Newsletter
20th January 2017
Dear parents, carers, staff and friends,
News this week
Our school choir attended a special rehearsal in the National Show Centre in Swords on Tuesday. They sang with nearly 1800 children from around the country. The children will be performing at a concert called the ‘Peace Proms’ on Saturday, 4th February at 8.00 p.m. in the RDS. This rehearsal was a chance for them to show all that they know, including their dance moves! The children were fantastic ambassadors for the school. They sang beautifully, knew all of the actions and listened attentively throughout. The adults were very proud and impressed by their positive attitudes and talent – well done! We can’t wait for the performance in February.
Tickets for the show can be bought online at www.peaceproms.com. Any parent with a child in the choir who needs help with this should talk to Ms. McDonnell, who will be happy to support.
After-School Clubs
We are running a range of after-school clubs this term for 1st – 6th Classes, everything from computing, music, football and art to ‘sean-nós’ style Irish dancing! We have had lots of interest from children across the school.
We will look at the forms carefully and assign places next week. If your child is given a place at a club, you will receive a letter with the details and start date. Most of our new clubs will start the week of 30th Jan. If your child does not get a place this time, we will make sure they are prioritised for a place next term. Look out for letters in bags early next week!
Dates for your diary
24 January – 5th/6th Class to Mount Carmel Secondary School to see ‘Mammy Mia’ Sunday, 29th January – Family Mass at 11.45
30th January – ‘Walk in my shoes’ workshop on mental health for 5th and 6th Class
Saturday, 4th February – Choir singing at Peace Proms concert in the RDS Concert Hall
Friday, 17th February – Science Fair
23/24 February – Mid-Term Break
Attendance and punctuality
A big improvement in attendance across the school this week. Our attendance cup was awarded to 4th Class with a super 100% – well done! Close behind were 2nd Class and Miss Brophy’s Senior Infants on 98%.
We talked in assembly on Monday about getting to school on time. We reminded everyone that the gate opens at 8.40 and school officially starts at 8.50 a.m. If you arrive at school and your class is already inside – you are late! If you arrive and the gate is shut – you are late! If you arrive and have to come in the office door – you are late!
We know there are always mornings when it is a little harder, traffic is particularly bad or the alarm didn’t go off. But for most mornings, we ask that you ensure your child arrives on time to start their learning. If they are late, they miss out on vital information and the plan for the day. You also miss the opportunity to say hello to their teacher or pass on a message. Our thanks as always to the children and families who are here on time every single day.
Enjoy the weekend, let’s hope it stays dry!
Éadaoin Kelly
Principal
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