Athbhliain faoi mhaise daoibh agus Bail ó Dhia ar ár gcuid oibre i mbliana. Happy New Year to everyone and God Bless all of our work for this year. Thank you for your support during the past year and I hope we will all have a healthy, happy and fruitful 2019.
Volunteers needed!!! We are holding an exciting fundraiser to create an all-weather sports pitch on the school grounds!! Please see full details above!! March 9th – save the date!!!
REMINDER: IMPORTANT NOTICE SCHOOL CLOSURES – IN-SERVICE DAY –
SCHOOL CLOSED TOMORROW WEEK FRIDAY 18TH JANUARY 2019.
Please note that the school has been directed by the Department of Education to hold a Compulsory In-Service day to facilitate training for teachers in the new Primary Language Curriculum. The school will be CLOSED on Friday week 18th January 2019
Swimming
Swimming classes start back on Friday 8th February for Ms Byrne’s 6th class and Mr Howard’s 5th Class.
Pupil Safety: Notification received about a van driver acting suspiciously around children in the Roseberry Hill area this week. I would urge all parents/guardians to remind children about safety measures around strangers. Children should not speak to strangers and should walk in the opposite direction and alert another trusted adult, if approached by a stranger. Further safety information. https://www.tusla.ie/parenting-24-seven/6-12-years/child-safety-practices-reduce-injury/how-to-teach-my-child-about-stranger-danger/
Book Fair: we will be hosting a book fair the week of 6th February – details to follow
Basketball will be on every Tuesday evening for the next 8 weeks for 4th class.
Reminder that dogs are not allowed on school campus!!
Tusla FREE 9-week parenting programme for parents of 1-6 year olds. The Parents Plus Early Years programme will commence on 19th February 9.30am to 12noon in Newbridge Health Centre. Information/bookings, please contact: Noreen (045) 446364/ Elaine (045)920900
Thank you for your co-operation with the above.
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Noreen Duggan
Principal