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 May 14th 2014

Congratulations to Ms Barr and Mr Heneghan’s classes who celebrated their First Holy Communion on Saturday 10 May.

Leprechaun Cup
“On Friday 9 May, St Patrick's NS competed in the Leprechaun Cup cricket tournament down in Porterstown Park. The lads were victorious against Tyrellstown Educate Together.  The match was won thanks to great performances from the whole team. St Patrick's won the toss and captain Hanzalah Babur elected to bowl. There were excellent performances from all the bowlers, particularly Rhys Costello, who took three wickets.  After Tyrellstown had set a target of 60 runs to chase, Alex Watson and Cian Boyle opened the proceedings with a fantastic partnership of 20 runs and before long the total had been reached. It was a tight match but St Pat's were worthy winners and advance to the next round of the cup.”  Adam Byrne - Mr Roache's Class.

Confirmation Robes
A note re arrangements for Confirmation Robes has been distributed to the children today.

Pyrite Remedial Works E-Tender
We expect an update from the Department of Education & Skills regarding the tendering process in June. 

School Reports by Email
We would like to distribute School Reports by email this year. Your child/children’s Report will be sent directly to this email address. However, if you do not wish to receive your child’s School Report by email, please email info@stpatricksns.ie ASAP stating your child/children’s name(s) and class teacher(s).

Local and European Elections 2014
The school will be closed on Friday 23 May as it is being used as a Polling Station for the above Election.

Diswellstown Summer Camp!
There are places available for children who wish to attend Diswellstown Senior Summer Camp (3rd - 6th class children) and a limited number of places available for children who wish to attend Diswellstown Junior Summer Camp (Junior Infants - Second Class).  The camp includes Arts and Crafts, Sport, Games, Music and Drama (Junior Camp) and Cooking.  All camp staff are teachers from the school.

Santry Cumann na mBunscol Athletic Championships
Please note the following dates for Sprint and Relay competitors training:

Thursday 15th May U12 & U13½ Boys & Girls 2.15 - 3.00
Friday 16th May U10 Boys & Girls 2.15 - 3.00
 Monday 19th May U11 Boys & Girls 2.15 -3.00
Wednesday 21st May U10s Boys & Girls 2.15 - 3.00
Thursday 22nd May U12 & U13½ Boys & Girls 2.15 - 3.00

World Asthma Day
To mark World Asthma Day on Tuesday 27 May, the pharmacy team in Boots Roselawn will be conducting free “Lets Breathe Easy” asthma support consultations.

Upcoming Events
Thursday 15 May – 1st Class and 4th Class Tours
Saturday 17 May – Communion Ms Threadgold’s class
Tuesday 20 May – Confirmation Day
Wednesday 21 May–Photographs for Confirmation Classes & Ms Threadgold’s Communion Class.
Friday 23 May – School Closed for Elections
Monday 26 May - Cumann na mBunscol Athletic Field Events
Wednesday 28 May – Open Day for Junior Infants September 2014 (1.30pm-2.10pm)
Wednesday 4 June – 3rd Class Tour
Thursday 5 June - Cumann na mBunscol Athletic Track Events
Wednesday 11 June – Senior Infant Tour
Thursday 12 June – 2nd Class Tour
Tuesday 17 June – 5th Class Tour
Thursday 19 June – 6th Class Tour
Friday 20 June – Junior Infant Sports Day
Tuesday 24 June – 6th Class Graduation Night

Parents Association News

NPC Conference 2014 – High Hopes
Further to the information sent to you in last week’s Newsletter, you can now register for the NPC Conference 2014 via the following link: Register here

Admission is FREE. For more information on conference please click this link: NPC Conference 2014 - High Hopes

Reminders

Re-Registration Forms 2014/2015
Thank you to everyone who has returned their Re-Registration Forms and also to those who have paid their 2014/2015 Extras Fee. If you have not already done so, we would ask that you return the fully completed form at your earliest convenience.  We have a number of children on our Waiting List for Senior Infants to Sixth class places for the 2014/2015 school year. It is important that we can confirm as soon as possible whether or not we will have school places for them.  Please note Extras Fees can be paid at any time between now and April 2015 and can also be paid in instalments.  Please tick the Defer Box on the back page of the form if you wish to pay at a later stage.

Extra Curricular Activities

Castleknock Hurling & Football Club (CHFC)
The Castleknock GAA nursery for boys and girls (4-7 years old) takes place every Saturday at Tir na Og (beside CCC) at 10am.  New members are always welcome.

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.

Gaeltacht Summer Course – Coláiste Chúil Mhín
30 June – 12 July. Suitable for ages 10-18. More Information & Application Forms are available from beside the Parent Information Noticeboard.