October
Dear Parents,
Dates for your Diary:
Monday the 19th of October: Clothes to be dropped off for Clothes Collection.
Monday 26th –Friday 30th Oct: School closed Mid-term break.
Well Done Everyone: Pupils, staff and parents have all been brilliant in how they have adapted to all the changes which the current environment demands. I very much appreciate the co-operation of everyone in making our return to school such a successful one.
Board of Management: We welcome Fr. Reddan onto our Board of Management as the new patron nominee, to replace Fr. McEvoy. Indeed we extend a warm welcome to Fr. Reddan as he begins his ministry in our parish. As a school we really look forward to working with him in the best interests of our pupils. Following on from Fr. McEvoy’s departure as chairperson of the board, John Kirwan has taken up the position of chairperson of the board. Again we wish John well in his role.
First Holy Communion: Congratulations to Aideen, Eireen, Isabella, Eric, Duke, and Jakub on receiving both the sacraments of First Penance and First Holy Communion. First Holy Communion was celebrated on Saturday the 26th of September. The ceremony was a beautiful one with the children very much at the centre of it. A big thank you to Ms. Williams, Fr. Reddan and Fr. McEvoy for having the boys and girls so well prepared for their big day.
Full Attendance Certificate: If any child in Seir Kieran’s NS reaches full attendance in an academic year, he/she is presented with a certificate to mark this achievement, at the end of the year. For the school year 2020/21, we are suspending this practice as we do not wish to see pupils coming to school if they display any symptoms in line with Covid 19. We feel that issuing a certificate for full attendance would only be encouraging pupils to attend, if in reality they should not be attending. In the school year gone by, we closed our doors on the 12th of March. Up to that point there was only one child on roll who had not missed a day, that being Aodhán Carroll. Well done Aodhán on this achievement. Aodhán has been presented with a certificate to mark this achievement.
School Payments: As I stated in the September newsletter the school has moved to an E Payments system. On our school website, www.seirkieransns.com, you will see the School Payments Tab, click on the tab and then click on the link to access the payment portal. Many thanks to all those who have used the payment portal, to date.
Clothes Collection: A clothes collection will take place on Tuesday the 20th of October. Clothes can be dropped off in the Parish Hall anytime from 8.30am to 2.35pm on Monday the 19th of October. Your support for this would be much appreciated as this is the schools only opportunity to fundraise in the early part of this school year.
Jerseys missing: We are still missing numbers 6 and 8 from our set of jerseys. Please check that these are not in your house. If you come across them, please return them to the school.
Anti Bullying Policy: The Board of Management carried out an annual review of the schools Anti Bullying policy at its most recent meeting.
Arachas Brennan Education Insurance: You have also received an ‘Archas Education Insurance – Summary of cover’ this month. Part of every child’s school payment went towards providing this 24 hour cover.
Halloween Mid-Term: The school will close on the week of 26th of October for the Halloween mid-term. It will re-open on Monday the 2nd of November.
Halloween Dress Up: Children are to come to school in their Halloween costumes on Friday the 23rd of October. You are asked to not go out purchasing outfits but to re-use costumes which they may already have. Alternatively you are encouraged to work with your child(ren) in putting together a costume/outfit using recycled materials. We look forward to seeing all in their scary costumes on the day.
U-13A County Champions: Pride of place this month goes to the U-13 hurlers of Seir Kieran/Drumcullen, who were victorious in their U-13 county final against Kilcormac/Killoughey, last Sunday. We are all immensely proud of Dylan, Jack, Rónán, Kevin and Aodhán as well as our past pupils Seán and Kyle who were part of the victorious team. Also well done to parents Joey Carroll and Alan Dooley who were part of the management team.
Christmas Shoe Box Appeal: This year the Christmas Shoebox appeal will take place online. You can take part in the Shoebox Appeal by visiting the website www.teamhope.ie.
First Holy Communion 2021: In normal times, children would be beginning their preparations alongside the parish to prepare for the sacrament. With the recent developments of the country going to Level 3, this has been put on hold. Hopefully after Halloween things will have improved and Fr. Reddan and Ms. Williams will be in a position to meet with parents to discuss preparations for the sacrament.
