Pancake Tuesday

We would like to thank most sincerely the members of our Parents’ Association who produced lovely pancakes for us all yesterday, Shrove Tuesday.  Making pancakes for 188 children and staff is a wonderful feat and always a treat! 

Ash Wednesday

We thank Fr. Ryan and Fr. Brennan who distributed ashes here in the school today Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent.

Confirmation 2018

The boys and girls of 5^th & 6^th class will be confirmed on Thursday, February 22^nd.  The time of the Confirmation ceremony is 11.00. 

Child Safeguarding Statement

All classes will be dismissed at 12.30 on Friday, February 23^rd as the staff will undertake training for our Child Safeguarding Statement. 

Mid-Term Break

Enjoy the mid-term break, tomorrow Thursday February 15^th and Friday February 16^th. 

Le gach dea ghuí,
Marie Griffin (Principal)

Our artistic ambassadors from 4th & 5th Class with their entry in the TLC Valentines Competition. Good Luck!

Our 5th & 6th Class pupils will make their Confirmation later this month

4th & 5th Class have been weaving many circles

Confirmation: The boys and girls of 5^th & 6^th class are preparing for their Confirmation on February 22^nd and will attend a retreat in Glenstal on Monday afternoon, February 12^th. 

Pancake Day: The school assisted by members of the Parents’ Association will hold its annual Pancake Day next Tuesday February 13th, Shrove Tuesday.  We ask each child to bring €2 which will be collected by the class teacher.  Funds raised will be used for the benefit of the children. 

Ash Wednesday: Our two priests will distribute ashes in the school on Ash Wednesday, February 14^th. 

Mid-term break: Thursday, February 15^th and Friday, February 16^th.

Le gach dea ghuí,
Marie Griffin (Principal)

Second class busy weaving St Brigid Crosses on 1st February.

And the finished products. Well done!

Parent/Teacher meetings

Thank you to all the parents who attended the parent/teacher meetings.  It is a very important opportunity for parents and teachers to exchange information regarding the education of your child. 

Enrolment 2018

Enrolments are now being taken for September.  The closing date is January 31^st and places will be offered in February. 

Spikeball

6^th class pupils competed in the Limerick Spikeball Blitz which was held in Villiers School on Tuesday 23rd January.  Two mixed teams were fielded and the boys and girls showed very good spirit and teamwork.  They competed very well and were most unlucky not to progress from their group.  Great fun was had by all and the boys and girls look forward to participating in further competitions in the future.  Thanks to Mr. Donal Neville and Ms. Patricia Griffin.

Analog Devices Primary Schools Robotics Competition

6^th class had a workshop on robotics on Wednesday January 24^th.  This is part of the Analog Devices Primary Schools Robotics Competition.  During the workshop 6^th class worked in teams building and programming a robot.  At the end of the workshop the robots which the boys and girls had built competed against each other and a class winner was declared.  The children on the winning team were: Eoin Callanan, Emmett Crowe and Logan Omusi.  Runners up were: John O’Brien, Joe Shanahan and Ivan Kondratenko.  The winning team from our school will go forward to participate in a Primary Schools Final.  This will involve a more advanced robotics workshop allowing each team an opportunity to build a new robot ready to face the new challenges that await them.  The final will be held in the Analog Devices Sports & Social Facilities in the grounds of Mungret College, allowing parents of the selected team members an opportunity to cheer their children through the Final Challenge.  The date of the final has yet to be confirmed. 

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Head lice

Please check your child’s hair regularly and treat if necessary. 

Le gach dea ghuí

Marie Griffin
Principal