Letter (14) 20062022

Jun 20, 2022

Dear Parents                                                    Issue: 14                                                         June 20th 2022

Congratulations:

  • Congratulations to the following girls who were prize winners in the recent Community Games Art competition: Aimee Farrell, Alicia Bronowicki & Kelly Cobey from 4th class and Ailbhe Mannion from 6th class.
  • An extra special “well done” to Ailbhe Mannion who went on to come 3rd overall in the County Community Games Art competition.

Retirements:

  • Last week we celebrated Mrs Rosaleen Devally and Mrs Caroline Forde who are both retiring at the end of the school year.
  • The whole school community wishes to thank the ladies for their commitment and dedication to SCN over the years and we wish them all the very best for a happy & healthy retirement!

Sponsored Walk:

  • We were absolutely “blown away” with the generosity of all those who sponsored the children in our first every “Heritage Town Walk”.
  • The phenomenal amount of almost €7,200 was raised for the Parents council!!!
  • The children were all amazing on the day. Each and every one of them (from Junior Infants up to 6th class) completed the 3.1km walk. Well done to everyone!!
  • Given the incredible success of the sponsored walk, it was decided that we would postpone the annual bake sale until next school year. We are so grateful to all parents, grandparents, neighbours and friends who all donated so generously.

Junior Entrepreneur Programme:

  • This year both Mrs Monson’s & Mr Kelly’s 6th classes took part in the JEP programme.
  • This year’s product was “Creamy Cloud Dough” which the girls sold for €3 each.
  • They got a “start-up loan” of €450 from the school.
  • The girls made a profit of €28 each for all their hard work
  • They used the funds to take the train to Galway last Friday for some retail therapy!!

End of Year Report cards:

  • All pupils end of year report cards are now available on Aladdin to view

Sports Week:

  • Sports week will take place in the school this week (Monday June 20th to Friday June 24th).
  • Some of the classes will get to experience a gymnastic “taster” session in the Senshin Sports centre during the week. (Funds raised by the sponsored walk will pay for these taster sessions).
  • In September we hope to roll out this gymnastics experience to all the classes in the school.
  • We are delighted to say that our annual sports day will take place in Kenny Park on Wed June 22nd. The children should wear their PE clothes to school on that day.
  • There will be fun activities for the children to take part in and it will be led by the 6th class girls.
  • The Wildfire Firetruck will also be there to give the children a burger / hot dog for all their efforts. (Funds raised by the sponsored walk will pay for this for the children).

Graduation ceremonies:

  • Graduation for 1st class boys & 6th class girls will take place in the school hall on Tuesday June 28th at 11am. Parents are invited to join us, if they are available on the day.
  • 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.

End of Term:

  • There will be no homework in any class for the last week of the school term
  • Thursday June 30th is the last day of term and a half day – all children go home at 11.45am.
  • This is a NO UNIFORM day!! So children can wear their own clothes to school on this day.

Donation of School Uniforms:

  • The school is always happy to receive donations of Scoil Chroí Naofa uniforms. You can send in donations of uniforms with your child any time before the end of June. Please send in a note with your child stating that you wish to donate the uniform(s). If possible, have uniforms washed before donating. Your donations will be used for families that need our support and we appreciate your generosity.

Book lists & Book Rental:

  • All book lists for next school year will be emailed later today, along with instructions on how the book rental scheme will operate for the coming school year.
  • If you wish to rent any of the books available, please send in your order asap. Orders will not be taken after Friday of this week (June 24th)
  • There is no need to send in payment for book rental. A charge for book rental will appear on Aladdin in July and you are asked to make the payment before September 1st.
  • The books will then be given to your child on the first day of school.

September 2022 / 2023 classes & teachers:

ClassTeacherRoom
Junior Infants AMs TyrrellRoom 3
Junior Infants BMrs DuffyRoom 2
Jun / Sen InfsMiss DolanRoom 5
Senior Infants AMrs MurrayRoom 4
Senior Infants BMr McDonaldRoom 1
1st Class AMr HanleyRoom 8
1st Class BMs O’ByrneRoom 7
1st / 2nd ClassMs McSpaddenRoom 6
2nd ClassMiss FeeneyRoom 9
3rd ClassMs AlaniSt Anns Prefab
3rd / 4th ClassMrs MonsonSt Therese Prefab
4th ClassMrs GreallySt Brigid Prefab
5th / 6th Class AMs MurrayRoom 16
5th / 6th Class BMr KellyNano Nagle Prefab

School Summer Programme:

  • The school is holding a 3 week School Summer Programme from July 4th to 22nd. Mr Naughton, 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.

Fun Summer Camp:

  • Miss Feeney & Miss Dolan will hold a 1 week fun summer camp in the school during the week of July 4th to 8th. The camp is aimed at children in Junior Infants, Senior Infants and 1st class.

New Enrolments 2021 / 2022:

  • 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. This will give the children a chance to see their classroom, meet their teacher and their new classmates.
  • The children will also learn which door to enter and exit the building: All Junior infants enter the building using the main front door (red circle). Ms Tyrrell’s Junior infants exit the building through this same door, while Mrs Duffy’s Junior Infant class exit the building using the door at the front of the school with the purple circle.
  • 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.
  • You will receive your book list later today (via email). If you wish to avail of the book rental scheme, please send in your order as soon as possible. Orders for book rental will not be taken after Friday June 24th.
  • In July you will receive a link for “Aladdin”. This is a smartphone app that the school uses to communicate with parents. The app is also used to record reasons for your child being absent from school, view their end of year report card, make on-line payments etc.

Sensory Garden & Outdoor Classroom:

  • Further work has been happening on our Sensory Garden & Outdoor classroom
  • There are a few final pieces of work to be completed over the summer months.
  • We are looking forward to unveiling the finished product in time for the start of the new school year!!

Final September Reminders

  • The school will re-open on Thursday September 1st at 8.50am. Children in Junior Infant classes will go home at 12 o’clock for the first week and a half.
  • From Monday September 12th the children in Junior Infants will go home at 1.30pm, which is their normal finishing time.
  • It is recommended that children from junior infants up to 1st class purchase shoes with velcro.  
  • Tracksuit & runners are required for Physical Education lessons.
  • Please ensure that you have all the books, copies etc. listed on your child’s booklist for Sept 1st.
  • Payments for school costs and book rental can be made via Aladdin over the summer months.

Digital Age of Consent:

  • Inappropriate online activity by pupils after school hours has been reported to the school. 
  • The digital age of consent in Ireland is 16. It’s 16 for a reason and that is because leaving it until this later age gives parents a decent chance to monitor and educate their children about what is appropriate and what is not in this regard. Parents are therefore urged to continue to monitor their pupils online activity and to refer to https://www.webwise.ie for the latest supports and advice. SCNs consistent advise to any family who shares evidence of untoward internet activity outside of school hours, is to take it to An Garda Síochána. The staff will continue to promote and educate the children re safe and responsible internet use as best we can. 

Diary dates:

  • Tuesday June 28th: 11am Graduation for 6th class girls & last day of school for 6th class girls
  • Tuesday June 28th: 11am Graduation for 1st class boys
  • Thursday June 30th: Last day of school. All children go home at 11.45am.
  • Wednesday August 31st: 8.50am – 9.50am new Junior Infants invited into school
  • Thursday September 1st: First day of school!!

The Board of Management & staff of Scoil Chroí Naofa thank you for your support, commitment & dedication over the past school year. We look forward to welcoming you once again for the coming school year.

Bíodh Samhradh álainn agaibh go léir!

Is mise le meas                       

Fergal Naughton

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