September
Dates for your Diary:
Monday the 9th of September: Deadline for covering & labelling school books.
Friday the 13th of September: School Mass @ 9.30am in GP room.
Wednesday 18th September: Board of Management meeting @ 8pm
Fáilte Romhat go léir ar ais: Tá fáilte romhaibh ar ais i gcomhair bliain nua. In particular we extend a warm welcome to our new Junior Infants. May they all enjoy a positive experience during their time in Seir Kieran’s N.S. We also extend a warm welcome to Kyle (3rd class) who has also joined our pupil population.
Junior Infants: Parents of Junior Infant children are reminded that Junior Infants are to be collected at 12pm each day up to and including Friday the 13th September. From then on Junior Infant children will complete the full infant day and they will finish school at 1.35pm each day.
Morning Drop Off: Parents are reminded that school is open every morning from 8.45am to accept children. The school cannot accept children before this time as there is no supervision in place and insurance doesn’t allow it. Children should be in school no later than 8.55am. Your co-operation and understanding is much appreciated on this matter.
Parents of recent enrolments please take note of the following: A newsletter will be issued by the school within the first week of every month in order to keep you up to date with all which is going on in the school. Please read this newsletter and take note of what you need to know.
School Mass: The beginning of the year school mass will be held on Friday the 13th of September @ 9.30am in the school GP Room. All are welcome.
The Covering and Labelling of School Books: Children will bring home school books which are not covered. These books are to be covered using a clear plastic cover. All your children’s copies should also be covered. It is also important that your child’s books and copies are clearly labelled. A white label with your child’s name and subject should be affixed to the front of all books and copies. It would be very much appreciated if this would all be completed by this Monday the 9th of September at the latest. Children can leave books that they do not require for homework in school each evening. We would appreciate it if you would regularly check your children’s bags to ensure that they are not carrying any unnecessary requisites or an accumulation of paper etc. to and from school.
Clothes/requisite labelling: Please ensure that your child’s clothes, school requisites and sporting equipment are clearly labelled/ marked in such a way as your child can identify them.
Book Rental/Insurance/Art/Photocopying money: We would appreciate it if any outstanding money was sent in as soon as possible. The amount payable is €75 per child. You are reminded that any money to be sent into school should be put in a sealed envelope. Your child’s name and details regarding what the money is for should be clearly written on the envelope. Thank you.
Schools Cross Country: The school will be taking part in this on the 1st of October in Tullamore. Senior classes will be given further details at a later date.
School Matches and training: The school is entered in Cumann na mBunscol competitions for the upcoming year. The children will initially be involved in Gaelic Football competitions and they will be involved in hurling and camogie competitions later in the year. The school is entered in the boys football competition in September/October. Boys from 4th to 6th as well as girls from 6th will play in this competition. As the girls have not being entered in a competition, I will be organising matches for them. I will also be organising matches that the boys in 3rd class also get the opportunity to play matches. For the boys (4th to 6th) and girls (6th), please see the schedule for matches attached. Parents of boys 4th – 6th and 6th class girls, please also read the attached letter regarding matches and training, sign the slip at the bottom and return as soon as possible. For parents of girls (3rd – 5th) and boys in 3rd class, you will be notified of matches as soon as I have them organised.
GAA Coaching: GAA coaching for all classes will begin in the next couple of weeks. As of yet we have to be assigned a day and time slot but as soon as we are notified of same, you will be informed. For any Junior infant who does not have a hurling helmet, please contact Gerardine in the office re purchasing a helmet which is heavily subsidised.
Healthy Eating: In our school we have a Healthy Eating Policy. Crisps, fizzy drinks, sweets or junk food of any type are not to be included in your child’s lunch box. You are encouraged to include fruit and vegetable portions in your child’s lunch box. Healthy Eating is in the best interests of all. Please consult with the Healthy Eating Policy which is uploaded under the policies tab on our website.
Absences: Parents/Guardians are reminded that there is a legal obligation on the principal to record every absence of every child throughout the school year with the added obligation of reporting absences of over 20 days to the National Educational Welfare Board. Parents/guardians are asked to fill in the absence slip in the back of their child’s journal. Parents/guardians of Infant children can simply write a note explaining absences, to the class teacher.
Head lice: If you happen to notice the presence of head lice in your child(ren)’s hair, please notify the school as soon as possible so that we can make all aware of the presence of headlice in the school as it spreads rapidly. Please find enclosed a sheet as how to treat headlice.
Clothes Collection: The Hall committee wishes to thank all who have contributed to the Clothes Collection to date. The clothes will be collected at 11am this Saturday the 7th of September. If you have any clothes you wish to donate, the committee asks that they be left into the hall no later than Friday the 6th. Spread word amongst others please. Contact Ruth Makim, Deirdre Ryan or Catherine Dooley re dropping off clothes. Clothes can also be dropped to the school on Friday morning.
Website: All newsletters are uploaded on our school website (www.seirkieransns.com) under the Communications to Parents tab. You can visit the website to keep up to date with all ongoing events in the school.
Working together in the best interests of your children: Should parents have worries or concerns regarding their children, it is expected that these would be communicated to the relevant teacher as soon as they arise. Gerardine can be contacted in the office from 10am to 12.30pm (Monday to Thursday) and an appointment can be made to meet with the relevant teacher.
