Féilire/School Closures 2012-2013 :

School will be closed next week 29ú Deireadh Fómhair/October  –                          
  2ú Samhain/November (inclusive)  for ‘Sos na Samhna’

School will close on NollaigDecember 21^ú for ‘Saoire na Nollag’

Athoscailt: Reopens January/Eanair 7ú.

Feabhra/February 14ú agus 15ú – School closed.

Márta/March 18ú – Bank Holiday -  School closed

Márta/March 25ú  go Aibrean/April 5ú (inclusive) ‘Saoire na Cásca’- School  closed 

Bealtaine/May 6ú – 10ú (inclusive) - School closed

Meitheamh/June 3ú – Bank Holiday - School  closed 

Meitheamh/June 27ú  - School closes Thursday/Déardaoin at noon.

Óiche Shamhna, Óiche Shamhna…….. Halloween week is almost upon us, as the good weather shortens the term.  We had different activities allied with the curriculum ongoing ‘ar scoil’  which are worth noting, during this term.

Rang V1 agus Rang V are partaking in a ‘Discover Primary Science’.  Rang V agus Rang V1 enjoyed and benefited greatly from The Lismore Experience.  A science workshop for both classes involving electricity and light was a very worthwhile and educational experience.  Co-ordinated by Caitríona Ní Riada. Buíochas mór.

Quiz:  Two teams from the school participated in Muintir na Tire Quiz in Inch and performed with distinction.

Peil: Buachaillí agus cailiní had the opportunity to travel and play for our school teams in Scitha na Scol football leagues and Mini 7’s.  Their coaches Ailbhe agus Eoin are very pleased with their progress and have brought the teams to a competitive level. Obair agus allas!!.

Luthcleasaiocht: Over sixty pupils were brought to Conna for Long distance running and competed very well  Buíochas mór le Ailbhe agus Áine.

Ealaíon:  Páistí agus múinteoirí put a lot of effort into various Art Competitions – Credit Union, Walter Raleigh agus Youghal Faith Week. Buíochas mór le múinteoir Cáit Mhic Inneirí, co-ordinator.

Cód Iompair:  Over the coming weeks you will receive a copy of the school’s -  Code of Conduct. You are asked to read it and keep it at home for future reference.  You are asked to sign and return the contract leaflet to your class teacher.  Pupils in fifth and sixth also need to sign and return a written under taking to uphold and respect the Code of Conduct.

Parents Council:  A new parents Council was formed at the AGM in September.

Its Chairperson is Sharon Murphy. Runaí is Stephanie Murray. Cisteoir is Sharon Hennessy.  The Parents Council is comprised of 10-12 parents who meed and work in a voluntary capacity on behalf of the parental body in school.  In essence it is working for you and your child – formulating policies in conjunction with staff and supporting the Bord Bainistíochta which manages the school. It liaises with school management regarding activities at school, e.g. is part funding a science workshop this week for Rang V agus Rang V1.  You can support your child at school by supporting Parents’ Council activities.  Buíochas.

A beautiful ‘Císte na Samhna’ can be yours!!. Donated and cooked by Marie O’ Connor.   €2 line ticeadaí.  Please Support – Go raibh maith agat.

Bhí am iontach ag rang 5 & 6. Tháinig an Lismore Experience chun eolaíocht a dhéanamh leo. Cúrsaí solais agus leictreachas a bhí a iniúchadh acu. B'fheidir go bhfuil Edison óg inár measc!

Tháinig Orla Barry chugainn chun labhairt linn. Fuair sí bonn cré-umha sna cluichí Oilimpeacha i Londain. Táimid an-bhróidiúl aisti.

Cruinniú Cinn Bliana: The Annual General Meeting of parents in the school takes place on Tuesday 25ú Meán Fómhair.  It is your opportunity to get involved in the Parents’ Council and play an important role in your child’s educational well-being.  The Parents’ Council is involved in many facets of school life, playing a role in formulating school policies, organizing school functions, liaising with staff and An Bord Bainistíochta.  We urge all interested parents to attend.  Beidh fáilte romhat.

Airgead: you are asked to budget accordingly in order to finalize outstanding monies regarding your child at school  As outlined  in previous correspondence there monies are essential for school activities relating to your child at school. Kindly liaise with your class teacher if experiencing severe financial hardship.

 Stage payments will be facilitated.  Thanking you for your cooperation in this regard  Slán go fóill

School life is in full swing as we approach our third week back at school.  Children love routine and in general love school life with all its various activities, and work routine.

Obair Bhaile: Homework is a feature of school life, it is a good discipline for your child and reinforces their work at school.  The time spent on ‘obair bhaile’ will increase as your child moves along the school cycle from ‘naíonáin bheaga’ go ‘Rang VI’.  We try to ensure that homework given is feasible within a certain time frame.  You may wish to liaise with your child’s class teacher if they are experiencing major difficulty in completing their homework.  Ensure that your child is in a quiet environment doing ‘obair bhaile’ with no distractions.

Cumarsáid: Communication can be effectively and simply done best via your child’s ‘Dialann Scoile’ or homework journal.  Communication by phone should be reserved for urgent reasons only.  A meeting can be arranged, by mutual consent, for pressing matters or any complex issues that might arise.  In general we find that the homework journal works well and effectively (Rang 1 go Rang VI).  Daily interaction in the infant classes will suffice.

School sundries amount to €70.  The school is a non-project organization, but your child needs to be supported in the area of arts and crafts, photocopying and general school activities.  Thanking all parents who have paid the above.  If you have more than two children attending the school consult your class teacher.  As outlined above your child needs your support in a financial sense at school.  All monies go toward the acquisition of basic materials in the artistic and dramatic fields.  Staggered payments are acceptable for larger families.  A special Go raibh maith agat arís if you have already done so.

Gaelscoilíocht: We always endeavour to make our school a ‘gaelscoil’. Usáid ‘an cupla focal’ abairtí (sentences) or engage in conversation as Gaeilge with your child/teacher, moreover in the school environs. We all have to play our part to make Gaeilge a ‘living language’ for the present generation.

‘Tá sé breá inniu’  - It’s fine today

“Brostaigh’  - Hurry!!

‘Tóg bog é’ – Take it easy.

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.