Month: January 2016

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK:
The theme for this year is “Challenged to Proclaim God’s Mercy” in keeping with the Jubilee Year of Mercy which began on December 8^th.  The highlight of the week will be the “Grandparents’ Mass” which will be celebrated next Thursday February 4^th at 1.15 pm.  Children will be free to leave after the mass if collected by parents or a responsible adult.

ENROLMENT FOR SEPTEMBER 2016:
Please contact the office next week (February 1^st – 5^th) if you have not already done so.  Enrolment forms will be issued to those who have registered in the coming weeks.

FIRST COMMUNION:
Mass next Monday February 1^st (St. Brigid’s Day) in Killeen at 7.30 pm.

CONFIRMATION:
Mass for those involved on Tuesday February 2^nd at 7.30 pm. in Ballylinan.

SCHOOL CALENDAR:  We are selling off the last few calendars at €4 each. They are available from the school office and Centra.

INTERNET SAFETY:
A talk for children in 5^th and 6^th class will be held on Monday February 8^th.  Parents are invited for a short presentation at 2.30 pm which will be over by 3pm.

 

Welcome back after the Christmas break and Happy New Year to all families.

CONFIRMATION:
A meeting for the parents of children in 6^th class due to be confirmed on February 27^th will be held at the school on Thursday 21^st at 7.30 pm.

FIRST EUCHARIST PREPARATION:
Killeen Church, Monday February 1^st. (more details to follow).

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:

• Tin whistle classes are back since last week.

• Homework Club is up and running from today (Monday). Spaces available.

PANTO DVD:  Last opportunity to order the DVD –

€15 – 1 night
€20 – both nights

CALENDARS:  A small number of calendars left.  When they’re gone ……

Eoin Julian:
The sincere sympathy of the whole school community goes to Áine, Seán, Emily, Jane and their extended families and friends on the tragic passing of Eoin.  He is laid to rest very close to the school and we will remember him whenever we pass by.   Our thoughts and our prayers are with the family at this difficult time.