School Photos

 

This a reminder that all orders for school photos must be returned to school by first thing Thursday 10th, as they are being collected on that day.  Any orders received after this will be returned to parents for them to make their own arrangements with the photographers. Thank you.

Green and Red Day Collection

Mayo Flag (Green and Red)

 

Our Green and Red day raised a total of €295.60,   many thanks to all who participated and contributed.  As our earlier video shows, everyone  had a great time.  Everyone looked very colourful on  the day, with some great and very inventive ideas.  The proceeds will go towards the purchase of  jerseys for the football teams.

 

Assembly

We are having a school assembly on Weds 2nd Oct at 12noon.  All parents, guardians, family members etc are invited to attend.

Drop Off & Collection

We would like to remind all drivers, that, when dropping children off at and collecting them from school, that you please use the set down area outside the school gates or the school car park.  Please refrain from using the lane way beside the school, as this blocks access to staff, local farmers and emergency vehicles.  We would appreciate everyone’s co-operation in this matter.  Thank you.

Supplementary Resources and Mathletics

We would like to ask parents to ensure payment for supplementary resources and mathletics is paid to the school by the end of September please.

The prices are €20 per child in the school for supplementary resources, which goes towards the costs of arts & crafts etc and €8 per child from 3rd to 6th class, which is for the purchase of mathletics software.  Thankyou

Drama

Drama will commence on Tuesday 23rd September, and will continue every week until Christmas, at a cost of €2 per child per lesson.

Music

We are delighted to announce that Ann McLoughlin will commence music lessons on Thursday 26th September for 10 weeks at a cost of €20 per child.  Full payment is required in advance please, no later than Tuesday 24th September.

Should you wish your child to attend music lessons, please complete the permission/payment slip from letter dated 18th September and return with your full remittance.

Ann is a local musician and music teacher who teaches a wide range of instruments including: tin whistle; mandolin; guitar; fiddle; piano accordion; ukulele etc in traditional Irish and popular music.

                                                                           

Cycling Safety

We are delighted to confirm that cycling safety lessons with Gerry Butler for 3rd to 6th class pupils will commence next Wednesday 25th September for 3 weeks at a cost of €12 per child.  Full payment is required in advance please, no later than Monday 23rd September.

Should you wish your child to attend these cycling safety lessons, please complete the payment slip on the letter dated 19th September and return with your remittance.

All pupils participating in this programme, should bring their own bicycle and safety helmet to each lesson.

School Group Insurance

Any parents who still wish to include their child(ren) in the Pupil Personal Accident Insurance Group Scheme, please ensure completed applications forms and premium payments are made to the school by Wednesday 18th September.  Many thanks.

Parents’ Information Meetings

Important information meetings for parents of each class will be held as follows:

Junior Infants, Ms Langan – 7pm Thursday 5th September

1st & 2nd Class, Mrs Coyne – 7pm Tuesday 10th September

5th & 6th Class, Ms Boyle – 8pm Tuesday 10th September

3rd Class, Ms Coyle – 7pm Wednesday 11th September

4th & 5th Class, Ms Horkan – 8pm Wednesday 11th September