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NEWSLETTER 11/05/16

SCHOOL TRACKSUIT:  We are now taking orders for September.  Tracksuits will be delivered in late August.  We need your order by Friday May 20th.

RETREAT:  Our Confirmation class will visit Glendalough next Monday May 16th.  The bus will leave at 8.45 am and return between 3.30pm. and 4pm.

JUNIOR INFANTS SEPTEMBER 2016:  The meeting for parents will be held next Tuesday, May 17th at 2.15 pm.

GREEN SCHOOLS NATIONAL WOW DAY:  Next Wednesday, May 18th.  Our walking bus will leave from the old petrol station (beside Kilkenny Road houses) at 8.50am and pick up passengers along the way at the usual spots.  Members of our Green Schools Committee travelled to Athlone yesterday to receive our 4th Green Flag.  Well done to all concerned!

JUNIOR INFANTS VACCINATIONS:  Next Wednesday May 18th.  If parents have not received confirmation of times please contact the school.

FIRST COMMUNION:  Sunday May 22nd at 11.30am.  People attending should note that there is no reserved seating and Fr. Shelley has asked for no photographs or recording during the ceremony.  More details to follow.
*  Communion gifts available to purchase in the Parish Centre Shop
(ABK Centre) Monday – Friday 10 am – 12 pm.

LIP SYNC:  Well done to all involved in the fund-raiser last Saturday night …… a fantastic success !

NATIONAL PARENTS COUNCIL:  Education Conference will be held on Saturday May 28th (10.30 am – 4.00 pm).  Details on notice board at school entrance.

EXHIBITION MATCH:  Congratulations to Shauna Kealy (5th class) who will play on the Laois team next Saturday night at half time in the Laois v Wicklow match at O’Moore Park.

COMMUNITY NOTICES:

KEVIN MORRIN & BAND:  Concert Friday May 20th, 8pm, Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise. Doors open 7.30 pm. Tickets can now be booked online – www.dunamaise.ie or by ringing the box office – 057 8663355.

 

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NEWSLETTER 28/04/16

WRITING WORKSHOP:  Children’s author Jackie Burke visited the school on Tuesday and spent time with 3rd and 4th classes.  She was very impressed by our “budding” writers and also read from her books.  Photos on school website www.ballylinannationalschool.com

CUMANN NA MBUNSCOL SKILLS: Footballers from 5th and 6th class travelled to Portlaoise last Friday to take part in trials to choose players who will play at the All Ireland Football finals and semi-finals  in Croke Park later in the summer.  This event attracts the elite of juvenile football in the county and we were well represented by Jane Bride, Shauna Kealy, Alison Walsh, Ryan Brady, Michéal Downey and Lochlann Kelleher.  The Laois representatives for Croke Park have yet to be announced.

MID-TERM BREAK:  The school closes tomorrow (Friday 29th) at the usual times and re-opens on Monday May 9th.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

LIP SYNC:  A reminder that tickets are now on sale for the big event to be held on Saturday May 7th.

PILATES:  8 week course commencing Tuesday May 10th @ 7pm in the Fitness Studio, Ballylinan.  All welcome – from beginners to advanced.  For further information contact Mary @ 086 3733327.

 

 

 

 

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NEWSLETTER 21/04/16

LIP SYNC FUNDRAISER:  Thanks to everyone for their support of the jersey day yesterday.  Ms. Mulhare is delighted to report that the event raised €430.

VACCINATIONS (Junior Infants):  The H.S.E. will visit the school on Wednesday May 18th.  More details to follow in the coming weeks.

NEW JUNIOR INFANTS (Sept 2016):  Dates for your diary –

Tuesday May 17th:  Parents meeting.

Tuesday May 31st:  Parents and children.

MID-TERM:  School closes Friday April 29th at usual times and re-opens on Monday May 9th.

STUDENT GAMES – ST. ABBAN’S:  Congratulations to Josh McDonald (6th Class) who was the overall U14 boys athlete at the sports held last Sunday.  Josh came 1st in the 80m sprint, 2nd in the 700m race and 1st in the shot putt.  Very impressive results!  Ciarán Cronin and Padraig Doyle also competed in the events.

