Newsletter
9th November 2018
Dear parents, carers, staff and friends,
1st Class appear on RTE News2Day
On Monday, Ms. Oppermann’s 1st Class visited Hodges Figgis bookshop for the launch of the new children’s book ‘The First Christmas Jumper’ with its author Ryan Tubridy and illustrator Chris Judge. The children were featured on RTE tv programme, ‘News2Day’. Check it out on our website if you haven’t seen it yet. The children did a wonderful job, we were so proud of them!
Yellow Flag training for teachers
On Tuesday, our teachers had a two hour workshop after school as part of our ‘Yellow Flag’ programme. The training focused on how we include everyone, how we celebrate diversity and how we challenge racism and discrimination in our school. The training was expertly led by Dil Wickremasinghe – thanks Dil!
National Children’s Choir
On Wednesday, we welcomed three other schools for a ‘cluster’ rehearsal for the National Children’s Choir. 5th and 6th Class have been working very hard to learn the repertoire for the choir and are singing beautifully in two and sometimes three parts! The children made a beautiful sound and we can’t wait for their big concert in the National Basketball Arena in March.
In other news this week…
Our Junior Infants were very brave this morning getting their vaccinations – well done everyone!
2nd Class began a series of four workshops on the #BoldGirls initiative with volunteers from KPMG. The children will be learning about strong female characters and authors across history and in some very special books.
Aladdin Connect – new school app
At the back of this newsletter, you’ll see a letter with more information about the new Aladdin Connect app which we are launching next week. For the first time you’ll be able to book your parent-teacher meetings from the app and choose a time that suits you! We think it will be really great – please read the letter carefully and call in if you have any questions.
Peace Proms tickets – 3rd and 4th Class
3rd and 4th Class will perform in the Peace Proms concerts on Saturday, 2nd February at 2.00pm. Tickets for parents/carers are available now for a special ‘early bird’ rate. The code you need is DUBSAT2PM. Tickets are selling fast so please book soon to avoid disappointment.
Dates for your diary
14th November – 5th and 6th Class at Science Workshop at Marsh Library
15th November – 4th Class to Hugh Lane for science workshop
Friday, 23rd November – School closed for children – staff training day
Attendance and punctuality
Well done to 6th Class with 99% attendance this week!
And finally…
I’m delighted to let you know that we raised a total of €1,224.40 for the annual Sponsored Disco – our thanks to the Parents’ Association for all their hard work and to every family who contributed. The funds will be used to buy new resources for the school.
Have a lovely weekend,
Éadaoin Kelly
Principal
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