Newsletter 34 – 7th June 2024
Dear Parents/ Guardians,
I hope you are all keeping well. A short week this week but still lots happening at the school and lots to look forward to.
Birthday Greetings This week is a special week for Thomas Darby (11yrs), Cian Lawlor (13yrs), Kris Borkowski (9yrs), Lily Byrne (10yrs), Adam Macek (10yrs), Adam Siwiec (7yrs) and Saibh Hogan (13yrs) who are all celebrating birthdays. Breithlá sona daoibh go léir. Enjoy your special day.
Amber Flag Award – We just received notification today that our school is one of the schools that has been awarded the Pieta Amber Flag for 2024. We have received the award for the huge effort we have put in this year at our school to create a healthy, inclusive environment that supports the mental well-being of all in our community. Congratulations to all the staff, pupils and parents. This is a great achievement and so well deserved. A special thank you to Ms. Aoife Corcoran, Ms Caitríona Woodcock and Ms. Rachel Curran and all the children on the Wellbeing Committee for the trojan work they put in in pursuit of the flag. We look forward to having a flag raising ceremony in the coming weeks.
Second Hand Uniform Sale – Our Second-Hand Uniform Sale is taking place tomorrow Friday 7th June in the school hall at 9.00am. There will be a second sale at 2.40pm for the parents of our new Junior Infants. With the cost of living going up, this is a great opportunity to bag a bargain. A big thank you to Sheena and Aoife from the PA for organising this event.
Junior Infant Visit – We are looking forward to welcoming our new Junior Infants to the school tomorrow Friday 7th June. Such an exciting day for the children and their families. The boys and girls are so ready for their transition into ‘Big School’ on Thursday 29th August. We just know they are going to love it here.
Sport
- Soccer Stars in the Making Congratulations to the twelve girls from 6th class who took on St. Laurence’s NS in an 11 a side friendly soccer match today away from home beating them 2-0. The girls played really well, and everyone was very impressed with the great skill they showed on the field. Budding football stars in the making for sure!! Maith sibh a chailíní !! Thank you to Ms. Clodagh Brennan and to Mum Aoife Cuddihy who accompanied them to the match.
- Basketball Semi Finals – The Minnesota Timber Wolves will take on the New Orlean Pelicans and the Cleveland Cavaliers are up against the Washington Wizards in the two 2024 Basketball Semi Finals which will take place tomorrow after school. We wish all the teams the very best as they fight it out for a place in the final which is scheduled for Monday 10th June at 11am.
- Active School Week – Next week is all about sports as we celebrate Active School Week at our school. We have a number of sporting activities planned for the week including basketball, dance and yoga. On Wednesday some of our older children will take part in the Wicklow Races, on Thursday we have our Junior Sports Day and on Friday we have our Senior Sports Day. Fingers crossed the weather stays fine
Let’s continue to make every school day count. School Attendance this week was 92.2%. Absence 7.8%. Parents are required to complete a School Holiday Notification Form in advance of going on holiday during Term time.
50th Celebration – Friday 21st June – A separate email will go out about this early next week.
Planned School Closures for Term 3 The final day of this school year is Friday 28th June. The school will close at 12.10pm for Infants and their siblings and at 12.30pm for the remainder of the school on that day.
Have a lovely weekend. Hopefully the sun continues to shine
Le meas.
Máire Costello
Principal