Dear Parent / Colleague / Board Member,

 

R.I.P.

Deepest sympathy to our Secretary Rose, on the death of her sister Marian Kelly (Nee Foley) in Dublin during the week. Marian’s funeral mass will take place in Touraneena tomorrow at 1 pm. Funeral arrangements link. https://rip.ie/death-notice/marian-kelly-waterford-ballinamult-585969 Ar dheis Dé go raibh Marian.

 

Proceeds from “The Weir”

I’m glad to report that we, along with other local organisations received €1,200 from the proceeds of the Weir at the Community Centre recently. Thanks to all who helped promote the night, sold tickets, sponsored prizes and indeed came along to the production. Special thanks to Pat Melody and Jim Ryan for initiating the idea and involving us. Physical resources to promote the arts are being sourced from the proceeds of the night.

 

Little Red Kettle

As detailed earlier in the week, we will host Little Red Kettle in their production of ‘How to Steal the World on Tuesday next in the School Hall. If you haven’t already done so, please bring along the €5 on either Monday or Tuesday.

 

Aladdin Connect

Please note that when you log into the app for your child / children you will only see your own details as parent. You will not see any other parent details if applicable and vice versa. Rest assured we have all details for all parents / given to us upon enrolment. There is no need to insert other parent as emergency contact as some families have been doing under the impression that the details are not there. Otherwise, please feel free to change details as necessary. In an emergency, it is school policy to always try to contact parents first and failing that, then emergency contacts. Aladdin Connect Sign Up

 

Future correspondence such as School Reports and Parent Teacher Meeting Appointments will be carried out through Aladdin Connect, so please download the app and register. We have over 90% of families registered.

 

Bí Cineálta Survey.

As part of the new Anti-Bullying Policy to be rolled out nationally for September, all schools are collating the thoughts of pupils, staff, parents and others to formulate their new Bí Cineálta Policy. We would appreciate your help in this regard by completing this Parental Survey. https://forms.gle/yXqXayu5HuJVxzrv6 Míle buíochas in advance.

 

Beat FM

Well done to Ella Mai O’Shea on winning a competition to get a spin to school in the BEAT FM car on Wednesday morning. Ella Mai took the opportunity to invite her neighbours / friends, the Whites along for the journey. They were greeted at the school gate by the pupils and staff and called to Miss O’Keeffe’s class for a few pics with Ella Mai, her class mates and teacher. Thanks to Ella Mai, her mum, teacher and all at Beat FM for facilitating the special morning. Please see photos on social media.

 

Family Quiz.

I will just leave this here for those who are interested in participating on the night. https://forms.gle/tS9Y7Gq3iNFYeuij9 We will have a call on it in a few weeks’ time.

 

Mid-Term Break

The school will reopen on Monday next, following MTB.

 

Is mise, Michael J. O’Ryan – Principal.