COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
Monday, June 13, 2011
MOTION NO.8 Councillor E. Higgins
That the Manager report on services the Council will be providing to young people and children across South Dublin during the summer months.
REPORT:
The Council facilitates a range of activities and events for children and young people over the Summer months.
Summer Projects are aimed at providing a supervised programme of recreational and educational activities for young people over a consecutive number of weeks in the summer period. Emphasis is placed on community involvement and the development of resources and groups within localities. A wide range of activities are encouraged such as arts & crafts, sports, educational trips, drama, films, games etc. The use of available community facilities (schools, community centres, halls, open spaces) is also encouraged.
South Dublin County Council assists Summer Projects in the County area by way of grant-aid, assistance in kind, organised activities and staff support. In 2011 it is estimated that approximately 6,000 young people in the Council’s administrative area will participate in these Summer projects.
County Dublin V.E.C has agreed to continue their financial support to Summer Projects for the year 2011. These grants will be complementary to the above resulting in co-ordination between the two authorities, ensuring there is added value from this approach.
Catholic Youth Care providesthe necessary insurance cover for the Summer Projects.
The following projects have beenrecommended for grant aid this Summer:
Name of Project: Duration of Project Grant Amount
Neilstown Summer Project 2 Weeks €1,000
Rowlagh Summer Project 2 Weeks €1,000
Clondalkin Youth Service
Village Project 4 Weeks €1,600
Sruleen Summer Project 3 Weeks €1,250
p>Knockmitten Summer Project 4 Weeks €1,600
Bawnogue Summer Project3 Weeks €1,500
St. Ronan’s Summer Project 3 Weeks €1,500
Quarryvale Summer Project 2 Weeks €1,000
Bawnogue Youth & Community
Centre Summer Festival 2 Weeks €1,000
Fettercairn Summer Project 3 Weeks €1,500
Tallaght Travellers S. Project 4 Weeks €2,000
Citywise Education 5 Weeks €2,000
St. Kevin’s Family Resource
Centre 3 Weeks €1,250
Killinarden Community
Council Summer Project4 Weeks €2,000
Kilnamanagh Summer
Festival 3 Weeks €1,250
6-12 Project 4 Weeks €2,000
Lucan Youth Fun 2 weeks €850
Community Activity Grants
| Ref: | Name of Group | Type of Application | Date Received | Amount |
| SP04 2011/ GF2025 | Griffeen Summer Project | Community Activity Grant (Including Sport Activity) | 07/03/11 | €500 |
| SP18 2011/ GF2009 | Balgaddy Summer Proejct | Community Activity Grant (Including Sport Activity) | 29/03/11 | €500 |
| SP24 2011/ GF2012 | Griffeen CDG Summer Project | Community Activity Grant (Including Sport Activity) | 31/03/11 | €500 |
The Council has four Football Association of Ireland Development Officers working in the South Dublin County area who work extensively with the schools and the football clubs. They will be delivering a series of summer football camps over the Summer and also run training camps and events for children with disabilities . There is also a Rugby Development Officer who engages with the schools during the academic year and who will also be staging training sessions and "taster" events over the Summer
National Play Day will be officially launched on 3rd July and this will be followed by Recreation Week which will be marked by several special events.
There will be the opportunity to try out different sports and activities through the Sports Partnership Officesuch asClub Development Siminar, Cycle Tutors for Schools,Buntus Start Training and Walking Programmes.
McUilliam estate will have a community celebration on June 25th to mark the opening of the MUGA (Multiple Use Games Area) and the celebrations will be augmented by sports activities organised by the Council's Sports Office and Community Team. Similar events are being arranged for Balgaddy estate also where work is almost Complete on the MUGA there.
The Council is also supporting Arts Groups with projects for young children.
These are some but not all of the activities for children and young people that the Council is involved in asthere are other activities still at the planning stage. The Summer Projects referred to earlier have been run very successfully over a number of years, and the Council is constantly looking for ways to involve as many young people as possible. In recent times, every effort has been made to includechildrenfrom the new communities, as well as children with physical and intellectual disabilities
Activities in the Library Services for children and young people during Summer 2011
Almost 2,500 cultural and educational events for adults and children are provided throughout the year in our libraries. There is an extensive range of Children's Activities programmed in all branch libraries for this coming Summer.
