Scoil Mhuire Murroe 3rd May 2017

 Dear Parents,

Strictly Come Dancing

Congratulations to Sharon and Denis, our past pupils and all the dancers on a great night’s entertainment and fun last Saturday night. 

Parents’ Council

Thank you to the Parents’ Council for funding the pitch marking on the lower yard.

Tag Rugby Blitz

Pupils of Fifth class are participating in this blitz in Garryowen RFC today. 

Hurling training

This will commence this Thursday for boys and girls from 4^th, 5^th & 6^th class.  This will take place in Harty Park every Thursday from 3.10 to 4.00.  Each child requires a helmet, hurley, boots, shin guards and water. 

Camogie

Camogie training will be held in Harty Park every Thursday from 3.10 to 4.00.              Girls from 3^rd to 6^th are welcome to attend.

Anne O’Connor will be preparing a team for the Cumann na mBunscol 7 a-side Camogie Blitz which will take place on May 16^th in Doon GAA Grounds.

Football Coaching    

All classes will have football coaching with Limerick Ladies Football coach, Hazel Fogarty, over the coming weeks

Trócaire: Many thanks for €260.10 for this worthy cause. 

Care in the sun

We are delighted to see the sun but sun screen is advised and caps for when outdoors.  Long may it continue!

Le gach dea ghuí,

Marie Griffin (Principal)

No school as teachers will be attending Continuing Professional Development in the Primary Language Curriculum.

Dear Parents,

Students’ Council: Congratulations to the boys and girls who have been elected to the Students’ Council.  In Third Class: Eve Ann Shanahan, Patrick Swords. In Fourth Class: Sinéad Cusack, Jamie Long.  In Fifth Class: Siobhán Cooke, George Banarie. In Sixth Class: Sarah Jane Flynn, Evan Parker, Kate Swords, Ruairí Walshe Kelly.

The main role of a Student Council as set out in the Education Act is “to promote the interests of the school and the involvement of students in the affairs of the school, in co-operation with the board, parents and teachers”.  Our very best wishes to the Students’ Council in all their endeavours.

Trócaire collection: Trócaire works to support children and their families who face natural disasters and poverty.  Pupils may wear a jersey on the day of the holidays, April 7^th and donate €2 to support Trócaire in their work.

IRFU March 22: Sixth class pupils attended a mixed tag rugby blitz on March 22 hosted by the IRFU in Garryowen RFC.  Our school played in a group with three other Limerick schools and great fun was had by all as they were coached through the games by various IRFU coaches.  Lunches were provided by Aldi.  It was a very enjoyable event with the emphasis on participation and fun.

FAI Soccer March 24: A total number of thirty eight boys and girls from Scoil Mhuire Murroe participated in the FAI Primary 5-a- side competition on Friday March 24^th 2017.  The event took place on the all-weather pitches in Sean Coill, Parteen.  It was a little chilly but there was beautiful sunshine throughout and it was dry too.  Children from Fourth, Fifth and Sixth classes participated.  There were three boys’ teams and two girls’ teams.  The children represented the school really well and played fairly and sportingly in each match.  They enjoyed the day very much.

Board of Management Report:

• School sign is to be erected shortly
• Limerick County Council will install a pedestrian crossing at the school
• Playground markings and markings for 5-a side soccer will be laid
• Scoil Mhuire Murroe will participate at the Digital Showcase in Mary Immaculate College of Education on Thursday, April 6^th
• E.equipment is to be purchased

Easter holidays:  Classes will end at 12.30 on Friday April 7^th.  The school will re-open on Monday, April 24^th.

Happy Easter to you all,

Marie Griffin (Principal)