Dear Parents, Colleagues, and Members of the Board of Management,

 

Sympathies

We extend our deepest sympathies to Miss Kellie Roche (SET) on the death of her grandmother, Margaret Roche, Ballyknock, Carrick-on-Suir, who passed away during the week and was buried today in Clonea Power. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí.

 

First Holy Communion

Congratulations to the boys and girls from Rang 2 who received their First Holy Communion last weekend in fantastic May sunshine. It was a very special occasion for all involved.

Our sincere thanks to Fr. Michael who officiated; to Mrs. Coffey and Miss O’Keeffe, class teachers; to Mrs. Byrne and Miss Duggan; and to members of our school choir and the Nire Church choir who helped with the music. Thanks also to all members of staff who helped in any way, including our SNAs and Rose. We also thank Nora and Brendan, our local sacristans; our altar servers in FMW on Saturday; and Alexandra, our photographer.

We hope all the children and their families had a tremendous day of celebration.

 

Medal Presentation

We held an assembly yesterday to present our Cumann na mBunscol Camogie medals. We congratulate the girls on winning the Plate double, including our first camogie silverware, and compliment the boys on reaching the hurling final, narrowly missing out on victory.

We hope our Rang 6 pupils will continue to represent their new schools proudly from September onwards and that our Rang 4 pupils will step up to continue the strong tradition established by those who have represented our school before them.

 

School Tours

The first of our school tours is taking place today, with the remaining tours scheduled for next week. Cash payments are accepted, and Aladdin Connect remains open for online payments. Please refer to last week’s emails for details and prices. Teachers will send reminder emails this weekend in advance of next week’s tours.

Please note that all tours, except the infant tour, will depart from Ballymacarbry Community Centre. Please also ensure that you have given permission for your child/children to attend via Aladdin Connect.

 

Hot School Meals

While we completed an in-school meals survey before Easter, the Department of Social Protection is currently carrying out an independent nationwide evaluation of the Hot School Meals Programme in primary schools.

As part of this review, surveys will be issued to principals, teachers, parents/guardians, pupils, and suppliers to gather feedback on the programme and help inform future improvements. Participation is voluntary, and all responses will remain anonymous.

We would appreciate your support should you be invited to participate. Further information will follow as it becomes available.

 

Open Afternoon

Our Open Afternoon for new pupils and their parents will take place on Wednesday, 3rd June, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm.

 

June Calendar – Selected Dates

• Swimming Rang 3 & 5 – 2nd, 9th, 16th & 18th June
• Wed, 3rd June – Rang 3/4 School Tour & Open Afternoon for New Entrants, 1:00 pm
• Thurs, 4th June – Junior & Senior Infant School Tour
• Thurs, 4th June – CPR Familiarisation Session with First Responder Alan Walsh
• Fri, 5th June – Rang 1/2 School Tour
• Fri, 5th June – RSE Day for Rang 6
• Thurs, 11th June – Deirdre O’Ryan Memorial Tournament, Newcastle N.S.
• Mon, 15th June – School reports issued via Aladdin Connect this week
• Mon, 15th June – Active Week throughout the school (full programme to issue)
• Wed, 17th June – Rang 5 visit to SETU
• Thurs, 18th June – Rang 6 Graduation Night & Inflatables Day
• Fri, 19th June – Sports Day for all & final day for Rang 6
• Tues, 23rd June – Summer holidays begin at 12:30 pm
• Other dates/events – TBC

 

PE Uniform

Pupils are permitted to wear their PE uniform on all school days for the remainder of the term.

PE uniforms should also be worn on all upcoming school tours. This consists of the school polo shirt and knee-length unbranded navy shorts/trousers.

 

RSE Packs

Our Relationship and Sexuality Education (RSE) Day for Rang 6 pupils will take place on Friday next, 5th June. Thanks to all for returning the information packs.

 

Rose of Tralee Selection Competition

Best wishes to our Junior Infant teacher, Miss Kayleigh Condon, as she participates in the selection heats to become the Tipperary Rose in this summer’s Rose of Tralee Festival.

 

Bank Holiday Weekend

We wish everyone an enjoyable June Bank Holiday weekend. School will reopen on Tuesday, 2nd June.

 

Is mise,
Michael J. O’ Ryan
Principal