Category: Newsletters

UNIFORM SURVEY RESULTS:

1. Should our school have a uniform?      Yes – 94%

2. Should the school jumper be crested? No – 86.4%

3. Are you in favour of a school tracksuit? Yes – 95%

4. Should the school tracksuit be crested? No – 64%

FRIDAY FOOTBALL:
Well done to all concerned. It is a great success. As mouth guards are now part of football “gear” children taking part in the coaching must wear them at all times. In a very progressive move the club is providing mouth guards to all children who need them to ensure that all children get the opportunity to play.
No coaching this Friday March 14th.

NEW PRESIDENT:
Congratulations to Marie Hickey who was elected National President of Ladies G.A.A. at the weekend. This is a tremendous honour and we will welcome Marie to the school during her presidential year.

SCHOOL CLOSURES:
Friday March 14th (Holiday)
Monday March 17th (St. Patrick’s Day)

FIRST PENANCE:
Wednesday March 19th at 7 pm. in St. Anne’s Church. Refreshments for the children and their families will be provided by the Parents Council immediately after the ceremony in the sports hall in the new school.

COMMUNITY NOTICES:
Ballylinan Ladies G.F.C. – are hosting an exciting new programme called Gaelic4Girls which starts on Tuesday 18th March from 6 – 7 pm in Ballylinan GAA Clubhouse for 8 weeks. It is open to all girls aged 8 – 12 years who are not registered with a Ladies Gaelic Football team. It introduces girls to football in a fun environment and all participants will get a G4G jersey and certificate on completion. The programme costs €8.
For more information contact: Ethna Sourke on 086 0706834.

Uisce says “Don’t say no to saving H20”

MASS FOR GRANDPARENTS: Thanks to everyone involved in the first Mass to be celebrated at our new school last Wednesday. Special thanks to Paddy Ryan for looking after the car parking.

CONFIRMATION MEETING: Wednesday February 5th @ 7 pm. in A.B.K. Centre.
CONFIRMATION MASS: Saturday February 8th @ 7 pm. in St. Anne’s Church.

PANTO DVD: Dvd’s are now ready to order (€10 for 1 night or 2 nights €15). Please pay when ordering.

ZIM DAY: Our annual fund raiser takes place this Friday, February 7th. Any unwanted toys/books/games in good condition would be very welcome or items suitable for a raffle. People have been wonderful in the past for providing cakes and buns on the day, so we are asking again!!
On the day there is great value to be had so children only need a small amount of money.

GREEN SCHOOLS: The committee will visit a water treatment plant outside Athy next Monday as part of their work for our next “Green Flag”.

FOOTBALL COACHING: Ballylinan Juvenile G.A.A. are hoping to provide football coaching at the school for boys and girls for a number of Fridays during Spring, but need to assess the level of interest. The sessions will run from
3.15 – 4.15 for children form 1st – 5th classes. If interested please complete the slip below and return to the school by Friday February 7th.

PARENTS ASSOCIATION NEWS:
Meeting tonight, Tuesday Feb. 4th in A.B.K. centre @ 8.30 PM. All are welcome.

Uisce says “Don’t say no to saving H20”
——————————————————————————————————————————Please complete and return to school by Friday Feb. 7th.

I am interested in football coaching for my child/children –

Child’s Name: _____________________ Class: ___________
Child’s Name: _____________________ Class: ___________
Child’s Name: _____________________ Class: ___________

Signed: ____________________________

PARENT/TEACHER MEETINGS:
The meetings continue tomorrow (Wednesday).
Wednesday Dec. 4th.
L/M            3.15 – 3.45
N/O            3.45 – 4.15
P/Q/R        4.15 – 4.45
S – Z           4.45 – 5.15
If you are unable to attend please inform the class teacher.

MEETINGS:
First Communion:
Tuesday Dec. 10th @ 7 pm. – (N.B. Parents and Children)
Confirmation:
Wednesday 11th @ 7 pm.  – (N.B. Parents and Children)

Both meetings at A.B.K. Community and Pastoral Centre (Old School).

PANTO:
Rehearsals have now moved to St. Anne’s Hall, so Panto time must be close! Tickets will go on sale next Tuesday December 10th. List indicating the night the children will be performing will be displayed on the notice board outside the main door before the end of this week. (Tuesday Dec. 17th or Thursday Dec. 19th). As usual tickets will be limited to 3 per family (€6 for adults/€3 post primary/primary children).

CAR PARK SAFETY:
Drivers please be aware of the pedestrian crossing immediately inside the main gate. This is quite busy at arrival and departure times.

BOOK COVERING:
Thanks to the parents in 2nd class who have volunteered to cover books for a supplementary reading scheme. The children have promised not to read the books until they are distributed later!

SCHOOL CALENDAR:
Our calendars are at the printers at the moment, so we will keep you informed.

COMMUNITY NOTICES:
Ballylinan Ladies Football:
A.G.M. Saturday December 7th in St. Anne’s Hall at 7 pm. All welcome.
Ballylinan Juvenile G.F.C.:
Thanks to everyone who supported the Christmas Fair last Sunday. It was a great success.

 

PARENT/TEACHER MEETINGS:
A reminder that parent/teacher meetings commence tomorrow and continue next Wednesday – from 3.15 pm – 5.45 pm each day. Please inform the class teacher if you are unable to attend.

PARKING/SAFETY:
To avoid confusion especially in the morning we will be marking parking bays reserved for teachers.  All the other parking bays are available to parents/visitors.

We have received some concerns about cars moving too fast through the car park. We would remind drivers that it is a “school” car park and to always “expect the unexpected”.