September Newsletter 2017 - ballyhogue national school

SCOIL MHUIRE N.S.
SEPTEMBER 2017 NEWSLETTER

Junior Infants
A big welcome to the new junior infants, Cáitlyn Dagg and Lukas Mazelis.

Mass
There will be Mass in the school on Tuesday 12th September @ 1.15pm.
All parent and grandparents are welcome to attend.

Farewell
It is with great sadness we say goodbye to Miss Noonan as she leaves to embark on the next stage of her career in Arklow. We wish her the very best for the future and we thank her for her tireless work over the last thirteen years. We will be having a going away party for her on Thursday September 21st in the school. More details to follow.

Uniform
Full school uniforms are to be worn every day and a navy or grey tracksuit for PE which will be held on a Tuesday.

Homework
It is important that homework is supervised every evening and homework diaries/sheets must be signed by a parent/guardian.

Road Safety
To ensure the safe arrival and collection of children, all students should be accompanied by an adult to and from school. For Health and Safety reasons, students must not be dropped at school before 9.25am.

After School Collection
Please let the school know by phone call or note if somebody other than a parent, guardian or grandparent is collecting your child.

Book Rental
Book Rental is now due:  Junior & Senior Infants €37
               1st & 2nd €38.50
               3rd – 6th €36.50
Insurance
Insurance is due at a cost of €5.60 per student.

Garda Vetting
Any parent who wishes to be involved in school activities or is willing to provide lifts to and from sporting events is required by law to be garda vetted. Please find attached NVB1 form to be filled in and returned to the school for anybody who has not already done so.

An Post Savings
An Post Savings will resume next Friday 15th.

Head Lice
Can all students be checked regularly for head lice. Please find attached a leaflet for your information.

GAA Coaching
Hurling coaching will resume on Tuesday 11th  September. Please ensure students have all necessary gear in order to take part. Coaching will be for 1st class to 6th class.  Students in Junior and Senior Infants will have PE.

West Midland Production
On Tuesday November 21st the children will be attending a play in Galbally Hall @ 1.30. Packed full of comedy, intrigue, excitement and music this promises to be a very enjoyable production.

Be Active
Be Active ASAP will resume in the coming weeks. We hope to organise some after school coaching for the students.  We are continuing with our Walk on Wednesday initiative.

Parents Association AGM
The Parents' Association will be holding their AGM on Tuesday next  September 12th @ 8.15pm. We would encourage as many parents/guardians to come to this meeting as it gives an insight into the running of the school. We are always looking for new members. You will not be automatically co-opted onto the committee; we would just be delighted to see you.  We will notify you of the date and time when it has been finalised.


Is mise le meas,
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Roisín Dawson - Principal