News Update – 20/06/2025
Dear Parent / Colleague / Board Member
Sympathies.
Condolences to Kitty O’Gorman and family, Lismore on the death of her husband Michael during the week. Kitty is a native of Ballymacarbry and was Deputy Principal at our school where she taught between 1972 – until the late 1990’s. Kitty also taught at the old Newtown School, prior to amalgamation in 1972. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Hectic Schedule.
Our final week was another busy week. We had our senior school tour on Monday to Spike Island and Mahon Point. We also had our final Cycle Right session for Rg 4. On Tuesday we had our RSE Day for Rg 6 and our third and fourth classes went to Airtastic Cork. Wednesday was graduation night, when the class of 2025 officially left us. Fr Toomey celebrated an end of year mass and we had a celebratory function in the school, followed by refreshments. The junior side of school had their Teddy Bear’s Picnic mid-week. We celebrated the flags we earned on Wednesday; our 5th Green Flag for biodiversity, our Amber Flag for wellbeing, and going a long way towards getting our Gaelbhratach or Irish flag. We unveiled our new school crest on the day too. You can expect to see these flying at the school gate in the not-too-distant future. Thursday was Cake Sale Day, where an exceptional amount of money was raised for the Irish Cancer Society hosted by Mr. Coffey and his Rg 5. A pictorial review of some of these events can be seen on our Facebook page.
Class Stationery.
Teachers are compiling the requisites needed for their class at present. These will be put into one document and uploaded onto our website before the end of June. Please note that Books, workbooks and copies are being sourced by the school. I will inform you through the P.A. when this action is complete for people to view.
Uniform Exchange.
The P.A. will organise their final swap of the current academic year on Thursday 17th & Friday 18th July in the Community Centre. We would appreciate families organising unbranded knee length navy pants in advance of the return to school for the warmer school days in addition to navy pants and tracksuits.
Heating Upgrade.
The internal work we hope to complete over the summer, has now been published on E – Tenders for those who are interested or those willing to pass on to people in the plumbing and heating profession. https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/quickSearchAction.do
Summer Stars Reading Reminder.
Summer Stars is the free and it runs from the 3rd Jun – 30th Aug in both local town libraries. https://www.librariesireland.ie/services/right-to-read/summer-stars
Additional Caretaking Hours.
Ballymacarbry N.S in conjunction with The Tús Community Work Placement Initiative, is currently seeking someone to take up the additional hours in the role of caretaker. If you have been unemployed for over a year or know anyone who may wish to avail of this opportunity to take up the position you should contact: Mr Vincent Mernin Mobile no: 086 0206005 Or email: Mernin@WLP.ie Closing date for applications: 31st July 2025. You may also contact the school or any staff member.
Míle Buíochas.
On behalf of management and staff, thanks to all who contributed in any way to make 2024/25 the successful year it was. Enjoy the ‘Laethannta Saoire’ Hopefully the good weather experienced in May, can be replicated into July and August. School will reopen for the new term on Thursday 28th August 2025.
Le gach dea ghuí.
Michael J. O’Ryan – Principal