Dear Parents/Guardians,
I hope this letter finds you all well. It is hard to believe we are so far into the second term already. From the content of the newsletter you will see it has been a very busy term with a lot happening both from an academic and an extracurricular perspective.
I would like to thank all the parents and staff for their continued support and hard work. I would also like to thank all those involved in the Parents’ Association Events. Your hard work and efforts are very much appreciated here in Scoil Mhuire na nÁird.
Liberty Recycling
A big thanks to everyone who brought in clothes for the Liberty Collection. A total of €360 was raised for the school.
Shrove Tuesday
Pancake Tuesday was a big hit with the children as usual! Huge thanks to all involved. Approx €250 was raised, this money will go towards much needed new classroom furniture for the 5th and 6th classroom.
“You Shall be my Witness” Confirmation Meetings
I’d like to thank all the 6th class parents for their continued support with Confirmation Preparations both at home and in school. I’d like to extend a very sincere thank you to the three parents who gave so generously of their time to ensure this year’s programme was successful. The children enjoyed and benefitted from the experience in equal measure.
Attendance
The names of pupils plus reasons for absences have been forwarded to TÚSLA for pupils who have missed 20 days or more since September. Pupil attendance in school is very important. Parents are reminded that pupils should only miss school for illness or exceptional family circumstances. Please be sure to send in a note to the class teacher if your child has been absent.
GAA Blitz
Well done to 5th and 6th class who travelled to Ballinakill with Ms. Murphy for the final on Friday 23rd. They won the B Final and most importantly had a great day.
Reminder: Enrolments for School Year 2018/2019
Just a reminder to hand in/post the Enrolment Form if you have a child starting in Junior Infants in September 2018. The Induction Day for next year’s Junior Infants is still to be confirmed but it will be late May or early June.
Upcoming Events
Fundraiser Sale
The sale is on Tuesday 27th February and has been organised by 3rd and 4th class. The proceeds will go towards buying a school set of sports jerseys, with our own crest (designed by Ryan Purcell in 6th class). Baked goods for the sale can be dropped in on Tuesday morning.
World Book Day
We will be celebrating World Book Day on Thursday 1st March. To mark this day, the children will be taking part in fun reading activities throughout the day and they can also dress up as their favourite book character on the day! We ask that you send in €1 with your child on Thursday for this fun event!
Ceremony of Light & 6th Class Retreat
The Ceremony of Light for 6th class will take place during Saturday Evening Mass on the 3rd of March at 7.30pm, in Ballyconnell.
6th class will travel to Graiguecullen for their Retreat on Tuesday 6th March.
3rd & 4th class Blitz
3rd and 4th class will travel to a blitz in Aughrim with Ms. Murphy on Friday 9th March.
First Confession
The First Confession will be on Wednesday 14th March at 7.00pm in the church in Shillelagh.
12pm Closure to Facilitate Confirmation on Friday 16th March
As usual, we will close at 12pm the day of the Confirmation, to facilitate family members of the candidates who wish to be there. I will send a reminder text closer to the date.
St. Patrick’s Weekend Bank Holiday Monday Closure
As St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Saturday, we will be closed on the Bank Holiday, Monday 19th March.
Grandparents’ Day
We will celebrate our own ‘Grandparents’ Day’ on Thursday 22nd March. We will have more details about the day (times, activities etc) to follow soon. We would invite you all to advise Grandparents of the date in the hopes that they will be available. The children’s Grandparents are so very important to them and I hope we have a lovely day celebrating them.
Easter Holidays
The Easter Holidays will commence at 12pm on Friday 23rd March and re-open on Monday 9th April.
School Website
We will shortly have a school website with updates on all school activities/events. The school calendar and school policies will also be available on the website. We will be sending out Permission Letters regarding photographs and the school website. Please be sure to tick your response and have both parents sign it if possible.
The website will be scoilmhuirenanaird.com. It is not available to view yet. We will let you know when it is online.
Many thanks for your continued support of our school and staff,
Yours Sincerely,
Kate McCall