FIRST PENANCE:Congratulations to the children form 2nd class who received the sacrament of First Penance last night. We were very proud of them all and thanks to Mrs. Kiernan and Mrs. Hurley for all their work. A special word of thanks to our Parents Association who prepared “goodie bags” and provided personalised buns for the children. It was a lovely occasion and one I am sure the children will remember. Thanks to Mary Moore and Lynda Wilkinson Ryan for keeping everybody “topped up”.
CHOIR:A big “thank you” to all the children who turned out in such great numbers to support 2nd class. Thanks to Mrs. Browne and to Margaret Brennan for providing the music.
BOOK FAIR:The biennial “Travelling Book Fair” will arrive to the school next Wednesday, March 22nd (until Tuesday March 28th). The fair will be open from Thursday and will give parents the opportunity to purchase books suitable for their children.
SPAR 5-A-SIDE SOCCER:Children from 6th class will travel to Portlaoise on Wednesday (March 22nd) to take part in the county stage of the F.A.I.S. run competition.
PARENTS ASSOCIATION NEWS:
POSTITIVE PARENTING FOR TEENS:
A course for parents of teenagers (11-15 years) will be run by
“Triple P” (Positive Parenting Programme) at the school over the coming weeks (beginning the week of April 23rd). The course is also suitable for parents who may not have teenagers now but will have in the future. It will last for 7 weeks and will mean attending for 5 evenings (2 hours per evening) with two weeks of phone support.
We need to know if there is sufficient interest. Please sign the slip below and return to the school by 2pm tomorrow (March 16th).
