Dear Parents Issue: 13 June 1st 2022
Communion:
- Congratulations to all the girls in 2nd class who made their First Holy Communion at the weekend.
- The Parents council financed a party for the girls on Monday to celebrate this very special occasion.
- Sincere thanks to Ms O’Byrne and Mrs McSpadden for getting the girls ready for their special day.
Best Attendance:
- Congratulations to Miss Murray’s 5th class who had the best attendance for the month of May.
Attendance:
- School attendance is very important so as to guarantee continuity of teaching and learning for all the pupils in our school. (Notwithstanding the challenges caused by COVID, we can all appreciate this).
- We are now expecting attendance to fall back to the normal high levels, given that the threat posed by the virus has significantly subsided.
- Please note the number of days missed by your child. If some absences are “unexplained” please provide an explanation on Aladdin.
- Please present a sick cert to teacher for any periods of extended sick leave.
- This information may be required by the education welfare officer at a later time.
- Cases of poor attendance are being monitored closely and the Education Welfare officer will intervene as he has done previously, when and where required.
Dates for Diary & School Closures:
- School will close at 1.15pm on Thursday June 16th to facilitate staff training. All children go home at 1.15pm.
Transition to Post Primary Workshop:
- The 6th class girls are taking part in a “Transition to Post Primary” workshop on Thursday of this week
Art workshop:
- The girls in 4th class are taking part in an Art workshop on Thursday of this week.
MMR vaccines:
- The Public health nurse will be here on Friday to give MMR vaccines to children in Junior Infants who have not yet received them. The children in question have received a letter with an appointment time.
- Parents should come to the school at the allotted time, collect your child from his / her class and then wait in the hall until the nurse calls you for your appointment.
Junior Entrepreneur Programme (JEP):
- This year both Mrs Monson’s & Mr Kelly’s 6th classes are taking part in the JEP programme
- This year’s product is “Creamy Cloud Dough”
- The girls have requested a “start -up loan” of €450 from the school
- Over the coming week the girls will be manufacturing their product
- They will launch the product and put it on sale on Thursday June 9th.
Camogie & Gaelic Football:
- A team of girls will represent the school in a Camogie blitz in Kinvara on Tues June 7th.
- A team of girls will represent the school in a Gaelic Football blitz in Ballindeerren on Mon June 13th
- Sincere thanks to the parents council for funding both buses to both venues
First Class Boys:
- The boys in 1st class (along with their parents) are invited down to the Boys school on Thursday June 9th to meet with their teacher and to have a tour of the school.
Sponsored Walk:
- The Parents Council have organised our first ever sponsored “Heritage Town Walk”.
- A sponsorship card has been given to every family in the school.
- A permit has been granted for this sponsorship event.
- The children can ask family, friends & neighbours to sponsor them for the walk. (Suggested sponsorship amount is €2 per line)
- All proceeds raised will go to the Parents Council which funds workshops, buses, treats etc. for the children throughout the year.
- The “Heritage Town Walk” will take place on Friday June 10th (weather permitting).
- All sponsorship cards and money should be returned to class teacher on or before this date.
Bake Sale:
- On Friday June 17th the girls in 6th class will host their annual Bake Sale in the school hall.
- All proceeds raised will go to the Parents Council which funds workshops, buses, treats etc. for the children throughout the year.
- There will be a selection of homemade treats available for children to buy, as well as games to play.
- The girls would be very appreciative of donations towards their Bake Sale. If you would like to donate cakes, buns, bread or treats, please send them to Room 16 on the morning of Friday June 17th.
Annual Sports Day:
- We are delighted to say that (weather permitting) we will be holding our annual sports day in Kenny Park during the week of June 20th to 24th.
- We will check the weather outlook closer to the time and pick which day is promised to be dry!
- There will be fun activities for the children to take part in and it will be led by the 6th class girls.
Graduation ceremonies:
- Graduation for 1st class boys & 6th class girls will take place in the school hall on Tuesday June 28th.
- This will be the 6th class girls’ final day in school.
Please note: for boys transitioning to the boys school and girls transitioning to secondary school, parents need to forward any professional reports to their child’s new school, along with the Enrolment form. Scoil Chroí Naofa will only share information in relation to attendance, end of year school reports and standardised test results with your child’s new school.
