Month: June 2015

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.

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.