St. Patrick's N.S., Ballylinan

GREEN SCHOOLS:  Thanks to everyone who returned the surveys, especially families with multiple copies!  Over 75% were returned and we very much appreciate the effort.

 WEEKLY ENVELOPE:  The last weekly contribution envelope of the year will be sent home next Wednesday June 8^th.  Receipts will be enclosed with the end of year reports.

 FOOTBALL BLITZ:  The annual football blitz for 3^rd and 4^th classes will be held on Thursday June 16^th at the G.A.A. pitch.

 Cumann na mBunscoil News:  Michéal Downey (6^th class) will play on the Laois team at the half-time exhibition match in Nowlan Park on Saturday evening.  Ryan Brady and Lochlann Kelleher also from 6^th class have been chosen on the Laois team to play in an inter-county blitz on June 10^th in Kilkenny.  Best of luck to all concerned.

 BALLYLINAN G.A.A.: We have been asked to inform you that access to the field via the lane is ‘’pedestrian access only’’.  Cars should use the Aughanure entrance.

 BANK HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENTS:  The school closes tomorrow Friday at the usual times and re-opens next Wednesday at 9.15 am.

TRACKSUITS: Final orders to be placed by tomorrow Friday
June 3^rd.

SCHOOL TRACKSUIT:  We are now taking orders for September.  Tracksuits will be delivered in late August.  We need your order by Friday May 20^th.

RETREAT:  Our Confirmation class will visit Glendalough next Monday May 16^th.  The bus will leave at 8.45 am and return between 3.30pm. and 4pm.

JUNIOR INFANTS SEPTEMBER 2016:  The meeting for parents will be held next Tuesday, May 17^th at 2.15 pm.

GREEN SCHOOLS NATIONAL WOW DAY:  Next Wednesday, May 18^th.  Our walking bus will leave from the old petrol station (beside Kilkenny Road houses) at 8.50am and pick up passengers along the way at the usual spots.  Members of our Green Schools Committee travelled to Athlone yesterday to receive our 4^th Green Flag.  Well done to all concerned!

JUNIOR INFANTS VACCINATIONS:  Next Wednesday May 18^th.  If parents have not received confirmation of times please contact the school.

FIRST COMMUNION:  Sunday May 22^nd at 11.30am.  People attending should note that there is no reserved seating and Fr. Shelley has asked for no photographs or recording during the ceremony.  More details to follow.
*  Communion gifts available to purchase in the Parish Centre Shop
(ABK Centre) Monday – Friday 10 am – 12 pm.

LIP SYNC:  Well done to all involved in the fund-raiser last Saturday night …… a fantastic success !

NATIONAL PARENTS COUNCIL:  Education Conference will be held on Saturday May 28^th (10.30 am – 4.00 pm).  Details on notice board at school entrance.

EXHIBITION MATCH:  Congratulations to Shauna Kealy (5^th class) who will play on the Laois team next Saturday night at half time in the Laois v Wicklow match at O’Moore Park.

COMMUNITY NOTICES:

KEVIN MORRIN & BAND:  Concert Friday May 20^th, 8pm, Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise. Doors open 7.30 pm. Tickets can now be booked online – www.dunamaise.ie or by ringing the box office – 057 8663355.