Newsletter May 19th 2025
*First Holy Communion takes place on Saturday 31st May at 11am.
*Children in 1st class are asked to bring in some refreshments for Communion on Friday before to Communion or on the Saturday morning.This is a long standing tradition in our school whereby the class who will make their communion/confirmation the following year provide refreshments for the current sacramental class. A note will be issued to each child next week advising what each child should bring.
*Our senior boy’s football team play in the Kildare semi- final this Tuesday at 12.30 in Round Towers GAA grounds Kildare town. Best of luck to them. Please contact the school office if you are available to drive.
*Our U10 boys’ team defeated Twomilehouse on Thursday last and will play Straffan this Thursday in Straffan at 12 o’ clock. We will leave the school at 11 o’clock. Please contact the school office if you are available to drive.
*Our senior girls’ team play in their Kildare semi-final on Friday in Kildangan at 12.30. Best of luck to them. Please contact the school office if you are available to drive. Leaving at 11.40.
*Swimming continues this Wednesday for children in 2nd and 3rd classes and Solas Senior.
*Please note that during this fabulous spell of weather some children like to wear shorts. These must be grey uniform shorts on uniform days or navy cotton shorts on PE days. GAA/soccer shorts or bicycle style shorts are not permitted.
*We will have a meeting for the parents and children of next year’s Junior Infants on Tuesday June 17th at 2pm.
*We will be having an official launch of the Safe Routes to Schools changes on Monday 23rd June at 11.30. More details to follow.
*Please see note from Dunlavin Arts Festival
Nature’s Ink Workshop: Forage. Create. Exhibit.
Join our two-part Ink Workshop this May & June as part of the Dunlavin Arts Festival. Forage local leaves, flowers and bark, brew plant-based inks, then turn them into artwork for the festival show. No experience needed. Come for one or two days. Everyone is welcome!
Book here for Day 1:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/natures-ink-workshop1-and-exhibition-tickets-1353248014239?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=
Book here for Day 2:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/natures-ink-workshop2-and-exhibition-tickets-1353255777459?aff=oddtdtcreator
*Please see letter below from Pat Casey
Subject: Request for Support in Promoting National Survey on "Parenting in the Digital Age"
Dear Parents,
I seek your assistance to participate in a national survey we are conducting on "Parenting in the Digital Age." This survey aims to gather valuable insights that will inform the government in developing policies to support parents and guardians as they navigate the challenges of raising children in today's digital world.
We understand the crucial role that schools play in the community and believe that your support can significantly enhance our outreach efforts. We have prepared flyers with a QR code link to the survey. Accessing the survey can also be achieved through the QR code below or by requesting a flyer from the school office.
Your cooperation in this matter will be instrumental in ensuring that we gather comprehensive data to better understand and address the needs of families in the digital age.
Additionally, in the development of strategies and policies going forward, Fianna Fáil intends to survey teachers and students for their experiences and points of view, which will follow on after this survey. This will help ensure we have a holistic view and understanding and improve our approach to this very difficult issue.
Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to your positive response and collaboration.
Warm regards,
Senator Pat Casey
Fianna Fáil
Parenting in the digital age - Survey