Dear Parent / Colleague / Board Member,

 

County Final.

Our girls will play the ‘A’ County Final on Monday next in Fraher Field, Dungarvan against Holy Cross NS Tramore at 10:30 am. We have hired a large bus, to be filled with panel and supporters for the morning. A fee of €5 is necessary to cover transport costs. Children have free entry to Fraher Field on the day, but there is a charge of €5 per adult to help cover the cost of medals, referees etc on finals day. This may be moved elsewhere in the Dungarvan area subject to the weather conditions over the weekend. Best wishes to Miss Denmead and all the girls on Monday. Those attending will be leaving first thing on Monday morning, so please arrive early and togged off, if your child is a member of the panel.

 

P.T.M.

Thank you to all families who have engaged with the online booking on Aladdin Connect. At the time of writing this, 82% of appointment slots have been booked up. Please note, there has been a change to the Junior infant Parent Teacher meeting schedule. (Please refer to email sent to relevant parents yesterday.) Online appointments can be changed up until Tuesday 25^th at 9 pm. Please ensure that you book through this online system only and not turn up on either day unannounced.

 

Science Week.

Teachers and pupils have been busy this week engaging with all things science to mark Science Week at our school. There are some photos on our social media page.

 

Christmas Cards & Annuals.

These have been booked and will be distributed closer to Christmas. Thank you for your cooperation.

 

Book Club.

Our new Scholastic Book Club is up and running! Go to https://schools.scholastic.ie/ballymacarberry-n/digital-book-club to browse the latest books and order online. For every €1 you spend on this month’s Book Club, our school will earn 20¢ in Scholastic Rewards. Please place your order online by November 21st, 2025, today week.

 

Creative Schools.

We are delighted to announce that our school has been successful in our application to take part in the Schools Creative Programme with our project idea, “Well-being Through the Arts.” Over the next two years, staff and pupils will work alongside our Creative Associate, Muireann, to provide exciting opportunities for pupils to explore their creativity. 4th class has been chosen as the school ambassadors for this initiative. Work began in earnest last week, with pupils taking part in a hands-on clay lesson and beginning the initial planning for our programme of work. We look forward to an inspiring creative journey ahead.

 

Department Survey.

Reminder. Please activate the accompanying link to participate in the Dept of Education survey if you haven’t already done so. This will run until 16^th December, giving parents, guardians, and school communities an opportunity to shape the future of their primary school. You can access it here. Primary School Survey

 

Celebration Night

We have a good working relationship with the local Tidy Towns Committee. We again compliment them on their recent success and are glad to announce their Celebratory Night taking place in Doocey’s Oriel Bar tonight at 9 pm.

 

Is mise,

Michael J. O’Ryan