Newsletter
20th March 2018
Dear parents, carers, staff and friends,
News this week and last week
We had two teams attending soccer tournaments last week. The girls were up first on Monday and the boys had their turn on Thursday. Both teams performed really well and showed great sportsmanship. Thanks to Mr. Carney for organising and accompanying the teams.
On Tuesday we welcomed a large group of parents and carers to a special meeting to learn more about the ‘Stay Safe’ programme. It was great to see so many of you there – thank you very much. If you have any questions about the Stay Safe programme and keeping your child safe, come and have a chat with your child’s class teacher and find out what your child is learning in school.
Our older children have been taking part in six weeks of swimming lessons in Belvedere College. We hear they’re doing very well!
On Thursday, a reporter from RTE’s News2Day programme came to speak to some of our younger children about St. Patrick. They appeared on Friday’s programme and spoke really well – well done children!
This week and after Easter, we are welcoming some student teachers to classes across the school from the Institute of Education. They will work alongside our class teachers for several weeks.
Confirmation
Congratulations to the children in 5th and 6th Class who had their Confirmation last Friday. The children worked very hard to prepare for the ceremony. It was a lovely family occasion and the children looked wonderful.
Thank you to the parish team who supported the children over the last few months and especially to Mrs. Fay and Ms. Kilkenny who prepared the children so well. Big thanks also to our super choir who sang beautifully.
Dates for your diary
| We close at 12 noon on Friday (23rd March) for the Easter holidays.
We re-open on Monday, 9th April at 8.50 a.m. |
Attendance and punctuality
Another great week of attendance.
Have a look at these percentages:
Junior Infants – 97.3%
Ms. Marron Senior Infants – 98.3%
Ms. O’Donovan Senior Infants – 97.3%
Ms. Sheridan’s 1st Class – 98.2%
Ms. Collins’s 2nd Class – 96.4%
Ms. Graham’s 2nd/3rd Class – 96.7%
4th Class – 96.5%
5th Class – 98.3%
6th Class – 99.2%
Well done everyone!
Best wishes,
Éadaoin Kelly
Principal
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