EARLY CLOSING:
A reminder that the school will close on
Wednesday at 12 noon. Infants will be available from 11.50 am.
BEREAVEMENTS:
Our sympathy to the families of John Joe Brennan (Rahin Road) and Josephine Reddy (The Crescent) who passed away over the weekend. John Joe was a noted musician and over many years accompanied school choirs for First Communion, Confirmation and carol services.
BOOK BILLS:
Book rental/school contribution fees are now overdue. Payment by Friday would be much appreciated or contact the school to make payment arrangements.
PARENTING COURSE:
See note attached.
UPDATED MOBILE PHONE POLICY (draft):
The draft document will be posted on the school website. Any comments or observations will be welcome.
STAFFING:
Ms. Hayden will return to school on Wednesday. Thanks to Ms. Sukprasert for all her work over the last month.
FOOTBALL NEWS:
Congratulations to Ballylinan G.F.C. U12 boys who were very impressive when defeating Killeshin in the County Final last Tuesday night. Winning promotion in successive years is a fantastic achievement. On the fixture front we are playing catch-up after last week.
Fixtures as follows:
Girls: Tuesday – Away v Mountmellick
Thursday – Away v Ratheniska
Boys: Monday – Away v Gaelscoil Phortlaoise
Tuesday – Home v The Heath.
Dear Parents,
Ballylinan Parents Council wishes to invite you to a FREE Triple P Parenting Programme For
Parents of Children 2-10 Years
Triple P gives you tips and strategies to make family life less stressful with young children and a good understanding of positive parenting with plenty of ideas to make parenting easier.
Session 1: What is Positive Parenting?
Session 2: Helping children develop and encouraging behaviour we like
Session3: Managing Misbehaviour
Session4: Planning ahead
Session 5: Practice positive parenting Strategies and Phone support
Session 6: Practice positive parenting Strategies and Phone support
Session 7: Programme Close
- The Triple P Group Programme takes 7 weeks.
- Each session lasts 2 hrs.
- After 4 weekly sessions, you have 2 weeks to practice Triple P at home with support phone calls, followed by a final round-up session.
Dates: Thursday 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th Oct.
(with a follow up on Nov. 17th)
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Venue: St. Patrick’s NS, Ballylinan
Booking is essential
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Triple P Parenting Programme
PARENTS NAME/S: ____________________________
CHILD/CHILDRENS NAME/S: _____________________
AGE: ______
CLASS: _________________
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE SCHOOL BY THURSDAY 29TH SEPT TO CONFIRM BOOKING.