Newsletter November 27th 2023

Newsletter November 27^th 2023

• We are seeking applications for the role of bus escort for our Solas bus. Anyone interested should submit a letter of application or contact Michael Moran for further details. The role is part time, 5 days a week (morning and afternoon) and subject to tax, PRSI etc. The successful applicant will be subject to Garda vetting. Closing date is Wednesday 29th.
• This is a no homework week.
• We will have a Christmas Carol Service on Thursday, December 14^th at 7p.m. in St. Nicholas of Myra church. Children from Junior Infants, 1^st, 3^rd and 5^th classes will sing some carols on the night. Unfortunately due to lack of space we have to limit the number of classes performing.
• The Parents’ association are organising a Christmas movie night on Friday December 8^th in Scoil Niocláis Naofa at 6.30 p.m. Children are asked to be in the school at 6.20 but not before. Cost is €5 and can be paid to Christine in the office.
• Our 3^rd and 4^th class boys took part in a football blitz last Friday in Dunlavin and played very well. The 3^rd and 4^th class girls have a blitz this Friday December 1^st in Baltinglass at 11am. If you are available to drive, please contact the school office.
• Photographs from County Photos were distributed last week. The photographer will return to photograph anyone that was missed on Friday, 1^st
• The book fair raised €3115. A big thank you to the students from 6^th class, Christine and Mrs. Moran for organising and running the fair. The school will earn a commission of €1869 in new library books for our school.
• The school choir have been asked to sing at a Christmas concert in St. Nicholas of Myra church on Sunday evening December 17^th with the Ballymore Concert Band at 7p.m. They have also been asked to sing at the turning on of the Christmas lights on 9^th December…time to be confirmed.
• We will have a visitor from the North Pole on Wednesday December 20^th.
• Parent teacher meetings for children from Senior Infants to 6^th class will take place on November Wednesday 29^th and Thursday 30^th. .Times were issued last week. Meetings are limited to a maximum of 10 minutes. If you need to discuss something further with your child’s teacher a further appointment can be made.