Nollaig Shona

Nollaig Shona daoibh go léir.
School reopens Monday 10th Jan
Bainigí taitneamh as na laethanta saoire

Crannchur na Nollag
Christmas Draw 2010
Duaiseanna:

An Chead Duais – Nuala Hehir
An Dara Duais - Cessie O’ Keeffe
An 3ú Duais - Patrick Nunn
An 4ú Duais – Audrey Murphy
An 5ú Duais – Adam Carey-Power
An 6ú Duais – Amy Ní hAonghusa
An 7ú Duais – 4Kids
An 8ú Duais – Dylan Ó Luasaigh.

Comhgháirdeas le gach éinne

Coirm Cheoil na Nollag takes place on Dé Máirt 21ú/Tuesday 21st next. We are please to inform you that Christmas Concert 2010 takes place in the school hall next Tuesday. Even though our ‘staff room’ is now located on the stage, a concert involving Naíonain Bheaga, Naíonain Mhóra agus Rang 1 is going ahead, main dramas are supplemented by interval acts from Rang VI, Rang IV, agus Rang II. This is only possible with the co-operation of all the staff, as practice and preparation is underway in the classroom and hall floor, which is not ideal but is feasible due to the willingness and enthusiasm of all concerned. Míle buíochas.

Clár Ama.

Naí Bheaga (Rang Ailbhe) @10.00am.
Rang 1 (Rang Úna) @ 10.20am.
Naí Bheaga (Rang Julie) @ 10.40am.
Naí Mhóra (Rang Póilín) @ 11.00am.
Rang 1 (Rang Liam) @ 11.20am.
Cead Isteach -- €5.

Crannchur na Nollag: The Parents’ Council earnestly asks you to support the Parents’ Annual Christmas Draw. Kindly sell/buy the two books of tickets if possible. All monies are re-generated into your child’s education at school. Thanking you if you have already done so.
Go raibh maith agat

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.

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.

Cruinniú Cinn Bhliana/Parents A.G.M.

The AGM takes place in the school hall tonight, Dé Máirt-Tuesday 7ú . Am 8.00pm.
You are invited to come along. A new Parents Council for the 2010-11 school year will be formed.
Bí linn- Beidh fáilte romhat.

A Thuiste: After a week back at school, routine is now in full swing as everyone settles in to a new school year.

Cruinniú Fóirne: An inservice course is being held for the school staff on Wednesday 15th next. Children will be allowed home at 12.30pm to facilitate same. Thanking you for your co-operation.

Cód Iompair: A revised new Code of Conduct has been formulated over the last school year. All the different bodies within the school were invited to make submissions prior to drafting. A copy will be issued to parents during the coming weeks. We wish to emphasize that the vast majority of pupils are co-operative and very well mannered, which we intend to highlight and acknowledge during the course of the school year. Thanking all parents who play such an important role inculcating a positive attitude toward school. Your role is vital in this regard. The new Code of Conduct also outlines steps for those who flagrantly or consistently are disruptive at school and what steps will be involved in counteracting/dealing with undesirable conduct. “Mol an Óige” (praise the youth) is the school motto and if applied fairly at home and at school will go a long way.

Eadaí Scoile: Kindly ensure that your child is wearing the proper school uniform, which is available locally in Neville’s Drapery and Flavins’ Sports. Black shoes only. Runner and sneaker type footwear should only be worn on P.E. days.

Bainne: School milk is subsidized and costs a fraction of alternative drinks. Milk this term (until Christmas) costs only €13. That amounts to less than twenty cent a day. Kindly hand in the correct amount in an envelope (bearing your child’s name and address) to your child’s class teacher.

Bí Sábhálta: To maximise road safety, kindly hold your child’s hand when exiting the school. Children should be encouraged to watch out for traffic and to use the services of our excellent road warden also. Avoid letting your child free to run/play games as they exit the school. They need guidance and supervision, moreover when exiting the school. Thanking you for your co-operation.

Trácht: While parking is problematic, do not park at the entrance to the apartments nearby as residents need to exit and entre their homes. Again thanking you for your co-operation.

Gaelscoil: We all need to use our `cúpla focal`at school and at home. Thanking all those who use basic Gaeilge, at home and at school to reinforce the school day.
Let’s make our school a gaelscoil. We all need to make an extra effort to create a gaelscoil atmosphere. ‘Ni neart go cur le chéile’

Le dea-mhéin

Seán Ó Murchú (Príomh-Oide)