Newsletter 6 – October 11th 2024
Dear Parents/ Guardians,
I hope you all had a good week. Please find below are news this week.
Happy Birthday – We have lots of birthdays at the school this week. Katie Ward (12yrs), Lana O Gallagher (9yrs), Sorin Codreanu (10yrs), Hannah Kerrigan (12yrs), Cillian Brennan (8yrs), Kiya Fagan Finnerty (11yrs), Ella Sullivan (5yrs). We hope you enjoy your special day.
Boys Hurling – Well done to the 4th- 6th boys who played in a hurling Blitz on Thursday 10th October. They won 3 out of 4 of their matches and had lots of fun playing against different schools from Greystones and Bray. Thank you to Ms Murray and the parent volunteers for going along.
Sponsored Walk – Our sponsored walk took place last Friday. €7540 was raised so far. Thank you so much to all the parents and children for their support. The funds will go towards purchasing new maths resources and equipment. Any remaining sponsorship cards and money can be returned to the office and the Aladdin link is still valid.
Junior Infant Open Night – On Wednesday 16th October we will be hosting an Open Evening for parents of children starting junior infants in September 2025. The evening will include a short presentation, a visit to the classrooms, hearing from 6th class pupils about their experiences and an opportunity to meet with our afterschool club.
Reminder Admissions for first years in Greystones for 2025/2026 – St. David’s Secondary School, Temple Carrig Secondary School and Greystones Community College are currently accepting applications for First Years for 2025/26. The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday October 21st at 4pm.
We would strongly recommend that all 6th class pupils apply to all three schools to ensure a local school place is secured for next year.
Visit to the Ombudsman for Children This week Ms Quinn’s 5th class visit the Ombudsman for Children in Dublin. They learned about children’s rights and got to see the amazing set up in The Ombudsman for Children’s offices which included a media room, sensory room, quiet room and huge beanbag section! 5th class were commended by the staff on their engagement and on their excellent behaviour. Maith sibh a pháistí!
Calendar Photo Shoot – The Photo Shoot for our 2025 School Calendar will take place next Wednesday 16th October. All children must wear their school uniform on the day, regardless of PE schedule. A huge thank you to Emer, Libby and the PA who are organising, planning and taking the photos on the day.
Maths Week 2024 – A New Primary Maths Curriculum was launched by the Department of Education last year. The aim of the new curriculum is that children see maths as important and useful to their everyday lives. We hope to order the maths equipment from the sponsored walk funds shortly.
For Maths Week we have lots of fun activities planned to highlight the importance of maths in our children’s everyday lives. We will be using puzzles, brain teasers, jokes and games to bring fun to the learning of maths. Who says Maths can’t be fun?
Team Hope Shoebox Appeal
We are delighted to be participating once again in Team Hope’s annual Christmas Shoe Box Appeal in aid of needy children in Eastern Europe and Africa. The children will receive an information leaflet this week detailing what they need to do to build their boxes over the Midterm Break. We will be accepting filled boxes in the school from Monday 4th November to Thursday 7th November. Team Hope will collect the boxes from the school on Thursday 9th November.
More information on the Christmas Shoebox Appeal is available on https://www.teamhope.ie/
Margaret Aylward Day – Today is Margaret Aylward’s Feast Day. Margaret was the founder of the Holy Faith Order who were responsible for setting up St. Brigid’s NS. over 100 years ago. We wish all a Happy Margaret Aylward Day and we share this day with our fellow Holy Faith Schools and the Holy Faith Congregation who continue her mission today.
Frásaí na Seachtaine * 6 * – Labhair Gaeilge linn le do thoil – sa bhaile agus ar scoil! This week’s phrase is: “An féidir liom labhairt leat”
Flu vaccine Reminder to sign your child up for the flu vaccine if you wish for them to receive it in school on the 14th November
Parent Teacher Meetings We will be holding Parent Teacher meetings in November after midterm. Parents will be able to book their meeting time and date on the Aladdin app. More details to follow.
Headlice A number of classes currently have cases of headlice. Please ensure to check your child’s hair regularly and follow the HSE guidelines regarding checking for and treating headlice. Head lice and nits – HSE.ie
Lost Property Many coats, tracksuit tops and school jumpers are being mislaid each day. Please check your child’s uniforms this weekend, to ensure that they have their name and class on each item. Many of the items being found have no names, or names from children who are no longer in the school. Don’t forget to label their jackets and raincoats too.
Have a great weekend.
Le meas,
Emma Uí Shúilleabháin
Principal