Castletymon Library
Arts & Crafts
Join Sinead every Thursday and unleash your creative side for 7 - 12 year olds. Booking from the previous Monday for each session – Thursdays from 3pm - 4pm
Sarah Jane’s hip-hop Dance Class
For ages 6 -12 year olds. Tuesday 5th July from 2.30pm - 3.30pm
‘Yoga for little Ones’
A mother and toddler event Wednesday 6th & 13th July from 11am – 12noon
‘Little Red Riding Hood & friends’
Clown Performance for ages 4-9 years. Tuesday 19th July from 2.30pm - 3.30pm
Children’s Storytime
For under 7’s every Wednesday during July & August at 3.30pm
History and Heritage
Irish History Live
Learn about Irish history by living it! Wear the clothes and wield the weapons! For children aged 9-12, booking essential. Tuesday 23rd August at 3:30pm
Arts and Crafts - with a Heritage twist!
Thursday August 25th, 3pm – 4pm for children aged 7-12. Booking is essential.
Finn Mac Cool's Playstation
September 8th 10.30am Story telling with Brendan Nolan. Irish myths and legends brought to life in 2011. 4th class booking
For further information contact 4524888 or www.southdublinlibraries.ie
Clondalkin Library
Picture Book Cinema Storytelling
For 4 – 8 year olds, booking is essential. Monday 4th July at 3pm
Clondalkin Junior Heritage Picture Project
For 8-12 year olds, booking is essential. Tuesday 5th, 19th & 26th July at 3pm
Drama Workshop
For 8 – 12 year olds, booking is essential. Wednesday 6th & 20th July at 11am
Picture Book Sounds’ Storytelling workshop
For 6 – 8 year olds, booking is essential. Saturday 9th July at 3pm
Dogs Trust Workshop
Taking care of your dog for ages 5-12 year olds, booking is essential. Monday 11th July at 2.30pm
Hip Hop Dance Class
For 8 – 13 year olds, booking is essential. Tuesday 12th & 19th July at 11am
Feel Box Storytime
For 4 - 8 year olds, booking is essential. Tuesday 12th July at 3pm
My Summer Holiday Read’ Art Workshop
With Yvonne O’Neill for 7 – 12 year olds, booking is essential. Wednesday 13th & 27th July at 3pm
Make a Scented Summer Bouquet
For 8 – 12 year olds, booking is essential. Thursday 14th July at 3pm
Picture Book Cinema’ Storytelling
For 4 – 8 year olds, booking is essential. Friday 15th July at 3pm
Learning French through Stories, Arts and Crafts
For 6 – 8 years, booking is essential. Monday 18th July at 3pm
Picture Book Sounds’ Storytelling Workshop
For 6 – 8 year olds, booking is essential. Wednesday 20th July at 3pm
Card Making Workshop
For 8 – 12 year olds, booking is essential. Thursday 21st July at 3pm
Feel Box’ Storytime
For ages 4 – 8 year olds, booking is essential. Monday 25th July at 3pm
Card Making Workshop
With Tracy booking is essential. Wednesday 27th July at 6.30pm
Children’s Storytime
Every Tuesday during July & August at 3.30pm
Arts and Crafts for Children
For 6 – 10 year olds. Booking is essential. Tuesday 16th August at 3pm - 4pm
Storytime
Every Wednesday during July & August at 3pm
History & Heritage
Clondalkin Library history booklet
Local Studies for young historians. Wednesday 10th, 17th and 24th August from 2.30pm - 4pm
Heritage Week Arts & Crafts: Make a Felt Wall Hanging.
