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 2022/23 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 this year.
Beginning of Year Mass: There will be a beginning of year mass on Thursday 28th 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 takes place on Tuesday 19th September in the Finn Valley Centre. Children attending have been given permission slips.
School Photos: The photographer will visit our school on Wednesday 20th September. Please return permission slips if you wish your child to have their photograph taken.
Healthy Eating: 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.
Student Council: Our student council will be formed this month; elections will be held in each classroom from 1st – 6th class.
GAA: Coaching will take place on Mondays for all children from 1st– 6th class. Suitable footwear should be worn.
Swimming: We hope to carry out swimming lessons for Ms. King’s and Mr. McGlynn’s classroom in the first term.
Ukulele Lessons: We hope to begin ukulele lessons in October, Anderinna will carry out 24 lessons in the senior classrooms.
*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, Mr.McGlynn