Newsletter 13th September 2018

Book Bills / Rental
Once again thanks to all who have paid. If you have not yet done so, please pay as soon as possible. If you have any queries re. payment, please contact the school.

Infants
Our new infants have settled in well and are now remaining in school until 2 pm.  The children now line up at the back of the school with the other classes; another milestone reached! Please remember that the bell goes at 9.15 am and remember some extra lunch, but not too much!

Homework Club
The club is now up and running again for another year. You should have received notice of same. If you would like your child to take part, please contact the school.

Tin Whistle
Classes will resume in three weeks time; the first week of October. Thursday 4thfor past players and Friday 5thfor beginners.

Football
Cumann na mBunscol competitions are now in full swing. Thanks to the teachers involved in coaching and bringing the boys and girls to matches. We get great support from the local clubs too!

School Calendar 2019
Our Parents Association has produced a school calendar in recent years and it has proved to be very successful not only as a fund-raiser but also as a keep-sake. We will be taking photographs of class groups in the coming weeks.

Athy College
Children from 5th and 6th class will visit Athy College on Friday week (21st). The College is holding an Open Evening on Thursday 20thSeptember for parents and students who are interested in enrolling for Sept 2019 or if you would just like to visit.  All are welcome between 6 and 8 pm. Parents of children in 5th Class should now be making plans for their child’s secondary education.

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.

Car Parking
Thank you for your consideration in parking in an orderly manner at the school and allowing plenty of time. Please ensure that you leave staff car spaces free in the mornings. Thank you for your cooperation.

Junior Cert
Congratulations to all our past pupils who received their Junior Cert results this week.

Triple P Parenting Programme
We work closely with the Midland Area Parenting Partnership. We’re delighted to announce that a parenting programme (for parents of children 2-10 years) will be held in our school, beginning on Wednesday, 26thSeptember from 7-9 pm. There will be no charge and we recommend it. Places are limited and booking is essential. Contact Midland Area Parenting Partnership Office at 0906 – 447 111 or Sinéad Higgins at 086 – 821 5102.