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We held our anti-bullying week on 11th-15th November. All pupils were asked to colour in or design an anti-bullying poster. These will be displayed around our school. Pictured are the winners from each class. Well done to all!

Dear Parent(s),

Sportshall: Well done to our 18 pupils from 3^rd-6^th Class who travelled to the Finn Valley Centre on Monday 11^th November to take part in the Regional Sportshall Competition. We placed 3^rd  school against some tough competition. Well done to all involved.

Heritage Programme: On Friday 15^th November we welcomed John D. Ruddy to the school as part of the Heritage in Schools programme. He visited all classes bringing history topics to life in a fun and engaging manner.

Creative Cluster: Pupils in Ms. Haughey’s and Ms. McGlinchey’s rooms are taking part in the Creative Cluster project. This year’s theme is STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths). They had their first session on Monday 4^th November where they made lighthouses with a real, working bulb!

Carol Service: Reminder that our Carol Service will take place on Wednesday 18^th December at 12:00pm in St. Patrick’s Church. Parents Association Christmas raffle will take place in the parish hall afterwards with tea/coffee.

Cinema Trip: All classes will travel to Eclipse Cinemas, Lifford on Monday 16^th December. Junior pupils will watch ‘Moana 2’ and senior pupils ‘Home Alone 2’. Payment for this can be made via Aladdin or to the office.

School Closure: Our school will be closed tomorrow, Friday 29^th November due to the election.

Rinka & Ukulele: Ukelele continues for 3^rd-6^th Class pupils on Thursdays and Rinka for Junior Infants-3^rd Class.

Bad Weather: Whilst every effort will be made to ensure that the school is open, in severe weather, school closures will be announced via Aladdin on the morning of the closure. Please assume the school is open unless you are informed otherwise.

Healthy Eating: Our Healthy Eating policy is available to view on the school website. We would ask not to have crisps, sweets, bars/cereal bars, corner yoghurts with chocolate/sweetened pieces or fizzy drinks in lunchboxes. Friday is our treat day where children may bring in one small treat.

Drop off/Pick Up: We remind parents to use the one – way system, around the back of the hall and drop off when driving along the school wall or at the school gate. Please be mindful not to block the entrance to the back of the hall if parking at collection times.

Le Meas,  

Ms. N. Scanlan

On Friday 15th November we welcomed John D. Ruddy to the school as part of the Heritage in Schools programme. He visited all classes, bringing history topics to life in a fun and engaging manner. Pictured with 5th and 6th Class pupils who learned all about World War 2.

On Monday 11th November 18 pupils travelled to the Finn Valley Centre to take part in the Regional Sportshall Competition. The children took part in relays, jumping and throwing events. Everyone performed fantastically and represented the school so very well finishing 3rd overall.

Pictured are 3rd Class and our Student Council members harvesting our vegetables which we planted last year! We used the vegetables to make a delicious, nutritious soup for the whole school!

Children in Ms. Haughey’s room and Ms. McGlinchey’s room are taking part in the Creative Cluster Programme. This year’s theme is STEM. Pictured are 3rd Class with lighthouses they made during their recent workshop.

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.