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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Wednesday April 2nd 2014

Senior “Sport for All” Day (3rd – 6th Class)
Tomorrow’s “Sport for All” Day has been postponed. It will now take place (weather permitting) on Friday 02 May. Children should wear their school tracksuit and suitable footwear. They should also bring an extra drink with them along with their usual lunch. Here’s hoping for a dry day and lots of fun for everyone!

Basketball & Healthy Lifestyle Event
‘On Friday, a group of senior girls went to a Basketball and Healthy Lifestyle Event in Blanchardstown I.T. We competed against three other schools in the event. One of our teams had to compete in a 'shoot-off' against Scoil Oilibhéar but unfortunately we lost by one basket! There was a guest speaker from America at the event too who spoke to us about the importance of sport in our lives. Everyone played great and had a wonderful day!' 

Written by Angelina, Ciara, Roisín & Claire (6th Class) 
“Knock-out Trials” for School Santry Team – Cumann na mBunscol Athletics Championships   
Trials continue as per schedule below. Please note new dates added.    

Friday 4th April U11 Boys from 2.15 – 3.00
Friday 11th April U11 Girls from 2.15 – 3.00

EASTER HOLIDAYS

Thursday 1st May U13½ Boys & Girls 2.15 – 3.00
Friday 2nd May U10 Boys & Girls 2.15 – 3.00

ALSO PLEASE NOTE: As trials take place outdoors and is weather permitting, they may have to be cancelled at short notice if the ground is too wet. Please discuss pick-up/collection arrangements with your child.  Also note that more dates/times will be added in order to prepare for the event. Children will be informed at school of any further arrangements and notices will appear in Newsletters. 

D15 Cross Country Finals at Morton Stadium

This event takes place on Tuesday 8th April. The schedule for the day is as follows:
10.30am: 3rd Class Girls and 5th Class Girls
11.15am: 3rd Class Boys and 5th Class Boys
12.00noon: 4th Class Girls and 6th Class Girls
12.45pm: 4th Class Boys and 6th Class Boys

Note: In above races there will be staggered starts ie children will start from different parts of the track.

1.00pm: Race Finish
1.35pm: Trophy Presentations
1.50pm: Event Finish

All support welcome

Parents Association News

Internet Safety Talk
St Mochta’s PA has kindly invited our parent body to an Internet Safety Talk they are hosting in their school.

What parents need to know about keeping children safe online!

St. Mochta’s Parents’ Association invites all parents to attend a talk where speakers will give a presentation on Internet Safety:

  • Cyber-bullying – a review of some recent incidents where children have been the victims of Internet abuse.
  • What you can do to help your kids stay safe online.
  • How you are accountable for your Child’s presence on-line.
  • Questions and Answers followed by Tea & Coffee.

 On Monday, 7th April from 8 to 9.30pm in St. Mochta’s School Hall

Date for your Diary

Anti-Bullying Training for Parents - Wednesday 7th May, 7.30pm - 9.30pm

National Parents Council Primary and National Parents Council Post Primary have developed an Anti-Bullying Programme for parents of primary and post primary school children. The session runs for two hours and is provided free of charge to parents.

Reminders

Junior “Sport for All” Day (Sen Infants – 2nd Class)
The Junior Sport for All Day (Senior Infants – 2nd Class) will take place, weather permitting, on Thursday 10th April. Children should wear their school tracksuit and suitable footwear. They should also bring an extra drink with them, along with their usual lunch. Here’s hoping for a dry day and lots of fun for everyone!

Extra Curricular Activities

After School Tennis with Ana

Please note that there will be no tennis session on Monday 7th April. Tennis will resume again after the Easter Holidays on Monday 28th April.

CHFC Easter Camp
Registration for the Easter Camp (which takes place from April 14th to April 18th) takes place this Saturday and the following Saturday at the club Nursery in CCC. It is open to both members and non-members. Price is €50 standard camp and €30 nursery camp.  Registration forms can be downloaded on our website www.castleknock.net.  Any queries, please call Brendan Phelan on 086-3062801.

DramaWorks - Performance Term
The DramaWorks Performance term for Junior Infants - Sixth class students will commence on Wednesday 9th April.  There will be a showcase by the students on the last day of the term. This will be a ten week term.  Term fee €100.   Newcomers welcome. For further details contact Clodagh on 086 3736056

FAI Summer Soccer Camp
FAI Summer Soccer Camp will take place with Castleknock Celtic Club in Porterstown Park from 30 June to 04 July. Leaflets are available from beside the Parent Information Noticeboard. Book online at www.summersoccerschools.ie or call 1890 653653.

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