Thursday, October 22, 2015

Congratulations!

Well done to the boys under 13 football team on their victory in the City Cumann na mBunscol final in the Gaelic Grounds today. A thrilling game, played in a fine sporting spirit, saw Ballybrown NS emerge as winners at the end of a great contest. A special word of thanks to Mr Lordan and Mr Hodnett who saw their hours of coaching pay off. Ballybrown played in unfamiliar white jerseys due to a clash of colours but they did the school proud. 
Ballybrown abú!

School note October 22nd 2015

22-10-2015.

Dear parents,

                      School will close at 3 p. m. tomorrow Friday  October 23rd. for midterm and reopen on Monday November 2nd.

                      Our Under 13 boys football team contest the final of the City Cumann na mBunscol competitions in the Gaelic Grounds today . Our opponents are Gaelscoil Chaladh an Treoighe. Thanks to all teachers involved in games in the school for their time, dedication and expertise.

                 Tomorrow, Friday is our Halloween Fun Day. In keeping with our Healthy Eating policy, children may bring one treat to eat. Sixth Class pupils have been busy decorating the Halla.

                 The AGM of the school's Parents' Association took place in the school on Tuesday night.  The Association has decided to contribute €1000 to purchase educational equipment and to help defray the cost of buses to upcoming events.

                 Congratulations to Christopher Kelly, a former pupil of this school. Christopher, founder of Talamh, a provider of tech solutions to the agriculture sector, was  named winner of the 'Best Start-Up Business' category of the competition to find Limerick's Best Young Entrepreneur , which was organised by the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Limerick. Christopher is also a winner of the Paul Whelan INTEL Scholarship for 2015

 Gach dea-ghuí,

J. Lyons

Principal

 

Ballybrown/Clarina Community Games will be starting back at DRAUGHTS after the Mid Term Break. It is open to all boys and girls and we hope to have teams in U10's, U12's, U14's & U16's.

Start Date – Wednesday 4th November in the Resource Centre, from 7pm to 7.45pm in the Resource Centre, there is a small charge of €1 per child.If you have any queries please contact Pauline Lowe on 087 8365545

 

November Fair on Sunday 1st November starting at 10.45am in Community Resource Centre​
Prizes for Halloween Art Competition will be presented. AlsoCake Sale, Mini Farmer's Market, Face Painting, Raffle, Complimentary Refreshments, firewood and lots more. See you there!

 

 

 

 

 

Friday, October 16, 2015

Football final

Best wishes to the school Under 13 boys football team who contest the City Final at the Gaelic Grounds on Thursday next October 22nd at 1.35 p.m.

Problem of the Day Friday

Problem of the Day

Friday 16th October

 

 

 

1st & 2nd classes: 35 children from Ballybrown NS went on a trip to Limerick. There were 20 boys. How many girls were there?

Of the 20 boys, 5 had blue eyes. How many did not have blue eyes?

 

3rd & 4th classes: How many 2 digit numbers can be made using the numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4, using each digit only once?

 

The sum of 2 consecutive odd numbers is 20. Their difference is 2. What are the numbers?

 

5th & 6th classes: Kevin's mother is 4 times as old as Kevin is now. In four years time, Kevin will be one third of his mother's age. What age is Kevin now? What age is his mother?

 

What ages will Kevin and his mother be when Kevin is half his mother's age?

Thursday, October 15, 2015

School Note October 15th, 2015

15-10-2015
Dear parents,
                   All families received Code of Conduct notes on Monday. Please read these with your children and sign the last page before returning the signed page to the school. Our motto in regard to good behaviour is summed up in four words: Be Kind To Everyone.
                Last Monday, two members of the Defence Forces  visited the school to present the school with a copy of the Proclamation and a National Flag. They spoke to the children about their work and explained the significance of the National Flag. This is the first event in a series of events as part of the 1916 Centenary.
              Maths Week: This is Maths Week and classes are involved in a range of activities, including Maths trails, Maths Art, Target Boards, Numero, Problem of the Day etc. There are some excellent maths displays on the walls of the corridors. The Problem of the Day appears on the website www.ballybrownns.ie. All classes from First to Sixth are now registered with mangahigh.com. Children can take part online from home.
                Please telephone the school if you wish to make an appointment to meet a teacher. Teachers cannot leave their class to meet parents who do not have an appointment.
                Today, our boys and girls Under 13 teams play in the City Cumann na m Bunscol semi finals.
                 Second class visit the Lime Tree Theatre today for a performance of 'Carnival of the Animals.'
              Parents Association: There is a Recycling day planned for Tuesday 20th.  October.  Please have your bags of unwanted clothes, handbags, paired shoes etc in bags at the school by 9.15am that morning.  No phones or duvets, please. Please leave bags by the main gate on that morning.  All items will be collected by 9.15 a.m. The Parents Association would really appreciate some volunteers to help with the bags from 8.45 a.m. Please contact Breda McCarthy on 087 7988475 if you can spare thirty minutes in a very worthwhile cause. Many thanks in advance for your help.
               The AGM of the Parents Association will take place on Tuesday October 20th at 8.30 p.m. in the school. All welcome.

