Newsletter 13th June 2019

Dance-a-thon
To help fund the introduction of ‘Literacy Lift Off’, a sponsored ‘Dance-a-thon’ will be held in the school on Monday, June 24th. We’re hoping to have a lot of fun during the day! Each family will receive a sponsorship card and we ask people to be as generous as possible. Thank you!

 First Communion
Congratulations to the children in 2nd Class (and their teachers Mrs. Donnelly and Ms. Goff) on making their First Communion recently. The weather was kind and and we hope that everyone had a lovely family day. A big thank you also to those who sang in the choir on the day and their teacher Mrs. Browne who was presented with a ‘thank you’ for her work with the choir over the years.

Emergency Medicine Day
This was a great success and the children learned lots! A big thank you to all involved in organising and presenting on the day.

Junior Infants 2019/20
A “get to know you” session for our incoming Junior Infants was held recently. While the session was in progress Sinéad Higgins from Midland Area Parenting Partnership spoke about positive parenting. Thanks to parents for coming, all went smoothly so we are well prepared for the coming school year!

Gymnastics
All children are receiving some gymnastics coaching at the moment. Great fun is being had and lots of learning is taking place!

Super Troopers Summer Camp
Fun-filled activity camp will take place from Monday – Friday (1st– 5th) July.

Tracksuits
Orders now being taken for September via the school office. Closing date for orders is tomorrow, Friday, 14th June. Please note that you can phone your order (see number below).

Voluntary Envelope Collection
The envelope collection was our main means of fundraising this year and allows us to provide better facilities, equipment and services for your children. Your contribution was voluntary and confidential and receipts for the year will issue before the end of the year. Thank you!

For Your Diary
Graduation ceremony for 6th class will be held on Wednesday June 26th at 7.30 pm.

Upcoming Dates
School will close for summer on Friday, 28thJune (half-day) and will reopen for all pupils on Thursday, 29thAugust.