JUVENILE ARTHRITIS: As part of a national awareness programme children from Mrs. Hurley’s class and Ms. Brennan’s (1st) will receive badges in the coming days.  Parents should monitor how they are worn.

COMMUNITY NEWS

G.A.A.:  Girls U8/U10/U12/U14 training every Monday 6.30 – 7.30 pm.  New players welcome!

LIP SYNC FUNDRAISING: 

  • Table Quiz: Saturday April 23rd, 9.30 pm – Murphys Bar.  1st Prize – €100.  Entry fee €40 for table of 4.  Finger food served and raffle on the night.

  • Underage Family Fun Day and Disco: Sunday April 24th, GAA Clubhouse, 12.30pm.  Disco with DJ Ginty from 2pm.  Admission €3.  Penalty shootout, face painting plus much more on the day.

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NEWSLETTER 14/04/16

BEREAVEMENT:  Our sincere sympathy to the McEvoy family on the untimely passing of Margaret.  She was part of our school community for many years and our thoughts and prayers are with Pat, Pádraig, Ellie, Therése and her extended family.

ARTS EXHIBITION:  A special 1916 exhibition will be launched at Athy Arts Centre this evening at 7.30 pm.  Children from 5th Class (Karol Donohoe, Jesse McEvoy, Rachel Wilkinson-Ryan, Sara Reilly, Emma Shanahan, Molly Zinn Collis and Tamara Davis) will display portraits of the 7 men who signed the proclamation and Ben Buckley  and Lorcan Page from 6th Class have written a poem “Easter 1916.”  (Photographs on school website).

ABBAN’S STUDENT GAMES: Sunday April 17th at 1.30 pm – St. Abban’s Sports Grounds.

LipSync FUNDRAISING:  As you are probably know by now Ballylinan GAA and St. Anne’s Soccer Club have joined forces to raise funds to surface the lane at their grounds.  Both clubs are extremely supportive of the school and make their facilities available to us on a regular basis.  Ms. Mulhare will represent the school for this fund-raiser and we are asking for your support for this very worthy cause. We will hold a “Jersey Day” next Wednesday April 20th  and we are asking for a contribution of €2 per child or €3 per family.

ARDSCOIL NA TRIONÓIDE:  Assessment day for 6th Class next Thursday April 21st – 9.30 am. – 12.30 pm.

ROAD SAFETY:  An incident of an adult struck by the mirror of a passing car was reported during the week.  We are asking drivers to be aware of the danger and pedestrians not to walk on the edge of the footpath.

TRACKSUIT:  We will be taking orders in the coming weeks for September.  Our supplier is requesting details by early May.

COMMUNITY NEWS

KARATE CLASSES:  Every Thursday night from 6pm-8pm in St. Anne’s Hall.  Cost:  €10 per person.

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NEWSLETTER 05/04/16

Welcome back to everyone after the Easter break.

SWIMMING:  Ms. Goff’s class begin lessons tomorrow, Wednesday.

TIN WHISTLE:  Classes resume this week at the usual times.

HOMEWORK CLUB:  Resumed yesterday and will continue Monday – Thursday.

ART GROUP (4th class):  Back this Friday at the usual time.

COMMUNITY NEWS

BALLYLINAN JUVENILE G.A.A.:  Training commences for the following groups on Friday April 8th – 6.45 pm – 7.45 pm at the club grounds.
U6 Boys & Girls
U8 & U10 Boys

LIP SYNC BATTLE:  Launch at Murphy’s Pub Saturday  April 9th at 9pm.

COLOUR FUN/RUN WALK:  Full details tomorrow, Wednesday.

ATHLETICS:  The annual student games will be held at St. Abban’s Athletics Club on Sunday April 17th at 1.30 pm.   The games include individual and relay events for boys and girls from U7 to U17.   Children from Ballylinan will join with children from Arles and Killeen to accumulate points for their team.  This is the 43rd year of the event.