School note February 9th

9-2-2017

Dear parents,

                      I wish to bring the following to your attention.

                      Last Friday, the school hosted a lovely event for grandparents of children in 5th and 6th classes. It was a special occasion as grandparents travelled from near and far. The children had completed 'Granny Projects' during the last term and these were on display. Singing, poetry and memories all added up to make the day memorable. Fr.Cussen conducted a Prayer Service for Grandparents' Day while the children brought in cakes and goodies from home. Special thanks to Mrs Barry and Ms Gibbons who organised the entire event and to all the staff who helped out on the day.

            Next week, the Cumann na mBunscol season starts afresh. Indoor hurling and Indoor camogie are first on the list. It will probably be necessary to use buses for most school matches now due to regulations on Garda Vetting etc. I am grateful to those parents who have agreed to be Garda Vetted as drivers and urge any who may be available to contact the school.

               Today, Ms O Shaughnessy's class hosted the School Assembly and entertained us with songs and samples of work they are doing in class. As the children are engaged in project work on China, they even taught us some words of Chinese!

 

Dates for your Diary:    Parents are reminded that school will close on Thursday and Friday February 23rd and 24th for midterm break. School will also be closed on Wednesday March 15th as teachers are required to attend Inservice Training on the New Primary Language Curriculum on that day.

 

                Parents of children in First Communion classes are reminded of the 'Do This in Memory ' Mass on Saturday February 11th at 8 p.m. in Ballybrown Church.

 

Gach dea-ghuí,

J. Lyons

Principal

 

Under 13 boys and girls Rounders training will recommence this Monday after school in the community pitch.  Children between 10 and 12 before the31st of July are eligible to play.  For any enquiries please contact Diane (0858229492) or Deirdre (0863900179).  Like "ballybrown rounders" on Facebook for updates.  

School note February 2nd

Dear parents,

                    It has been a busy week in school.

                    On Tuesday, Clan Cluana Theatre Company staged a performance of 'The Story of Diarmuid and Gráinne' for children from Third to Sixth classes.

                       On Wednesday, the children from Junior Infants to Second class enjoyed an African Drumming Workshop with Niall Delahan of Wassa Wassa. This was a great experience and thoroughly enjoyed by all the children.

                   This week is Catholic Schools Week.  On Monday, Fr Cussen conducted a Prayer Service to commence the week. Today, the senior half of the school went to Mass in Ballybrown Church. Several classes have made St Bridget's Crosses and learned the story of St Bridget's Cloak. To round off the week, Fifth and Sixth Classes will host a Grandparents' Day tomorrow. The children in those classes have invited their grandparents to visit the school  and view some projects they have completed.

               On the sporting front, Ballybrown NS has been shortlisted in the Best School category for the Cornmarket Cumann na mBunscol Awards. This is an award to recognise excellence in the promotion of Gaelic Games and culture with an emphasis on participation. Schools from the 32 counties are eligible to enter. The other shortlisted schools are Drimnagh Castle CBS, Walkinstown, Dublin and Kilcoole NS, Co Wicklow, the 2016 winners.   We are fortunate to have so many teachers who give their time to promoting sport. The Awards will be presented in Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh on March 10th.

                 Please check the school website www.ballybrownns.ie or follow us on Twitter @BallybrownNS to keep yourself informed on school news.       

       

                  Finally, I urge parents to ensure that your child's name is on all books, coats, fleeces etc.

            

Gach dea- ghuí,

 

J. Lyons

Principal

 

 

School note January 26th

26-1-2017

Dear parents,

                     Next week is Catholic Schools Week. Fr Cussen will visit the school on Monday for a prayer service to begin the week.   There will be other activities during the week.

                  This week,  teachers have put up Maths Displays on the corridors of the school. There are very eyecatching displays to be seen.  See them on our Twitter page @Ballybrown NS.

                     Tomorrow night, Friday 27th of January, a number of teams from the school will take part in the local heat of the Credit Union Quiz. The boys and girls have met every day during lunchtime and have worked hard. I wish them well. The quiz is in Mungret GAA club at 7.30 p.m.

                   On Tuesday next January 31st, Clan Cluana Theatre Company will perform   ' The Story of Diarmuid agus Grainne'  for all children in classes from Third to Sixth inclusive. This is a lovely way for children to learn about Irish myths and legends.

                Head Lice: Head Lice are a common problem in any environment where children assemble.This school is no exception.For information on dealing with this problem, see

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

Gach dea-ghuí,

J. Lyons

Principal

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Ballybrown/Clarina Community Games

Art Competition

We are holding our ART COMPETITION on Saturday 28t^h January in the Ballybrown Resource Centre from 4 to 6pm. The theme will be 'Any Community Games Activity. Please bring along whatever colouring materials you want to use. Paper will be provided. There is a small charge of €1.00 per person.

Swimming Competition

Thanks to all those that contacted us entering their child in the A & B swimming competitions. The B competition will be held on Sunday 5^th February in Askeaton Pool from 4pm, the A competition will be held in Askeaton pool on Sunday 5^th March at 4pm. If you have any queries please contact Pauline Lowe on 087 8365545