Kilchreest National School

Newsletters 2015

December 2015 Newsletter

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Dear Parents and Guardians, Christmas is fast approaching and excitement is building among the children. We have had a very busy few weeks and below are a list of recent and upcoming events. Science Week: Thanks to all the teachers for organising activities in their classrooms this year. We are also grateful to St. Brigid’s Vocational School for allowing transition year students to visit the school and carry out science experiments with all the children. Thanks to Principal Sean Connolly for facilitating this and to teachers Ms. Annette Lamb and Mr. John Brehony for supervising the activities. Parent – Teacher Meetings: As usual there was a great response to the meetings this year. If any parent was unable to attend and would like a meeting, please make contact with the teacher and a suitable time will be arranged. Book Fair: The annual Book Fair was very successful again this year. €900 was collected, 50% of which the school was able to spend on books to update our libraries. Thanks to all the parents and children who supported the Book Fair and to Ms. Kelly for organising it. A special word of thanks to our school S.N.A. Joby, for all her hard work that week, particularly the evening of the parent-teacher meetings. Authors Visit: Renowned children’s author Eddie Lenihan paid a visit to the school as part of our Book Fair. The children really enjoyed his unique brand of storytelling. Thanks to Ms. Kelly for organising this. Christmas Concerts: A reminder that our Christmas concerts take place on Friday 18th December. Parents/Guardians and Grandparents are welcome to come and attend, see times below: Infants: 11.00am – 11.50am 1st & 2nd 12.00noon – 12.45pm 3rd & 4th 1.00pm – 1.30pm 5th & 6th 1:45pm – 2.20pm. Parish Bazaar/Parents Council Raffle: The Parish Bazaar takes place this Sunday from 12.30pm – 5.00pm. Our Parents Council have organised a raffle and tickets have been distributed to all families. On behalf of the school I would like to thank the Parents Council for organising this and ask you to support it. As per their letter we are hoping to use the funds to upgrade our overhead projectors. Please return sold books and money and...

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November 2015 Newsletter

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Dear Parents & Guardians, Please find below a list of recent and upcoming events. Parent-teacher Meetings: Please find overleaf the times and schedule for this year’s parent-teacher meetings. This year’s meetings will take place on Tuesday 24th November. The children will go home at 12.30pm and the busses will run as normal. Please contact the class teacher if the appointed time doesn’t suit and an alternative appointment will be arranged. Book Fair: Our annual Book Fair coincides with the parent-teacher meetings this year. Parents will have the opportunity to view and purchase books in the general purpose room on the evening. Ms. Smyth: We welcome Ms. Gráinne Smyth to our school staff until the beginning of June 2016. Christmas concerts: The date for this year’s Christmas concerts will be Friday 18th December. Parents are welcome to come and view the concerts. Infants: 11.10am – 11.50am 1st & 2nd 12.00noon – 12.45 pm 3rd & 4th 1.00pm – 1.45pm 5th & 6th 2.00pm – 2.45pm School visit by Rescue Services: We would like to thank Junior Infant parent Conor Devine for organising a visit of the Ambulance and Civil Defence to the school prior to mid-term. Maths Week: Thanks to all the class teachers for organising activities in their classes for Maths week this year. Sam Mitchell Tournament: Congratulations to the boys hurling team for winning the Sam Mitchell tournament this year. Thanks to Kilnadeema N.S. for organising the tournament. Best Wishes: We wish Ms. Hayes the very best of luck in the County Camogie final this weekend. Shoebox Appeal: This Friday 13th November is the final day for sending in the shoeboxes. It’s a very worthy and rewarding cause to participate in. If you have any queries regarding the above, please do not hesitate to contact me at the above number. Yours faithfully Francis O’Connor...

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October 2015 Newsletter

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20th October 2015 Dear Parents & Guardians, Please find below a list of recent and upcoming events. Official Opening of the School Extension: After four years of hard work the ribbon was finally cut officially opening our new school extension. It was a memorable occasion, the highlight being the performances of the children during the ceremony. A huge effort was put into the ceremony and there are a number of people I would like to thank – the parents who helped to clean the school on the weekend prior to the day, also all the parents who were involved in providing the refreshments. Your efforts were very much appreciated. To all the members of the staff for the wonderful displays on the walls. A special word of thanks to Bryan Keely and Mary Kelly for co-ordinating our wonderful choir and musicians. To the children, I want to say well done for making the occasion so special. Finally, to our special guests, Bishop Martin Drennan, Ciaran Cannon T.D. and David Burke. Sliabh Aughty Challenge: On behalf of the whole school community I would once again like to congratulate the organising committee for a wonderful event. As you are aware the proceeds of the event are being donated to our school this year. A very generous sum of €1,000 was presented to the school by Kevin Cunningham last Friday. Our sincere thanks to everyone involved for this kind gesture. Parents Representatives to the new Board of Management Following on from the nominations meeting recently, we have our parents representatives elected for the new Board of Management which will begin on the 1st December 2015. Caroline Niland (1st class parent) has been elected as the mother’s representative on the board and Vinny Mooney (senior Infant and 5th class parent) has been elected as the father’s representative to the Board. We welcome them both and thank them for agreeing to become members. Parent-Teacher Meetings: This years parent-teacher meetings are on Tuesday 24th November. Children will go home at 12.30pm and busses will run as normal on the day. Mid-Term Break. School will be closing on Friday 23rd October for mid-term break. We will be re-opening on Monday 2nd November. Halloween: The children will...

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September 2015 Newsletter

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  28th September 2015 Dear Parents/Guardians, Please find below a list of recent and upcoming events. Opening of School Extension: This event will take place on Friday 16th October at 1.30pm. Events will commence with a blessing of the new extension, co-celebrated by our Patron Bishop Martin Drennan and Parish Priest Fr. Joe Roche. This will be followed by an address from Ciaran Cannon T.D. A plaque will be unveiled in honour of the companies who provided major sponsorship for our ‘Who wants to be a Thousandaire’ fundraising event. The ribbon will then be cut by local sports hero David Burke and finally there will be light refreshments served. The children from Infants to 2nd will be allowed to go home at 12.30pm on this day. Children from 3rd to 6th will go home as normal at 3.00pm. All parents and guardians are invited to attend. Board of Management: Reminder of the meeting to nominate candidates for Parents Reps to the Board of Management on Thursday 1st October at 8pm in the school hall. School S.N.A.: We would like to officially welcome Ms. Josephine Madden to our school staff. Following applications and interviews Ms. Madden was recently appointed by the Board as the school Special Needs Assistant. Anti-Bullying Week: I would like to thank our 6th class children for organising Anti-Bullying week. They did a great job and I hope all the children learned about the importance of being kind to each other. Please find attached a copy of their newsletter detailing the weeks events. Slieve Aughty Challenge: I would like to congratulate the organising committee on a great event on Saturday 26th September. I would also like to thank our Parents Council for providing the refreshments and serving them to the participants on the day. It was very much appreciated. Athletics Cross Country: Well done to all our children who participated in the recent cross country event in Loughrea. Ms. Cusack remarked how well behaved the children were and I’d like to thank Ms Cusack for bringing the children. School Bus: Following on from a recent meeting with the Parents Council I am asking that any parents that might have an interest in using the school bus as...

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