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Dáta
Eisiúna: 25 .03.10
As
we approach the Easter holiday period, in this Nuachtlitir we look back
over another busy term and also cast an eye forward to the final term of
the school year. Our 6th
class pupils made their Confirmation over the last two days.
The Celebrant was the Episcopal Vicar, John Hughes, O.S.A. and he
was very impressed with the dignified manner in which the pupils carried
themselves.
They
were a credit to themselves, their families, their parish and their
school. A sincere thank you to
all who contributed to a great team effort – our Carmelite Community,
school staff, parents and community groups.
There is a huge amount of organisation involved in the two days of
Confirmation, with over 180 pupils being confirmed.
Aththógáil na Scoile: School
Rebuilding Project
In
last month’s Nuachtlitir I referred to the fact that St. Colmcille’s
S.N.S. and J.N.S were recently included in the list, issued by the
Minister for Education and Science, of schools for which capital funding
for building has been set aside for 2010/2011.
The following is an update statement from the Boards of Management
on this issue:
On 17 February 2010 the Minister for
Education and Science issued a list detailing the schools nationwide that
were being included in the Building Funding Programme for 2010/11.
We are very pleased that St. Colmcille's S.N.S./J.N.S. have been
included on this list. This is
a very significant step forward on the path toward seeing the much needed
and long sought after new Primary School for St. Colmcille's.
In November 2009, South Dublin County
Council gave a decision to grant planning permission for the main
redevelopment. On the 28
January 2010 South Dublin County Council gave a decision to grant planning
permission for the temporary move to the Ballyboden St. Enda's site.
A small number of appeals have been lodged and are currently being
processed by An Bord Pleanála.
A
huge amount of time and energy has been expended on this building project.
Recent developments are very positive.
Sincere thanks to all who have assisted and a particular thanks to
all of our national and local public representatives for their support.
The Boards of Management hope to be in a
position to give a further update before the end of June.
Féilire
na Scoile: School Calendar
The
following are the key dates which will take us up to the return to school
on Monday 10 May 2010.
Easter Holidays
School closes Friday 26 March at 12 noon
Reopening
on Monday 12 April at 8.50 a.m.
Staff Meeting
School closes Friday 30 April at 12 noon.
May Bank Holiday
School closed 3-7 May (inclusive).
Reopening Monday 10 May at 8.50 a.m.
Parents are asked to
note that as stated in the February Nuachtlitir, both
St. Colmcille’s S.N.S. and J.N.S. will recommence after the
summer break on Monday 30 August 2010.
Check our school web site www.stcolmcilles.org
under the newsletter link for the complete 2010/2011 calendar.
Cúrsaí
Sábháilteachta: Safety Issues
The
Health and Safety of pupils is of paramount importance and to this end we
work closely with our local Community Garda, Danielle Cummins.
Garda Cummins spoke at a recent Tionól to our 6th class
pupils about the absolute need to avoid becoming involved in loitering
around the school grounds or local shopping centre.
This habit of loitering in the afternoons/evenings in large groups
leads on to anti-social behaviour. It
has also been explained to pupils that the grounds of the school are
private property and are not the local playgrounds.
Parents
are also strongly advised by both Garda Cummins and myself that children
should not be congregating in the local shops on their way to or from
school. Going directly to and
from school is the best policy for the avoidance of upset.
Finally,
Garda Cummins read my piece in the last Nuachtlitir regarding social
networking sites such as Bebo and she has asked me to inform parents that
the specified legal age for setting up a Bebo site is 13 years of age.
This automatically excludes the overwhelming majority of primary
school pupils.
Imeachtaí
Le Déanaí: Recent Events
·
All
parents of pupils who attend Learning Support were afforded an opportunity
to meet their child’s teacher on Thursday/Friday last.
·
Our
School Choir, Scoil Roc Group and Grúpa Tradisiúnta along with the
pupils from Ms. Woods, Mr. Brennan’s, Ms. O’Connor’s and Ms. Ní
Fhearghail’s classes enjoyed their recent performances at the Córfhéile.
·
Ms.
