February
Dates for your Diary:
Wednesday the 12th of February: Ceremony of Light - Confirmation
Thursday the 13th of February: Final day of swimming.
Monday 17th – Friday 21st February: School closed (Mid-term).
Monday 24th of February: Vision & Hearing Screening Junior Infants.
Thursday the 5th of March: Confirmation – school closes @ 12 o’clock.
Review of Child Safeguarding Statement: The Board of Management carried out a full review of the schools Child Safeguarding Statement and Risk Assessment document, at its latest board meeting on the 15th of January.
Mid-term Break: The school will be closed from the 17th to the 21st of February for mid-term break. It will re-open on the 24th of February.
Offaly Midland Hospice: We will be having a ‘Casual Day’ on Wednesday the 12th of February, in aid of Offaly Midland Hospice. This is a most worthy cause – providing patients with the best possible care on their final journey. On the 12th of February, we ask that pupils bring in a small donation to support this worthwhile cause.
Table Quiz: Well done to both teams who represented the school at the Credit Union Quiz which took place in the County Arms last night the 3rd of February. Both teams finished in third place in their categories. As always we are proud of our children’s efforts.
Hurling/Camogie – Lunch Times: 4th/5th/6th class are encouraged to bring in their hurling/camogie gear on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, so as they can go down on the field at lunchtime. 1st/2nd/3rd classes are encouraged to bring in their hurling/camogie gear on Wednesdays as they will have use of the field on Wednesdays.
Ceremony of Light: The Ceremony of Light for those children in 5th /6th class, who will be confirmed this year, will take place on Wednesday the 12th of February in Seir Kieran’s Church at 7.30pm. On the night Fr. McEvoy will celebrate mass for those who will be confirmed and the Ceremony of Light will take place as part of the mass. Each child must be accompanied by at least one parent on the night.
Confirmation Practice: Practice for the big day itself will take place on Monday the 2nd of March @ 7.30pm in Seir Kieran’s Church. On the night, if possible, those who will be sponsoring children on the day are asked to attend. If for whatever reason, distance, work etc., they are unable to attend, this is no problem, a parent can stand in.
First Penance: First penance will take place on Wednesday the 25th of March @ 7.30pm, in Seir Kieran’s Church.
Family Mass: The next Family mass/First Holy Communion mass will take place on Saturday the 29th of February at 7.30pm The one after that will take place on Saturday the 28th March. All families in the school and parish are invited to take part in these masses.
Swimming Lessons: A reminder, the cost of lessons is €35 per child and if all money could be paid before the end of February, this would be much appreciated. Many thanks to all those who have already paid.
Wednesday the 12th of February: Ceremony of Light - Confirmation
Thursday the 13th of February: Final day of swimming.
Monday 17th – Friday 21st February: School closed (Mid-term).
Monday 24th of February: Vision & Hearing Screening Junior Infants.
Thursday the 5th of March: Confirmation – school closes @ 12 o’clock.
Review of Child Safeguarding Statement: The Board of Management carried out a full review of the schools Child Safeguarding Statement and Risk Assessment document, at its latest board meeting on the 15th of January.
Mid-term Break: The school will be closed from the 17th to the 21st of February for mid-term break. It will re-open on the 24th of February.
Offaly Midland Hospice: We will be having a ‘Casual Day’ on Wednesday the 12th of February, in aid of Offaly Midland Hospice. This is a most worthy cause – providing patients with the best possible care on their final journey. On the 12th of February, we ask that pupils bring in a small donation to support this worthwhile cause.
Table Quiz: Well done to both teams who represented the school at the Credit Union Quiz which took place in the County Arms last night the 3rd of February. Both teams finished in third place in their categories. As always we are proud of our children’s efforts.
Hurling/Camogie – Lunch Times: 4th/5th/6th class are encouraged to bring in their hurling/camogie gear on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, so as they can go down on the field at lunchtime. 1st/2nd/3rd classes are encouraged to bring in their hurling/camogie gear on Wednesdays as they will have use of the field on Wednesdays.
Ceremony of Light: The Ceremony of Light for those children in 5th /6th class, who will be confirmed this year, will take place on Wednesday the 12th of February in Seir Kieran’s Church at 7.30pm. On the night Fr. McEvoy will celebrate mass for those who will be confirmed and the Ceremony of Light will take place as part of the mass. Each child must be accompanied by at least one parent on the night.
Confirmation Practice: Practice for the big day itself will take place on Monday the 2nd of March @ 7.30pm in Seir Kieran’s Church. On the night, if possible, those who will be sponsoring children on the day are asked to attend. If for whatever reason, distance, work etc., they are unable to attend, this is no problem, a parent can stand in.
First Penance: First penance will take place on Wednesday the 25th of March @ 7.30pm, in Seir Kieran’s Church.
Family Mass: The next Family mass/First Holy Communion mass will take place on Saturday the 29th of February at 7.30pm The one after that will take place on Saturday the 28th March. All families in the school and parish are invited to take part in these masses.
Swimming Lessons: A reminder, the cost of lessons is €35 per child and if all money could be paid before the end of February, this would be much appreciated. Many thanks to all those who have already paid.
