We are so lucky to have been selected for the Happy Talk programme which is a Speech and Language intervention programme based on the latest research. This programme is ran by the HSE and UCC. The Happy Talk Junior Infant Programme involves supporting the Junior Infant teachers, wider staff, the children and their parents. Coaching and training is at the core of the Happy Talk model. Happy Talk is based on the hypothesis that coaching staff and parents will have an impact on the overall language and learning outcomes for children. The process begins with a parent session, where parents are guided through language development strategies and activities for that day. This will take place in the Parents Room in our school. The parents then enter the classroom with the Speech and Language Therapist and participate in the session with the SLT coaching the teacher, SNA or parent as they run activities with a group of children. During the week the children continue to work on the activities with their teacher. Our staff have already taken part in the training. If you could please come in to school during the following dates to take part in the Happy Talk programme it would be fantastic and a great help for your child. If English is not your first language, you can take part in the Happy Talk Programme using your home language.
- Room 10 Happy Talk Sessions: Wednesday, 26th November @9 am- 10 am. Wednesday, 3rd December @9 am- 10 am, and Wednesday, 10th December @ 9 am- 10 am.
- Room 13 Happy Talk Sessions: Wednesday, 26th November @12:30-1:30 pm, Wednesday, 3rd December @12:30-1:30 pm, and Wednesday, 10th December @12:30-1:30 pm
- Room 9 Happy Talk Sessions: Friday, 28th November @9 am- 10 am, Friday, 5th December @9 am- 10 am, and Friday, 12th December @ 9 am- 10 am.
Many thanks for your continued help and support! We love having parents so involved in our school community.
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