Newsletter September 2019
Dear Parents,
Fáilte romhaibharaisarscoil. I trust everyone had an enjoyable summer break and is looking forward to the new school year. Enclosed please find:
- Pupil Personal Accident Insurance Form
Welcome
The school would like to welcome Ms. Walsh as our new staff member and Resource teacher for the coming year. We also welcome our new Junior infants who have settled in very well.
School Photos
County photos will visit the school on Tuesday September 17that 9:30am.
School Personal Accident Insurance
The normal school Insurance policy does not cover students in the event of accidental injury. Therefore, an optional Personal Accident Policy is offered to all students. One Policy covers students during class time only. This Policy costs €6 per student. The second Policy covers students 24hours per day, seven days per week up to August 31st 2020. This Policy costs €9. The Policy becomes operative when the student returns the application form with payment to me. If you wish to avail of this scheme, please return your completed form by Friday September 27th
Drop off and collections
Our school day begins at 9:20am and finishes at 3pm. Given the constraints on parking space, please ensure children are dropped off and collected promptly each morning and afternoon.
School Closure
The school will be closed on Friday October 4th to facilitate an in-service day on the new Oral Language Curriculum.
Allergies
Due to a high number of nut allergies among pupils, nuts and nutella are not permitted in lunches on any occasion. If any new allergies have been encountered over the summer, please advise me at your earliest convenience.
“The Three Musketeers” Christmas Panto.
On Wednesday 11thDec the whole school will travel to the Helix in Dublin for a Christmas Panto. We have booked it early and have received a reduction in the overall price. The total cost per pupil will be €20 for 1child, €40 for 2 and €50 for 3 or more children in your family.
This above price of €20 will also cover our Christmas Annuals€4 each which will be available for each pupil in the school.
P.T.O .
Rhode Comhaltas
Comhaltas music lessons begin again on September 20th with lessons every Friday in Ballybryan N.S. Lessons for beginners at 6pm and more advanced musicians from 7pm. All adults and children who wish to join are most welcome. For more details please contact Mrs. Eileen Swords.
Promotion of Healthy Eating Policy
A copy of our school’s Healthy Eating Policy is available on the school’s website. This has been drafted to educate and promote healthy eating habits for life. A small treat, such as a biscuit or chocolate rice cake is permissible on Fridays only. Crisps, bars, sweets, and fizzy drinks are not permissible and teachers will kindly ask pupils to bring such items home with them.
Confirmation for 6th class pupils will take place on Friday, May 1st in St. Peter’s Church, Rhode
First Holy Communionwill take place for 2nd class pupils from Ballybryan on Saturday May 9th.
Back to school mass will be held in the school hall on Wednesday September 25th at 11:30am. All welcome
P.E will be each Thursday and children are asked to wear tracksuits in on this day. Swimming will commence at the end of February in Term 2.
Progressive 25 Card Drive
Card games will recommence in Ballybryan school on Thursday October 3rd. Games commence at 8:30pm. All new members wishing to attend are very welcome. A huge word of thanks to all who willingly help serve refreshments.
Harriers Cross Country
Boys and girls from 3rd-6th class will be selected this week for the Harriers Cross Country event on October 1st. More details to follow.
Coffee morning
Offaly Hospice coffee morning will take place in the school on Thursday September 19th. A text will be sent out with times. All are welcome to attend. Please support this great cause.
Our Parent’s Association will be meeting on Monday September 23rd at 8:30pm in the school. All welcome to attend.
Is mise
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Brian Darby
Principal