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NEWSLETTER 08/09/15

Junior Infants:
A reminder that Junior Infants will be in school until 2pm from this Thursday September 10th.

Football:
Cumann na mBunscol competitions begin today (Tuesday) with our boys at home to Clough N.S. The girls host Emo on Thursday at 1.15 pm.

Basketball:
Our basketball coach returns today and will provide coaching for 2nd, 3rd and 4th classes over the next 10 weeks.

Book Bills:
Once again thanks to everyone who has paid and let us know if you qualify for the book grant.

Tin Whistle:
Enrolment for after school tin whistle classes will be held on Friday next September 11th 3 – 3.15 pm. Classes will take place on Fridays from 3pm – 4 pm. and are open to children from 1st – 6th class.

Homework Club:
See attached information.

Parents Association AGM:
Monday September 21st @ 8pm. More details to follow.

Community News:
Best of luck to the Ballylinan girls U12 football team who play Barrowhouse/Killeen in the final this Saturday September 12th in Rathleague @ 2.30pm. Please come and support.

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NEWSLETTER 22/06/15

School Tour:

All classes (except 6th) will be “on the road” tomorrow (Tuesday). Individual classes have all the details.

Uniform:

A number of outdoor activities are planned for Wednesday and Thursday. Children are allowed wear shorts with the school polo shirt from Wednesday onwards. Depending on the weather sun block may be advisable.

6th Class Graduation:

Thursday June 25th @ 7.30 pm.

Holidays:

School closes on Friday at 12.30 pm. (infants at 12.20).

Note:
As this may be the last newsletter of the year. We would like to thank all the parents who helped out in any way since last September. A special word of thanks to our Parents Association and Board of Management for their generosity and commitment.

For many years parents have been extremely complimentary of the care and attention their children receive at the school and we are blessed to have a very strong and supportive school community. We are very proud of what we do and how we do it.

Have a great summer!

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NEWSLETTER 11/06/15

Reports:

End of year reports will be posted home next week. The envelopes will include – report, book list 15/16, voluntary contribution receipt, envelope for book rental/school expenses (insurance, photocopying, etc. for September.

School Tracksuit:

The new school tracksuit (for those who have ordered them) will be available for collection (and payment) on Tuesday August 25th –
10am – 12 pm, and 1pm – 3pm.

Green Schools:

Mieke from An Taisce did a survey of the way we travel to school. She was very impressed with the progress we have made – she said “There is good reason to be happy and proud of all your efforts. I am delighted with the big drop in car use”. Well done everybody!!

Summer Camp:

A reminder to return summer camp forms for those who are interested.

‘’Our Old School’’:

It is very disappointing to hear of acts of vandalism carried out at the ‘’old’’ school in recent weeks. The building has served the community for over 80 years and is a landmark for motorists and visitors to Ballylinan. It is owned by the parish (i.e. you, the members of the parish community) and there are exciting plans for it’s use in the coming years. In the next few weeks some of the prefabs will be removed as they are required for schools elsewhere and the grounds will be reinstated. It is also likely that the ‘’men’s shed’’ movement will use the buildings as a base in Ballylinan to provide a social function and a training facility. It is up to everyone to ensure that this valuable asset is protected for the community.

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NEWSLETTER 04/06/15

Leaving Cert/Junior Cert:

Best wishes to all our past pupils who have just started their state exams. Go néirí an t-adh libh go léir!

Class Mass:
A special invitation to 2nd class and their families for this Sunday, June 7th at 11.30 am., the Feast of Corpus Christi.

Dates for your diary:
June 18th: 6th class retreat (Mt St. Anne’s, Portarlington)
June 19th: 6th class school tour
June 23rd: School tour day (All other classes)
(Full details to follow)
June 25th: Graduation (6th class) -Mass at 7.30pm in the school sports hall.
School Based Summer Camp:
Please see ‘’Super Troopers’’ brochure. Parents have reported to us in the past that the camp is an ideal opportunity for incoming Junior Infants to experience the school setting in a more relaxed environment.

Brown Envelopes:
The last day for the brown envelope collections will be June 9th. A receipt relating to your contribution will be issued with the end of year reports.