All materials provided, booking essential. Saturday 20th August from 10am – 12noon
Irish History Live – The Tudors
In 1485 a battle in England was to change the course of Irish and European history. Dress up as a courtier in silk, in whalebone or in doublet and hose. Discover the weapons that were used then and use them yourself – try the sword, mace, bow, crossbow and musket. Find out all about Henry, Elizabeth, the O’Neill’s, the O’Donnell’s, and most terrible of all, Oliver Cromwell. For children aged 9-12. Booking is essential. Tuesday 23rd August 11.30am – 12.30pm
For further information contact 4593315 or www.southdublinlibraries.ie
County Library, Tallaght
Street Games
For all the Family, Saturday 2nd July from 2.30pm – 3.30pm
Trickey Tricksters Billy Bonkers Mad Cap Magic and Balloon Show
For 5 – 12 year olds. Monday 4th July from 3pm – 4pm
Summer Storytime with Jackie and Marie
Tuesday 5th July from 3.30pm
Drama Workshop
With Anna Walker for 9 – 12 year olds, Tuesday 5th & Thursday 7th July from 12noon
Doodle Den Literacy Project
Summer Camp Visit for6 year olds, Wednesday 6th July from 2.30pm
Arts & Crafts
With Alison and Emmafor 5 – 7 year olds, Wednesday 6th July from 3pm
Eco Unesco Workshop
For 9 – 12 year olds, Thursday 7th July from 3pm – 4.30pm
Junior Chess Club
Thursday 7th July from 5.30pm – 6.30pm
Musical Tots
With KarenMusic/Singing and Dancing for young children aged 2 – 5 years. Friday 8th July from 12noon – 1pm
Creative Writing Workshop
With Terry Hassett HenryPirate themefor age: 9 – 12 years. Saturday 9th July from 12noon – 2pm
Dogs Trust Workshop
Taking care of your dog for ages 5-12 year olds, booking is essential. Monday 11th July from 12noon – 1.30pm
Hip Hop Dance Workshop
With Sarah Janefor age: 8+. Monday 11th July from 3pm – 4.30pm
Encore les Enfants
French/ English Storytime and Arts & Crafts Workshop based on the theme of the story for age: 5 – 8 years. Tuesday 12th July from 3pm – 4.30pm
Arts & Crafts
With Alison and Emma for age: 8 – 11 years. Wednesday 13th July from 3pm – 4.30pm
Storytime for Children
All ages welcome. Tuesdays 19th & 26th July from 3.30pm
History and Heritage
T.J. Byrne 1876 - 1939 - Library Architect: An exhibition detailing the work of T.J. Byrne - Library Architect.
In celebration of the centenary of Clondalkin and Whitechurch Carnegie Libraries 22nd August – 14th September, during library opening hours.
Irish History Live – the Easter Rising
Go into battle with the flying column using real pistols and rifles. Use real antique tools and household items. Find out about the main players in the 1916 Rising by wearing their uniforms and trying out their lifestyles. Would you be a Markievicz, a Collins, or a DeValera? For children aged 9-12. Booking is essential. Tuesday 23rd August 1.30pm – 2.30pm Finn Mac Cool's Playstation
Story telling with Brendan Nolan, Irish myths and legends brought to life in 2011. 4th class booking. Monday 19th September at 10:30am
National Print Museum Workshops Class booking
Activity 1: Activity 1: Handsetting & Printing. Working with artifacts from the Museum's collection, participants will compose and print their names in metal type. The participants will learn basic composing skills to construct their names, which will then be inserted into a 'WANTED' poster, and printed on the Farley Proofing Press, a key working piece of the Museum's collection
Activity 2: Hat making: Using origami techniques, participants will learn how to make old style printers hats. They will then have the opportunity to decorate their printer’s hats using markers, alphabetic paper cutters, decorative printed letters and image blocks from the Museums collection.
