May 2025
Dates for your Diary:
Monday the 12th of May: Open Evening for incoming Junior Infants
Wednesday the 14th of May: 3rd & 4th class blitz in Kilcormac
Friday the 16th of May: Hurling/Camogie match in Seir Kieran GAA field
Tuesday the 27th of May: Clothes Collection at 9am
Saturday the 7th of June: First Holy Communion at 11am
School Meals: As you may have seen in various media reports, we like 14 other schools in Offaly have been approved for the free schools’ meals scheme. We are currently engaging with the relevant government department and carrying out some research on suppliers. When we have more to report to you, we will.
First Penance: We wish all the boys and girls in second class all the very best today, as they receive the sacrament of First Penance. Míle buíochas to Ms. Kelly, Ms. Birmingham and Fr. Reddan for having the boys and girls so well prepared.
Cumann na mBunscol: All the boys and girls are down on the field each lunchtime playing away. Their dedication to going down each lunchtime is to be commended. Keep up the good work boys and girls. As regards games, our hurling team recorded a good victory over Carrig N.S. Next Friday the 16th of May, our hurling and camogie teams will play Clonlisk N.S. in two games. These will be in Seir Kieran GAA field. Third class and fourth class will take part in a fun blitz in Kilcormac on Wednesday the 14th of May. Further details will follow on this.
Hip/Hop Dance: This started last Friday for all classes. This comes at considerable cost to the school and unlike many other schools, we do not ask for a contribution towards its cost. This however may have to change in the future. Many thanks to our Board of Management and Parents Association wo really do brilliant work, to provide our children with these opportunities.
Standardised Attainment Tests: Standardised Testing will take place for pupils from 2nd to 6th class this month and into next month. Senior infants and 1st class will also engage in various assessments in the coming weeks.
Clothes Collection; Another clothes collection will take place on Tuesday the 27th of May. Bags of clothes can be dropped into school on the 26th of May and before 9am on the 27th. Our last clothes collection raised €324. Every cent is welcome in those times due to the chronic underfunding of our schools. As always anything received is directly spent on your children, so all support is much appreciated.
Open Evening: Our Open Evening for our incoming infants will take place on Monday the 12th of May at 6.30pm. To date we have nine enrolled to begin life in Seir Kieran’s NS in August. If you are aware of anyone else who wishes to enrol their child and wants to attend on the evening, please inform them and ask them to let the office know with regard to their attendance.
Say Yes to Language Programme: French Lessons are starting on Thursday for 4th, 5th and 6th class and will continue each Thursday until the end of term.
School Garden Update: As I said in the previous letter, it is a complicated process to avail of public funding and we are doing our best in engaging in the process. The first part is engagement with our patron (the Diocese of Ossory) which we are currently doing.
School Tours: Our school tour will take place on Monday the 16th of June.
Juniors – 2nd Class: 3rd – 6th Class
Just 4 Fun School tours SETU Carlow Portlick Scout Campsite, Athlone
The cost of the tour is €45 per child and this can be paid on line at your earliest convenience.
May/June is a very busy time, with all sorts of things going on. We all look forward to working with you in the very best interests of our children.
Monday the 12th of May: Open Evening for incoming Junior Infants
Wednesday the 14th of May: 3rd & 4th class blitz in Kilcormac
Friday the 16th of May: Hurling/Camogie match in Seir Kieran GAA field
Tuesday the 27th of May: Clothes Collection at 9am
Saturday the 7th of June: First Holy Communion at 11am
School Meals: As you may have seen in various media reports, we like 14 other schools in Offaly have been approved for the free schools’ meals scheme. We are currently engaging with the relevant government department and carrying out some research on suppliers. When we have more to report to you, we will.
First Penance: We wish all the boys and girls in second class all the very best today, as they receive the sacrament of First Penance. Míle buíochas to Ms. Kelly, Ms. Birmingham and Fr. Reddan for having the boys and girls so well prepared.
Cumann na mBunscol: All the boys and girls are down on the field each lunchtime playing away. Their dedication to going down each lunchtime is to be commended. Keep up the good work boys and girls. As regards games, our hurling team recorded a good victory over Carrig N.S. Next Friday the 16th of May, our hurling and camogie teams will play Clonlisk N.S. in two games. These will be in Seir Kieran GAA field. Third class and fourth class will take part in a fun blitz in Kilcormac on Wednesday the 14th of May. Further details will follow on this.
Hip/Hop Dance: This started last Friday for all classes. This comes at considerable cost to the school and unlike many other schools, we do not ask for a contribution towards its cost. This however may have to change in the future. Many thanks to our Board of Management and Parents Association wo really do brilliant work, to provide our children with these opportunities.
Standardised Attainment Tests: Standardised Testing will take place for pupils from 2nd to 6th class this month and into next month. Senior infants and 1st class will also engage in various assessments in the coming weeks.
Clothes Collection; Another clothes collection will take place on Tuesday the 27th of May. Bags of clothes can be dropped into school on the 26th of May and before 9am on the 27th. Our last clothes collection raised €324. Every cent is welcome in those times due to the chronic underfunding of our schools. As always anything received is directly spent on your children, so all support is much appreciated.
Open Evening: Our Open Evening for our incoming infants will take place on Monday the 12th of May at 6.30pm. To date we have nine enrolled to begin life in Seir Kieran’s NS in August. If you are aware of anyone else who wishes to enrol their child and wants to attend on the evening, please inform them and ask them to let the office know with regard to their attendance.
Say Yes to Language Programme: French Lessons are starting on Thursday for 4th, 5th and 6th class and will continue each Thursday until the end of term.
School Garden Update: As I said in the previous letter, it is a complicated process to avail of public funding and we are doing our best in engaging in the process. The first part is engagement with our patron (the Diocese of Ossory) which we are currently doing.
School Tours: Our school tour will take place on Monday the 16th of June.
Juniors – 2nd Class: 3rd – 6th Class
Just 4 Fun School tours SETU Carlow Portlick Scout Campsite, Athlone
The cost of the tour is €45 per child and this can be paid on line at your earliest convenience.
May/June is a very busy time, with all sorts of things going on. We all look forward to working with you in the very best interests of our children.