EARLY CLOSING/RETIREMENT: The school will close for all pupils at 2pm on Thursday October 22nd. On Thursday we are marking the retirement of Mrs. Morris with a presentation ceremony in the sports hall from 1.30 pm. Parents collecting children are welcome to join us. Mrs. Morris will retire on Friday, October 23rd. She was appointed to our school in 2005 having taught in Graiguecullen, Bagenalstown and Newtown. Over the last 10 years Mrs. Morris has been part of the learning support team and her work in this area has benefited many children. We wish her well in the years ahead in what will certainly be an “active retirement”.
FRIDAY CLOSING: School closes at normal times (2pm for infants and 3pm for all other classes). Please note error on school calendar.
HALLOWEEN: A reminder that we are “dressing up” on Friday. No masks for anyone or one piece costumes for infants please.
FIRST COMMUNION/CONFIRMATION: Meeting for parents in school sports hall on Thursday, November 5th at 8pm. (Joint meeting with other schools).
BOARD OF MANAGEMENT ELECTIONS: See letter attached.
CUMANN NA MBUNSCOL: Congratulations and best of luck to our boys who will play their final in O’Moore Park tomorrow at 11.30 am. against Ballyadams. Huge thanks to James Loughman and Olllie Walsh for all their help with the team throughout the competition and to the parents who attended many of the matches. Arrangements for tomorrow are as follows:-
Team will travel by bus at 10.15am
Supporters bus will leave at 10.30 am – children form 6th class, 5th class and some 4th class children. The bus will return directly after the match (no face paint please).
Parents who wish to bring their children can “sign them out” at reception.
Entry fee: Adults – €4. Children free. OAPs and students – €3.
Programmes – €3.
No terrace in use – stand only.
Parking restrictions in place outside the grounds. No parking available at old Portlaoise G.A.A. grounds.
PANTO: Great excitement in 6th class during the week when it was announced that Puss ‘n Boots will be our panto this year. On stage Tuesday December 8th and Thursday December 10th.
HALLOWEEN: We hope that everyone has an enjoyable mid-term break and that above all, children return to us safe and sound on Monday, November 2nd.
