NEWSLETTER 6th March 2017
CONFIRMATION PREPARATION:
Mass for candidates and their parents tomorrow (Tuesday) in Killeen Church at 7.30 pm.
ST. ABBAN’S QUIZ FINAL:
The final will be held in Killeen Hall on Thursday, March 9th at 8 pm. (cost €2). We have 3 teams participating and we wish them all the best of luck.
FIRST PENANCE:
Tuesday, March 14th in St. Anne’s Church at 7pm. Refreshments afterwards (courtesy of our Parents Association) in the Dunne Sourke Hall at the school for the 2nd class children and their families.
CHOIR:
We have had a wonderful and generous response from the children in 4th, 5th and 6th classes (and their parents) and we are very grateful.
ST. PATRICK’S WEEKEND:
School closes on Thursday March 16th at the usual times and re-opens on Tuesday, March 21st.
HOMEWORK CLUB:
No homework club this Wednesday 8th due to staff meeting or next Thursday (March 16th).
NEWSLETTER 28th February 2017
CHOIR: This is the time of year when we ask children to “give something back” and make themselves available to support their fellow pupils through participation in the school choir. We have three ceremonies over the coming months (see below) and we ask parents to commit that their children will attend on those dates. The forms went home yesterday (Monday).
First Penance: Tuesday, March 14th @ 7 pm.
Confirmation: Thursday, April 6th @ 2 pm.
First Eucharist: Saturday, May 20th @ 11.30 am. (time to be confirmed).
FIRST PENANCE / EUCHARIST: Children baptised outside the parish should provide the school with a copy of their baptismal cert.
CYCLING COURSE: Children from 4th class had their first cycle safety training session yesterday. There are 6 sessions in all and the feedback is very positive.
HOMEWORK CLUB: No homework club next Wednesday (March 8th) due to staff meeting.
ZIM DAY: Well done to everyone for a fantastic day on Friday 17th. Ms. Cotter would like to thank children, staff, parents, grandparents and friends for their generosity and hard work. A special word of thanks to Ms. Kiernan, Mrs. Hurley and their classes for their very hard work and for being such great shopkeepers. The day raised a record €2,200. This money will be put to very good use at Assisi High School in Zimbabwe.
ENGINEERS WEEK: Children from 3rd class will travel to the Dunamaise Theatre on Friday, March 10th for a science workshop called “Bubbleology”! The workshop is free. Bus €3.
G.A.A. REGISTRATION DAY: Registration of players (Juvenile / senior) for the coming year takes place this Sunday March 5th in the Clubhouse 2 pm. – 5 pm.
SOCCER: Congratulations to everyone involved in St. Anne’s U12 boys team who recently won the Division 2 League!!
Ms Brennan’s 1st class chicks (‘Fluffy’ and ‘Shadow’)
In First Class we learned lots about chicks. We put an incubator into Ms. Brennan’s room. We waited until two chicks hatched out. we named them ‘fluffy’ and ‘shadow’. We had lots of fun learning interesting facts.
NEWSLETTER 16th February 2017
ZIM DAY – FRIDAY FEBRUARY 17TH Our annual fundraiser takes place tomorrow, Friday. Thank you to everybody for your very generous donations of toys/books and games during the week.
- People have been wonderful in the past for providing cakes and buns on the day, so we are asking again !! Please label containers/lids so they can be returned to you.
- On the day there is great value to be had so children only need a small amount of money.
- Please get your children to bring carrier bags for their purchases.
- Remember that all proceeds go to help the children attending Assisi High School, Nharira, Chivhu, Zimbabwe, providing resources for their educational needs.
MID-TERM: A reminder that the school will close next Wednesday at the usual times and re-open on Monday February 27th.
HOMEWORK CLUB: Next Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st only.
TIN WHISTLE: Both groups next Wednesday 22nd after school.
ST. ABBAN’S QUIZ: Good luck to the boys and girls from 5th and 6th class who will travel to Killeen Hall tonight (Thursday) as they try to retain the Fr. Kennedy Cup after last years great success.
ENROLMENT 2017: As we plan for next September, please make sure you have enrolled your child for the coming year.
SCHOOL OPENING: On these cold mornings a reminder that the school building is open from 9am. Children should not be arriving before that time.
PAST PUPILS: Some past pupils in the news at the moment are – Josh McDonald (Leinster U15 60m sprint champion 2017), Lochlan Kelleher and Michéal Downey who have both been chosen for the Laois U14 football panel. Well done to all concerned.