Newsletter

 

18^th November 2016

 

Dear parents, carers, staff and friends,

 

News this week

5^th Class attended a workshop in the Ilac Library for ‘Science Week’ on Monday.

We welcomed a theatre group from Axis Ballymun yesterday to perform ‘Stór’ for 4^th and 5^th Class, a play about 1916 told in two languages, English and Gaeilge (Irish). It was a wonderful performance and the children really enjoyed it.

Today, Eric and Troy represented our school at the ‘Comhairle na n-Óg’ event in Croke Park. They met with children from schools across Dublin City to discuss issues for children in the city and share ideas for improving children’s lives and opportunities.

 

Parent Teacher Meetings

Next week, all parents and carers will be invited to a meeting with their child’s class teacher. You should already have a time and day to come. Please let us know if this time does not suit you and we will try our best to re-arrange.

 

We understand that there may be a last-minute reason why you cannot attend. Please make sure you let your child’s teacher know if you cannot come by calling the school office on (01) 8300841.

 

Parish News

Thank you to the families who attended our Family Mass last Sunday. It was great to see so many children there. Well done to the children in 3^rd and 4^th Class who led the liturgy too.

Thanks also to the parents and carers of children making their First Holy Communion who came to our meeting on Thursday morning. We look forward to working with you in the coming months of preparation. Our next Family Mass will be on Sunday, 4^th December at 11.45 a.m.

 

Dates for your diary

22^nd November – 5^th Class to ‘Fighting Words’ writing workshop

22^nd/23^rd November – Parent Teacher Meetings

24^th November – Launch of ‘Time to Read’ programme for eight 2^nd Class children

28^th November – School closed for children due to Primary Curriculum training for staff

4^th December – Family Mass at 11.45 a.m.

 

Health Checks

Junior and Senior Infants have had their vision and hearing checked by the HSE nursing team this week. They will be in touch with families if any further appointments are needed. Next week, Junior Infants will have their vaccinations. The HSE team find that children respond better if they attend with their classmates and are all brave together!

 

Attendance and punctuality

It has been a super week for attendance! We celebrated lots of classes with attendance over 95% at assembly this morning.

 

Well done to 3^rd and 4^th Class with 98%, Miss Todd’s Junior Infants and 2^nd Class with 99% and our joint winners this week, 1^st Class and 5^th Class with a fantastic 100%!

 

Have a lovely weekend.

 

 

Éadaoin Kelly

Principal

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