Grandparents Mass: Thanks to everyone involved in our Grandparents Mass last Thursday. It has now become one of the highlights of the year. A special word of thanks to Rob O’Brien and Paddy Ryan who “braved the elements” for the afternoon to keep the traffic moving.
Ceremony of Light (6th Class): Mass tonight (Tuesday) in St. Anne’s Church at 7.30 pm. Parents are asked to bring their child’s baptismal candle if possible.
Allergies: We now have a number of children in school with serious allergies, some of which can be life threatening. Please be aware when preparing lunches of the food products to be avoided in particular classes.
Classes
Ms. Twomey (Jnrs/Snrs): Nuts.
Ms. Brennan (1st): Nuts.
Ms. Kiernan (2nd): Nuts/Kiwi.
Cycle Training: This year cycle training is being offered to 4th class (Mrs. Julian’s and Ms. Cunningham). It will begin on February 27th (6 sessions) over a six week period and all equipment will be provided. It is heavily subsidised by Laois County Council, Cycling Ireland and the Road Safety Authority. The cost will be €2 per child per week. 10 @10: All primary schools have been asked to join in the 10 @ 10 sessions being promoted by Operation Transformation, so we will all be getting active this Friday!
Zim Day – Friday 17th February: Our Annual Fr O’Shea appeal for Zimbabwe will be held on Friday 17th February. As in other years the day will consist of cake and jumble sales and will conclude with a monster raffle. Tickets for the raffle will go on sale for the children to buy on Monday 13th February. They will cost 50c each. We are asking for toys, books and games that your children no longer use but that other children might like and be anxious to buy. These can be brought to the school from Monday 13th February. We are also calling on all the bakers and bun makers in Ballylinan to bake for us. These goodies and treats are always in great demand. We know that we can depend on your support and that our cake stall will be very well stocked. The money raised from Zim Day will be donated to the Franciscan Missionary Union and will be used to help the children attending Assisi High School, Nharira, Chivhu, Zimbabwe, providing resources for their educational needs.
Ballylinan Ladies Football: A.G.M. Friday February 10th in the Clubhouse @ 8 pm.