Dear Parents/Guardians,
A few dates and reminders:
Toy Show Treat Bags
A huge thank you to the Parents and Friends Group who put together the Toy Show Treat Bags for the kids! Well done to all! A reminder to pay for them on the Aladdin link that you received - you can change the amount on the link.
Christmas Calendars
Thanks to everyone who have purchased some of these. They make a nice gift for family! You can order them using the Aladdin link for payment.
GAA
Last GAA session for the Junior end is next Tuesday at 8.30am and for the senior end next Friday at 8.30am. Please bring hurls and helmets!
Scór na bPáistí
This is a music, drama, singing and dance competition that schools can enter in the winter months. There is a first round and semi-final in Carrig-on-Bannow hall in January with a final in Clonroche Hall in February. Last year we entered music, singing, dancing and drama groups! We intend on doing the same this year. Some auditions are being held today and some on Monday. There will be a requirement in some cases that the pupils come to school before school to practice for these groups if they are successful in their audition. We will let you know more next week.
Music Inspection
We had a music inspection this week in the school. Two inspectors came in to assess the teaching and learning of music. They visited all classes and looked at school policies and plans. They also met with a focus group of kids from the senior end to talk about their experiences of music in the school. Our main inspector noted the very warm welcome she got, she noted how enthusiastic and happy the kids seem here and she also said that there was very good work being done in this school. She will write a report which will be sent to the Board of Management after Christmas. While inspections like this are only a snapshot in time of what is happening in a school they do affirm us in the work that we do.
Dates
Junior end Carol Service in the church: Tues. Dec. 17th at 12.30pm
Senior end Carol Service in the church: Tues. Dec. 17th at 1.30pm
School closes at 12 midday: Fri. Dec. 20th at 12 midday.
Have a lovely weekend everyone! I hope all the kids and parents enjoy the Toy Show - as much as they can before the eyes get tired!
Míle buíochas,
Audrey