Category: Newsletters

Sacraments:

• First Penance: Tuesday March 14^th at 7pm.

• First Communion: Saturday May 20^th at 11.30am.

• Confirmation: Thursday April 6^th at 2pm.

 Voluntary Contribution:

Envelopes will be sent home today (Tuesday)

Mobile Phone Policy:

A draft of the updated policy has been posted on the school website (ballylinannationalschool.com) and we would welcome any comments or observations.

Positive Parenting Course:

The course continues this week at 7pm Thursday night.  If you were unable to attend last week you are welcome to join in this week.

Welcome/Congratulations! 

 Welcome to Ms. Sukprasert who joins our staff this week and congratulations to Ms. Farrell following the birth of her son Matthew (a little early!)

Halloween:

 As in the past we will be dressing up for Halloween on Friday October 28^th.  This is a fund-raiser for our Parents Association.  More details to follow.

Class Visits:
From time to time during the year children will leave the school grounds to visit locations such as St. Anne’s Hall, Ballylinan G.A.A. pitch, St. Anne’s soccer pitch, “The Park”, St. Anne’s Church, the old school, the cemetery, etc.  It may not be always possible to inform you in advance that these “trips” will be taking place as they will be weather dependent but children will always be back to school by collection times.

 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 will be sent home every Tuesday with the oldest child in each family.  Your contribution is voluntary and confidential and you will be issued with a receipt at the end of the year.

Photographs:
On occasion children will be photographed in relation to school activities.  Most of these photographs will appear on the school website, but sometimes the photographs may be taken by newspapers covering sports events, new infants in school, panto, etc.  It is now common practice that only the child’s first name is used, if any.  In the last few years our parents association has produced a calendar of the different class groups which has been very popular.  Please let us know if you have any concerns about this issue.

Ballylinan Parents Association Parenting Course:
Thanks to the parents who have enrolled for the course starting on Thursday night – Oct. 6^th at 7pm.  It is still possible to attend but please let us know beforehand.

Football News:
The boys welcome Clonaslee today in a “top of the table clash”.  The winner of this match will go straight to the final while the loser will play The Heath in the semi-final.

The girls host Killenard on Thursday at 12.45 pm.  The next phase of the competition has yet to be decided as it appears there is only one “stand-out” team.  All to play for!

 Book Bills:
Another reminder!

Staff:
Ms. Farrell has commenced her maternity leave slightly early and we wish her well in the coming weeks.  She will be replaced by Ms. Sukprasert (Dunne) from next Monday.

 

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 6^th, 13^th, 20^th & 27^th Oct.

(with a follow up on Nov. 17^th)

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 29^TH SEPT TO CONFIRM BOOKING.

 

EARLY CLOSING:

In-service for teachers will be held next

Wednesday afternoon, September 28^th.

The school will close at 12 noon. 

Infants will be available from 11.50 am.
NO HOMEWORK CLUB.

SCHOOL CALENDAR 2017:
Our Parents Association has produced a school calendar in recent years and it has proved to be very successful not only as a fund-raiser but also as a keep-sake.  We will be taking photographs of class groups in the coming weeks.

JUNIOR CERT:
Congratulations to all our past pupils who received their Junior Cert results last week.

ATHY COLLEGE:
Children from 5^th and 6^th class will visit Athy College on Friday next.  The school is open for parents/children on Saturday 24^th from 9am-1pm.  Parents of children in 5^th class should now be making plans for their child’s secondary education.

FOOTBALL NEWS:
Congratulations to our girls who had a great win last week when they visited The Heath.

Good luck to all the boys involved in the U12 County Final tonight in O’Moore Park @ 7.30 pm.

COMMUNITY NEWS
Fundraiser concert for St. Anne’s Hall, Friday September 23^rd.