Class Visits:
From time to time during the year children will leave the school grounds to visit locations such as St. Anne’s Hall, Ballylinan G.A.A. pitch, St. Anne’s soccer pitch, “The Park”, St. Anne’s Church, the old school, the cemetery, etc. It may not be always possible to inform you in advance that these “trips” will be taking place as they will be weather dependent but children will always be back to school by collection times.
Voluntary Envelope Collection:
The envelope collection is our main means of fundraising and allows us to provide better facilities, equipment and services for your children. The envelopes will be sent home every Tuesday with the oldest child in each family. Your contribution is voluntary and confidential and you will be issued with a receipt at the end of the year.
Photographs:
On occasion children will be photographed in relation to school activities. Most of these photographs will appear on the school website, but sometimes the photographs may be taken by newspapers covering sports events, new infants in school, panto, etc. It is now common practice that only the child’s first name is used, if any. In the last few years our parents association has produced a calendar of the different class groups which has been very popular. Please let us know if you have any concerns about this issue.
Ballylinan Parents Association Parenting Course:
Thanks to the parents who have enrolled for the course starting on Thursday night – Oct. 6th at 7pm. It is still possible to attend but please let us know beforehand.
Football News: The boys welcome Clonaslee today in a “top of the table clash”. The winner of this match will go straight to the final while the loser will play The Heath in the semi-final.
The girls host Killenard on Thursday at 12.45 pm. The next phase of the competition has yet to be decided as it appears there is only one “stand-out” team. All to play for!
Book Bills: Another reminder!
Staff:
Ms. Farrell has commenced her maternity leave slightly early and we wish her well in the coming weeks. She will be replaced by Ms. Sukprasert (Dunne) from next Monday.
