Book Bills / Rental
Thank you for your payments. Some book rental/school contribution fees are still overdue. Those with bills outstanding will receive individual letters in the coming days. If you have overlooked payment or wish to discuss same in confidence, please contact the school to make arrangements. Thank you.
Football News
Our Cumann na mBunscol group stages are drawing to a close. It was a challenging year for the boys this year but they played their hearts out as always and we have now reached the knockout stages in the Division 1 Shield. Our girls’ journey continues – they have reached the playoff stages in their division. Both teams have matches tomorrow and it’s do or die from here on!
Voluntary Envelope Collection
The envelope collection is our main means of fundraising and allows us to provide better facilities, equipment and services for your children. The envelopes are being sent home every week with the oldest child in each family. You are reminded that your contribution is voluntary and confidential and you will be issued with a receipt at the end of the year. Your support is much appreciated.
Halloween
As in previous years we will be dressing up for Halloween on Thursday October 25th. This is a fund-raiser for our Parents Association. If children wish to wear fancy dress on the day, they may do so at a charge of €3 (family €5). As it can be hectic that morning, this year we are asking that money be paid in advance if at all possible. Thank you.
Stay Safe Programme
This is a personal safety skills programme for primary schools. Its objective is to prevent child abuse and other forms of child victimization. It is implemented within the broader context of Social, personal and health education. SPHE fosters the development of the human being both as an individual and as a member of society. “It includes areas of education ranging from self-awareness and self-esteem to issues concerning health, nutrition, substance use and misuse, the prevention of child abuse, relationships, sexuality and citizenship”. In common with other strands of the SPHE curriculum the implementation of the Stay Safe programme is a collaborative process which involves parents, teachers, Boards of Management, and the wider community taking a co-ordinated approach to child protection and child abuse prevention through safety skills education. The annual programme will be implemented across the school in the coming weeks.
Change of Contact Details?
Please make sure we have up-to-date contact detailsfor you. This is important, particularly if we need to contact you in an emergency.
Upcoming School Closures
School closes at the usual times on Thursday, October 25th(voting in the Presedential Election will be on the following day) and re-opens on Monday November 5th.