Newsletter 13th February 2019

Homework Club
Continues as usual though please note the following: no homework club today Wednesday (13thFebruary). Next week: Monday and Tuesday only, there will be none on Wednesday 20th.

Tin Whistle
As normal this week, both groups on Wednesdaynext week.

Quiz Season
We are sending lots of teams to the St. Abban’s table quiz in Killeen hall tonight (Wednesday 13th) at 8 p.m. Best of luck to all involved; we hope they learn lots and have fun!

Enrolment 2019/20
Parents who have already given their child’s name to the school should have received an enrolment form. If you know of anyone else considering enrolment for next year, please ask them to contact the school immediately as we need to finalise our preparations. Thank you.

Grandparents Mass
Thanks to everyone involved in our recent Grandparents Mass and to the Parents Association for providing refreshments. It was a lovely occasion as always and it’s wonderful to see the strong bond between the school and the wider community in Ballylinan.

Cycle Safety
4thClass will be atking part in a cycle safety course after mid-term; they will learn lots of ways to help them to be safer cyclists!

Garda Dog Unit
The children (and the adults!) were excited recently to have a visit from two dogs and their handlers from the Garda dog unit. These amazing animals help in crime detection, policing and safety. They were informed of the school rules beforehand and followed the letter of the law. Model behaviour!

Parish News
Please note that gifts for First Communion and Confirmation are available in the parish shop.

Frásaí na Seachtaine
An bhfuil sibh in ann na frásaí seo a thuiscint? Cuirigí ceist ar na bpáistí!
Míle buíochas
An bhfuil cead agam?
Tá (níl) mé préachta leis an bhfuacht

Mid Term
School will be closed on Thursday and Friday next week (21st& 22nd) for the mid term break. Normal closing times (2 pm and 3 pm) on Wednesday 20th.