February
Dates for your Diary:
Thursday the 1st of February: Mass in school @ 9.30am
Tuesday the 13th of February: Parent/Teacher Meetings
Wednesday the 14th of February: School will close at 12pm (Staff Meeting)
Thurs 15th and Fri 16th Feb: Mid Term Break
Wednesday the 21st of February: Ceremony of Light at 7.30pm.
Half Day Closure: The school will close at 12pm on Wednesday the 14th of February to allow for staff inservice/training on new Child Protection Guidelines. School will also be closed on Thursday the 15th and Friday the 16th of February for Mid Term Break.
Hurling/Camogie Training: When the weather and pitch allow, this will take place each lunch time. Competitions will begin before Easter. We will be playing practice matches prior to the beginning of competitions. You will be notified of these via text. As well as hurleys and helmets, each child should bring a spare tracksuit bottom (pullovers in these conditions would be ideal) and a spare pair of socks.
The Ceremony of Light/Confirmation Meeting: The Ceremony of Light for Confirmation children will take place on Wednesday the 21st of February at 7.30pm in the church. We will also use this as an opportunity to practice for the big day. In this regard it would be very useful if sponsors of the children could attend on the night. After the ceremony and practice we will go back to the school for a brief talk and refreshments.
Confirmation Albs: The children will wear albs on the day. These can be rented out for €15 each. A fitting day will take place in the coming weeks.
Swimming Lessons: It would be much appreciated if all outstanding swimming money could be sent in before the end of February. Receipts attached for those who have paid in full to date. Thank you.
Table Quiz:Well done to Cathal, Oisín, Conor, Éanna, Seán, Hannah, Caitlin Kennedy and Caitlin O’Neill who represented the school at the Credit Union Table Quiz..
School Funding / Fundraiser: On Wednesday evening the 24th of January, all parents were invited to attend a meeting to discuss how the school should best meet Department funding shortfalls. 16 families were represented at the meeting and 5 families sent apologies out of a total of 38 families in school. Those who attended expressed the desire to see a fundraiser put in place instead of seeking contributions from families. It was felt that the fundraiser raises money while also instilling a sense of community spirit. Following on from this the BOM agreed to the school running a Field Day on Sunday the 10th of June. A meeting of all parents will be held on Thursday the 8th of March at 8pm to flesh out ideas as to what will be part of the Field Day.
Parent Teacher meetings: Please see time slots for Parent Teacher meetings attached. Please note the following;
Parents of children in 4th, 5th and 6th class will attend Mr. Dunne only for their Parent /Teacher meeting. He will report on all subject areas.
Parents of children in 1st, 2nd and 3rd class will attend Ms. Williams only for their report. Should any parent wish to see another teacher they can do so by ringing Gerardine and making an appointment.
If you are not in a position to attend Gerardine should be contacted at the earliest opportunity. On the day of the Parent/Teacher meeting, parents need to be mindful of not going over their allotted times. Going over your allotted time is completely unfair on waiting parents and throws the whole Parent/Teacher timetable out of sync. In Seir Kieran’s NS we pride ourselves on being always available to address any concerns you may have regarding your child’s well being and learning. So should you wish to meet with a teacher to elaborate on any aspect of your child’s Parent/Teacher meeting, there is no problem in organising this and indeed it is encouraged. The Parent/Teacher day simply though doesn’t allow for long meetings as all parents are waiting to meet. Your co-operation on this is much appreciated.
School will finish at 2.15pm on the day of the Parent Teacher meeting.
Catholic Schools Week: Catholic schools week is taking place this week from the 28th of January to the 4th of February. Fr. McEvoy will celebrate mass in the school tomorrow morning at 9.30am.
Child Protection Safeguarding Statement: The staff and Board of Management are currently in the process of putting in place a Child Safeguarding Statement for the school. It is hoped that this will be fully in place before the 11th of March.
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Thursday the 1st of February: Mass in school @ 9.30am
Tuesday the 13th of February: Parent/Teacher Meetings
Wednesday the 14th of February: School will close at 12pm (Staff Meeting)
Thurs 15th and Fri 16th Feb: Mid Term Break
Wednesday the 21st of February: Ceremony of Light at 7.30pm.
Half Day Closure: The school will close at 12pm on Wednesday the 14th of February to allow for staff inservice/training on new Child Protection Guidelines. School will also be closed on Thursday the 15th and Friday the 16th of February for Mid Term Break.
Hurling/Camogie Training: When the weather and pitch allow, this will take place each lunch time. Competitions will begin before Easter. We will be playing practice matches prior to the beginning of competitions. You will be notified of these via text. As well as hurleys and helmets, each child should bring a spare tracksuit bottom (pullovers in these conditions would be ideal) and a spare pair of socks.
The Ceremony of Light/Confirmation Meeting: The Ceremony of Light for Confirmation children will take place on Wednesday the 21st of February at 7.30pm in the church. We will also use this as an opportunity to practice for the big day. In this regard it would be very useful if sponsors of the children could attend on the night. After the ceremony and practice we will go back to the school for a brief talk and refreshments.
Confirmation Albs: The children will wear albs on the day. These can be rented out for €15 each. A fitting day will take place in the coming weeks.
Swimming Lessons: It would be much appreciated if all outstanding swimming money could be sent in before the end of February. Receipts attached for those who have paid in full to date. Thank you.
Table Quiz:Well done to Cathal, Oisín, Conor, Éanna, Seán, Hannah, Caitlin Kennedy and Caitlin O’Neill who represented the school at the Credit Union Table Quiz..
School Funding / Fundraiser: On Wednesday evening the 24th of January, all parents were invited to attend a meeting to discuss how the school should best meet Department funding shortfalls. 16 families were represented at the meeting and 5 families sent apologies out of a total of 38 families in school. Those who attended expressed the desire to see a fundraiser put in place instead of seeking contributions from families. It was felt that the fundraiser raises money while also instilling a sense of community spirit. Following on from this the BOM agreed to the school running a Field Day on Sunday the 10th of June. A meeting of all parents will be held on Thursday the 8th of March at 8pm to flesh out ideas as to what will be part of the Field Day.
Parent Teacher meetings: Please see time slots for Parent Teacher meetings attached. Please note the following;
Parents of children in 4th, 5th and 6th class will attend Mr. Dunne only for their Parent /Teacher meeting. He will report on all subject areas.
Parents of children in 1st, 2nd and 3rd class will attend Ms. Williams only for their report. Should any parent wish to see another teacher they can do so by ringing Gerardine and making an appointment.
If you are not in a position to attend Gerardine should be contacted at the earliest opportunity. On the day of the Parent/Teacher meeting, parents need to be mindful of not going over their allotted times. Going over your allotted time is completely unfair on waiting parents and throws the whole Parent/Teacher timetable out of sync. In Seir Kieran’s NS we pride ourselves on being always available to address any concerns you may have regarding your child’s well being and learning. So should you wish to meet with a teacher to elaborate on any aspect of your child’s Parent/Teacher meeting, there is no problem in organising this and indeed it is encouraged. The Parent/Teacher day simply though doesn’t allow for long meetings as all parents are waiting to meet. Your co-operation on this is much appreciated.
School will finish at 2.15pm on the day of the Parent Teacher meeting.
Catholic Schools Week: Catholic schools week is taking place this week from the 28th of January to the 4th of February. Fr. McEvoy will celebrate mass in the school tomorrow morning at 9.30am.
Child Protection Safeguarding Statement: The staff and Board of Management are currently in the process of putting in place a Child Safeguarding Statement for the school. It is hoped that this will be fully in place before the 11th of March.
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