Year: 2014

FIRST EUCHARIST/CONFIRMATION:
Sunday May 24th has been fixed for First Eucharist in Ballylinan. Fr. Brian is away on pilgrimage at the moment so no further news about Confirmation until he returns.

MASS SERVERS:
The new teams are now in place and each child has his/her rota for the year ahead.

LATE ARRIVAL / EARLY DEPARTURE:
We would ask that children are only taken out early from school in exceptional circumstances. It is unfair on children and teachers to have pupils arriving late or leaving early from school.

CONGRATULATIONS –
To Ava Jeffares and Eva Mulhall from 6th Class who were 1st in the doubles event at the All Ireland Hip Hop Championships held recently. The girls also scored very highly in other events.

PARENT COUNCIL:
Reminder: Please return marathon sponsorhip cards along with payment to school office on or before next Friday 17th October. All funds raised are going towards the development of the school sports pitch development fund.

School Calendar: At the recent a.g.m. of the Parents’ Council it was decided to produce the school calendar again this year. If you wish to place an advertisement for your business into the calendar or know of any other business who may be interested, please contact the Parent Council secretary, Isobel Brady on 087 6219043. Cost: Half strip (bottom of page) = €25; full strip €40.

“Don’t Say No to Saving H2O”

CHILD PROTECTION:

The Board of Management wishes to inform the school community that the annual review of the school’s Child Protection Policy was completed at a meeting held last night (Sept. 25th). The review was conducted in accordance with the check list set out in Appendix 2 of the Department’s “Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post Primary Schools”.

ROAD SAFETY:
We have received a number of reports from parents about children using bicycles and flickers in a careless and dangerous manner, especially after school as they go down the hill. Please remind children travelling to school unsupervised, of the need to keep the rules of the road and other safety rules such as wearing a cycling helmet, etc.

PARKING/SET DOWN:
A reminder to motorists that if you are leaving your car to accompany your child into school in the morning please DO NOT park in the “drop off zone” area around the front of the school. This is causing a dangerous situation as children try to make their way through parked cars. The chains are in place to protect pedestrians as they cross. Please do not park in front of the chains at any time.
COMMUNITY NOTICES:

G.A.A. – U16 BOYS COUNTY FINAL:
The very best of luck to Ballylinan under 16 boys who are in the County B Final tomorrow in O’Moore Park, Portlaoise at 1.30 pm. Your support would be very much appreciated!!

 

RETREAT:
Fr. Brian began his visits to the classes this morning and will continue until Friday. Children from 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 6th classes will attend Mass at the church tomorrow morning (Thursday) at 10am.

MEETING:
A reminder for parents of 1st Communion and Confirmation classes that a meeting dealing with “faith and family” will be held in the Sports Hall at the school tomorrow Thursday September 18th at 8pm. The meeting is not confined to these classes and all are welcome.

FOOTBALL NEWS:
The season is up and running! The boys have played two matches so far and although no success to report there is great hope for the future as the performances have been very impressive. The girls had an excellent win in Killenard last Thursday and no match this week. Well done to all concerned.

DUBLIN MARATHON:
Thanks to Eamonn Baldwin who has offered to run the marathon on behalf of the school. The Parents Council is supporting this venture and sponsorship cards will be available shortly. The funds raised will go towards the development of additional land at the back of the school for sports activities.

PARENT COUNCIL NEWS:
Election of Officers for 2014/2015:

Chairperson:  Margaret Walsh
Secretary:  Isobel Brady
Treasurer:  Mary Moore

We would like to thank Deirdre Murphy for all her work with Parent Council over the last few years in the school.

Thanks to those who attended the AGM last Thursday September 11th in the school and for your fundraising suggestions. A big thank you to those who have offered to help out at various functions to be held in the school throughout the year.

COMMUNITY NOTICES:
BALLYLINAN LADIES G.A.A. CLUB are ordering pink jerseys if you would like to place an order. Cost: €21.00 which includes jersey and shorts and name and number on the back. Contact: Sabrina – 087 2777280.

IRISH SHURIKEN JUTSU FEDERATION Grand Master Daniel Rooney would like to welcome all his students back after their summer holidays and wish them all the best in the coming school year. New students and past students are always welcome. Training is from 6.15pm to 8.15pm, Thursdays in St. Anne’s Hall, Ballylinan.