St. Patrick's N.S., Ballylinan

Cumann na mBunscol: As we near the end of the season, our boys play away to Stradbally on Tuesday 8^th October at 12pm. As usual the bus costs €7 payable via Aladdin please.

We have one further game for boys and girls – more details to follow.

Training continues on Monday after school.

Lego Club: After the success of the after-school programme last year, Bricks 4 Kidz are taking an expression of interest from parents for workshops for Infants and for 1st- 6th Class. The details of this programme can be seen in the attached poster. The programme runs each Thursday, November 7th, 21st, 28th & December 5th, 12th & 19th (There is no workshop on November 14th). Please click on the following link to the website to register your interest.

N.B. If booking on a mobile device, turn the phone sideways to proceed past the cookies box.

School Calendar: The school calendar is published on our website www.balllyinannationalschool.com

Teacher Professional Learning: The school is closed on November 11^th for Teacher Professional Learning offered to all schools on the opening of their first Autism Class and again on 12^th November for Teacher Training on the new Primary Maths Curriculum.

Parents Association: Committee will meet on Monday 7^th at 7pm. The AGM will take place later this term.

Swimming: Swimming will take place for 3^rd & 4^th class after the mid term break. More details to follow.

SNA Appreciation Day: On Tuesday last we celebrated SNA appreciation day. Thank you to our wonderful team of SNA’s who take such good care of our children.

World Teacher’s Day: Takes place tomorrow Saturday. It’s a timely reminder of how fortunate we are to have such fantastic role models for our children. Thank you for all that you do.

Finally, to our Parents & Guardians, thank you so much for your support. Have a lovely weekend.

Newsletter Friday 20^th September 2024

Aladdin: Please review and update your child’s medical information and family doctor on the Aladdin App over the course of the next week, by visiting “Student Details” on your child’s profile. We would really appreciate if you could include any information on medical conditions and allergies that may impact your child during the school day. This includes asthma, food allergies / intolerances etc. If your child does not have a medical condition or allergy, you do not need to take any action.

Lunches: Please remember to update your child’s choice of hot lunch at  https://irishschoolmeals.ie/

Autism Class: Building works are progressing well. We hope to have our new classroom open in the coming weeks.

Payments: Thank you to all who have paid the back-to-school expenses already. Payments can be made through Aladdin, by instalment if required.

School Lotto: Congratulations to Karen McLoughlin, winner of our recent Lotto Jackpot.  If you haven’t already joined our school lotto, your support would be greatly appreciated.

Recycling: Our Green School Committee continue to collect your cans and bottles. Our collection bin is located at the front door. Thank you so much for your generous support of this initiative.

Cumann na mBunscol: A busy week ahead for our boys’ team. They play away to Durrow at 12:30 on Tuesday and at home to Ballyroan at 12 noon on Thursday. There is a charge of €7 for the bus to Durrow, payable through Aladdin please. Training continues for boys and girls on Monday.

Athletics: A group of children from 5^th and 6^th class will take part in the Primary Schools Cross Country event on Wednesday 25^th September, in Carlow Hurling Club. More details to follow, early next week.

Football Final: Best wishes to Ballylinan GAA Under 13 team, who take part in the Shield Final against Na Fianna Og, tomorrow Saturday, at The Centre of Excellence, Portlaoise.

Halloween: As is tradition, we will dress up for our Halloween Hike again this year (Friday 25^th October). This is a very enjoyable occasion but we ask that children do not wear inflatable costumes or masks this year.

Thank you so much for your continued support of our school. Have a lovely weekend.

Newsletter 24^th May 2024

One week to go….. Thank you to all who have signed up for our school lotto to date. There is less than one week to go to our first draw. Those who register before Thursday May 30^th will be entered into a draw for some fabulous local spot prizes.  In addition, our provider has a nationwide draw, in which you could win tickets to Taylor Swift, Coldplay or a Holiday Voucher. Sign up here

Aladdin: Please ensure that your payments on Aladdin are up to date.

School Lunches: Bradbury’s have advised that they have removed the Roast Ham Dinner from their menu. Two additional options will be available after the bank holiday weekend.

Wedding Bells: It’s a big day for Mr. Curry. Best wishes to the happy couple. While Mr Curry is absent on marriage leave, Ms Cunningham teach all of 2^nd class, Mrs Moriarty will teach third and Ms Hogan will teach fourth.

School Tracksuits: Tracksuits for 2024/2025 school year are now available to order. Tracksuits must be ordered and paid for by June 21^st, via this link.

Important dates:

 June Bank Holiday Weekend: School is closed on Mon 3^rd June & Tue 4^th June.

Local & European Elections: School is closed on Friday 7^th June.

Staff Meeting / Admin Day: School closes at 12:30 (12:20 for infants) on Thursday 20th June .

Infant induction: Takes place on June 13^th at 1:30pm. School is open as normal.

6th Class Graduation: Takes place on Wednesday 26^th June at 7:30pm.

Summer break: School closes at 12:30 (12:20 for infants) on Friday 28^th June.

Thank you for your support in all that we do.