Newsletter
25th November 2016
| SCHOOL IS CLOSED FOR CHILDREN ON MONDAY, 28TH NOVEMBER, DUE TO STAFF TRAINING.
WE RE-OPEN AT THE USUAL TIMES ON TUESDAY, 29th NOVEMBER |
Dear parents, carers, staff and friends,
Parent Teacher Meetings
Thank you to all the parents and carers who came along to meet with their child’s class teacher this week. We had an excellent turnout and it was lovely to see so many smiling faces leaving the building with lots of good news shared.
The value of good relationships with families is so important and we have enjoyed having the time to spend with each of you to talk about your child’s strengths and how we can work together to support them.
My thanks to all of the staff who have worked so hard to prepare for these meetings. It is a tiring week, meeting with families early in the morning before school and staying late in the evenings. We appreciate your commitment and diligence and wish you a restful weekend!
If you haven’t yet had your appointment, please speak to your child’s teacher to arrange a suitable time.
News this week
5th Class attended a writing workshop at the ‘Fighting Words’ centre on Tuesday. The children worked with volunteers to write their own story, which was then published for them to bring home.
Time to Read Launch
On Thursday, we launched the ‘Time To Read’ programme with eight 2nd Class children and a group of volunteers from ‘Business in the Community’. We look forward to developing our partnership over the coming weeks.
Dates for your diary
28th November – School closed for children due to Primary Curriculum training for staff
1st December – Jolly Grimm Tales performances for 1st – 6th Classes
4th December – Family Mass at 11.45 a.m.
7th December – 3rd and 6th Class to Sean O’Casey theatre – Marino Institute
Health Checks
The nursing team were so impressed with our Junior Infant children who had their vaccinations this week. They were so brave!
Attendance and punctuality
It’s been another super week for attendance!
Well done to Junior Infants, 1st, 2nd and 6th Classes on 96%, to 5th Class on 97%, to 4th Class with 99% but there was no beating 3rd Class this week with a fabulous 100% – well done!
Have a lovely weekend.
Éadaoin Kelly
Principal
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