Gach dea-ghuí,


J. Lyons
Principal

Ballybrown GAA and Camogie Clubs are running a fundraiser called Ballybrown Goes Strictly on Saturday 24th Oct at 8 o'clock in the South Court Hotel. All support would be appreciated. Tickets available from Hayes shop, any Committee member or Marguerite Quinn at 086 865 5071.



Problem of the Day

Problem of the Day
Thursday October 15th



First & Second classes: Today is Thursday October 15th. What date was last Monday? What date is next Monday? What month comes before October? What month comes after October?


3rd & 4th classes: James and Rachel are in Fourth class. Mr Lordan gave a Maths test. James said to Rachel: 'I got 2 marks more than you. The sum of our marks is 14.' How many marks did James get?

5th & 6th classes: A fruit shake costs 2c more than a chocolate milk shake. If 3 fruit shakes and 5 chocolate milk shakes cost 78 c, how much does a fruit shake cost? How much does a chocolate milk shake cost?

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Problem of the Day Wednesday

Problem of the Day Wednesday October 14th.

5th & 6th classes: It's Alan's birthday and he's having a party.

Seven other people will attend. Everyone will sit around the table. The seating arrangements are as follows.

 

Amy and Alan sit together.
Brad and Beth sit together.
Charles sits next to either Debbie or Emily.
Frances sits next to Debbie.
Amy and Alan do not sit next to either Brad or Beth.
Brad does not sit next to Charles or Frances.
Debbie and Emily do not sit next to each other.
Alan does not sit next to either Debbie or Emily.
Amy does not sit next to Charles.


Where should everyone sit?

 

Guests: Amy, Brad, Beth, Charles, Debbie, Emily, Frances


Problem of the Day

Wednesday October 14th.

 

3rd and 4th classes: Eamon De Valera was born on October 14th 1882. If he were alive, what age would he be today?

 

What age was he when he took part in the Easter Rising of 1916? (Think carefully about this)

 

He was President from 1959 to 1973. For how long was he President?

 

 

1st & 2nd classes:     Which numbers come next? 3, 5,  7, 9, - , - .

 

An apple costs 5c. An orange costs 6c.

 

How much for 2 apples?

How much for 3 oranges?

How much for 3 apples and 2 oranges?

 

How much will 5 oranges cost? How many apples can you buy for the price of 5 oranges?

 

 

 


 

 

Problem of the Day Tuesday

Problem of the Day

Tuesday October 13th.

 

First & Second classes:  Which is the biggest number in this list? Which is the smallest?

 

      7, 11, 8, 19, 10, 5, 15

 

 

Third and Fourth classes:

Every number with a factor of 10 must also have factors of?

_____ , _____ and _____

 

 

 

 Fifth & Sixth classes:

 

Write the missing digits to make the addition correct.

 

1_1 +_1_ = 900

 

 

 

Arrangements for football semi finals


Thursday October 15th. 


Girls football: Ballybrown NS  v Monaleen NS at 10.25 a.m.

Boys football: Ballybrown NS v an Mhodh Scoil at 2.05 p.m.

Both games go ahead in Old Christians GAA Club in Rathbane

 A contractor will be on site this week at Old Christians.  There are a few important points to note.

  • There is only one pitch available at Old Christians.  There are works currently ongoing on the other pitch. We have no access to this pitch at all during the day.  Teams will need to warm up behind the goals on the main pitch.
  • Due to the works taking place, we will not have access to the car park.  Cars will have to be parked outside the GAA Grounds.  There will be a safe pedestrian route from the changing rooms to the pitch.
  • In the event of a draw, no extra time will be played on the day. If a match finishes level, a replay will be played on Friday or Monday.

Monday, October 12, 2015

Problem of the Day Monday October 12th.

Problem of the Day

Monday October 12th.

 

1st & 2nd classes:     Which numbers come next? 3, 6, 9, - , - .

 

An apple costs 6c. An orange costs 5c.

 

How much for 2 apples?

How much for 3 oranges?

How much for 3 apples and 2 oranges?

 

 

3rd & 4th classes: The score in the County Hurling final yesterday was Na Piarsaigh 1-22: Patrickswell 4-12

 

(a)   Which team won and by how much?

(b)  Which team got more scores, Patrickswell or Na Piarsaigh?

(c)   It is 50 years since Patrickswell won their first County title. What year was that?

 

 

5th & 6th classes:

 One toffee apple needs: 1 stick, 100g of sugar, 1 apple

 

50 sticks cost €6.25
1kg of sugar costs €0.99
100 apples cost €22.50

Children buy just enough sticks, sugar and apples to make 100 toffee apples. They sell all 100 toffee apples for €1 each. The profits go to charity.

