Dear Parents/Guardians,
St. Patrick's Day Parade
For anyone walking with our school keep an eye out for 75th school Anniversary banner. Parade starts at 2pm so meeting time is 1.30pm behind the school in Carrig.
Half in/Half out Staff Meeting on Mon. March 31st
The meeting arranged for March 10th has now been rescheduled so school will close at 2pm for all classes. This is to facilitate a termly staff meeting.
Confirmation
The last preparation mass will be Monday March 24th at 7pm.
On the day of Confirmation there are only two seats for parents/guardians guaranteed per pupil. There will be some spare seats throughout the church.
The 5th and 6th class pupils making Confirmation are going on a retreat on Mon. March 31st to Our Lady's Island.
Box Aerobics
I put up an article this week explaining that we try to expose children to lots of different sports and activities. One of these that starts next week is Box Aerobics. We are asking parents to contribute to this activity as the school, the Lotto and the Parents and Friends' Group have paid for most of the rest of the activities. You will have received an Aladdin link for payment. We are asking for €15 per child from parents. We thank you for your support with this. To see more about the activities we have provided in school click on my article here: http://ballymittyns.ie/News/In-school-activities-for-pupils/898348/Index.html
Sports and GAA
Rackard League Boys - next match next Thurs. March 20th at 2pm in Grantstown v Adamstown. Boys can be collected at 1.30pm.
Rackard League Girls - next match Tuesday March 25th at 3.15pm in Grantstown v Murrintown. Girls can leave at 2.45pm.
Rising Stars Boys - for the children who didn't get match time at Rackard League there is a match next Weds. in Cushinstown at 2pm. Boys can be collected at 1.15pm from school. We will let the boys know who should go to this match on Tuesday.
Mini 7s Boys and Girls teams have been entered. The Boys Mini 7s games will be held on Tues. April 1st in Taghmon.
Mini 7s Girls games will be held on Monday March 31st at 12.45pm. This does clash with the Confirmation retreat so we will work out a plan closer to the time.
FAI Soccer tournament for our 5th and 6th class pupils is on Monday April 7th in Curracloe. Further details to follow.
We have also entered teams for the Rackard League Rounders.
A very busy sporting time up here!
Lunches
We have noticed that there are so many lunches going home uneaten at this stage. It is both a waste of money and food. Please cancel lunches by emailing wexford@freshtoday.ie - When you email tell them your child's name, their class, their teacher and their school.
Reminders
P&FG meeting next Tues. March 18th at 7pm - this is to help with 75th Anniversary photos etc.
Autism Talk for the parents who received notification - Weds. March 19th and 26th from 7 - 9pm
Last Preparation mass for Confirmation - Mon. March 24th at 7pm
First Confession for 2nd class which will now be in Ballymitty Church - Tues. March 25th at 7pm
Board of Management Meeting - Weds. March 26th at 7.15pm
Bannow Parents' Council have kindly invited parents from our school to their Internet Safety Talk - Thurs. March 27th at 7.30pm.
Enjoy the long weekend everyone,
Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh!
Audrey