Newsletter
16th June 2017
Dear parents, carers, staff and friends,
Active Schools Week
We have had such an active, busy and fun week! Our morning ‘Wake and Shake’ and ‘Slí na Sláinte’ walks have been brilliant and our thanks to all the families who joined us.
Throughout the week, the children have taken part in a range of activities: water relays, fitness classes, boxing, badminton, high jump, dancing, games, and lots more! And today, every class has had a chance to learn how to play ‘Ultimate Frisbee’!
At break time the children have ‘danced til they dropped’ and they’ve even had active homework. Every child has been encouraged to have at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. A big well done to everyone who took part – keep it up!
Thanks to our Active Team – all the children who led activities throughout the week, to Ms. Collins, Ms. Kilkenny and especially Mr. Carney and Ms. O’Callaghan, who put the programme together and organised us all throughout the week.
News this week
On Tuesday, 5th Class visited the National Gallery and learned more about the artist Monet. On Wednesday, our neighbouring contractors, Bennett Construction visited 1st and 2nd Class to talk to them about safety around building sites. Senior Infants went to the Phoenix Park for a fun day out on Wednesday and Ms. Collins’s Class are there today!
Parents’ Internet Safety Session
Thank you to the parents who attended our internet safety talk this week. It was great to see so many there. It is very important that we are all watching what children are doing on computers, keeping computers in a family room (not bedrooms) so children are in full view of an adult and talking to your child about what they are doing so you can support them and make sure they are safe online. The children in 3rd – 6th Class also had a session and got some top tips for keeping themselves safe too.
Dates for your diary
26th/27th June – Whole-School Performance
- Monday, 26th at 1.00 p.m.
- Tuesday, 27th at 1.00 p.m.
- Tuesday, 27th at 6.00 p.m.
29th June – 6th Class Graduation
30th June – School closes at 12 noon
31st August – School re-opens at 8.50 a.m.
End of Year Performance
Tickets will be available shortly for our end of year show but please note due to space restrictions in the hall, the tickets will be limited. Please note the timings above, especially for the evening performance. All children will need to be in school for these performances.
Attendance and punctuality
Well done to 3rd Class with top attendance this week of 98.9% – super!
I hear it’s going to be a beautiful weekend – enjoy the sunshine!
Éadaoin Kelly
Principal