Safety

At a recent meeting of our Parents Association the issue of safety in the car park was discussed and it was decided to ask Laois Co. Council Road Safety Officer, Yvonne O’Reilly, to visit the school. She made a number of suggestions which will make it safer for your children getting to and from school. Overall, she said the traffic system is working well, but pointed out the following:-

Morning:

If you need to leave your car – use a parking bay. “Drop-off” means “drop-off”.

Afternoon:

1. Do not double park at any time. This is the most common and most dangerous problem.

2. Do not take short cuts across traffic on foot. Use pedestrian crossings and give good example to your children.

3. Use the overflow car park (Junior Play Area). On very busy days this can be extended onto the basketball courts. You will not be “trapped”. The traffic moves freely and there is good shelter along the front of the school if it is wet.

Remember:

1. You are on school grounds – Drive Slowly and expect the unexpected.

2. If possible, reverse in – drive out.

3. If you are sending someone to collect your children, explain the rules to them.

TRACKSUIT

We have received a few questions in relation to the new school tracksuit for September 2015.

COST AS FOLLOWS:
> Tracksuit €26 (top €15, pants €11) – ages 3/4; 4/5; 5/6; 6/7; 7-8; 8/9; 9-10; 10/11.

> Tracksuit €28 (top €16, pants €12) – ages 11/12; 13/14; Sm.

> Replacement navy pants can be purchased elsewhere.

> Mixing/matching of sizes is possible, i.e. Tops/Pants.

> The current school tracksuit (green) can be worn until it needs to be replaced.

> The yellow polo shirt will not be sold at the school and can be purchased elsewhere.

REMINDER: The time-sheet for fittings is now available inside the main door.

NEWSLETTER 24/02/15

CHOIR (3rd – 6th Class) – please see important note below.

G.A.A. FOOTBALL COACHING – Coaching commenced today (Tuesday) for children from 1st and 2nd class. Frank Shanahan returns and we welcome Jerry Campion who coaches in other primary schools in the area.

FIRST EUCHARIST – Meeting tonight (Tuesday) in the school sports hall at 7pm.

FIRST PENANCE – Next Wednesday, March 4th in St. Anne’s Church at 7pm. followed by refreshments for families in the school sports hall.

CONFIRMATION – Meeting in Arles Hall next Tuesday March 3rd at 7pm.

FR. BRIAN KAVANAGH – We bid farewell this week to Fr. Brian. We thank him for his involvement in the school and we wish him well in his new post.

SCHOOL CHOIR
This is the time of year when we ask the children to give something back to the school and also to support their school and class–mates. Over the next few months we have 3 major school celebrations.
First Confession                   Wednesday March 4th (7pm)
Confirmation                         Wednesday May 20th (2.00 pm)
First Eucharist                      Sunday May 24th (11.30am.)

We are asking for a commitment from parents that their children from 3rd – 6th Class will attend on these occasions as part of the choir if they are not already involved in the ceremony.
Please sign the form below and return to the school
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I will make every effort to ensure that _______________________________
will attend to support the school choir.

Parent(s) Signature: ____________________________________