Month: October 2019

Reminder: Important Dates
First Penance                Thurs.   13^th February      7:00 p.m.
Confirmation                Sat.       21^st March        11:00 a.m.
First Communion          Sat.      23^rd May           11:30 a.m.

Football News
Our boys will play in this year’s Cumann na mBunscol Roinn 2 final against Clonaghadoo. The match will be this Thursday 24^th in O’Moore Park with throw-in at 2:30. The football panel will travel to the match by bus. Because we’ll be treating them to refreshments afterwards, they won’t return to the school until approximately 5 – 5:30 p.m. If you wish to travel separately or collect children early on the day from the school you’re welcome to come and support us. It would be convenient if you could collect children at 1:15. There is usually an admission charge for adults on the day. If you wish to bring a child from school, please let the teacher know in advance. The boys have played really well this year whatever the result, though naturally we’d like to finish with a win. Go n-éirí libh a bhuachaillí!

Drop Off Zone
Please remember that this area in the mornings is only designed for you to drop and go. If you need to get out of your car at all or if you need to wait for any reason, please use the designated parking spaces. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Halloween Hike
As in previous years we will be dressing up for Halloween, this year on the morning of Friday October 25^th.  This year we will be ‘hiking’ from the school down to the old school and back. If the weather is bad we will do it indoors as in previous years. You should have received a sponsorship card and we would be very grateful for your support as always.

Reminder
School will be closed on Wednesday this week for teacher inservice in Portlaoise and school will close at the usual times on Friday for the Halloween break.

Important Dates
First Penance                Thurs.   13^th February      7:00 p.m.
Confirmation                Sat.       21^st March        11:00 a.m.
First Communion          Sat.      23^rd May           11:30 a.m.

Cycling to and From School
If your child cycles to school, please remind him/her to cycle on the left and to wear a helmet. Some are cycling on the wrong side of the road on the way home and sometimes 2 or 3 abreast. This is unsafe and we want all our road users to be safe! Some advice from the Road Safety Authority:

• Never cycle in the dark without adequate lighting – white for front, red for rear
• Always wear luminous clothing such as hi-vis vests, fluorscent armbands and reflective belts so that other road users can see you
• Wear a helmet
• Make sure you keep to the left. Always look behind and give the proper signal before moving off, changing lanes or making a turn
• Follow the rules of the road, never run traffic lights or weave unpredictably in and out of traffic
• Maintain your bike properly – in particular, your brakes should work properly and your tyres should be inflated to the right pressure and be in good condition
• Respect other road users – stop at pedestrian crossings; don’t cycle on the footpath
• Watch your speed, especially when cycling on busy streets and going downhill
• Steer well clear of left-turning trucks: let them turn before you move ahead

Homework Club
Homework club will finish this Thursday 17^th October for the Halloween break and resume on Monday, 4^th November.

Drop Off Zone
Please remember that this area in the mornings is only designed for you to drop and go. If you need to get out of your car at all or if you need to wait for any reason, please park elsewhere. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Lost Property?
There is still some left, please come and have a look in the front porch. Please check that your child’s name is on their property. Thank you.

Halloween Hike
As in previous years we will be dressing up for Halloween, this year on the morning of Friday October 25^th.  This year we will be ‘hiking’ from the school down to the old school and back. If the weather is bad we will do it indoors as in previous years. Please see enclosed sponsorship card and we would be very grateful for your support as always.

Reminder
School will be closed on Wednesday, 23^rd October for teacher inservice in Portlaoise and school will close at the usual times on Friday, 25^th October for the Halloween break.

Important Dates
First Penance                      Thurs.    13^thFebruary       7:00 p.m.
Confirmation                        Sat.         21^stMarch            11:00 a.m.
First Communion               Sat.          23^rdMay               11:30 a.m.

Voluntary Envelope Collection
This important envelope collection is our main means of fundraising and allows us to provide better facilities, equipment and services for your children. From this week onwards the envelopes will be sent home everyweekwith the oldest child in each family. We really appreciate your support and ask you to consider making a small contribution weekly. The money adds up and is put to very good use, providing extra opportunities for our children. Your contribution is voluntary and confidential and you will be issued with a receipt at the end of the year.

Book Bills / Rental
Book rental/school contribution fees are now overdue. Please pay immediately or contact the school to make payment arrangements. We will be contacting you in the coming weeks re. any outstanding payments. Thank you.

Recent Success!
Well done to Tadhg McHugh on finishing in 3^rdplace in the Carlow Cross Country event recently; an outstanding achievement for someone who doesn’t run competitively. Well done also to Robbie Buckley who will be representing Ireland in the world go-kart racing finals X30 class in Le Mans (France) next week. Go Robbie. Beidh sé ag taisteal ar nós na gaoithe! Finally, congratulations to the boys footballers who have made it through to the Cumann na mBunscol Roinn 2 final this year. The final is very likely to be on Thursday, 24^thOctober. Details to follow when confirmed. They have played with great skill and determination but most of all have made a fine team. And they have one more match to win! Go n-éirí libh a bhuachaillí.

Halloween Hike
As in previous years we will be dressing up for Halloween, this year on the morning of Friday October 25^th.  This year we will be ‘hiking’ from the school and will be issuing sponsorship cards soon. Details to follow.

Lost Property?
We still have have lots of it! Please come and have a look in the front porch. Please check that your child’s name is on their property.

Reminder
School will be closed on Wednesday, 23^rdOctober for teacher inservice in Portlaoise.