Newsletter 4 – Sept 22nd 2023
Dear Parents/ Guardians,
I hope you all had a good week and are looking forward to the rugby at the weekend. A massive game for Ireland as they take on the mighty South Africans in Paris on Saturday night. Facing the defending World Cup champions will be a huge challenge but fingers crossed it goes our way,
A busy week here again at St. Brigid’s with lots happening as you might expect.
Notification regarding the Board of Management’s review of the Child Safeguarding Statement – The Board of Management’s annual review of the school’s Child Safeguarding Statement was completed at our Board meeting on Tuesday 19th September.
Girls Gaelic Blitz 22 of our girls from 5th and 6th class headed off to Bray Emmets yesterday to participate in the first Girls Gaelic Blitz of the year. The girls showed great skill on the field and demonstrated a true team spirit. They enjoyed playing against many of the local schools and by the sounds of it they are a team to watch in the future. A big thank you to Ms. O’ Donnell and parent Aoife Cuddihy who accompanied them to the Blitz.
No Traffic Warden Friday Afternoon 22nd September Wicklow County Council have advised us that the school traffic warden on Church Road, near Fenton Fires is unavailable to attend the crossing on the afternoon of Friday 22nd September.
Unfortunately, Wicklow County Council does not have a substitute school warden to cover the afternoon.
We would ask that parents remind their children to take care when crossing the pedestrian crossing on Church Road when no warden is present.
Happy Birthday – 7 children are celebrating birthdays at the school this week. Happy birthday to Jake Kililea (7yrs), Nicole Baranski (10yrs), Alison Pyke (8yrs), Jessica Tuthill (12yrs), Rose Maguire (12yrs), Henry Lewis (7yrs) and Sarah Clarken (10yrs), We hope you enjoy your special day.
European Week of Sport – It is European Week of Sport from 23rd- 30th of September with the main goal to promote physical activity on an international level and involve as many as possible. We will be marking this week in St. Brigid’s by giving some active homework. #BEACTIVE
National Walking Day – Sunday 24th of September is National Walking Day. There are so many ways you can take part #WalkHikeRunPushRoll. See if you can think of a way your family might participate and enjoy being active together.
Sponsored Walk – Our sponsored walk will take place on Friday 29th September. This is one of our main fundraisers for the year and we really appreciate any support you can give us to make this a successful event. Sponsorship cards and details of the route have been sent to all families. An Aladdin payment link has also been sent out. Now all we need is for the sun to shine on the day. Fingers crossed.
After School Science Club for Infants to 1st Class – A link will be sent out to Junior Infants, Senior Infants and 1st Class next week to gauge interest in an After School Science Club to be run by the company Anyone 4 Science here at the school. The club would start up after Halloween if there was enough interest. More on this next week.
Registration for First Holy Communion and Confirmation – Registration for the preparation and the celebration of First Holy Communion and Confirmation is open and will close on the 25th of September.
Registration link Registration for the sacramental preparation program 2024
Junior Infant Photos– All orders must be placed online with our school photographer Ian FY Young by 9am on Thursday 28th September. Details on how to order were emailed to parents on Wednesday 20th September.
Frásaí na Seachtaine * 3 * – This week’s phrase is: “Slán leat agus go raibh maith agat.”Labhair Gaeilge linn le do thoil – sa bhaile agus ar scoil!
Parents Association AGM – This will take place in the school hall this coming Monday 25th September at 8.10pm. The Parents’ Association will be serving tea and coffee from 7.50pm. There will be an opportunity for you to visit your child’s classroom from 7.30om to 7.50pm. We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on the night.
It Takes a Village – Upcoming Events for Parents/Guardians
- Thursday 28th September 2023 at 7.30pm – Niall Breslin and Louize Carroll will host a Nurturing Mind Workshop on “Dealing with Changes and Anxiety” at Greystones Community National School This is a ticketed event. Tickets €5 available on Eventbrite.
- Sunday 8th October 2023 at 4pm in the Whale Theatre – The Happy Pear Live Podcast “Screen – Demic” – Navigating the smartphone dilemma and why Greystones became the first town globally to do something about it. This is a ticketed event. Tickets €15.
Until next week,
Slán go fóill
Le meas,
Máire Costello
Principal