Newsletter
18th November 2016
Dear parents, carers, staff and friends,
News this week
5th Class attended a workshop in the Ilac Library for ‘Science Week’ on Monday.
We welcomed a theatre group from Axis Ballymun yesterday to perform ‘Stór’ for 4th and 5th Class, a play about 1916 told in two languages, English and Gaeilge (Irish). It was a wonderful performance and the children really enjoyed it.
Today, Eric and Troy represented our school at the ‘Comhairle na n-Óg’ event in Croke Park. They met with children from schools across Dublin City to discuss issues for children in the city and share ideas for improving children’s lives and opportunities.
Parent Teacher Meetings
Next week, all parents and carers will be invited to a meeting with their child’s class teacher. You should already have a time and day to come. Please let us know if this time does not suit you and we will try our best to re-arrange.
We understand that there may be a last-minute reason why you cannot attend. Please make sure you let your child’s teacher know if you cannot come by calling the school office on (01) 8300841.
Parish News
Thank you to the families who attended our Family Mass last Sunday. It was great to see so many children there. Well done to the children in 3rd and 4th Class who led the liturgy too.
Thanks also to the parents and carers of children making their First Holy Communion who came to our meeting on Thursday morning. We look forward to working with you in the coming months of preparation. Our next Family Mass will be on Sunday, 4th December at 11.45 a.m.
Dates for your diary
22nd November – 5th Class to ‘Fighting Words’ writing workshop
22nd/23rd November – Parent Teacher Meetings
24th November – Launch of ‘Time to Read’ programme for eight 2nd Class children
28th November – School closed for children due to Primary Curriculum training for staff
4th December – Family Mass at 11.45 a.m.
Health Checks
Junior and Senior Infants have had their vision and hearing checked by the HSE nursing team this week. They will be in touch with families if any further appointments are needed. Next week, Junior Infants will have their vaccinations. The HSE team find that children respond better if they attend with their classmates and are all brave together!
Attendance and punctuality
It has been a super week for attendance! We celebrated lots of classes with attendance over 95% at assembly this morning.
Well done to 3rd and 4th Class with 98%, Miss Todd’s Junior Infants and 2nd Class with 99% and our joint winners this week, 1st Class and 5th Class with a fantastic 100%!
Have a lovely weekend.
Éadaoin Kelly
Principal
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