St. Patrick's National School, Diswellstown, Castleknock.

Email: info@stpatricksns.ie Phone: 01 824 9930 Fax: 01 824 9928

Address: Diswellstown Road, Castleknock, Dublin 15, D15 PH21.

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Week Ending 14th October 2011
Junior Infants September 2012
Registration will take place on Monday 17, Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 October 2010.
Sibling Applications can be dropped into the office at any time
during 17, 18 and 19 October.
All Applications must be received by end of school day on 19 October.

Provisional Dates for Parent/Teacher Meetings
The 16th and 17th November are provisional dates for our Parent/Teacher Meetings. Dates will be confirmed as soon as possible.

Presidential Election
As St Patrick’s N.S. is a Polling Station, the school will be closed for classes on Thursday 27 October.  It will reopen for classes on Friday 28 October.

Rainbows
Last call for Rainbows! A peer support group for children from 1st to 6th class who have experienced a family bereavement or separation will commence soon in St.Mochta’s Pastoral Centre. If you believe your child would benefit from this programme, please contact rainbowsstmochtas@gmail.com to register or ring the school to get a contact number. The programme begins next Tuesday. 

Labelling/Lost Property
The chances of returning lost property are greatly increased if items are clearly labelled with your child’s name. Please ensure jumpers, cardigans, PE tops, coats, etc are labelled with your child’s name.

Cross Country Running
“On Tuesday, St Patrick’s School participated in Cross Country League in Porterstown.  We have a great day and were all very proud of ourselves!! Thank you to everyone that came and supported us.  Well Done!” Diana, Ciara, Alex & Ruairí (3rd Class)

Songs for a Winter’s Evening
An Evening of Music & Song in aid of St Francis Hospice Blanchardstown and The Rise Foundation in St Mochta’s Parish Church on 21 October at 8pm.  Tickets €15, available from the Parish Office, St Mochta’s Church or contact Sally at 085 2869380 or Mary at 087 2585398.

Parents Association News

Tesco Bag Packing with the Parents Association
Thanks to all the parents who have volunteered so far! We still need help to pack bags in Tesco Roselawn on Saturday Oct. 15th. If you are available to help for an hour or two, please txt 085 8448064. Thanks. The PA

Savvy Schools – Important Information Update
The feedback from the parent body re Savvy Schools has been fantastic but if any parent has an issue or query please contact Savvy Schools on 086 7308525.  Parents can also email Savvy Schools at geraldine@savvyschools.ie.  Uniforms may be bought online all year round from SavvySchools.ie or until 15th October, at Savvy Schools, Unit 1 Porter’s Road (opposite Postal Sorting Office), Coolmine Business Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15.  Savvy Schools will be happy to fit & supply uniforms in your home after this date.

Extra Curricular Activities

Spanish for Children
It’s not too late to sign up for Spanish classes this year - a couple of places still available on certain courses (Mon/Tue) if interested - www.spanishclasses4children.com - Gracias.

Stretch-N-Grow (Junior/Senior Infants)
Commencing on Friday 21 October in the Stage Area from 1:10pm - 2:10pm. The term will be 10 weeks; cost is €60 per child. For more information and bookings, please contact Graham at 086 249 5698 sngkidz@gmail.com www.stretch-n-grow.com

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