Communion/Confirmation Timetable of Events
23rd October – Meeting with parents of Eucharist and Confirmation candidates in Arles
Community Hall.
- 7pm – for parents of Eucharist candidates
- 8pm – for parents of Confirmation candidates (6th class only)
This is a very important meeting for all parents of children due to receive sacraments in 2014.
Halloween
At the recent A.G.M. of our Parents Association a number of fund-raising ideas were discussed. Next Friday, October 25th we are “dressing up” for Halloween! A few rules – no masks and no one piece costumes for infants! The cost will be €2 per child or €3 per family.
Fireworks
We have spoken to classes about the dangers associated with Halloween and we have all seen the horrific injuries suffered by children at this time of year. We hope that our children will have an enjoyable and injury free celebration.
Budget
Thanks to all parents who signed and returned the “Protect Primary Education” cards leading up to the budget. It was a very good outcome for our school and the benefit will be obvious next September when we will have an additional teacher.
Swimming
After we return from our mid-term break the arrangements for swimming will be as follows:
4th Class – Portlaoise – Thursday or Friday
3rd Class – Portlaoise – Thursday or Friday
2nd Class – Athy – Wednesdays
Panto News
This year’s panto is “Aladdin” and will go on stage before Christmas. More details to follow.