Newsletter
7th October 2016
Dear parents, carers, staff and friends,
IMPORTANT – DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
PRIMARY LANGUAGE CURRICULUM
You may remember from last year that all schools in Ireland are receiving training on a new Primary Language Curriculum. This new curriculum is for the teaching of English and Gaeilge (Irish language) in the younger classes.
All teachers will attend a training course on Monday, 28th November 2016. The school will be closed for children on this day. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Book Fair
From Thursday next week, we will have a Scholastic Book Fair in the Hall. There will be a selection of books available for families to buy. We encourage all families to share books at home and this is a great way to build a collection. They also make fantastic birthday or Christmas presents.
The Book Fair also raises money for the school. As for every €1 you spend, the school gets 60c to buy books for our own class and school libraries.
Please come along and support us by buying a book if you can.
News this week
3rd and 4th Class had a wonderful time at the ‘Music in the Classroom’ concert at the National Concert Hall on Tuesday. The children sang with the RTE Concert Orchestra and listened to some beautiful music.
Family Mass
Our first Family Mass for this year is this Sunday, 9th October at 11.45 a.m. in St. Joseph’s Church on Berkeley Road. Everyone is welcome.
After-School Homework Club run by Crosscare on Wellington Street
The after-school club that runs every day in Wellington Street, near SPAR, are looking for children who would like to attend. The club has places for children aged 6-8 and is open from 2.00 – 5.00 p.m. It costs €20 per month. You can call into the club to collect an application form.
Dates for your diary
Sunday, 9th October – Family Mass at 11.45a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church
10th October – 5th and 6th Class to ‘Vendee Globe Challenge’ on River Liffey
12th-19th October – Book Fair
28th October – School closes for Mid-Term Holiday
7th November – School re-opens at 8.50 a.m.
28th November – School closed for children due to Primary Curriculum training for staff
Attendance and punctuality
Our top attenders are Ms. O’Donovan’s Junior Infants and 5th Class who are joint-winners on 98.2%. A whisker away from them are 3rd Class on 98.0%. Well done to all!
As it starts to get a little bit colder, please make sure your child has their coat each day and for the younger ones, make sure they can take it on and off themselves.
Have a lovely weekend!
Éadaoin Kelly
Principal
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