Ballybrown National School

Thursday, October 13, 2016

Maths Week

The Munster Maths and Science Family Fair is being held on Sunday 16th October, in the Mallow GAA Complex @ Carrigoon. It has become the largest Maths and Science Fair in Munster, with almost 4,000 people attending in 2015.

We are on the countdown to this years fair and would like to remind you, your fellow teachers and students of this big event.

This year will feature exhibits from industry, academia, research and schools both primary and secondary. Some of the exhibitors include - Blackrock Castle Observatory, Institute of Physics, Blizzard Entertainment, Clever Mind Toys, Nimbus Research Centre, Drive4 Zero, Designer Minds, Irish Army and the Irish Air Core .... and many more.

There is something for all the family and admission is FREE.

Facebook link - https://www.facebook.com/munstermathsandscience
Twitter link -https://twitter.com/MunsterSTEM

Check out the TV of last years event on http://www.irishtv.ie/cork-matters-63

MUNSTER MATHS AND SCIENCE FAMILY FAIR

Sunday 16th October 11AM TO 5PM

IN Mallow GAA Complex, Carrigoon

Fun for all the family

FREE ADMISSION

School note October 13th

Dear parents,

We begin this week by saying 'Thank You' to Newtown Water Scheme who presented the school with a cheque for €500 at a ceremony at the Sailor's Haggard on Sunday morning last.

Maths Week is from October 16th to 23rd. There will be a range of activities going on at all class levels.

On Monday, Sr. Rose Miriam and Fiona Dineen from the Limerick Diocesan Office paid an introductory visit to the school. They spent time in each of the classes with children for First Holy Communion in 2017. Sr. Rose Miriam is based in the Dominican Residence in Pery Square and will visit all classes in the school later in the school year. Tomorrow Friday, 14 October, is the National Day of Prayer for Children.

Communion Committee – Please note for Second Class Parents that the first Do this in Memory Mass will be held on Saturday 22^nd at 8pm. Further details/pack will be distributed to the children early next week with all the relevant information

Parents Association –

AGM - The Parents Association AGM took place last night – it was a very successful meeting with an informative presentation presented by Mr. Lyons. Thank you to all parents that attended.

Recycling Day - There is a Recycling day planned for tomorrow morning Friday October 14th. Please have your bags of unwanted clothes, handbags, paired shoes etc. in bags at the school by 9.15am. Thank you for your continued support for this worthwhile fundraising event.

Shared Reading - A Shared Reading evening has been organised for Tuesday October 25^th at 8pm. This will be facilitated by Siobhan O'Doherty and will be of particular interest for parents of children in Junior Infants – Second Class.

Ballybrown/Clarina Community Games: Draughts will commence in the Resource Centre on Thursday 19^th October from 7.00 to 8.00 pm. Full training will be provided. Children from 7 can attend. The cost is €1.00 per child. We had great numbers last year so we hope this will be the same this year.

GIRL GUIDES : Ballybrown Girl Guide unit has reopened. We have places available for girls aged 10 to 15. Our weekly meetings where the girls get involved in team activities, fun games and crafts are on Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 7.30pm in Ballybrown Community Centre. If you are interested in joining or want more information please contact Gillian, 0857633442 or Marguerite, 0879075288

Gach dea ghuí,

J. Lyons

Principal

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Thursday, October 6, 2016

School note October 6th

6-10-2016

Dear Parents,

I wish to bring the following to your attention.

Last Saturday, Ballybrown NS were victorious at the Ard Scoil Rís hurling Academy blitz. Michael Gavin was named Player of the Tournament. It was our first victory in this event. Thanks to all parents who attended on the day and especially to Mr Lordan who has coached these players through the years.

The boys and girls play their last round of group matches in Under 13 football next week.

Head Lice: Head Lice are a common problem in any environment where children assemble. It is advisable to deal with this as soon as possible.

For information on dealing with this problem, see

http://www.hse.ie/eng/health/az/H/Head-lice/

Parents Association: The AGM of the Parents Association will be held on Wednesday October 12th at 8 p.m. in the school. All welcome. The Parents Association do wonderful work throughout the year.

There is a Recycling day planned for Friday October 14th. Please have your bags of unwanted clothes, handbags, paired shoes etc in bags at the school by 9.15am that morning. All families will receive bags in the coming days.

Gach dea-ghuí,