SFI Discover Science and Maths award:
We have just received the news that Scoil Chroí Naofa have won another SFI Discover Science and Maths award!! Sincere thanks to Miss Tyrrell for compiling & submitting our “Log of Evidence” which showed all the great work that happened in all classes across the school. The judges were really impressed with our school and we got the following feedback:
“Congratulations to all at Scoil Chroi Naofa on achieving the SFI Plaque of STEM! Well done to everyone for the fantastic range of STEM work going on across the whole school. Your log shows learners of all ages engaging enthusiastically in hands on investigations, design and make and so much more. The work you have done for the Green Schools Flag shows your care and consideration for the environment and a sustainable future. By engaging with speakers and taking part in the National STEM weeks-including Science, Space, Engineering and Maths the school is providing unique opportunities for learners. We were so impressed with the variety of activities, and how they are completed, with plenty of hands on engagement-from the superb video of Building Robot Artists, to slime, vomiting pumpkins and designing paper straws with skills that Elon Musk would envy! The work you are doing in developing learners’ skills is clear and there are no doubt some budding scientists and engineers in the school. Keep up the great work and well done everyone!”
Standardised Tests:
- Standardised Tests have been carried out in all the relevant classes. Results will be given as a Standard score, this is different to the STen score that would have been reported in the past.
- Please find attached an explanation sheet giving you further information on these scores.
- Your child’s results will be noted on their End of Year school report which will be available on Aladdin towards the end of June.
Book Lists:
- Book lists for the next school year will be emailed to all parents towards the end of June.
- Details of the book rental scheme will be included.
School Summer Programme:
- We are delighted to announce that the school will be holding a 3 week School Summer Programme from July 4th to 22nd.
- Based on the size of our school we are allowed to cater for 24 children who meet a specific criteria.
- Mr Hanley & Mrs McGrath will run the programme and will be assisted by our SNAs.
- Children who meet the criteria for the programme have been contacted.
New Enrolments 2022 / 2023:
- Children due to start in Junior Infants on Thursday September 1st are invited into the school for an hour (8.50am to 9.50am) on Wednesday August 31st. There will be no other classes in the building at the time. This will give the children a chance to see their classroom, meet their teacher and their new classmates.
- Children who are joining other classes in September will also be welcome to call into the school during this time on the same day to meet the principal and take a look at the school.
Current Afterschool Clubs:
- Chlub Gaeilge for 1st & 2nd class started Tues May 10th from 2.30-3.30pm and running for 5 weeks
- Science club for Junior Infants started Wed May 18th from 2.30-3.30pm and running for 5 weeks
- Chlub Gaeilge for 3rd & 4th class started Wed May 25th from 2.30-3.30pm and running for 5 weeks
- Art Club for 1st & 2nd class started on Wed May 25th from 2.30-3.30pm and running for 5 weeks
Community Links:
Children’s Liturgy Team:
- The Children’s Liturgy team are still looking for volunteers. You do not need to be a teacher or have children attending the liturgy, you just need to be 18 years old (for vetting), willing to give a few hours every few months and have the desire to share your faith with the young children of the parish. All training is provided. If you are new to the parish, the liturgy is for children aged 5-8 years old and will be held in the Pastoral Centre during the 11am Sunday mass. Volunteers will be on rota a few Sundays per year. Ring / text Deirdre at 087 0984379 for more information.
Multi-Sport Summer Camp at the SENSHIN Sports Centre:
- The SENSHIN sports centre is running four weeks of 4-day Multi-sport Summer camps for children aged between 5-7 years and 8-12 years. Centred around Senshin Sports Centre’s core activities of gymnastics, judo, martial arts & fitness, the multi-sport summer camps are designed to introduce a broad range of skills through age-appropriate games. The camps also offer a variety of additional games, sports & activities e.g. obstacle course, inflatables, ninja skills, acrobatic skills, dance, basketball, ball sports, yoga, indoor games, outdoor games, arts, crafts, free play.
- To register visit: www.senshinsports.com
- July Camps: July 4th to 7th and July 11th to 14th
- August Camps: Aug 8th to 11th and Aug 15th to 18th
CL Sports camp:
- A Multi-Sport summer camp will be taking place in Athenry Boys school from July 18th to 22nd at a cost of €85. It runs from 9am to 1.30pm each day. To book text Ciara Lynagh on 086 2543431 or email [email protected] . Link to register: https://clsports.class4kids.ie/camp/6
Promo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzT1d2YqbzI
Dramatastic Musical Theatre Summer Camp:
- Venue for the Athenry camp is Scoil Chroí Naofa. This will be a 4-day camp from August 2nd to 5th and will cost €80. Camp runs from 9am to 2pm (Early drop off from 8.30am with no additional charge).
- Activities include: Singing, Dance, Drama / Acting, Costume Design, Arts & Crafts, Prop Making, Karaoke, Talent show, Drama Games, Scavenger hunt, Performance & more. Suitable for boys & girls (preschool to 6th class).
- Book via Whatsapp 089 4338244 or email [email protected]
- Other venues (€100 per child for 5-day camps):
- Renmore 4th to 8th July
- Knocknacarra 11th to 15th July
- Renmore 18th to 22nd July
- Claregalway 25th to 29th July
- Salthill 8th to 12th August.
Le meas
Fergal Naughton
Príomhoide