Dates for your Diary:
Monday the 19th of October: Clothes to be dropped off for Clothes Collection.
Monday 26th –Friday 30th Oct: School closed Mid-term break.
Well Done Everyone: Pupils, staff and parents have all been brilliant in how they have adapted to all the changes which the current environment demands. I very much appreciate the co-operation of everyone in making our return to school such a successful one.
Board of Management: We welcome Fr. Reddan onto our Board of Management as the new patron nominee, to replace Fr. McEvoy. Indeed we extend a warm welcome to Fr. Reddan as he begins his ministry in our parish. As a school we really look forward to working with him in the best interests of our pupils. Following on from Fr. McEvoy’s departure as chairperson of the board, John Kirwan has taken up the position of chairperson of the board. Again we wish John well in his role.
First Holy Communion: Congratulations to Aideen, Eireen, Isabella, Eric, Duke, and Jakub on receiving both the sacraments of First Penance and First Holy Communion. First Holy Communion was celebrated on Saturday the 26th of September. The ceremony was a beautiful one with the children very much at the centre of it. A big thank you to Ms. Williams, Fr. Reddan and Fr. McEvoy for having the boys and girls so well prepared for their big day.
Full Attendance Certificate: If any child in Seir Kieran’s NS reaches full attendance in an academic year, he/she is presented with a certificate to mark this achievement, at the end of the year. For the school year 2020/21, we are suspending this practice as we do not wish to see pupils coming to school if they display any symptoms in line with Covid 19. We feel that issuing a certificate for full attendance would only be encouraging pupils to attend, if in reality they should not be attending. In the school year gone by, we closed our doors on the 12th of March. Up to that point there was only one child on roll who had not missed a day, that being Aodhán Carroll. Well done Aodhán on this achievement. Aodhán has been presented with a certificate to mark this achievement.
School Payments: As I stated in the September newsletter the school has moved to an E Payments system. On our school website, www.seirkieransns.com, you will see the School Payments Tab, click on the tab and then click on the link to access the payment portal. Many thanks to all those who have used the payment portal, to date.
Clothes Collection: A clothes collection will take place on Tuesday the 20th of October. Clothes can be dropped off in the Parish Hall anytime from 8.30am to 2.35pm on Monday the 19th of October. Your support for this would be much appreciated as this is the schools only opportunity to fundraise in the early part of this school year.
Jerseys missing: We are still missing numbers 6 and 8 from our set of jerseys. Please check that these are not in your house. If you come across them, please return them to the school.
Anti Bullying Policy: The Board of Management carried out an annual review of the schools Anti Bullying policy at its most recent meeting.
Arachas Brennan Education Insurance: You have also received an ‘Archas Education Insurance – Summary of cover’ this month. Part of every child’s school payment went towards providing this 24 hour cover.
Halloween Mid-Term: The school will close on the week of 26th of October for the Halloween mid-term. It will re-open on Monday the 2nd of November.
Halloween Dress Up: Children are to come to school in their Halloween costumes on Friday the 23rd of October. You are asked to not go out purchasing outfits but to re-use costumes which they may already have. Alternatively you are encouraged to work with your child(ren) in putting together a costume/outfit using recycled materials. We look forward to seeing all in their scary costumes on the day.
U-13A County Champions: Pride of place this month goes to the U-13 hurlers of Seir Kieran/Drumcullen, who were victorious in their U-13 county final against Kilcormac/Killoughey, last Sunday. We are all immensely proud of Dylan, Jack, Rónán, Kevin and Aodhán as well as our past pupils Seán and Kyle who were part of the victorious team. Also well done to parents Joey Carroll and Alan Dooley who were part of the management team.
Christmas Shoe Box Appeal: This year the Christmas Shoebox appeal will take place online. You can take part in the Shoebox Appeal by visiting the website www.teamhope.ie.
First Holy Communion 2021: In normal times, children would be beginning their preparations alongside the parish to prepare for the sacrament. With the recent developments of the country going to Level 3, this has been put on hold. Hopefully after Halloween things will have improved and Fr. Reddan and Ms. Williams will be in a position to meet with parents to discuss preparations for the sacrament.
