School News & Updates
November 2011
- Student Council Elections have taken place. See the Student Council page for details
- Parent Representatives for the Board of Management were elected, congratulations to Claire O' Reilly and Gerard O' Carroll
- Want to join the PA see dates for the next meeting on the calendar page
- Christmas Cards will be available in the next few weeks, €10 for 8 cards, each child will have their picture on the card representing their class.
September 2011 Welcome back to school
We hope that everyone enjoyed the holidays, there are lots of activities planned for the coming year, we will be updating this space with school news, you can sign up to get updates from the calendar if you would like to get daily updates contact the office
June 2011
School Tours
BBQ
Multi-faith and Culture Day
Sports Day
Ice Cream Day
BBQ
Multi-faith and Culture Day
Sports Day
Ice Cream Day
May 2011
Family Table Quiz
Thanks to everyone who turned out for the table quiz organised by the Parents Association, Well done to the Byrne, O Brien and Walker Families who won 1st , 2nd and 3rd prizes on the day.
Student Council visit to the Town Council ChambersA great day was had by all, a big thank you to the Mayor Gillian Wharton-Slattery, Cllr. Fernane and Council Staff for their time.
Family Table Quiz
Thanks to everyone who turned out for the table quiz organised by the Parents Association, Well done to the Byrne, O Brien and Walker Families who won 1st , 2nd and 3rd prizes on the day.
Student Council visit to the Town Council ChambersA great day was had by all, a big thank you to the Mayor Gillian Wharton-Slattery, Cllr. Fernane and Council Staff for their time.
April 2011
New staff member
We would like to welcome Michael Ahern as our newest member of staff. Michael joins us to take up the part time resource post.
Ethos Evaluation
Please remember to return your ethos evaluation surveys if you have not already done so. We appreciate your help with this project.
Girls Basketball
Well done to all the girls who participated in the blitz in Presentation Convent on Sunday.
Dropping Children To School
Please be aware that school begins at 08:45. Children should arrive at school just before this. The school will accept children at 08:30. Children should not arrive at school before this time. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.
Car Parking
Parking just outside the school is for staff and school buses only. Parents/guardians dropping children to school should use the main car park and walk up to the school. Please respect this request in the interest of the safety of all children.
Tesco Tokens for Schools
This year we are collecting Tesco Tokens for garden tools. Please collect tokens when doing your shopping in Tesco and give them to your child to bring in to school.
Yard Rules
Please find a copy of the yard rules for children in the schoolbags. Please discuss these rules with your child.
Office Closure
The school office will be closed all day on Friday 8th April and from 10.45am-1.25pm on Thursday 14th April.
March 2011
Parade
Meeting point: John Joe Sheehy Rd. (Austin Stacks)
Number in Parade: Look for No. 13
Pick up point after parade: Ashe Memorial Hall, Denny Street
Credit Union Stamps
Credit Union Ellie the Elephant saving stamps will be available in the school every Thursday for children from 1st – 6th Class starting on the 24th March. The children will receive a stamp savings card and can purchase stamps every Thursday at €1 per stamp. It is a good way to encourage children to save and we have had this scheme in the school in previous years. It is optional.
Bag Packing
We would like to thank the parents etc. who helped raise funds for the Parents Association last Friday by bag packing in Dunnes Stores. €600 was raised, well done to all!
Confirmation
Congratulations to the following children who were confirmed in St. Brendan’s Church last Friday 11th March.
Jennifer Byrne, Saoirse Hussey, Ciaran Hanlon
Enjoy St. Patrick’s Day!
Parade
Meeting point: John Joe Sheehy Rd. (Austin Stacks)
Number in Parade: Look for No. 13
Pick up point after parade: Ashe Memorial Hall, Denny Street
Credit Union Stamps
Credit Union Ellie the Elephant saving stamps will be available in the school every Thursday for children from 1st – 6th Class starting on the 24th March. The children will receive a stamp savings card and can purchase stamps every Thursday at €1 per stamp. It is a good way to encourage children to save and we have had this scheme in the school in previous years. It is optional.
Bag Packing
We would like to thank the parents etc. who helped raise funds for the Parents Association last Friday by bag packing in Dunnes Stores. €600 was raised, well done to all!
Confirmation
Congratulations to the following children who were confirmed in St. Brendan’s Church last Friday 11th March.
Jennifer Byrne, Saoirse Hussey, Ciaran Hanlon
Enjoy St. Patrick’s Day!
February 2011
As you can see the school has new stationery. Our thanks to Jackie and Chris Reina for their input with the design.
A REMINDER that the school is closed all of next week 21st-25th February for the mid-term break. School re-opens on Monday 28th February.
Well Done to the students who represented the school at the Credit Union quiz recently.
NATIONAL FORUM
Educate Together's National Forum is on 05th March 2011 from 10am to 1pm. We would like to encourage the school community (Parents, Teachers) to attend.
This is an important opportunity for our school to have its voice heard in the decision making process of Educate Together and to meet with activists from other schools. We are living in very interesting times and our movement has great opportunities. As a learning organisation
committed to participatory democracy, we really want to hear your views and make sure that these chart our path forward.
Enjoy the mid-term break,
As you can see the school has new stationery. Our thanks to Jackie and Chris Reina for their input with the design.
A REMINDER that the school is closed all of next week 21st-25th February for the mid-term break. School re-opens on Monday 28th February.
Well Done to the students who represented the school at the Credit Union quiz recently.
NATIONAL FORUM
Educate Together's National Forum is on 05th March 2011 from 10am to 1pm. We would like to encourage the school community (Parents, Teachers) to attend.
This is an important opportunity for our school to have its voice heard in the decision making process of Educate Together and to meet with activists from other schools. We are living in very interesting times and our movement has great opportunities. As a learning organisation
committed to participatory democracy, we really want to hear your views and make sure that these chart our path forward.
Enjoy the mid-term break,
