Newsletter
14th January 2019
Dear parents, carers, staff and friends,
Happy New Year!
Welcome back to all and a happy new year to everyone. We hope you had a lovely holiday and we are delighted to see everyone back and ready for an exciting term of learning.
The children have settled back quickly and last week we talked about our new years’ resolutions and our aims for our learning over the coming months.
After-School Clubs
Please look out for club letters this week. Our thanks to the staff who give their time to run these clubs after-school. Please remember that your child does not automatically have a place in a club – you must wait for the office to confirm. Please ensure we have an accurate phone number for you and check your text or app messages for confirmation.
Christmas Raffle
Thank you to the Parents’ Association who organised our Christmas raffle in aid of DEBRA Ireland. I’m delighted to let you know we raised 224 euro in total. Thank you also to those who donated items for the Crosscare Homeless Shelter next door.
Attendance and punctuality
Well done to 6th Class who had top attendance of 98.3% last week and won our attendance trophy.
It has been an excellent start to the term, with nearly everyone back from holiday on time. This makes a huge difference to the children’s learning – well done everyone!
Dates for your diary
15 January – Senior Infants visit the GPO
2 February – 3rd and 4th Class perform at Peace Proms concert in the RDS at 2.00 p.m.
5 February – Safer Internet Day – Zeeko Internet Safety talks for parents and children
10 February – Family Mass at 11.45 a.m.
21 and 22 February – Mid-Term Break – School Closed
27 February – First Penance
6 March – Science Blast at RDS
14, 15, 18 March – School Closed
12 April – School closes for Easter Holidays
29 April – School re-opens for summer term
New Year Reminders
As the weather continues to be cold, and with warnings that it may become colder, I would ask you to remind your child that they must wear a coat to school each day and they are not allowed to take their coat off when outside playing. This ensures the children keep warm while getting some fresh air, but also ensures coats do not get mixed up or lost. We appreciate your help reinforcing this message with the children at home.
And finally…
Tickets for the Peace Proms concert on Saturday, 2nd February are almost sold out. If you want to go along to the RDS to see your child – you will need to buy a ticket online. Sile can help you, if you have any trouble.
Best wishes,
Éadaoin Kelly
Principal
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