Principal’s Prize
Congratulations to fifth class who were the proud recipients of the Principal’s Prize in October and to third class who were successful in November.
Student of the Week
As you are aware our Student of the Week award is presented for exceptional efforts observed during the week such as co-operation, friendship, positive attitude or hard work. Our recent junior room winners have been David, Jack, Sarah, James, Anna and Lucy, while in the senior room winners have been Aoife, Grace, Bree, Lisa, Marianna and Caoimhe. Well done to all!
Santa Visits the School!
New P.E. Equipment
The final tally after the sponsored walk was an amazing €1,400. This has enabled us to purchase new P.E. equipment as follows: a trestle table, two benches, a sports day kit, adjustable hurdles, a new set of hoops and skipping ropes, flying disks, soft balls, bean bags, flat hoops with stands and a ball pump.
New Music Equipment
We have also purchased some new instruments which include a percussion band set, a tambourine, chime bells, a xylophone, wrist bells and music stands. We thank the P.A. who plan to help with funding for same.
New Yard Games
Pupils got a lovely surprise recently when the P.A. kindly donated giant Connect 4, Giant Jenga and and a quoits game to the school. Huge thanks!
First Holy Communion
First Holy Communion will take place on Sunday 31st May 2015. A Communion meeting for parents in the three schools of the parish took place on Monday 17th November.
School Garden
Sincere thanks go to the parents who gave so generously of their time to lay the slabs around our garden beds. There was great excitement when the children saw the result and one junior pupil even commented that “it looks like a real garden now!” Thanks go to Andrew, Vincent and Mel.
Parents Association
Our wonderful Parents’ Association have been busy with the clothes recycling event and the bake sale. The recycling event was exceptionally well supported. Additionally, a most enjoyable morning was had in the school on Sunday 30th November when pupils, parents and members of the wider school community joined us to purchase some tasty bakes and enjoy a cup of tea. We thank all those who contributed baked goods, who bought items and who supported the raffle.
Scholastic Book Fair and Setanta Catalogue
We are delighted to announce that our Book Fair held in October earned €526 in credit, while the Setanta Christmas catalogue earned €307.60 in credit for the school. This credit will be used to further update our classroom libraries. Many thanks to the P.A. and to Breda McGuinness who organised these events.
Rosie’s Animal Magic
Much excitement ensued with the arrival of Rosie and her unusual animals on Thursday 20th October. Pupils learned about and were allowed to touch/ hold an array of animals including a lizard, a skunk, a rabbit and a snake. We even had a beautiful barn owl flying around the senior classroom! We thank our P.A. who so kindly funded this event.
Christmas Concert
Our dress rehearsal will take place on Thursday 11th December at 12.30 and the concert will follow on Friday 12th December at 12.30. We are up to our eyes preparing at present! The junior class looks forward to presenting “The Nativity”, while senior pupils will perform “Silent Night.”
We will also host a joint carol service to get you all in the Christmas spirit and our annual Christmas raffle will take place following the concert on Friday. We look forward to welcoming you all!
Parish Carol Service
Pupils from third to sixth class will take part in the Parish Christmas Carol Service in Nicker Church on Thursday 18th December at 7.30pm. The three schools of the parish are preparing two hymns to sing together on the evening. Pupils are not required to wear school uniforms on the night and should be seated by 7.15pm. We are delighted to take part and it promises to be a most festive night on the eve of the Christmas holidays! There will be a practice for schools during the week of December 15th and I will provide parents with details of same as soon as I have them.
Mass on January 6th
As you are aware, we will return to school on Monday January 5th 2015 and remain open on January 6th, the Feast of the Epiphany. Senior pupils are however required to attend 10am mass in Templebraden Church on that morning. We request that pupils are collected at 9.45am in order that we may be seated as a class in the church in advance of 10am. Your cooperation in this regard is much appreciated.
Dates to Remember
School Closed – Monday 8th December
Dress Rehearsal – Thursday 11th December at 12.30pm
Christmas Concert – Friday 12th December at 12.30pm
Parish Carol Service in Nicker Church – Thursday 18th December at 7.30pm
Christmas Holidays – Friday 19th December (12.30pm close)
School Reopens – Monday 5th January 2015
Senior Pupils attend 10.00am Mass in Templebraden Church – Tuesday 6th January 2015
First Penance – Wednesday 25th February 2015
Confirmation – Tuesday 14th April 2015
First Holy Communion – Sunday 31st May 2015
I would like to once again thank all families of the school and members of the extended school community for your unstinting support during a very busy first term. The support of our families and the community spirit observed at school events over the past few months has been truly notable and for that we are sincerely grateful. May I take this opportunity to wish each of you a happy and relaxed break during this festive period. We look forward to welcoming you all back in the New Year. Merry Christmas!
With Kind Regards,
Heidi Jordan
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