Newsletter
16th December 2016
Dear parents, carers, staff and friends,
| REMINDER:
We close for the Christmas Holidays on Thursday, 22nd December at 12 noon.
We re-open on Monday, 9th January at 8.50 a.m.
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News this week
On Tuesday, we had a visit from Jason Killeen, a professional basketball player from Basketball Ireland. Jason led some workshops with our classes and got everyone very enthusiastic about sport and being active. Thanks to Ms. O’Callaghan who leads our ‘Be Active’ team for organising.
On Thursday, Miss Dolan’s 1st Class visited the Ilac Library for a special reading and performance of ‘The Snowman’. The children came back with their own beautiful snowmen decorations and full of excitement about the Christmas season.
Over the last few weeks, several children from 5th and 6th Class have been reading with a volunteer from a company called BBH each week, organised by the SUAS charity. The children were invited to visit the BBH offices today and were even treated to lunch. The children and volunteers spoke about how much they enjoyed their reading sessions and each child received a book as a gift to take home. Well done!
Christmas Fair
Our ‘Christmas Fair’ will take place during the school day on Tuesday, 20th December.
Children will be in class as normal all day. You are invited to join your child at the fair at the times listed below:
Infant Classes – 11.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m.
1st and 2nd Class – 12.30 p.m. – 1.30 p.m.
3rd – 6th Class – 1.30 – 2.30 p.m.
We have had two beautiful hampers donated by Glanmore Foods for our raffle. We have also been supported by a number of local businesses and stalls in the area – our thanks to them for their generous donations and prizes.
Dates for your diary
Sunday, 18th December – Parish Carol Service
Tuesday, 20th December – Christmas Fair
Thursday, 22nd December – School Closes for Christmas Holiday at 12 noon
Monday, 9th January – School Re-opens
Attendance and punctuality
Thank you to all the families who have ensured their children attend school every day. Best attendance this week was 3rd Class. Well done!
And finally….Parish Carol Service
Don’t forget – THIS Sunday, 18th December, the parish carol service will take place at 3.30 p.m. The school choir will be singing and all are welcome to come along.
Enjoy your weekend,
Éadaoin Kelly
Principal
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