Laethanta Saoire

Tá laethanta saoire againn don Nollaig. Bainigí taitneamh astu. Táimid go léir ag súil le Daidí na Nollag. Scoil ar oscailt arís ar an Luan 6ú Eanair.

Ceolchoirm na Nollag

Bhí ceolchoirm den scoth againn sa scoil inniu. Bhí gach páiste ar an stáitse. Na dathanna, amhránaíocht, ceol agus aisteoireacht - níos fearr ná Broadway! Comhghairdeas le páistí agus múinteoirí.

Internet Safety Tips

 www.minormonitor.com (monitors your child’s Facebook account)

 www.k9webprotection.com (free download equivalent to Net Nanny paid version)

If your child is receiving a new laptop, tablet, mobile phone etc. for Christmas ensure you download K9 Web Protection before giving it to them.

·      Websites for children are not permitted to request personal information without a parent's permission. Talk to children about what personal information is and why you should never give it to people online. www.webwise.ie – information pack for the home to talk about internet safety, make rules for the house and discuss typical scenarios to keep children safe.

• If children use chat or e-mail, talk to them about never talking to strangers online or meeting in person with anyone they first "met" online.
• Talk to children about not responding to offensive or dangerous e-mail, chat, or other communications. Do not delete the offensive or dangerous e-mail; turn off the monitor, and contact local authorities.
• Keep the computer in the family room or another open area of your home so you can supervise their internet access.
• Get informed about computers and the Internet.
• Let children show you what they can do online and visit their favourite sites.
• Know who children are exchanging e-mail with and only let them use chat areas when you can supervise.
• Be aware of any other computers or devices your child may be using.
• Internet accounts should be in the parent's name with parents having the primary screen name, controlling passwords, and using blocking and/or filtering devices.
• Talk to children about what to do if they see something that makes them feel scared, uncomfortable, or confused. Show them how to turn off the monitor and emphasise that it's not their fault if they see something upsetting. Remind children to tell a trusted adult if they see something that bothers them online.

Personalise privacy settings on Facebook

1.       When you log into Facebook at the top right hand corner, click the lock and then click see more settings. The three key areas are: Privacy, Timeline and Tagging and Blocking.

2.       Firstly in Privacy, ensure you edit each section and it is set to Friends, use the activity log to control and review what appears on you time line and finally limit past posts for the audience for your previous posts.

3.       In the second section Timeline and Tagging ensure each of the questions are set to friends and make sure review posts you are tagged in is ON and review tags that people add is ON.

4.       The final section Blocking: If someone is sending you nasty or hurtful messages you can type their name in to the first box and click block. They will then be unable to access or contact you through your Facebook page.

Ranganna Guitar

Ranganna guitar ar siúl i láthair na huaire. Féach ar na daoine seo ag foghlaim amhráin agus scileanna nua ceoil. Maith sibh!

Coirm Cheoil na Nollag ’13: Our Annual Christmas Concert takes place on Thursday next, 19ú Nollaig. Doors open 9.20am with proceedings underway at 10.00 sharp. All dramatic activities involve a lot of extra energy, effort, dedication and organization, with practice and rehearsals which are now in full swing. Thanking all staff members and pupils who are making that extra effort to make it a success. (A schedule regarding classes will be available next week.

Sunday 22ú Nollaig. A carol service takes place in St. Mary’s Collegiate Church at 4.00pm on Sunday 22nd. Carol singers from the school with múinteoir Julie Uí Bhuachalla will participate. Your support will be much appreciated.

Comhairle na dTuistí: The Parents’ Council are actively supporting your child at school. Our very recent seminar on cyber-bullying was part funded by the Parents’ Council and B.O.M. Kindly support its Christmas Raffle by selling/buying your family allocation of two books. Thanking all those who have already done so.

Philippines Appeal Day was a great success raising €611 for a nation that is enduring a natural catastrophe. Míle Buíochas.

Comhgháirdeas to our local hurling team who had a great win in London recently. Bua iontach eile.

Giotár: A great demand for guitar lessons with múinteoirí Jean agus Caoimhín provides a great foundation for all involved. Sár eileamh agus obair ar siúl.

‘Lá Philippines’ Despite economic cutbacks, Ireland as a nation is always generous to those in dire straits. Following the natural disaster in the Philippines, we wish to help in some small way. Next Friday has been designated ‘Philippine Appeal Day’ where can come to school wearing the national colours of the Philippines (Red and Blue). Pupils, parents and staff can give as they can afford with €2 being the norm. It will raise awareness of those involved in natural disasters and imbue a sense of generosity. Míle buíochas.

Comhairle na nDaltaí: We are pleased to announce that we now have a newly formed Students Council comprising of pupils in the middle and senior classes. Co-ordinated by Eibhlín Ní Chonchúir, múinteoir scoile. Any ideas/opinions regarding ways of improving school life will be given due consideration. A welcome development which is already reaping dividends. School assemblies at break time are now ‘par excellence’ with enthusiasm and incentives to the fore. Go diail ar fad. Comhgháirdeas.