Fahy’s 5th class gave a great performance at the recent Coirm
Festival.
·
Last
week was our annual Seachtain na Gaeilge and all the classes contributed
their píosaí as Gaeilge at the Tionóil.
·
Our
recently constructed extra classroom has been put to good use as classes
availed of the extra space for Science Workshops and Art Printing
activities.
·
Well
done to all those pupils who have attended the 8.25 a.m. Mass for Lent.
A special thanks to all the pupil readers.
·
Our
pupil Gardening Group, under the direction of Mr. McGowan, has been hard
at work recently on the school flower beds.
Many thanks to one of our grandparents, Joe McLoughlin, who is also
bringing his expertise to bear on this work.
·
All
the 3rd classes had most enjoyable trips to the Art Gallery and
National Museum in early March.
Cuairt
an Aire: Visit of Minister Eamon Ryan T.D.
Our
6th class pupils had a very interesting session recently with
Minister Eamon Ryan. Minister
Ryan spoke to the 6th classes about his life and work as a
Government Minister. Our
twelve House Captains then addressed questions to Minister Ryan.
Some of these questions were quite searching and Minister Ryan was
delighted with the visit and the opportunity to interact with the pupils.
Many thanks to Minister Ryan for giving of his time to visit our 6th
class Tionól and sincere thanks also to him for the crucial role he has
played in ensuring that St. Colmcille’s S.N.S./J.N.S. were included on
the Capital Funding List for school buildings.
Imeachtaí
le Teacht: Upcoming Events
·
The
Accord Programme is a Relationships and Sexuality Programme which is held
every year for 5th and 6th class pupils.
There will be an Information evening for 5th
class parents on Wednesday
21 April 2010 at 8.00 p.m. in the school hall.
All parents of pupils in 5th class are invited to
attend. The Accord Programme
for 5th class pupils will be delivered on Wednesday 28 April
2010.
·
The
Colours Day to raise funds for the Parents Association will be held on
Friday 30 April 2010. It has
been deferred until that date due to the pressure of events this week with
Confirmation and related activities.
·
The
Easter Mass for pupils in 3rd/4th/5th
classes will be held on tomorrow Thursday 25 March 2010 at 11.10 a.m.
Parents are very welcome to attend.
·
Group
and individual photographs for Confirmation pupils will be taken tomorrow,
Thursday 25 March 2010.
Cúrsaí
Spóirt: Sports Matters
·
The
recent good weather has enabled all our teams get their games underway in
the Cumann na mBunscol Competitions. We
have 6 school teams competing with 2 Senior Hurling teams competing in the
Herald Cup and Corn Aghais. Our
2 Camogie teams are competing in the Corn Bhean Uí Phuirséil and Corn
Ollie Quinlan, while our 2 Junior Hurling teams are competing in the Corn
Oideachais and Corn Harry Conlon.
By
entering 6 teams we are affording 120 girls and boys from 4th/5th/6th
an opportunity to represent the school and wear the jersey.
With over 50 games to be played against other schools over the
coming weeks, the support of parents, particularly through providing
transport to games, is absolutely crucial.
Go néirí libh.
·
One
of our 6th class pupils, Clodagh Flood, recently won the All
Ireland 100m U-13 Fly Style Schools Swimming Championship.
Clodagh’s success was all the more impressive given that she was
competing against many secondary school pupils.
Clodagh represented Ireland last weekend in the International
Swimming Championships in Scotland.
Cúrsaí
Meánscolaíochta: Secondary School Matters
Have
you made arrangements for a place in secondary school for your child?
Increasing demand for secondary school places locally and
nationally makes it essential that you make these arrangements at the
earliest stage possible. Check
our school website for a listing of local second level schools.
Presentation
College Terenure, an all girls’ secondary school, is holding an Open
Night on Wednesday 14 April 2010, 6.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m.
Parents and prospective pupils are welcome to attend.
Wishing
all staff, pupils and parents a Happy Easter.
Beir
bua agus beannacht,
_________________________
Pádraig Ó Néill (Príomhoide)
The
next Nuachtlitir will issue on Wednesday 28 April 2010.
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