Dear Parents,
Sacraments
First Confession will take place in St. Anne’s Church, Ballylinan on Wednesday, 9th March at 7:30 p.m. Please remember there will be a parish programme mass in Ballylinan this Sunday 27th February at 11:30 a.m.
First Communion will take place on Saturday, 7th May at 11 a.m.
Confirmation (with Bishop Denis) will take place on Thursday, 28th April at 11 a.m.
Cumann na mBunscol
The postponed 2021 competitions are taking place during the month of March. We are delighted that our boys and girls will finally make a return to action! More details to follow.
Swimming
We are planning on making a return to swimming lessons for as many classes as possible. Because our year has been very disrupted they may not take the same format as previously but we will include as many children as we can before the end of June.
Covid Update
From next Monday, 28th February masks will be voluntary for pupils and staff. This is also the case for parents on the school grounds. Some pupils, parents and staff have good reason to be cautious and we will be mindful and supportive of each other (as always) in that regard. Masks will be advised on bus journeys.
Anyone with Covid symptoms should not attend school. We will continue to require parents to complete a return to school declaration after their child has been absent, though we plan to cease this requirement after St. Patrick’s weekend.
Revised arrival and departure procedures (times, doors etc.) will continue for the time being.
Mid Term Break
School will be closed tomorrow and Friday 25th. A reminder that we have a longer break at St. Patrick’s weekend; closed 17th – 21st March inclusive.