20th September 10:30 a.m. – 12:30pm
For further information contact 462 0073 or www.southdublinlibraries.ie
Lucan Library
Ruaille Buaille Lucan: A Children's Music Festival
Yes, June is almost upon us and it is time for Ruaille Buaille Children's Music Festival! There is a great line-up for this year's festival with workshops and performances from The Irish Chamber Orchestra, Music Theatre Ireland's Operatics, The Traditional Music Platform and much much more. Download the brochure to check out all of the wonderful events
Pre-Opera Fun Workshop
A fast paced interactive fun workshop introducing adults and children to the world of opera. Songs from Hansel and Gretel will be taught by the performers of the afternoon. Saturday 11th June from 11am – 12noon
Launch of Ruaille Buaille Lucan
Come along after school to the festival launch for a variety of fun music performances and workshops. The Mayor of South Dublin County Council will launch the programme and prizes will be presented to the winners of Ruaille Buaille Lucan! Create an Image 2011 competition. Tuesday 7th June at 3.30pm
Music - Themed Arts & Crafts Workshop
Students will make a Hansel and Gretel house with a selection of materials for ages 8 – 12 years. Wednesday 1st & 8th June at 3.30pm
Dogs Trust Workshop
Taking care of your dog for ages 5 - 12 year olds, booking is essential. Tuesday 12th July at 12noon
English/French storytime with arts and crafts
For 6-8 year olds, booking required Tuesday 19th July at 3pm
Story Time
For 3-5 year olds, Wednesdays at 3pm
Japanese Family Group
Parent and children group with arts and crafts activities for local Japanese families. Thursday 14th & 28th July from 3pm - 5.30pm
Teen Book Club
For 13-17 year olds new members welcome. Saturday 9th & 23rd July from 1pm - 2pm
Japanese Family Group
Thursdays 3pm-5pm
Teen Creative Writing Group
Every second Saturday 2.30pm – 3.30pm
History and Heritage
What’s Your Story?
Stories are our oral heritage told by the people that made history happen as they witnessed it. What's Your Story provides enjoyment and stimulation for adult listeners in recalling their own stories. Tuesday 23rd August 7pm – 8pm. Booking is essential.
MathsEyes events for children
Tallaght Cubed
An interactive photographic exhibition that looks at views and places of Tallaght through maths eyes
County Library June 20th to July 2nd
Solve It! Maths problem picture exhibition in the ITT
iWalk=Eyewalk
Put on your Maths Eyes and download this iwalk pod cast through Tallaght from www.southdublinlibraries.ie Find Tallaght’s triangle quarter and other interesting maths sights.
Eye?Maths
Maths trail around the County Library for children. Ask at the desk for your magic maths eyes glasses and complete the trail. Available throughout the week
My School has Maths Eyes
A showcase for primary schools in the community to exhibit their projects and work on Maths Eyes. Launch and prize giving by John Murray
ITT, June 22nd 11am to 2.00pm
Let’s Make a Numeracy Sack: T.B.C.
All members of the family are invited to this event in the County Library from 2pm on 24th June
A Family Learning Event presented by Toni Lambe from County Dublin VEC.
Get Clued In!
A maths eyes treasure hunt around Tallaght. Download this free app to your smart phone and follow the clues. The starting point for this hunt is Library Square. Saturday 25th June
A Question of Water
Calculate and measure your use of water in this hands on, fun demonstration.
Library Square, Tallaght.
Saturday 25th June. 10am to 4.30pm in Library Square
Family Maths Day
Old fashioned board games, special computer games and online maths problems and solutions, all for fun. Test your skills and compete together.
10.00am to 4.30pm in the County Library, Tallaght
Family Maths Day in Sean Walsh Park, Tallaght
Exercise the body and the mind. Bring the family and follow the clues to trail around this lovely park. Look around – shapes, spaces, volumes, quantities and concepts – maths are everywhere in the park. Lots of fun activities including a duck chase in the stream to measure distance and speed of flowing water. There is something for everybody here.
Sunday June 26th 2-5pm – Come along
Summer Reading Buzz 2011: Going Places with Books
South Dublin County Libraries invites all children to join us in our Summer Reading challenge for 2011. The theme for this year is Going Places with Books, and the challenge will take place during July and August throughout our branch and mobile library network. Aimed at children aged 4-12 years, Going Places with Books inspires children to read in the long summer break when their reading skills can decline without the regular reading activity at school.
The Summer Reading Buzz is simple. Children are encouraged to read ten or more books of their choice from the library during the summer holidays. They can sign up at their local branch or mobile library where they will receive a loyalty card which is stamped each time they read a book. Once the card is completed, it is entered into a draw which takes place at the end of the summer. Each child can complete as many loyalty cards as they choose.
This year we are also encouraging children to write to us and tell us where they are and what they are reading. We have designed a postcard which children can send from any interesting location, from sun soaked beaches to the Phoenix Park, and tell us what they are reading there.
Primary Schools in the County have been invited to particpate in the Summer Reading Buzz by distributing the postcards and encouraging the pupils to return them to either the school or their nearest library service point.