Dear Parent / Colleague / Board Member,

 

Condolences.

Deepest sympathy to Eileen Condon and family on the death of her late father, Jack Gillen. Jack was a regular at our school at Christmas time over the years, donning the red and white costume with ease. Eileen served as BoM chairperson on the 2020-23 Board. Jack was buried today in Fourmilewater. May he rest in peace.

 

School Concert.

Our eagerly awaited concert will take place on Tuesday and Thursday next at 7:15 pm each night. Thanks to those who have purchased tickets for the show and indeed all those working behind the scenes such as pupils and staff. There are some few tickets left so please contact Rose asap. Reminder – Be mindful that the tickets are colour coded for each night. There will be two acts before an interval and two acts after the interval. The Banna Ceoil will entertain the audience between the junior and senior shows. A tuck shop and raffle will be held on both nights. The P.A. is seeking raffle prizes from those interested in donating. The infant teachers will email their respective families with further information in relation to the concert for their classes.

 

Dress Rehearsal Day.

The school will spend Tuesday next at the Community Centre for dress rehearsal day. We ask parents to drop and collect children there at the usual times. Buses will also drop and collect to and from the centre. Majella will be based at the Centre at morning and evening time. Both infant classes will return to school after their dress rehearsal and can be collected from the school at 2 pm. Children attending the Breakfast Club & After School Service on Tuesday will be brought to and from the centre by bus. Rose will be based in the school to answer any questions you may have throughout the day.

 

Hot School Meals Update.

The specialised oven was delivered today. Staff have been identified and are set to undergo training next week. Information has been distributed to families in relation to the rollout of hot school meals on Mon 16^th Dec. (Please check your child’s bag) Parents, your child can order their own lunch on-line at the Carambola website (www.carambola.ie) or by downloading the Carambola app from The App Store or Google Play Store. Parents are asked to download the Carambola App from the App Store or Google Play. By clicking on Parent Login and using each child’s own unique ID and password, each child will be registered. Once registered, you can use the dropdown menu to select your choices. Please submit your order in this method. Parents are asked to have this process complete by midnight next Friday. If you have any problem using the on-line system you can call 061 500 200 where a member of the Carambola staff will help you through the process. Changes made before 3 pm each Friday (or midnight online) will come into effect the following week.

 

Maidin Caifé / Coffee Morning

Beidh an Coiste Gaelbhratach ag eagrú ‘maidin caifé’ ar an 19ú Nollag. Má tá aon tuismitheoirí ná seantuismitheoirí saor, tar isteach chun caint linn. Beidh tae agus milseoga againn! The Irish Committee is organising a ‘Coffee Morning’ on Thursday 19th of December. We are encouraging any parents or grandparents to come join us for a chat with cúpla focal as Gaeilge. There will be lots of tea, coffee and treats to go round. Bígí linn

 

Christmas Holidays.

School will close on Fri 20^th Dec at 12:30 pm for the Christmas holiday. The After School Club will remain open until 6 pm on the evening. Children can wear their Christmas jumpers / red items to school that day. The P.A. is working behind the scenes to organise a special visitor on the morning. Enjoy the family time tonight, for the Late Late Toy Show. As we gather as families, we fondly remember, our pupil / classmate Danny, marking his second anniversary ‘away from home’ this weekend. Lisa, Lar, Charlie and Shay are in our prayers tonight and this weekend.

 

Is mise,

 

Michael J. O’Ryan – Principal.