Category: Newsletters

Welcome back to everyone and a special word of welcome to our new Junior Infants and children who have joined us up through the school. Please note the following:

Arrival Time
9:15 a.m. for all children.
(For the first two weeks Junior Infants go directly to their classroom via the back middle door).

Departure Times
• Junior Infants finish at 12.30 p.m. each day (up to and including Tuesday September 12th). Parents wait at the junior play area.
• Senior Infants finish at 2 p.m. as usual. All other classes finish at 3 p.m.
• The overflow car park at the junior play area will be open at 3 p.m. each day.
• A reminder that parking outside the main gate is only on the left side of the road facing away from the school.

School Tracksuits
Tracksuits ordered during the summer are ready for collection and payment.

Book Rental/School Expenses
Please use the envelope provided with the school report (one envelope per child please). This will help us to provide receipts and keep an accurate record of payments.

Staff News
Welcome to Ms. C. Hogan, Mrs. B. Kiernan and Ms. S. Farrell who have been appointed in a permanent capacity during the summer.

Congratulations
Congratulations to Ms. T. Farrell on her engagement over the summer!

Attendance & Punctuality
It is important to use the ‘Record of Absence’ notes towards the back of the Student Journal if your child has been absent or is going to be absent from school. This is the best way to inform your child’s teacher who needs to know the reason for any absence. Please ensure that your child is on time for school in the mornings and if s/he needs to leave early do let us know in advance . Thank you for your cooperation.

Mobile Phones
These should not be necessary for primary school children. In exceptional circumstances if they need to be brought, they must be turned off and handed to the class teacher in the morning.

Medical Issues
If your child has any allergies, uses an inhaler or there any other medical issues, please ensure that we have been made aware. If you are in any doubt, please let us know.

Classes 2017/18
Jnr. & Snr. Infants   Mrs. Kavanagh (Room 6)
Jnr. & Snr. Infants   Ms. Twomey (Room 5)
1st Class   Ms. Cunningham (Room 4)
1st & 2nd Class   Ms. Brennan (Room 2)
2nd Class   Ms. T. Farrell (Room 1)
3rd Class   Ms. Goff (Room 7)
3rd & 4th Class   Mrs. Kiernan (Room 8)
4th Class   Ms. Hogan (Room 9)
5th Class   Ms. Hayden (Room 10)
6th Class   Mrs. Julian (Room 11)
6th Class   Mrs. Hurley (Room 12)

Special Education Team

Ms. Cotter
Mrs. Curran
Mrs. Browne
Mrs. Connolly
Ms. S. Farrell

Thank You
To so many people in the school community who have made me feel very welcome since my arrival in Ballylinan. Along with the dedicated staff of the school, I look forward to working with with you to help all our children to learn, grow and journey together.

John Threadgold, Principal

TOURS: 

 Thanks to everyone for a very successful tour ‘season’.

 BORN TO MOVE:

Samantha is joining us tomorrow for a final session.  Children can wear shorts and she has asked for ‘colourful’ t-shirts.  The children have really enjoyed the sessions and a special thanks to Samantha.

GYMNASTICS:
Thanks to Rosemary O’Sullivan who worked so hard during the two weeks ‘intensive’ gymnastics programme.  Children from the school who attend gymnastics elsewhere put on a display on the last day which was most impressive.

GRADUATION:
Congratulations to our 6^th class who will graduate tonight at a ceremony in the Dunne Sourke Hall at 7.30p.m. We wish them well and we know they will do you and us proud in the years ahead.

HOLIDAYS:
School closes on Friday June 30^th at 12.30 (Infants from 12.20).

THE ‘R’ WORD:
My sincerest thanks to everyone who has made my departure so memorable.

I have wonderful memories of my years here that will stay with me forever.

 Slán agus beannacht!

END OF YEAR REPORT: 

 Your child’s report will be posted today.  The envelope will include:-

1. Report

2. 2017/2018 Book List

3. Receipt for voluntary contribution 16/17

4. Book rental/school payment envelope.

Your child’s report is an official document, please keep it safely.

 STANDARDISED TESTS (see attached – 1^st – 6^th Class):

Please note that the test is not an “exam” and it is unfair to make direct comparisons.  Teachers gather information about your child’s learning all the time and this is part of the process.  It is an indication of your child’s achievement in English (reading) and Maths.  Read the last paragraph of the leaflet carefully.

CLASS DIVISIONS 2017/2018:

Junior/Senior Infants:      Mrs. Kavanagh

Junior/Senior Infants:      Ms. Twomey

1^st Class:                            Ms. Cunningham

1^st/2^nd Class:                     Ms. Brennan

2^nd Class:                             Ms. Farrell

3^rd Class:                             Ms. Goff

3^rd/4^th Class:                       To be confirmed

4^th Class:                             Ms. Hogan

5^th Class:                            Ms. Hayden

6^th Class:                             Mrs. Hurley

6^th Class:                             Mrs. Julian

Learning Support/Resource: 

1. Connolly, 2. Ms. Curran,  3. Ms. Cotter,  4. Mrs. Browne,

2. To be confirmed.

When you receive your child’s booklist (with reports) you will know his/her class for the next year.

REMINDER:  School closes on Friday June 23^rd at 12.30 pm.  (infants available from 12.20 pm).

SCHOOL CLOSURE:
A reminder that school closes tomorrow (Friday) at the usual times and re-opens on Thursday June 8^th at 9.15 am.

GYMNASTICS:
As classes are due to begin on Thursday June 8^th and 9^th children should wear school track suit on both  days.

TIN WHISTLE:
Please note that there will be no classes next week (June 8^th and 9^th)

HOMEWORK CLUB:
Finishes today, (Thursday) for this year.

SCHOOL SCREENING SERVICE:
(Vision, hearing and growth) next Thursday June 8^th for children in Senior Infants, children new to the school and if parents have concerns.

TRACK SUIT:
Orders now being taken for September via the school office on or before June 16^th please.

SUMMER CAMP (July 3^rd – 7^th):
“Super Troopers” are back to the school again this year.  Junior Infants – 6^th Class.  More details to follow.

PARENTS ASSOCIATION SPONSORED WALK:
Despite having to take shelter half way through the walk on Tuesday, it was a great success.  The children covered over 1,000 km which would bring us from Malin Head to Mizen Head and back!

Even better news, the event raised just over €3,000 for the Parents Association which will help to fund the group’s activities in the coming year.  Congratulations to all involved.