Author: School

BOOK FAIR:
The Book Fair has arrived and will be open from tomorrow (Thursday) in the sports hall.

Opening Hours: 1.45 pm – 2.15 pm;  2.45 pm – 3.15 pm

The fair will close next Wednesday at 3pm. Parents are invited to come and look at the books but there is no obligation to buy. Up to 60% of the value of the books purchased will be available to improve the class libraries.

ST. ABBAN’S QUIZ:
Well done to our two teams who qualified for the finals held last Thursday night. The 6th class team of Christine Craven, Kate Page, Sinéad Morrin and Leah Casey finished joint 3rd while our 5th class team of Lorcan Page, Jake Kelly, Conor Loughman and Jack Donoghue finished “mid table” of the 16 finalists.

CÉILÍ:
Well done to Mrs Connolly and her 6th class (and some of 5th class!) for preparing everyone for our monster céilí held last Friday. I’m sure they have just about recovered by now! Photos on our website.

MASS:
5th Class will be involved in next Sundays Mass at 11.30 am in St. Anne’s Church.

SOCCER BLITZ:
6th Class (and some of 5th) will travel to Portlaoise next Tuesday (24th) to take part in the annual F.A.I. Primary Schools 5 a side competition.

EASTER CAMP:
Places still available on the Easter Camp (Mon 30th March to Wed 1st April). Cost €40 per child.

EASTER RAFFLE:
Please return all raffle tickets by this Friday March 20th.

At a recent meeting of our Parents Association the issue of safety in the car park was discussed and it was decided to ask Laois Co. Council Road Safety Officer, Yvonne O’Reilly, to visit the school. She made a number of suggestions which will make it safer for your children getting to and from school. Overall, she said the traffic system is working well, but pointed out the following:-

Morning:

If you need to leave your car – use a parking bay. “Drop-off” means “drop-off”.

Afternoon:

1. Do not double park at any time. This is the most common and most dangerous problem.

2. Do not take short cuts across traffic on foot. Use pedestrian crossings and give good example to your children.

3. Use the overflow car park (Junior Play Area). On very busy days this can be extended onto the basketball courts. You will not be “trapped”. The traffic moves freely and there is good shelter along the front of the school if it is wet.

Remember:

1. You are on school grounds – Drive Slowly and expect the unexpected.

2. If possible, reverse in – drive out.

3. If you are sending someone to collect your children, explain the rules to them.

We have received a few questions in relation to the new school tracksuit for September 2015.

COST AS FOLLOWS:
> Tracksuit €26 (top €15, pants €11) – ages 3/4; 4/5; 5/6; 6/7; 7-8; 8/9; 9-10; 10/11.

> Tracksuit €28 (top €16, pants €12) – ages 11/12; 13/14; Sm.

> Replacement navy pants can be purchased elsewhere.

> Mixing/matching of sizes is possible, i.e. Tops/Pants.

> The current school tracksuit (green) can be worn until it needs to be replaced.

> The yellow polo shirt will not be sold at the school and can be purchased elsewhere.

REMINDER: The time-sheet for fittings is now available inside the main door.