Newsletter
30th January 2019
Dear parents, carers, staff and friends,
Stay Safe Programme
Every year, we use the ‘Stay Safe’ programme with all of the children from Junior Infants to 6th Class. It is a national programme, that is compulsory in all Irish schools. The lessons teach the children about keeping themselves safe, dealing with bullying, stranger danger and cyber-bullying. The key message for children when they feel unsafe is to ‘say no, get away and tell’ an adult they trust. Every class will be following the programme in the coming weeks.
Ms. Brophy is available on Friday morning at 9.00 a.m. in the Parents’ Room to speak to any parents/carers who have questions about the programme content or how to support your child with these issues at home. Do come along if you have questions or concerns.
Yellow Flag Programme
We are working towards a ‘Yellow Flag’ this year to help us focus our work on interculturalism, equality and diversity.
We are currently doing an ‘Intercultural Review’ to ask our community their view on our work. The children in 2nd – 6th Class have been completing their survey in school.
We would now like to invite parents and carers to take part. The survey is online and should only take a couple of minutes.
Open a web browser and type in the link below to take the survey:
If you would like a paper copy, please ask for one at the office.
Parent Classes
Thank you to all those who returned the forms to Síle about parent classes this term. We are delighted to see lots of interest in our English classes which will start next week. There’s also space in our yoga class on Mondays and cookery class on Tuesday mornings – do let us know if you are interested.
Attendance and punctuality
With a lot of children ill, it has been a very poor week of attendance. Please ensure your child is wrapped up warmly at school and we look forward to seeing everyone back to full health in the coming days.
Dates for your diary
1 February – ‘Stay Safe’ meeting for parents/ carers at 9.00 a.m.
2 February – 3rd and 4th Class perform at Peace Proms concert in the RDS at 2.00 p.m.
5 February – Internet Safety talks for parents/carers at 9 a.m.
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
Enrolment for September 2019
Final reminder – the closing date for Junior Infant September 2019 applications is Friday, 1st February 2019. Please call into the office to collect an application form if you need one. Children must be 4 years old by 30 April 2019. We cannot accept late applications.
Best wishes,
Éadaoin Kelly
Principal
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