Reminder: Christmas Carol Service
Pupils from 1st – 6th Classes will be taking part in a Carol Service in Ballylinan Church next Tuesday night, 10thDecember. Due to the numbers involved, we have divided the children into two groups on the night. You will be aware of these by now. You are most welcome to come and join us for just a few prayerful moments to focus on what’s most important at Christmas. Please note:
- The first service will begin at 7 p.m. and finish a little after 7:30.
- The second service will begin at 8:15 p.m. and finish a little after 8:45.
- Pupils are to wear proper school uniform on the night. To make sure that uniforms are clean and ready, pupils may wear tracksuits next Monday and Tuesday.
- Each family will be issued with 3 tickets @ €3 per ticket. These are available from class teachers. Please do not request tickets from the office.
- While there should be room for all, seating on the night will be first come, first served.
- As children enter the church with you, please remove and hold on to their coats (if worn). This will make it easier for them to move to and from the altar.
Nativity Story
Junior and Senior Infants will be taking part in ‘Shine Star Shine’ on Thursday of this week (12th) at 12 noon in the Dunne Sourke hall.
Food Appeal
Many thanks to you all for your generous support of our food appeal.
Tin Whistle
Both groups will be practising this Wednesday 11th. Christmas concert tomorrow week (Tuesday 17th) at 1:30 p.m. in the school. All welcome.
School Calendar
Will soon be on sale at the school office and Centra, price €8. This is a nice keepsake and looking back at previous calendars it is interesting to note how much the children have changed over the years!
Ballylinan GAA
Christmas Fair in the clubhouse from 1-5 p.m. this Sunday, 15th December. Colouring competitions must be returned to the school by this Thursday 12th.
No Presents Needed
While teachers like to receive presents at Christmas and children like to give them there is absolutely no need and no one should feel under any pressure in this regard. Working that little bit better in school would be a great present though, a gift that would keep on giving not only to the receiver but also to the giver! As has been the custom in recent years we also ask children to refrain from giving cards to classmates as the volume of cards and envelopes generated is extraordinary. They may give one to their ‘Advent Friend’ under the guidance of the class teacher.