January/ February Newsletter

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January/ February Newsletter

Credit Union Quiz

Credit Union quiz took place in Hollywood Monday 30 th
January
The following pupils represented the school Erica Flynn,
Liam Metcalfe , Abbie Denny, Flannan Whittle, Conor Manifold,
Emily Tyrrell, James Walshe, Ladan Kelly, Rain Waters, Cillian Credit Union Quiz Monday 30th
Costello, Joe Manifold, Molly O Hara, Caoimhe Moore, Sined January
Flood, Caoimhe Flood, Noel Andrews, Emily Corrigan and
Adam Kelly.
Enrolement
Congratulations to Caoimhe and Sinead Flood, Noel Andrews,
February 2017
Cillian Costello, who came 2nd after a tie break.
Confirmation Parent meeting
GAA Thursday 2nd February
Football will be taught by Paul Garrigan on Mondays and
Jonathon Tallon will teach hurling on Fridays.
Mid-Term Break
February Thursday 23rd and Friday
School Polices 24th
A number of policies are being revised by staff and Board of
Management at present including the whole school curriculum
plans, Anti-bullying and parental complaints procedures. They
will be uploaded on the school website this month. Book Fair
3rd 9th March
Staff Training
Please ensure your child wears
Staff have been involved in many aspects of cpd- all staff
appropriate uniform daily.
attended PDST training in maths support. A number of staff
members engaged in literacy station training and Ms.
Fitzmaurice attended the power of one leadership
conference in city west on January 26th and 27th. Confirmation May 11th

First Holy Communion May 13th

Parents Association
We thank our Parents Association for purchasing science
equipment to support a number of strand units on the
curriculum magnetism, sound, light and electricity. We have
also extended our PM reading scheme up to 2nd class with
funds from the Christmas Concert. We have extended our
range of iPads in the school by purchasing 2 new iPads.

The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today H Jackson Brown Jr. Principals favourite
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Enrolment September 2017
Enrolment for September 2017 for Junior Infants is now open. Please call into Office for a
Form of Enquiry before the 28th February.
Junior Entrepreneur
The Junior Entrepreneur Programme (JEP) is a unique programme which has an alumni of
26,500 children who have created entrepreneurial businesses in their classrooms in
Ireland.
Every child proposes an idea and during the 12-16 week programme one is selected as
the class business. Each child invests a small amount of capital in the business and
receives their share of the profits. Its not just a business plan, but a real business
conceived from scratch with real products and services and real customers who pay for
what is produced. It all comes together at the Junior Entrepreneur School Showcase Day.
This year our 4th, 5th and 6th class are taking part in Junior Entrepreneur. They are at
the Dragon's Den stages and will soon have finalised their business product/service.
Keep an eye out for sales and advertising in the coming weeks!!
Bio- diversity Flag
As we are aiming to get our Bio diversity flag in May we would appreciate if you have
any of the items below that you no longer use for planting in our garden and our insect
hotel.
Items needed: old wellies (odd ones are fine) bricks, preferably those with holes in them,
old roofing tiles, old terracotta pots or any unwanted pots for plants (either decorative
or plain),Loose bark, dry leaves, dead wood, old bamboo canes old plastic drain pipe,
pine cones pieces of wood with holes in it for bees and Straw or hay.
Extra Parent/Teacher Meeting 27th February 3rd March
If you feel the need for a second parent/teacher meeting for an update on your childs
progress please ring office to arrange an appointment. Likewise if a teacher would like a
meeting they will be in contact.
Rugby
William from Tullow Rugby Club will be here with us again to train the senior classes
starting
3rd March.
GAA Registration
Registration day for all boys and girls will take place Saturday 11 th February at the Club
House 11am-12pm.
Camogie Registration
Donard Glen Camogie Club are holding their registration day for 2017 on Saturday 18th
February in Donard Hall from 10:00am to 11:30am. All new and existing members are
invited along on the day. The club caters for girls of all ages from the very young to the
adult player.
Head Lice
It has been brought to our attention that head lice is in the school. Please check your
child hair. If everyone does not treat their child appropriately it will keep recurring. We
have had a lot of complaints from parents.

Parking
Please ensure that you park in designated parking areas during drop off and pick up times.
This issue has come up at Board of Management level on numerous occasions and
childrens safety is at risk.

The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today H Jackson Brown Jr. Principals favourite
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