eimear. youtu.be/vJ5-ZLW6UjM

Ulster GAA are running a series of online skills sessions for foundation, KS1 and KS2 pupils. Every Friday UlsterGAA will be posting a new video on their youtube channel which we will share here and on the school website in the 'community support' section.

Please find attached a letter for parents/guardians and a letter for our pupils from Mr. McNamee. stpaulsmica.com/parents/parent… stpaulsmica.com/kids/letter-to… We hope all the pupils from St. Paul's have had a lovely week and are all ready for the weekend!

St. Paul's Virtual Sports Day is done and dusted! Well done to everyone who took part. You were all fantastic! 🏆🌟 youtu.be/HSx1QewbK74

St. Paul's is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious School of Sanctuary award! We pride ourselves on being a welcoming and safe school, celebrating diversity and offering all members of the community sanctuary. Well done to everyone in our school community!

Please follow the link below for details about our plan to return to school in the coming weeks. Please also access the community support section of the website to find a Covid 19 resource pack. stpaulsmica.com/home/

On a call with Dr Paddy Shevlin and schools from across Ireland looking at how to tackle the "Covid Gap in Pupil Learning" with the DCU Compedium Cluster this morning. Really brilliant and innovative ideas being discussed about how to approach education in these challenging times.

Please visit our school website to view our virtual open day tour. We can't wait to welcome all our new pupils into our primary and nursery school next year. stpaulsmica.com #virtualopenday #homeschooling

Outstanding digital literacy course from The Goliath Trust and Nerve Centre yesterday! Many Thanks!

Great opportunity to take part in #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek with The Happy Confident Company please follow this link to find out more.

Dear Parents and Pupils, please find attached our plans for the return to school of all pupils next week.

A very enjoyable +challenging session with Martin Brown + Principals in NI+IE exploring Factors affecting School Leaders Mental+Physical Well being in challenging times. Looking forward to getting findings published Dublin City University @EQI_DCU School of Policy and Practice: DCU IOE DCU Research Education and Training Inspectorate What can be done?