Monday the 9th of September: Deadline for covering & labelling school books.
Friday the 13th of September: School Mass @ 9.30am in GP room.
Wednesday 18th September: Board of Management meeting @ 8pm
Fáilte Romhat go léir ar ais: Tá fáilte romhaibh ar ais i gcomhair bliain nua. In particular we extend a warm welcome to our new Junior Infants. May they all enjoy a positive experience during their time in Seir Kieran’s N.S. We also extend a warm welcome to Kyle (3rd class) who has also joined our pupil population.
Junior Infants: Parents of Junior Infant children are reminded that Junior Infants are to be collected at 12pm each day up to and including Friday the 13th September. From then on Junior Infant children will complete the full infant day and they will finish school at 1.35pm each day.
Morning Drop Off: Parents are reminded that school is open every morning from 8.45am to accept children. The school cannot accept children before this time as there is no supervision in place and insurance doesn’t allow it. Children should be in school no later than 8.55am. Your co-operation and understanding is much appreciated on this matter.
Parents of recent enrolments please take note of the following: A newsletter will be issued by the school within the first week of every month in order to keep you up to date with all which is going on in the school. Please read this newsletter and take note of what you need to know.
School Mass: The beginning of the year school mass will be held on Friday the 13th of September @ 9.30am in the school GP Room. All are welcome.
The Covering and Labelling of School Books: Children will bring home school books which are not covered. These books are to be covered using a clear plastic cover. All your children’s copies should also be covered. It is also important that your child’s books and copies are clearly labelled. A white label with your child’s name and subject should be affixed to the front of all books and copies. It would be very much appreciated if this would all be completed by this Monday the 9th of September at the latest. Children can leave books that they do not require for homework in school each evening. We would appreciate it if you would regularly check your children’s bags to ensure that they are not carrying any unnecessary requisites or an accumulation of paper etc. to and from school.
Clothes/requisite labelling: Please ensure that your child’s clothes, school requisites and sporting equipment are clearly labelled/ marked in such a way as your child can identify them.
Book Rental/Insurance/Art/Photocopying money: We would appreciate it if any outstanding money was sent in as soon as possible. The amount payable is €75 per child. You are reminded that any money to be sent into school should be put in a sealed envelope. Your child’s name and details regarding what the money is for should be clearly written on the envelope. Thank you.
Schools Cross Country: The school will be taking part in this on the 1st of October in Tullamore. Senior classes will be given further details at a later date.
School Matches and training: The school is entered in Cumann na mBunscol competitions for the upcoming year. The children will initially be involved in Gaelic Football competitions and they will be involved in hurling and camogie competitions later in the year. The school is entered in the boys football competition in September/October. Boys from 4th to 6th as well as girls from 6th will play in this competition. As the girls have not being entered in a competition, I will be organising matches for them. I will also be organising matches that the boys in 3rd class also get the opportunity to play matches. For the boys (4th to 6th) and girls (6th), please see the schedule for matches attached. Parents of boys 4th – 6th and 6th class girls, please also read the attached letter regarding matches and training, sign the slip at the bottom and return as soon as possible. For parents of girls (3rd – 5th) and boys in 3rd class, you will be notified of matches as soon as I have them organised.
GAA Coaching: GAA coaching for all classes will begin in the next couple of weeks. As of yet we have to be assigned a day and time slot but as soon as we are notified of same, you will be informed. For any Junior infant who does not have a hurling helmet, please contact Gerardine in the office re purchasing a helmet which is heavily subsidised.
Healthy Eating: In our school we have a Healthy Eating Policy. Crisps, fizzy drinks, sweets or junk food of any type are not to be included in your child’s lunch box. You are encouraged to include fruit and vegetable portions in your child’s lunch box. Healthy Eating is in the best interests of all. Please consult with the Healthy Eating Policy which is uploaded under the policies tab on our website.
Absences: Parents/Guardians are reminded that there is a legal obligation on the principal to record every absence of every child throughout the school year with the added obligation of reporting absences of over 20 days to the National Educational Welfare Board. Parents/guardians are asked to fill in the absence slip in the back of their child’s journal. Parents/guardians of Infant children can simply write a note explaining absences, to the class teacher.
Head lice: If you happen to notice the presence of head lice in your child(ren)’s hair, please notify the school as soon as possible so that we can make all aware of the presence of headlice in the school as it spreads rapidly. Please find enclosed a sheet as how to treat headlice.
Clothes Collection: The Hall committee wishes to thank all who have contributed to the Clothes Collection to date. The clothes will be collected at 11am this Saturday the 7th of September. If you have any clothes you wish to donate, the committee asks that they be left into the hall no later than Friday the 6th. Spread word amongst others please. Contact Ruth Makim, Deirdre Ryan or Catherine Dooley re dropping off clothes. Clothes can also be dropped to the school on Friday morning.
Website: All newsletters are uploaded on our school website (www.seirkieransns.com) under the Communications to Parents tab. You can visit the website to keep up to date with all ongoing events in the school.
Working together in the best interests of your children: Should parents have worries or concerns regarding their children, it is expected that these would be communicated to the relevant teacher as soon as they arise. Gerardine can be contacted in the office from 10am to 12.30pm (Monday to Thursday) and an appointment can be made to meet with the relevant teacher.
