Monday, November 29, 2010

Griangrafanna: School photographs of your chid/children were taken recently by William Whyte School Photography. Photographic proofs are now in your possession along with order envelopes.
If you wish to order photographs ensure that you follow the written instructions carefully:
· Ensure the correct reference no. is on the order envelope.
· Choose your preferred package(s).
· Ensure correct monies are enclosed.

Ø If making an order read and follow ‘how to order photographs’ instructions carefully.
Ø Hand in orders by Wednesday 1st December at the latest.
Ø The school is not in position to resolve any mistakes re orders. You will have to deal directly with William Whyte Photography. Tel No: 021-4509548 if a mistake transpires.

Being conscious of the present economic climate purchase of school photographs is totally optional and you are under no obligation whatsoever.

School Closures:

Laethanta Saoire na Nollag: 23ú December
Ath Oscailt/Re-opening: Luan 10ú January 2011.

Briseadh Feabhra/February Break: Déardaoin/Thursday 24ú & Aoine/Friday 25ú

Lá le Pádraig : Déardaoin/Thursday 17ú Márta agus Aoine/Friday 18ú March.

An Cháisc/Easter: School closes on Aoine/Friday 15ú April
Ath Oscailt/Re-opening Máirt/Tuesday 3ú May.

Whit Weekend:
Scoil dunta/school closed Aoine/Friday 3ú June agus Luain/Monday 6ú June.

Saoire an tSamhraidh: Céadaoin/Wednesday 29ú June.

Monday, November 8, 2010

Griangrafanna:
School photographs will be taken starting tomorrow Tuesday/Mairt 9ú and Wednesday/ Dé Ceadaoin 10ú. Billy Whyte Photography last visited the school in 2007 so now is an opportune time to update class and individual photographs. In general brothers and sisters are photographed together. Proper school uniform is essential.
If you wish your child to be photographed on their own you must notify your child’s class teacher specifically by note/class diary.
Photographs of pupils/classes will be available for purchase at a later date (approx two weeks time) and you will have the option of purchasing them or otherwise. We are all conscious of the present economic climate and as mentioned previously you will have the opportunity to avail of different photographic packages which will be totally optional.

Corn Mac Guidhir
: Following Corks great win the All Ireland Final in September the ‘Sam Maguire Cup’ visits the school on Friday next. Youghal Camogie Club bring two cups to the school also after a fantastic year having won a county final and a league cup as well. Comhgháirdeas leo araon. Pupils may wear their Cork colours on Friday next to enhance the occasion.

Cruinniú Fóirne: A staff meeting will also take place on Dé hAoine/Friday 12ú. Children will be allowed home at 12.30pm to facilitate same. Thanking you for your co-operation.

Parking:
Whilst being aware of the fact that parking is problematic in the school environs, kindly do not park outside the Monastery Apartments, as residents need to exit and enter their homes freely. Thanking you for your co-operation.
Go raibh maith agat.