School Note March 16th

16-3-2017.

Dear parents,

                   Seachtain na Gaeilge: This is Seachtain na  Gaeilge. There are many activities taking place in the school. Parents can do your bit by  introducing simple phrases like 'Go raibh maith agat', 'Dia Dhuit' 'Slán abhaile'  and 'Fáilte romhat' to everyday speech. Tá 'Lá Glas' ar siúl sa scoil inniu.

                    On Tuesday next March 21st, the school will be a hive of activity as we will host Lego workshops for children in Junior and Senior Infant classes as well as workshops in Robotics for children in First and Second classes.  Cost €2 per child. Thanks to the Parents Association for subsidising these very worthwhile events.

                    Last Friday, the children in Junior and Senior infants enjoyed a live performance by Corvenio's Circus. It was a great experience for them all.

                  Last Friday night, Ballybrown NS was  runner -up in the Best Large School category at the Cornmarket Cumann na mBunscol Awards in Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh. The winners were Drimnagh Castle CBS from Dublin. This nationwide award recognises schools for their promotion of Gaelic Games for boys and girls. It was a great achievement to be shortlisted for the award and recognises the commitment of the teachers who give so generously of their time.

                  Hurling helmets, in green and white with Ballybrown NS Crest, may be ordered from the school. Price is a very competitive €50 each. Please pay money to school Office. Closing date has been extended to next Monday March 20th.

              Parents Association: The next meeting of the Parents Association is on Wednesday March 29th at 8 p.m.

              Recycling Day - The next Recycling day organised by the Parents Association  is  Friday March 24th.  Please have your bags of unwanted clothes, handbags, paired shoes etc. in bags at the school by 9.15am that morning.  All families have received bags. Thank you for your continued support for this worthwhile fundraising event.

 

 Gach dea- ghuí,

J. Lyons

Principal

 

 

                   Ballybrown Choir has started practising for St Patrick's Day and Easter.
New members would be very, very welcome. Anyone who loves to sing is invited to join the church choir. We practise every Tuesday at 8pm in the church. Come along and give it a try !

Community Games Cross Country event scheduled for Thursday March 23rd in Rathkeale has been re-scheduled to April 8th at 2 p.m. at same venue , Mick Neville Park, Rathkeale.

 

 

 

School note March 9th

9-3-2017

Dear parents,

                       On Tuesday, all classes from Third to Sixth took part in a Maths Workshop as part of  the school's involvement in Engineers Week. MathsWorks is a stimulating and fun introduction to Maths.  Lifetime Labs spent the day in the school. My thanks to the Parents Association for subsidising the cost of this activity.

                     Reminder: School will be closed on Wednesday March 15th as teachers are required to attend Inservice Training on the New Primary Language Curriculum on that day. School is closed on Friday March 17th, St Patrick's Day.

                    Recycling Day - The next Recycling day is    Friday March 24th.  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 next week. Thank you for your continued support for this worthwhile fundraising event.

                  Hurling helmets, in green and white,  with Ballybrown NS Crest may be ordered from the school. €50 each. Please pay money to school Office. Closing date Thursday March 16th.

                               Ballybrown NS is on a shortlist of three in the Best Large School category at the Cumann na mBunscol Awards to be held in Enniskillen tomorrow night, along with Drimnagh Castle CBS, from Dublin and Kilcoole NS, from Wicklow, the 2016 winners. No Limerick school has won this prestigious award. Fingers crossed!

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

Gach dea- ghuí,

 

J. Lyons

Principal

 

       Our school is committed to encouraging a healthy, active lifestyle among all our pupils. Parents interested in the Great Limerick Run for children aged 4-12 are advised that this will take place at 2 p.m. on Saturday April 29th. in UL. More information on www.greatlimerickrun.com  

      West Limerick Resources are holding a workshop  in Newcastle West on Monday 20^th of March 2017, in conjunction with the ISPCC. The workshop is for parents, guardians and all interested individuals and will run from 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.  The content of the workshop is on Children's Internet Safety. Pre- registration is essential. Just contact Niamh on 087 4477338. Please note that the workshop is available to all in the West Limerick area and not just those living in Newcastle West.

 Ballybrown Choir has started practising for St Patrick's Day and Easter.
New members would be very, very welcome. Anyone who loves to sing is invited to join the church choir. We practise every Tuesday at 8pm in the church. Come along and give it a try !

 

School note March 2nd 2017

Dear parents,

                    Today is World Book Day and there are many activities going on in the school, including DEAR (Drop Everything And Read), Our School Story, children speaking about their favourite books and authors and a Book Blitz. I would encourage parents of younger children to read to your child as often as possible. It is a wonderful investment in your child's future.

                 Next week is Engineering Week. The school has arranged a visit from Maths Mobile Workshops for children from Third to Sixth Classes inclusive.

               Reminder:School will be closed on Wednesday March 15th as teachers are required to attend Inservice Training on the New Primary Language Curriculum on that day.

              Attendance: In the event of any pupil reaching a total of 20 days absence from school in a school year, the school is required by law to make a report to Tusla,  the National Education Welfare Board. Parents are advised to be aware of this and to be mindful of their child's attendance record. It is school policy to contact parents after a child has reached a total of 15 days absence so that parents are  conscious of their child's attendance record.

                         Parking: Please use the Resource Centre Car park or the Church grounds. Please do not park near the school gate. Children will have to walk in front of traffic if you do this. Safety is the top priority.             

                        Recycling Day - The next Recycling day in aid of the Parents Association is    Friday March 24th.  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 next week. Thank you for your continued support for this worthwhile fundraising event.

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

Gach dea- ghuí,

J. Lyons

Principal