A Cháirde,

After three weeks of school re-opening, the school community is now well adjusted to the daily routine of earlier mornings and school life.

Thanking all parents of Naíonáin Bheaga in particular whose children have started school for the first time.  Fostering a sense of independence in your child is so important and all a part of growing up. Thanking all parents who inculcate a sense of independence in their child i.e. allowing your child to go into their classroom on their own, finding their own seat and playing with their friends etc.

Leabhra:  The book rental scheme was availed of by 99% of pupils from Rang 111 go Rang V1. It continues to be very successful and a money saver for the families involved.

C.L.G. As a gaelscoil the school supports all sports and C.L.G. in particular.  Cailiní agus buachaillí are participating in a Sciath na Scol football league at present. Our boys hurling team were runners up in a hurling final last June.  Buíochas to all the staff who support same, both in re-vamping their timetable agus d’Ailbhe, Alf, Barra agus Comhordaí Spoirt Eoin Ó Siochrú who are actively involved in the training and travelling with our school teams.

The school will be participating in East Cork Athletics in Conna on Aoine 27ú Meán Fómhair.

Carthanacht:  Charity begins at home – a big thank you to all who supported the Phil’s Road Run (in aid of cancer treatment equipment for the Mercy Hospital). Our county colours day raised €467. A sincere thank you to all concerned.  Míle Buíochas.

Comhairle na dTuistí/Parents Council A.G.M takes place in the school hall on Máirt/Tuesday 1^st October at 8.00pm.  The Parents Council comprises of pro-active parents representing parents of different classes throughout the school.  The council meet every 5/6 weeks to discuss various ways of supporting our children attending Gaelscoil Choráin.  The Parents Council liaises with management on school issues and activities and is an integral part of our school structure.  Parents are encouraged to participate and thanking all who give voluntarily of their time and energy.

Rang VI represent the school tomorrow night in the Inch Harvest Festival Quiz, with pupils Shauna Ní Fhoghlú, Sorcha de Barra, Jordan Lupton agus Caitlín de Londra.   Entry fee and costs borne by the School Cultural Fund.

Sábháltacht Scoile: Safety of our children is paramount both at home and at school.  Our internal school security system will be in operation to safeguard our pupils and the school community.  To maximize valuable educational time, kindly avoid unnecessary class interruptions by communicating  via the school journal.  Phone calls should be used only when essential.  Forgotten items i.e. sports equipment, coats can be left at the school entrance/offices area.  Try and avoid class interruptions.  If a person not usually collecting your child, identification may be asked for. Ensure that you notify the class teacher of any alternative arrangements of being collected by someone other than yourself or their usual minder.

Road Safety: Show your child how to cross the road properly – Look right, look left and right again.  Never at a bend!!

Parking: Whilst parking is extremely problematic we will have to make the best of a difficult situation. Patience is required.  Kindly do not park outside the monastery apartments.  Residents need to enter/exit freely.  Lets all work in a spirit of co-operation for the betterment of our younger generation.

Ní neart go cur le chéile.