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NEWSLETTER 22/10/14

HALLOWEEN / MID-TERM:
A reminder that we are “dressing up” on Friday 24th. Contribution of €2 per child or €3 per family which will go to charity. No masks across the school and no one piece costumes for infants please!

School finishes at the usual times on Friday and re-opens on Monday, Nov. 3rd.

CONFIRMATION:
Enrolment Ceremony – Saturday (Mass) October 25th @ 7 pm.

SWIMMING:
Lessons for 2nd, 3rd and 4th classes will commence after mid-term as follows:

Wed Nov. 5th               2nd Class (Athy)
Thurs Nov. 6th            3rd Class (Mrs. Hurley & Ms. Cunningham)
Friday Nov. 7th           4th Class (Ms. Mulhare & Ms. Cunningham) (Portlaoise)

DUBLIN CITY MARATHON:
Our very best wishes go to Eamon Baldwin who will run the marathon for the school on Monday October 27th. Not only has Eamon been training hard but he has also raised considerable funds through sponsorship. Any outstanding cards can be returned to the school
office as soon as possible please. Thanks to everyone for their generosity.

GIRLS FOOTBALL:
Congratulations to our past pupils who were members of the U16 girls football team which won the county final recently.

YOUR CHILD AND SECONDARY SCHOOL:
Choosing a secondary school for your child is a very important decision for parents. There have been major changes in recent years and the decision has to be made much earlier, normally in 5th class. We have contacted the local schools to provide you with the details you require to make an “informed” decision.

Ardscoil na Tríonóide:
September 2015 (current 6th class):            Waiting List in Place

September 2016 (current 5th class):           Open Night: Mon Nov. 10th @7pm.

Closing date for applications:                       Mon Nov. 24th @ 5 pm.

Athy College:
September 2015 (current 6th class):          Closing date for applications –
Friday October 24th @ 5pm.

September 2016 (current 5th class):           Now open for applications.

Knockbeg College:
Open Day: Friday November 7th – 4pm – 7pm

COMMUNITY NEWS

BALLYLINAN LADIES:
Prize-giving and disco for girls U8 – U14 football teams on Friday 24th October 7pm – 10 pm in the clubhouse.
“Don’t Say No to Saving H2O”

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NEWSLETTER 15/10/14

FIRST EUCHARIST/CONFIRMATION:

Enrolment Ceremonies:

First Eucharist: Sunday October 19th @ 11.30 Mass

Confirmation: Saturday October 25th @7 pm Mass.

DUBLIN CITY MARATHON:
Please return any sponsorship cards to the school office on or before this Friday 17th October. Eamon is training hard and will be “ready to go” on the 27th.

 HALLOWEEN:
We are “dressing up” again for Halloween this year on Friday October 24th. As last year we are asking for a contribution of €2 per child or €3 per family. Any funds raised will go to charity. No masks please and no “one piece” costumes for infants!!

SCHOOL WEBSITE:
As mentioned before, considerable work has been done over the last 2 years in relation to improving literacy/numeracy standards in our school and in the whole area of school self-evaluation. From time to time we will post updates on the school website: www.ballylinannationalschool.com

 “Don’t Say No to Saving H2O”

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NEWSLETTER 10/10/14

FIRST EUCHARIST/CONFIRMATION:
Sunday May 24th has been fixed for First Eucharist in Ballylinan. Fr. Brian is away on pilgrimage at the moment so no further news about Confirmation until he returns.

MASS SERVERS:
The new teams are now in place and each child has his/her rota for the year ahead.

LATE ARRIVAL / EARLY DEPARTURE:
We would ask that children are only taken out early from school in exceptional circumstances. It is unfair on children and teachers to have pupils arriving late or leaving early from school.

CONGRATULATIONS –
To Ava Jeffares and Eva Mulhall from 6th Class who were 1st in the doubles event at the All Ireland Hip Hop Championships held recently. The girls also scored very highly in other events.

PARENT COUNCIL:
Reminder: Please return marathon sponsorhip cards along with payment to school office on or before next Friday 17th October. All funds raised are going towards the development of the school sports pitch development fund.

School Calendar: At the recent a.g.m. of the Parents’ Council it was decided to produce the school calendar again this year. If you wish to place an advertisement for your business into the calendar or know of any other business who may be interested, please contact the Parent Council secretary, Isobel Brady on 087 6219043. Cost: Half strip (bottom of page) = €25; full strip €40.

“Don’t Say No to Saving H2O”

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NEWSLETTER 01/10/14

OUTSTANDING PAYMENTS:
We are very grateful to parents who paid the money due to the school for book rental, personal insurance, etc. Thanks also to those who have contacted the school to make arrangements. We would now remind all others that the payments are now well overdue.

PARKING/SET DOWN:
Thanks to everyone for their co-operation. Please remember that it is your children we are trying to safeguard!

HALLELUJAH CHOIR FESTIVAL:
For the first time children from 4th, 5th and 6th classes will take part in the festival on Thursday December 4th at the Citywest Convention Centre, Dublin. They will be part of a choir of 3,000 children from all over the country in what promises to be a memorable event. More details over the coming weeks.

MEETINGS FOR (for parents):
FIRST EUCHARIST: Thursday Oct 2nd @ 7pm in Arles Hall
CONFIRMATION: Thursday Oct 2nd @ 8pm in Arles Hall

SPORT:
* A busy time for footballers! The boys lost to Derrylamogue on Monday and have a chance to redeem themselves this Friday at home to Knock N.S.
* The girls went down to a very strong Heath team on Friday and host Killeshin tomorrow (Thursday).

BALLYLINAN/GLENMORE U16 FOOTBALL:
Congratulations to the boys and their coaches for a great win last Saturday defeating O’Dempsey’s 4:12 to 01:08 in the Division II County Final.