Thursday, October 24, 2013

School note October 24th. 2013

24-10-2013

 

Dear parents,

                    I wish to bring the following to your attention.

                     The school's Halloween fancy dress party will go ahead tomorrow October 25th. Sixth Class decorated the Halla today.  As a Green School, home-made costumes made from Recycled Material are recommended.

                      Third Class pupils have just finished a 6 week programme with John Clancy of Cycling Safety Ireland. Every child in the class is now able to cycle and has received training in road safety. This is an excellent programme and we are lucky to have Mr Clancy's expertise at our disposal.

                         Swimming classes for Fifth Class in Askeaton Leisure Centre will start on Wednesday November 6th for a six-week block.

                          The Recycling Day in aid of the Parents Association will go ahead tomorrow, Friday October 25th. Clothes, shoes etc to be dropped inside the front gate by 9.30 a.m. No phones or duvets, please. If it is raining tomorrow, please bring bags to Reception.

                             It is a very busy time of year on the sporting front. Today, the Under 13 boys football team had a great victory in the City Final v Kildimo NS. Well done to all teachers and players on a great achievement. On Tuesday November 5th, over 50 children will take part in the Limerick Cross Country Championships in Rathkeale.

                               Ballybrown GAA are seeking entries for the 2013 Scór na nÓg competitions in rince fóirne, rince seit, instrumental music, question time, recitation /storytelling. Interested?  Contact Evelyn Adams 087 2211804 before Nov 4th.

                      School will reopen after midterm break on Monday November 4th.

Gach dea ghui,

 

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J. Lyons

Principal