ADVENT FRIENDS:
Last Sunday was the first Sunday of Advent. Each child in the school has been allocated an “advent” or “special” friend in the lead up to Christmas. Children should be particularly kind to the person without letting them know that they have been chosen. No cards or gifts are necessary and should not be sent into school.
STAFF/GIFTS:
The staff of the school has requested that due to the financial pressure on families at this time of year, children should not bring in presents / cards for staff this year. We very much appreciate the thought but feel it is an unnecessary expense at this time.
PANTO TICKETS:
Tickets are on sale every day at 9.20 am / 1.40 pm / 2.40 pm. The list of children performing each night is displayed inside the main door. Volunteers: Our Parents Association is providing refreshments at the Panto for the back stage “team”. If you are available to help out please contact the school 059 86 25195.
SCHOOL CALENDARS:
The calendars are currently with the printers and should be with us shortly. The price of the calendar will be €7 and will include photographs of all the class groups and football teams.
BALLYLINAN JUVENILE GAA:
Reminder Christmas Fair takes place in the GAA Club House on Sunday 6th December @ 2pm. Santas Grotto – cake stalls, Christmas wreaths, raffles, buzz off, Irish dancing, money stick, carol singing, crepes. Admission free.
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS:
School closes Tuesday Dec 22nd at 12.30 pm. and re-opens Wednesday January 6th.
HOMEWORK CLUB Changes to next weeks schedule:
Monday 7th – AS NORMAL.
Tuesday 8th, Wednesday 9th, Thursday 10th – NO HOMEWORK CLUB.
SCHOOL CHOIR
This is the time of year when we ask the children to give something back to the school and also to support their school and class – mates. Over the next few months we have 3 major school celebrations. Choir permission slips are being sent out to families of children in 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th Class.
First Confession Wednesday March 8th (7pm)
Confirmation Saturday February 27th (11.30 am)
First Eucharist Sunday May 22nd (11.30 am.)