Newsletter
18th October 2019
Dear parents, carers, staff and friends,
Maths Week
We have had a super Maths week this week and we are so impressed with all our expert mathematicians! Ms. Collins got things started with a maths-themed assembly on Monday and classes began to solve the 36 problems on display around the school for our maths trail. There were some very tricky questions and the children worked really well together to work out the solutions.
On Wednesday, all classes from 2nd to 6th Class walked to the beautiful Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin for a whole-school maths trail. The adults have been full of compliments for the wonderful behaviour and good attitudes of all the children on the day. We had lots of praise today for the older children who looked after their younger partners so well.
Today, we had parents/carers joining us for ‘Maths for Fun’ sessions in several classes and Ms. O’Donovan’s class went to a special Lego workshop in Marsh Library. Several other classes will attend this workshop in November too. A big thank you to Mr. Kerr for organising such a fantastic, fun week of learning for us!
Language Explorers – Opportunity for Parents
Dr. Francesca LaMorgia is offering parents/carers the opportunity to work with her and the children on the ‘Language Explorers’ programme in November. Francesca will be working with children to learn about all of our different languages and she needs help! If you speak a second language and would enjoy helping children learn about languages, please come along to meet Francesca on Wednesday morning at 9am. She will explain everything and there will be certificates and references available for parents who take part.
Parents’ Association – Sponsored Disco
Thank you to all the parents/carers who joined our Parents’ Association this week – it is great to have you all on board! By now, everyone should have their sponsor card and information about our Sponsored Disco on Thursday, next week. Children may dress up if they wish and we will be having our pumpkin decorating competition too. There was such a high standard last year – we can’t wait to see the entries next week!
Election of new Board of Management
There will be a meeting for parents/carers on Friday, 15th November to elect two new parents/carers to the school’s Board of Management. The new Board will have a term of 4 years and be in place until 2023. If you are interested, please do let us know and we can tell you a bit more about the role. Nominations will be sought at the meeting and a ballot of votes will take place at the meeting on the 15th.
Attendance and punctuality
Our winners of the attendance trophy this week are Ms. Carrick’s 3rd Class with 99.1%!
Dates for your diary
23rd October – Language Explorers – Parent Meeting
24th October – Annual Sponsored Disco and Pumpkin Competition
24th October – School closes for Teacher Training (Fri 25th) and Mid-Term Holiday
4th November – School re-opens at 8.50 a.m.
5th November – 3rd Class to Peace Proms rehearsal at National Sports Arena
Sunday 10th Nov – Family Mass
Week of 18th November – Parent-Teacher Meetings
…and finally…
Let’s hope there isn’t too much rain this weekend – see you on Monday!
Éadaoin Kelly
Principal
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