We took pictures of all the things that made the sounds we heard along the way.
e-Zine May 2016 UPDATE
Please click on the link below to view an update to the latest e-Zine; which has some important information and upcoming events etc:
National Drawing Day 2016
Knock Museum is celebrating National Drawing Day 2016 by inviting local artist Bernie Prendergast to conduct an art workshop & tutorial in the museum on Saturday 21 May from 3-5pm. This year Bernie will focus on the drawing techniques and skills used to create Still Life art and the workshop is open to all adults & children (ages 10+).
Admission is €15 for adults and €10 for children.
All materials will be supplied and booking is essential.
Enquiries and bookings to Knock Museum: Tel 094 93 75034 / Email:museum@knock-shrine.ie
NPC Homework Survey
The National Parents Council is currently surveying parents and children as to their views on homework. Please click on the links below to access same.
Parents’ survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/
Childrens’ survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/
Book Fair 2016
Thank you to all the children, parents, grandparents and friends who attended our Book Fair last week and made purchases which amounted to over €1000. This means the school will now get free books to the value of €500; €100 worth of books to each classroom. The continued support we receive for events such as these is very much appreciated. Thank you once again.
Tesco Community Fund
Many thanks to Tesco Ireland for their donation of €330 to fund ICT equipment in Knock National School. Many thanks to everyone who voted for us.
Agreed Report
The following is the agreed report of the most recent Board of Management meeting
1. The Board of Management ratified the revised enrolment policy
2. An Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) class will open in Knock National School at the beginning of the next academic year. The class will be a special class for children with autism.
3. The Board of Management was not successful in its application for Summer Works Scheme 2016. Repairs will commence shortly to the floor in the senior room which was damaged as a result of a leak.