Oscailt Oifigiúil: Buíochas to all concerned, who helped to make the official opening of our new rooms a successful one. Our own Criostóir Ó Cuana, who was in his last few weeks of office as Uachtarán C.L.G did the official opening. All members of the school community were present in the hall on Marta 22ú on a mementus day that was celebrated by pupils, parents, staff and management. Míle buíochas arís.

 Comhneartú: Rang VI and their múinteoir Caitríona Ní Riada had their own special day when they received the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Holy Family Church on Marta 23ú. A great parish day was celebrated by all concerned.

 An Chéad Chomaoine: Preparations for an Chéad Chomaoine le Rang 11 are in full swing with pupils and their múinteoirí Jean Uí Mhurchú agus Póilín Ní Ghrifín. This takes place in the Holy Family Church on May 12ú at 10.30am.

 Bainne: Milk is nutritious and essential for growing young bodies. It is available at a subsidized cost of €10 for this term.

 Safety - Bí Slán: When collecting your child at 1.40pm, parents of junior and senior infants are asked to be extremely vigilant as we all want to avoid any fatalities or serious injury. Do not let your child run ahead of you, unaccompanied. Their hands should be held at ages 4 – 7. Any social interaction should be held inside the railings, not while your child runs ahead into danger of oncoming traffic. We owe it to our children to mind them properly coming and moreover leaving school. If crossing the road use the services of our excellent road warden. Be Safe-Be Slán.

 Parking: Once again we ask you to use common sense when parking in the school environs. Residents live in the Monastery Apartments. Please do not obstruct their entrance. Relate this to any grandparent/au pair or to whoever may be collecting your child. Parking at their entrance is very unfair to those living there and the school is the recipient of regular legitimate complaints and numerous phone calls from residents who cannot enter/leave their homes!! Lets all co-operate to avoid the above.

 As part of Cystic Fibrosis Awareness week, one of our sixth class pupils Ben Mac Cárthaigh is organizing a bun sale (3/4 buns €2) on tomorrow Thursday 3ú in aid of C.F. Thanking you in advance for your support. 

Lá Saoire Bainc Bealtaine: This is May Bank Holiday week end. School is closed on Friday 4ú agus Monday 7ú next. Bainigí taitneamh as.

Rás Urraithe: Thanking all those parents and pupils who supported the sponsored ‘Predict the Teachers Time’ race card in Ballycotton 10 mile road race. Your efforts raised a very creditable €3,049 in aid of ‘Na Seomraí Nua’ and sending a Bóthar Goat to an impoverished African Family. Monies raised will help to payoff some of the outstanding building balance which stands in the region of €12,000 at present. Míle buíochas le Ailbhe Ní Loingsigh, múinteoir, who ran the ten miles. Dia leat.

Buaiteoirí :

1ú Duais - Michael Clohessy – Dinnéar x 2 i mBialainn Aherne’s

2ú Duais – Tina O’ Shea - Lón x 2 i mBialainn Aherne’s

3ú Duais – Molly Mc Carthy – Ballycotton ‘10’ T-Léine

An Cháisc/Easter Break
School will close on Friday next at 12.00noon.
Ath oscailt/School reopens on Dé Luain/Monday 16ú Aibreán.

Bí Slán: Always tell/instruct your child to be extra vigilant when crossing the road. Use the services of our traffic warden and do not cross the road at a bend. Always use the pavement for walking upon. Bí slán.

* Another request not to park outside the Monastery Apartments. Gura míle

‘Na Seomraí Nua’ will be officially opened by Uachtarán Cumann Lúth Chleas Gael on Thursday/Déardaoin 22ú Márta. This building project is the culmination of hard work for all concerned. It will enhance facilities and provide extra classroom accommodation for the present and future school community. Buíochas to all those who were involved, Boards of Managements, Parents Councils, school staff agus daoine fásta (adults).
Thanking everyone who helped financially, gave of their time and advice along the way. Special word of thanks (buíochas) to our Cathaoirleach of Bord Bainistíocht John Bresnihan who drove the project forward involving time consuming meetings with planners, builders, T.D.’s and department officials. Míle buíochas.

For health and safety reasons the official opening is confined to paistí, school personnel, Parents Council, B.O.M. and some invited guest. Each family in the school will be represented by their child. The Parents Council is broadly representative of the parental body whose support is greatly appreciated.

For those who have not got the opportunity to view the new rooms yet ‘Na Seomraí Nua’ will be open to the public on Wednesday Night 21ú Márta, 7pm. – 9pm. A cúpan tae will also be served compliments of the Parents’ Council (Comhairle na dTuistí). Beidh fáilte romhat.

Lá Le Pádraig:
School is closed on Friday/Aoine next 16ú Márta (Lá Saoire Scoile)
School is closed on Monday/Luan next 19ú Márta (Lá Saoire Bainc)

Comhairle na dTuistí/Parents Council is involved in a ‘bag packing’ fundraiser on Dé Sathairn/Saturday next 10ú Márta.
Like all organizations volunteers are needed for any 1 hour on Saturday.
Kindly contact Sandra Kennedy at 086/0534469 for further details.
Thanking you for your support. Go raibh maith agat.

Graffiti Theatre Company will perform An Fear Siúil/ The Walking Man in the school hall on Monday/Tuesday next. The Walking Man is a charming allegory which will captivate the audience.
With the help of an original live music score, the actor brings us into the world of the Walking Man.
It explores issues of kindness and empathy
- develops listening and observational skills
- nurtures a sense of balance and mindfulness.

Táimid cinnte go mbainfidh do pháiste taitneamh agus tairbhe as.


Go raibh maith agat

• Buíochas to all who supported the Table Top Quiz in the Nook Bar recently – participants, parents, Comhairle na dTuistí, sponsors agus focal speisialta do Cormac Ó Gealbháin who compered the night with aplomb.

• Our main fundraiser is now in progress with ‘Predict the Teachers Time’ (Ailbhe Ní Lionsigh) in Ballycotton ten mile road race. With only ten days to go kindly fill in you sponsorship card it at all possible. By completing a card you are supporting your child at school, and also sending a ‘Bóthar Goat’ to an impoverished African Family.

• School management is currently reviewing school policies. Policies under review will be posted on the school website at http://homepage.eircom.net/~scoil . Any extra suggestions that you wish to be considered can be put in writing and handed into your child’s class teacher or by email to runaigsc@eircom.net . These policies will be formally ratified by An Bord Bainistíochta in due course. Go raibh maith agat.
A draft copy of policies being posted on the school website are also available in print on request from the school runaí scoile.

'Educate Me’ present a workshop in the school hall (ar an Máirt seo chugainn) on Tuesday next. Workshop/Interactive presentation will bring ‘Rainforests’ and their importance, to our doorstep.

Table Top Quiz insan Nook anocht/tonight @ 8.00pm. Beidh fáilte romhat.