September 2017
Dates for your Diary:
Thursday the 8th of September: Board of Management meeting @ 8pm
Friday the 22nd of September: School Mass @ 9.30am in GP room.
Monday the 11th of September: Deadline for covering & labelling school books.
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 Darragh, Cormac, Stephen, Tadgh and Tyler enjoy a positive experience during their time in Seir Kieran’s N.S. We also welcome the pupils who have also joined our pupil population: Sean (3rd class), Jamie (5th class), Paul (5th class) and Conor (5th class).
Mrs. Mariosa Kennedy has been appointed as an SNA to our school and Ms. Sinéad Murphy is currently working in the infant classroom as we await to make a permanent appointment. Ms. Nicole Kelly is on her final year of teacher training and will be working in the school up until the 17th of November. We welcome all three ladies to the staff of Seir Kieran’s NS.
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 15th 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. 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 22nd 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 11th 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.
Pottery with Fin: All classes will engage with experienced potter Fin O’Hara for a set of six lessons beginning on Wednesday the 20th of September. All children require an old shirt/apron to cover their uniform. We would appreciate it if you could send this in as soon as possible as it can also be used in other art lessons. Please clearly write your child’s name with marker on the old shirt/apron. This is being completely funded by the Board of Management and the Parents Association. We thank both bodies for their continued support.
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. Your signed consent will be necessary before your child participates in training and games. For those who will be training/playing games, please see relevant letter attached.
GAA Coaching: GAA coaching for all classes is due to begin in September. We have not yet received confirmation of the starting date. When we do we will convey the date to all of you via text. Children from all classes will participate in the coaching.
On coaching days all children need to be in their full school tracksuits.
Children from Junior Infants to 3rd class will require a helmet on these days (hurleys are provided for these children). Children from 4th – 6th require a hurley, helmet, boots and spare pair of socks.
Clothes Collection: Our Parents Association are organising a Clothes Collection to raise funds for the school. This will take place in October. This date will be confirmed later. Please spread the word amongst others outside the school who may wish to donate unwanted clothes. Thank you.
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.
Head lice: A parent has reported the presence of head lice in her child. Please see letter attached regarding dealing with the problem of head lice.
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 to the class teacher.
Savings Scheme
The school takes part in a voluntary saving stamp scheme with Birr Credit Union. Please note how the savings scheme will operate this year. If you wish your child to save a little each week please send in some money with them on Thursday mornings. Each stamp costs €2 so your child can bring in €2, €4, €6, €8, or €10. Children can save a maximum of €10 each week. On starting to save each child will receive a savings book. The savings books are kept at home and stamps are given to the children. A full book of stamps is worth €80.
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.
Thursday the 8th of September: Board of Management meeting @ 8pm
Friday the 22nd of September: School Mass @ 9.30am in GP room.
Monday the 11th of September: Deadline for covering & labelling school books.
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 Darragh, Cormac, Stephen, Tadgh and Tyler enjoy a positive experience during their time in Seir Kieran’s N.S. We also welcome the pupils who have also joined our pupil population: Sean (3rd class), Jamie (5th class), Paul (5th class) and Conor (5th class).
Mrs. Mariosa Kennedy has been appointed as an SNA to our school and Ms. Sinéad Murphy is currently working in the infant classroom as we await to make a permanent appointment. Ms. Nicole Kelly is on her final year of teacher training and will be working in the school up until the 17th of November. We welcome all three ladies to the staff of Seir Kieran’s NS.
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 15th 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. 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 22nd 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 11th 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.
Pottery with Fin: All classes will engage with experienced potter Fin O’Hara for a set of six lessons beginning on Wednesday the 20th of September. All children require an old shirt/apron to cover their uniform. We would appreciate it if you could send this in as soon as possible as it can also be used in other art lessons. Please clearly write your child’s name with marker on the old shirt/apron. This is being completely funded by the Board of Management and the Parents Association. We thank both bodies for their continued support.
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. Your signed consent will be necessary before your child participates in training and games. For those who will be training/playing games, please see relevant letter attached.
GAA Coaching: GAA coaching for all classes is due to begin in September. We have not yet received confirmation of the starting date. When we do we will convey the date to all of you via text. Children from all classes will participate in the coaching.
On coaching days all children need to be in their full school tracksuits.
Children from Junior Infants to 3rd class will require a helmet on these days (hurleys are provided for these children). Children from 4th – 6th require a hurley, helmet, boots and spare pair of socks.
Clothes Collection: Our Parents Association are organising a Clothes Collection to raise funds for the school. This will take place in October. This date will be confirmed later. Please spread the word amongst others outside the school who may wish to donate unwanted clothes. Thank you.
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.
Head lice: A parent has reported the presence of head lice in her child. Please see letter attached regarding dealing with the problem of head lice.
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 to the class teacher.
Savings Scheme
The school takes part in a voluntary saving stamp scheme with Birr Credit Union. Please note how the savings scheme will operate this year. If you wish your child to save a little each week please send in some money with them on Thursday mornings. Each stamp costs €2 so your child can bring in €2, €4, €6, €8, or €10. Children can save a maximum of €10 each week. On starting to save each child will receive a savings book. The savings books are kept at home and stamps are given to the children. A full book of stamps is worth €80.
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.