Book Fair
Advance notice: our biannual book fair will take place in a couple of weeks. Details to follow.
First Penance
Congratulations to those children who received the sacrament of First Penance last Monday night. We were very proud of them all and thanks to Mrs. Donnelly and Ms. Goff for all their work. A special word of thanks to the teachers who helped on the night and to our Parents Association who prepared ‘goodie bags’ for the children and refreshments for everyone.
Football News
Well done to Knockbeg Under 16s who beat Killorglin last Saturday in the All Ireland Schools Division A semi-final. Past pupils Jesse McEvoy and Micheál Downey were on the team. Final March 30th.
Zim Day (Thursday 14th March)
Our Annual Fr. O’Shea appeal for Zimbabwe cake sale and monster raffle and will be held tomorrow (Thursday 14thMarch). We are calling on all the bakers and bun makers in Ballylinan to bake for us! These goodies and treats are always in great demand. As some pupils in the school have nut allergies, please make sure that your delicious baking is nut free. We know that we can depend on your support and that our cake stall will be very well stocked! Please ensure that your containers and lids are labelledwith child’s name and room number. Please give your child a bag or container to bring home their purchases. The money raised will be donated to the Franciscan Missionary Union and will be used to provide educational resources for the children attending Assisi High School, Nharira, Zimbabwe.
Quiz Season
Our school will be represented tonight at the final of the St. Abban’s annual Table Quiz by Maddison Day, Seán McHugh, Hannah Dunne and Caitlin Brennan. Best of luck!
Thank You
A big thanks to Tadhg Kelleher, Peter Barry and Frank Shanahan for providing our ongoing rugby, hurling and football coaching, we really appreciate it. We think particularly at this time of Liam Brennan who helped with hurling coaching in the school and we were all asaddened to hear of his passing. His warm and friendly presence will be truly missed. May he rest in peace.
School Closure
Please note that the school will be closed for pupils this Friday, 15thMarch to facilitate the introduction of the revised language curriculum as required by the Department of Education.
St. Patrick’s Weekend
Please also note that the school will be closed next week on Monday, 18th and Tuesday 19th March.