Ballybrown N.S. is located in Clarina Co. Limerick, Ireland
Monday, September 28, 2015
Sports fixtures update
Friday, September 25, 2015
Sports fixtures next week
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
School note September 24th. 2015
24-9-2015
Dear parents,
I wish to bring the following to your attention.
It has come to my attention that a number of children are dropped at school at an early hour. I wish to remind parents that the school cannot accept responsibility for children who are at school before 9 a.m. The school provides morning supervision for 15 minutes from 9 a.m. to 9.15 a.m.daily to facilitate parents. It is not a playtime. It is assembly time. Parking space is at a premium each morning and evening. A number of parents are staying at school from 9 to 9.15 a.m. to watch their children play. This means there are no parking spaces available in the designated areas or parents are parking in bus spaces and in the Staff parking areas. Children are supervised in the Junior yard by Mrs Hodgins and the senior yard by myself. I would appreciate your co operation in this matter.
Tomorrow Friday 25th. September is the last date to sign up for Allianz pupil personal accident insurance.
Cumann na mBunscol matters: Last Saturday morning, this school took part in the Ard Scoil Rís blitz, losing to the eventual winners. Our Under 13 girls football team played their first match of the season v St Nessan's NS in Mungret yesterday. The boys under 13 team play Lisnagry NS today in Clarina while the boys Under 11 team play Our Lady Queen of Peace in the school pitch tomorrow Friday. Please check the school website for information on fixtures etc. . I would like to thank all the teachers involved for their interest and commitment and also the parents who provide transport each week.
Thanks also to all families who have paid the Art & Craft/Photocopying contribution. If you haven't got around to it yet, please contact Rosemarie at the school office.
MPCC Credit Union return to the school tomorrow, September 25th.
Gach dea-ghuí,
J. Lyons
Principal
JIM O FARRELL EXHIBITION FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25 : You are cordially invited to a viewing of the Indian paintings of Jim O'Farrell at the Greenhills Hotel, Ennis Road, Limerick on Friday September 25 at 8.00pm. The exhibition will be opened by the Minister for Finance Michael Noonan. It will go on permanent display in Calcutta from December 5.
OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE SAILOR'S HAGGARD MONUMENT in Newtown Clarina will take place on Sunday, September 27 at 3.00pm. This monument is dedicated to the memory of all those who passed through Newtown on their way to fish the tidal waters of the River Shannon. It is the work of a group of local volunteers who have worked tirelessly over the past few months to create this commemorative site. Many of the volunteers come from the fishing community and in erecting this monument wished to capture this aspect of local history and to preserve the memory of the salmon fishing tradition.The blessing will be performed by Monsignor Michael Lane, and there will be short contributions on the history of the fishermen, a couple of songs and refreshments to finish. Do come along! For further details, contact Maura Byrnes at 087 2565443
School GAA activities
Thursday, September 17, 2015
School note September 17th, 2015
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
School note September 10th 2015
10-9-2015.
Dear parents,
This is a busy time of year. Please note the following.
Children in Junior Infants will attend for the full infant day from Monday September 14th. Parents collect them from the Senior Yard at 2 p.m. Prompt collection is vital as children may become anxious if not collected on time.
Confirmation: Fr Cussen has informed me that Fifth and Sixth Class pupils will receive Confirmation on Tuesday April 12th. 2016.
Yesterday, the boys and girls in Third Class began classes in Cycling Safety with Mr. John Clancy of Cycling Safety Ireland.
Tomorrow, Friday, the Fifth and Sixth Class pupils will begin a ten- week ICT course in the Resource Centre run by Whizzkids. The Resource Centre is a great asset to the school and we appreciate the co- operation of the staff.
Reminder: Should you decide to avail of Allianz insurance, please hand monies to the School Office by Friday September 25th.
Next week, the Cumann na mBunscol football season begins. This school will enter teams in boys and girls football. We are lucky to have so many teachers who give generously of their time and expertise.
I would like to express my gratitude to all the families for their Art & Craft/Photocopying contributions. If you have not yet paid this money, you can give it to Rosemarie in the school office any day between 9a.m. and 2p.m. €35 per child or €60 per family.
Please ensure that the school has up to date contact details for phone, Text a Parent and e mail.