 

How much money goes to charity?

 

Thursday, October 8, 2015

School note October 8th, 2015

9-10-2015
Dear parents,
                   Next week is Maths Week and classes are involved in a range of activities, including Maths trails, Maths Art, Target Boards, Numero, Problem of the Day etc. The Problem of the Day will appear on the website www.ballybrownns.ie. All classes from First to Sixth are now registered with mangahigh.com. Children can take part online from home.
                On Monday October 12th, an officer of the Defence Forces will visit the school to present the school with a copy of the Proclamation and a National Flag. This is the first event in a series of events as part of the 1916 Centenary.
                Healthy Eating: The school operates a very successful Healthy Eating policy. A healthy lunch consists of some fruit, sandwich/roll and water. We have a fruit break each day at 10 a.m. Cereal bars are not suitable as the sugar content is extremely high. Ballybrown NS is a Health Promoting school. Mairead Kelly from the HSE Health Promoting unit will visit the school in the next week as we plan the year ahead.
             First Holy Communion: The children in Second Class will receive First Holy Communion on Saturday May 14th at 11 a.m. The Do This in Memory programme of Masses   begins on Sunday October 25th in St Joseph's Church, Ballybrown. 
           The INTO (Irish National Teachers Organisation) has been running a campaign called 'Stand Up for Primary Education',  to focus attention on issues such as  class size, Special Ed, underfunding   of schools etc in the run up to the Budget.   Postcards with this message are available at Reception. Parents are requested to contact their local TD's by e mail or postcard.  Postage will be paid by INTO.
            Parents Association: There is a Recycling day planned for Tuesday 20th.  October.  Please have your bags of unwanted clothes, handbags, paired shoes etc in bags at the school by 9.15am that morning.  No phones or duvets, please. Please leave bags by the main gate on that morning.  All items will be collected by 9.15 a.m. The Parents Association would really appreciate some volunteers to help with the bags from 8.45 a.m. Please contact Breda McCarthy on 087 7988475 if you can spare thirty minutes in a very worthwhile cause. Many thanks in advance for your help.
                            The AGM of the Parents Association will take place on Tuesday October 20th at 8.30 p.m. in the school. All welcome.

Gach dea -ghuí,

J. Lyons
Principal


Tuesday, October 6, 2015

First Holy Communion Class: Schedule of Masses for the year ahead

DATES OF THE SATURDAYS/SUNDAYS OF

"DO THIS IN MEMORY 2015-2016"

 

Sunday, 25 October 2015

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

 

Saturday, 21 November 2015

Feast of Christ King

 

Sunday, 13 December 2015

Third Sunday of Advent

Sunday, 24 January 2016

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

 

Saturday, 20 February 2016

2nd Saturday in Lent

 

Thursday, 24 March 2016

Holy Thursday

        Saturday, 9 April 2016

Third Saturday of Easter

 

Saturday, 14 May 2016

1st Holy Communion – 11.00 a.m. Mass

Sunday, 29 May 2016

Feast of Corpus Christi.

 

 

 SATURDAY MASS AT 8.00 P.M.

 SUNDAY MASS AT 10.00 A.M.

PLEASE BE IN THE CHURCH 5 – 10 MINUTES BEFORE MASS.

Friday, October 2, 2015

School GAA fixtures

Well done to our Under 13 girls who defeated Gaelscoil Chaladh an Treoigh today Friday 2nd Oct. The boys under 13 team were winners v Patrickswell NS on Tuesday and the Under 11 boys  gave a great account of themselves v Corpus Christi NS in non-competitive Go Games.

Upcoming fixtures: 

Tuesday October 6th:Boys under 13 : St Patrick s BNS V Ballybrown in Rhebogue

Wednesday:Girls Under 13  Ballybrown NS v Monaleen NS. School field

Thursday October 8th: Under 11 boys . To be confirmed.

Thursday, October 1, 2015

School note October 1st 2015

Dear parents,

                        Yesterday, we had our first Assembly of the year. Rang a Sé  put on a brief presentation on local history followed by a tin whistle recital. Ellie Smith complemented  this with some Irish Dancing and it was rounded off with some guitar playing. We reiterated the playground rules: 'Be Kind to Everyone' and 'No Rough Play.'                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

                    The school is currently involved in Cumann na mBunscol GAA activities on at least four evenings a week. This week, we have teams from the school involved in games on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday as we take advantage of the fine weather. I would like to thank all the teachers involved for their interest and commitment and also the parents who provide transport each week. I am grateful to Ballybrown GAA club for making their pitch available  to the school at all times. Please check the school website for news of fixtures etc.

             Please remember that an absence note is required every time your child is absent. These are kept on file until the end of the school year. The school has to make returns to the National Education Welfare Board (Túsla)  in respect of every child who misses 20 days or more in a school year.

     A number of children are frequently late for school. Please try to ensure this does not happen.

    Gach dea-ghuí,

J. Lyons

Principal