Knock Shrine Sensory Mass

Dear Parents, Guardians and wider Community

Knock Shrine will host a Sensory-Friendly Mass in The Parish Church on Sunday December 22nd at 12:15pm.

A special invitation is extended to any person with sensory issues. This Mass will have no music, dimmer lighting, and pictorial resources for those with additional needs. Families are encouraged to bring materials that can assist with comfort during the liturgy: noise cancelling headphones, wiggle seats, fidgets, etc.

Contact Nicola with any questions at faithrenewal@knockshrine or 094-9388100.

All are welcome to attend.

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Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Apeal – Thank You

Please see below for a thank you message from our local Team Hope Co-ordinators:

Dear Principals, Christmas Shoebox Appeal coordinators, Staff, parents, pupils and community members.

I’m delighted to tell you all that 1683 shoeboxes were sent to The Congo last week from our checking centre in Ballinrobe.

 Once again, this is a fantastic number of boxes which we are assured will be given to deserving children and the delight on their faces when they open them “heartwarming”

We appreciate all of your help and especially thank parents, who in these difficult financial-times, filled boxes with fabulous items.

 Donations given to us were used to buy for the 4 Ws,-Write, Wash, Wear and Wow which we added to boxes.

On behalf of Team Hope and all our helpers in Ballinrobe Checking Centre, I wish you and all your families a Holy and Peaceful Christmas and New Year.

Margaret O Neill, on behalf of Eileen Vahey, Co-ordination.

Maths Puzzles

Puzzles for Junior Classes

Puzzles for Senior Classes

Maths Puzzles

Maths puzzles for junior classes to try at home

Maths puzzles for senior classes to try at home

Maths Puzzles

Maths Puzzles for children in our junior classes to try at home

Maths puzzles for children in senior classes to try at home

Our New Tricycle

We received delivery of a Tomcat trike today. We were lucky enough to receive funding from Variety Ireland to purchase the tricycle. Thanks to John Preston Healthcare, N Ireland for supplying it. We cannot wait to try it out!

Agreed Report

Dear Parents,

A Board of Management meeting took place on Wednesday, 2nd October. The following is the agreed report:

  1. The Board of Management undertook a review of the Child Safeguarding Statement and Anti Bullying Policy. Both are available to view on the School Policy page.
  2. The Board were made aware of the new Bí Cineálta Anti Bullying procedures that will come into effect from September 2025. There will be a half day closure during the 24/25 school year to facilitiate staff training.
  3. The Consultancy Services for the school’s upcoming building project was advertised on eTenders over the summer. Consultants will be appointed in due course.
  4. The annual Hallowe’en Sponsored Walk will take place on Friday, 25th October. Christmas concerts will take place on Tuesday, 10th and Thursday, 12th December.