February 2023
Dates for your Diary:
Thursday the 2nd of February: Grandparents Day
Monday the 6th of February: School closed (Bank Holiday)
Wednesday the 8th of February: First Holy Communion Meeting.
Thurs 16th & Fri 17th February: School closed (Mid-term).
Wednesday the 8th of March: Webinar on Internet Safety.
Grandparents Day: We look forward to seeing all our Grandparents on Thursday. Apologies for the late notice in the change of date and time. This matter was however beyond our control. Please note that mass is now on at 9.30am. Please refer back to the email sent on the 25th January for further details, about the day.
School closures: Please note that the school will be closed on Monday the 6th of February (Bank Holiday) and Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th of February for mid-term break.
GAA Coaching: This will return on Monday the 13th of February. 1st – 6th can bring in their gear to go down on the field. Juniors and Seniors can bring in their hurleys and helmets only.
Hurling/Camogie – Lunch Times: 3rd/4th/5th/6th class are encouraged to bring in their hurling/camogie gear every day and if conditions allow we will go down to the field at lunchtimes.
VEX Project: Well done to our senior classes who recently took part in the VEX Robotics Project. A big thank you to Ms. Birmingham and to Darren Bayliss (who gave up so much of his time voluntarily) in helping to prepare the boys and girls to engage in the project.
PE Evaluation: A report on the PE Evaluation conducted in our school has been furnished to the school. As a school, we will be formally responding to the report. The report will then be published on the Department of Education website.
Meeting for Parents of First Holy Communion children: This will take place in the school on Wednesday the 8th of February at 7.00pm. To those involved, please refer back to an email sent from Ms. Kelly on 30th January.
School Photos: Proof of school photos were sent home last week. If you wish to order you can do so on line or you can return your envelope to the school before next Wednesday the 8th of February.
Outstanding School Payments: We would appreciate it, if those who have not yet paid book rental/swimming etc. could organise to do so. It can be paid in instalments. Should anyone have any difficulties regarding same, please contact me.
Internet Safety Webinar for Parents: As you were advised previously a very important webinar will take place on Wednesday the 8th of March at 8pm. Please keep this date and timeslot free to allow you to educate yourself fully on the whole subject of Internet Safety and use of technology. Tuning into this webinar is serving the best interests of your children.
