Christmas Carol Service: Well done to all the children who took part in our Carol Service on Tuesday night. It was a beautiful occasion. Thank you to our Parents Association for their help on the night.
Christmas Holidays: The school will close for the Christmas holidays on Friday 22nd December, at 12:15p.m. for Infants and at 12:30p.m. for all other pupils. On this day, children are welcome to wear festive clothing to school. The school reopens on Monday 8TH January. Don’t forget that our school calendar is available to view on www.ballylinannationalschool.com all year round.
Christmas Eve Mass Ballylinan 7pm: If children would like to take part in this year’s Christmas Eve Mass, please text your child’s name and age to Margaret Brennan on 086 3254931. Practice will be on Friday 22nd December at 6:30pm. Names must be in by 5pm on the day before the practice.
Enrolment 2024/2025: Please note that applications for the 24/25 school year will be open from Thursday, 11th January until Friday, 9th February 2024. Further information on how to apply will be issued in due course. If you are aware of anyone who may wish to enrol a child for next year, please let them know these dates. Thank you.
Anti Bullying Week: Our Anti Bullying Week begins on January 8th. During this week, we aim to empower children to understand their own behaviour, to recognise bullying, to develop an awareness of online safety risks and to be confident in how to report and seek support when they need it.
Pupils from 4th, 5th and 6th will take part in the FUSE Anti-Bullying and Online Safety Programme, supported by the Department of Education and referenced in the Cineáltas: Action Plan on Bullying. FUSE is a research-based Anti-Bullying and Online Safety Programme developed by DCU Anti-Bullying Centre. More details to follow…
Board of Management: Our newly formed Board of Management has begun its term of office. After each meeting an “Agreed Report” of items discussed or decisions made will be published on the school website. You can view details of the most recent meeting in the Board of Management section of the site.
Thank you: As I come to the end of my first “100 days” as principal, may I take this opportunity to thank you our parents and guardians for your support and good wishes during this period. Every day is a school day in this job, but wonderful children, fantastic staff and a supportive parent body ensure that every day is both rewarding and enjoyable.
Merry Christmas: Finally, on behalf of all the team at Ballylinan NS, may I wish you and yours a very Happy Christmas and New Year.
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