Newsletter Friday 4th October 2024

Cumann na mBunscol: As we near the end of the season, our boys play away to Stradbally on Tuesday 8th 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 11th for Teacher Professional Learning offered to all schools on the opening of their first Autism Class and again on 12th November for Teacher Training on the new Primary Maths Curriculum.

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

Swimming: Swimming will take place for 3rd & 4th 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.