Yearly Archives: 2024

Thanks to our Parents Association for organising a fun, Halloween Disco for all our pupils. The party bags went down a treat!

Introducing our new Student Council 24/25.

A Student Council is a democratic organisation within a school, consisting of students who are elected by their fellow students to represent their interests and concerns. It’s like a mini-government within the school community, where students have the opportunity to be active participants in shaping their educational environment.

They plan fun events, represent students, and make sure everyone’s voice is heard. They serve as both supportive guides and influential leaders within the student community.

Dear Parent(s),                                                                                                                      

Aladdin Connect: All parents are asked to ensure they have access to Aladdin Connect, all communication, permissions and collection of monies will be carried out through this platform. We ask all parents to download the Aladdin Connect App.

Staffing: We would like to extend a warm welcome to our new permanent members of staff who joined us in October: Ms. Edel Bonner Special Needs Assistant and Ms. Marie Gallagher Special Education Teacher.

Swimming Lessons: Children from 3^rd -6^th Class took part in a 6 week swim block in the Finn Valley Leisure Centre. Well done to everyone and thank you to the Parents Association for providing finding for this.  

Sacrament Dates: Confirmations: Sunday March 1^st @ 1pm – St. Mary’s Church, Convoy. First Confession: Wednesday 2^nd April @7pm- St. Patrick’s Church, Drumkeen. First Holy Communion: Saturday 17^th May @11am – St. Patrick’s Church, Drumkeen.

Student Council: Elections took place on Friday 18^th October. Our new Student Council members for 24/25 are: 1^st/2^nd Class: Matthew & Amy. 3^rd Class: Daithí & Orlaith. 4^th Class: Darragh & Sophia. 5^th and 6^th Class: Gareth & Erin. Well done to all candidates and those elected!

Hallowe’en: Children may dress up on Friday 25^th October. The Parents Association are organising a disco in the hall for all classes. This will take place during the school day and children will receive a party bag. Thanks again to our Parents Association for this lovely treat! School closes at the normal time of 3pm on Friday 25^th October and reopens on Monday November 4^th  9.10am.

Parent Teacher Meetings: These will be held on Wednesday 13th November 2024 from 2:30pm – 6pm. School closes for all children at 2pm on the day. Bookings have been completed through Aladdin Connect.

Parents Association: Our PA held a successful AGM on Tuesday 1^st October. Upcoming events were discussed including our school 5k which will take place on Friday 4^th April. We would also like to thank our PA for funding the purchase of new football kits and PE equipment.

Carol Service: Our school carol service will take place in St. Patrick’s Church at 12pm on Wednesday 18^th December. Tea/refreshments and Parents Association Christmas Raffle will take place in the hall afterwards.

Sports Grant: Our school has secured funding of a Sports Capital Grant for the development of an all-weather pitch with fencing and lighting. Thank you to all involved in making this happen.

School Website: Please check out our school website for updates of your child’s classroom activities. These can be found under the ‘Classes’ section. General updates can also be found under the ‘News’ section. Website can be found at www.drumkeenns.net

Drop off/Pick Up: We remind parents to use the one – way system around the back of the hall and drop off when driving past the school gate. Please be mindful not to block the entrance to the back of the hall if parking at collection times. Any pupils who need to be picked up early from school, please report to office and child will be brought over from their classroom.

Le Meas,

Ms. N. Scanlan                                  

Well done to our U9 and U11 teams who won silver medals at the recent Primary School’s Cross Country event in the Finn Valley Centre.

On Thursday 19th September the Board of Management hosted a farewell evening for former principal Frank McGlynn, Teacher Denise McSweeney and SNA Annie Gallagher. A great evening was had by all.

Dear Parent(s),

Welcome: We would like to extend a warm welcome to all our pupils, staff and parents to our school community. A special welcome to our Junior Infant pupils who have made a great start to their primary school days.

Attendance: Our annual returns for 2023/24 have been submitted to Tusla.  Almost 25% of our pupils were absent for more than 20 days. We plan to implement some school wide initiatives to improve attendance again this year.

Beginning of Year Mass: There will be a beginning of year mass on Thursday 26^th September at 10am. We invite parents, grandparents and friends to join us in celebrating our school mass as we begin our school year.

Primary School’s Cross Country: The Primary School Cross Country took place on Wednesday 11^th September in the Finn Valley Centre. A total of 22 children attended with fantastic individual and team performances. A special well done to Ailbhe who was the overall winner of the girls U9 race leading the team to silver medals with Clodagh and Eva close behind. Our U11 boys team of Harry, Caiden, Luke, Aidan, Edward and Conor also won silver team medals. Comhghairdeas!

School Photos: The photographer will visit our school on Monday 23^rd September. Please return permission slips if you wish your child to have their photograph taken.

Healthy Eating: Our hot lunches are up and running. Please allow 2 working days for any order changes. We remind parents of our healthy eating policy in school. We encourage all children to eat healthily. One small treat is permitted on a Friday.

School Uniform: Our uniform consists of bottle green jumper/cardigan with school crest, yellow polo shirt and dark grey trousers/tracksuit bottoms/skirt/pinafore. Plain grey/black shorts may be worn in warmer weather.

Student Council: Our student council will be formed next month; elections will be held in each classroom from 1^st – 6^th class.

Farewell Evening: A farewell evening for former principal Frank McGlynn will be held in the parish hall this Thursday 19^th September at 7.30pm. All are welcome to attend.

Swimming: Children in 3^rd-6^th Class are taking part in swimming lessons every Monday for 6 weeks. Thank you to our Parents Association for funding this.

Ukulele Lessons: We will begin ukulele lessons on 26^th September, Anderinna will carry out 24 lessons in the senior classrooms. Please see Aladdin for information on ukulele rental/purchase.

*Collection & Drop Off: The school opens at 9:10am each morning and children proceed immediately to their class. We encourage children to remain in their class groups while on yard in the morning. Bus children depart school at 2:50pm, car collection at 3:00pm and those walking/cycling leave the school when traffic has dispersed. We encourage parents to use the one – way system round the parish hall when collecting or dropping off.

Le Meas,

Ms. N. Scanlan