If your child is absent, please fill in an Absence note to be given to the class teacher on your child's return to school.
Please check the school website www.ballybrownns.ie for relevant information.
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Gach dea-ghuí,
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J. Lyons
Principal
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Ladybirds: Joint registration night for Ladybirds, Brownies and Guides will be on Monday 14th September from 6 p.m. in the School Halla. Parents must attend if they wish to register their child
School note September 10th 2015
10-9-2015.
Dear parents,
This is a busy time of year. Please note the following.
Children in Junior Infants will attend for the full infant day from Monday September 14th. Parents collect them from the Senior Yard at 2 p.m. Prompt collection is vital as children may become anxious if not collected on time.
Confirmation: Fr Cussen has informed me that Fifth and Sixth Class pupils will receive Confirmation on Tuesday April 12th. 2016.
Yesterday, the boys and girls in Third Class began classes in Cycling Safety with Mr. John Clancy of Cycling Safety Ireland.
Tomorrow, Friday, the Fifth and Sixth Class pupils will begin a ten- week ICT course in the Resource Centre run by Whizzkids. The Resource Centre is a great asset to the school and we appreciate the co- operation of the staff.
Reminder: Should you decide to avail of Allianz insurance, please hand monies to the School Office by Friday September 25th.
Next week, the Cumann na mBunscol football season begins. This school will enter teams in boys and girls football. We are lucky to have so many teachers who give generously of their time and expertise.
I would like to express my gratitude to all the families for their Art & Craft/Photocopying contributions. If you have not yet paid this money, you can give it to Rosemarie in the school office any day between 9a.m. and 2p.m. €35 per child or €60 per family.
Please ensure that the school has up to date contact details for phone, Text a Parent and e mail.
If your child is absent, please fill in an Absence note to be given to the class teacher on your child's return to school.
Please check the school website www.ballybrownns.ie for relevant information.
.
Gach dea-ghuí,
J. Lyons
Principal
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Ladybirds: Joint registration night for Ladybirds, Brownies and Guides will be on Monday 14th September from 6 p.m. in the School Halla. Parents must attend if they wish to register their child
Confirmation 2016
Confirmation: Fifth and Sixth Class pupils will receive Confirmation on Tuesday April 12th. 2016.
Thursday, September 3, 2015
Meeting for parents in Second class
School Note September 3rd.
3-9-2015.
Dear parents,
The new school year is in full swing. Please note the following.
Children are supervised from 9 a.m. each morning. The school cannot be responsible for pupils arriving at school before 9 a.m.
Homework: Start as you mean to continue. Check your child's homework diary every night. Only sign off on homework if you are happy it has been completed satisfactorily.
Healthy Eating: The merits of a Healthy eating policy are self- evident. Fruit, sandwich and water or milk are all a child needs. No fizzy drinks, 'health bars,' chocolate or sweets.
Parking: I would appreciate if parents used the Resource Centre and Church grounds car parks. Children should not walk through the staff car park. They should enter via the gate nearest to the Resource Centre. Safety of children is paramount. Please do not park in Staff parking areas or in Bus berths.
All families today received forms for Allianz Pupil Personal Insurance. There are two types: school day cover (€6) or all-year-round (€9). This is entirely voluntary but has proven very popular with parents in the past. Should you decide to avail of this insurance, please hand monies to the School Office by Friday September 25th.
I would like to express my gratitude to all the families for their Art & Craft/Photocopying contributions. If you have not yet paid this money, you can give it to Rosemarie in the school office any day between 9a.m. and 2p.m. €35 per child or €60 per family.
All children will attend Mass for the start of the new school year on Monday September 7th., in Ballybrown Church at 11.30 a.m.
Website: All information relating to the school, school calendar, booklists, etc is on the website www.ballybrownns.ie
Gach dea-ghuí,
J. Lyons
Principal
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OPEN NIGHT in the Community Resource Centre this evening Thursday 3rd September from 7.30pm - 9.00pm. Call in to get information and sign up for some of the classes and courses on offer this Autumn. There's something to suit everyone. The kettle will be on!
CREATIVE DRAMA CLASSES will begin in the Resource Centre on Friday 11th September from 3.00- 4.00pm under the guidance of Carol Phelan (ALCM)
Drop in to the Open Night to sign up.