Newsletter
15th February 2019
Dear parents, carers, staff and friends,
Reminder –
We are closing for just two days for our mid-term break – Thursday and Friday next week, 21st and 22nd February.
We are open as normal on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at the normal times.
5th and 6th Class want Climate Action
On Wednesday, 5th and 6th Class joined 400 other primary school children to protest about ‘Climate Change’ at Dáil Éireann, our government buildings. The children made really creative posters and banners and spoke clearly about their views on global warming and the impact climate change will have on their lives. The children have been learning lots about sustainability in their classes and it was wonderful to see them leading this action for change with their peers.
Peace Proms
Well done to all our children in 3rd and 4th Class who performed at Peace Proms concert in the RDS two weeks ago. The children practised so hard to learn all of their songs and actions. They sang with 2,500 children from around the country and the Cross-Border Orchestra of Ireland – what a fantastic opportunity! We were very proud of them all. Our thanks also to Ms. Glynn, Ms. Graham and Ms. Lougheed who prepared the children so well and to Mr. Carney, Aoiffe, Audrey and Liz who came along to support the children on the day.
News this month
Thank you to the parents/carers who came to our workshop about the ‘Stay Safe’ programme with Ms. Brophy last week, and to the parents/carers who participated in our internet safety talks too.
Well done to the 2nd Class children who led the liturgy at our Family Mass last Sunday and thanks to Ms. Yeates who prepared them so well.
3rd and 4th Class were super school ambassadors on their visit to the Lighthouse Cinema on Wednesday. The children watched ‘The Kid who would be King’ and even got to ask the film’s director questions afterwards, as part of the Dublin International Film Festival’s ‘Fantastic Flix’ programme.
Attendance and punctuality
We’ve seen a wonderful improvement in attendance this week with 97.4% attendance across the whole school. A special well done to our THREE classes with 100% attendance this week – Ms. McCaughey’s 2nd Class, Ms. Graham’s 3rd/4th Class and Mr. McGuire’s 5th!
Dates for your diary
18 February – 1st Class to Dublin Castle
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
And finally…
We are collecting tokens from Aldi for their competition to win €50,000 for our school. If you spend over €30, you will get a token. Please bring in any tokens you have – thanks.
Have a lovely weekend,
Éadaoin Kelly
Principal
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