Newsletter Friday 22nd  November 2024

Parents Association AGM: The AGM of our Parents Association takes place on Monday 25th at 7pm in the school. All parents are encouraged to attend.

Elections: The school is closed Friday 29th of November as the school is used as a polling station for the General Election.

Christmas concert: All children will participate in a Christmas concert on the evening of Tuesday 10th December in the school. Children can wear their Christmas jumper or something festive on the night. Details on times, tickets etc will be communicated early next week.

Nativity: Nativity play involving Junior Infants, Senior Infants and First Class will take place on Thursday 12th December. This will take place in the school at 12:30. More detail to follow.

 Swimming: Swimming continues for 3rd and 4th classes. 5th & 6th class sessions will begin after Christmas.

Toy Appeal: We are now accepting donations for the Jaydn Kelly Christmas Toy Appeal. Children / families who wish to support the appeal are invited to donate a new toy, gift wrapped, with the relevant age marked on the outside.

Garda Open Day:  Community Policing Unit Portlaoise have advised that the will hold a Community Open Day on Sunday the 1st December 2024 at Portlaoise Garda Station. Specialised Units will be in attendance including the Dog Unit, Mounted Unit, Public Order Unit, Armed Support Unit, Civil Defence, Portlaoise Fire Service, local Ambulance Personnel and the Garda Band. The event will run from 1pm – 3pm, with a sensory friendly hour from 12pm – 1pm.