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Wednesday 2nd September 2015Message from Una – Lollipop
Hi All, Delighted to be back at work! Thank you all for your kindness and good wishes while I was sick. It helped a lot and cheered me up.
Information Meetings
We are holding a series of informal meetings at 8.40am with the parents of each class grouping. The meetings will take place in the PE Hall on the dates listed below. Please note that teachers will only attend for part of the meeting. Should you wish to speak to the teacher individually, please contact the office to make an appointment.
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Class |
Date |
Class |
Date |
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Junior Infants |
Friday 04 September |
Sixth Class |
Tuesday 08 September |
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Fifth Class |
Wednesday 09 September |
Third Class |
Friday 11 September |
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Second Class |
Monday 14 September |
First Class |
Tuesday 15 September |
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Senior Infants |
Wednesday 16 September |
Fourth Class |
Thursday 17 September |
Choir
Choir will not recommence until later this term. The exact date will be advised via Newsletter.
Parking
The Gardaí and local residents have again approached the school regarding the issue of dangerous and illegal parking. We appreciate that lack of parking space is a major problem for all parents. However, cars must be parked in a safe, legal and considerate manner.
Unfortunately, a number of parents continue to park and block access to/from driveways, and park dangerously close to junctions and entrances to estates. This is both highly inconsiderate towards the residents of these estates and is, in fact, illegal.
There are also a number of parents who stop at the roundabout on the main road which is also a dangerous and illegal practice. It is also an unnecessary practice as we have a safe procedure in place for dropping children off at the main entrance of the school.
The following are extracts from the Rules of the Road:
- A vehicle may not park on double yellow lines in any circumstances.
- A vehicle may not be parked within 5mof a junction.
- Vehicles may not be parked near: a bend, the brow of a hill, a humped back bridge, a continuous white line, where it would obstruct a sign, at an entrance, at a bus stop or opposite another vehicle on a narrow road.
The Board of Management will have no hesitation in supporting local residents who choose to report drivers who park illegally or trespass on their property. The Board will also support those parents who choose to report instances of dangerous parking/driving that may put the lives of their children at risk.
There is ample parking available at Spar car park which is a short distance from the school. Cars must be parked properly in the car park. Under no circumstances should a car obstruct one of their patrons or interfere with delivery truck access.
Upcoming Events
04 September – Junior Infant Parents’ Information Meeting 8.40am – PE Hall
08 September – Sixth Class Parents’ Information Meeting 8.40am – Tigers Room
09 September – Fifth Class Parents’ Information Meeting 8.40am – Tigers Room
11 September – Third Class Parents’ Information Meeting 8.40am – Tigers Room
14 September – Second Class Parents’ Information Meeting 8.40am – Tigers Room
15 September – First Class Parents’ Information Meeting 8.40am – Tigers Room
16 September – Senior Infants Parents’ Information Meeting 8.40am – Tigers Room
17 September – Fourth Class Parents’ Information Meeting 8.40am – Tigers Room
Reminders
Contagious Illness
Whilst there is no need to telephone the school if your child is sick, we would greatly appreciate if you would contact us if your child contracts a contagious illness e.g. measles, mumps, rubella, etc. There are children in the school who are at increased risk of contracting these illnesses. Parents should acknowledge their child’s absence from school due to minor illnesses on their return, in writing, in the child’s School Journal.
Contact Details
It is essential that we have the correct address and contact details (e.g. home telephone, parents’ mobile numbers and email addresses) for your child on our database. If any of your details have changed over the summer, please complete a Change of Address/Contact Details Form as soon as possible.
Dropping in lunches, bags, homework etc.
Please ensure that if you are dropping in any of your child’s forgotten belongings e.g. lunches, bags, homework, etc., that they are clearly marked with your child’s name and their class teacher. For your information and to ensure forgotten lunches arrive in time, the following are the breaktimes for the children.
Junior & Senior Infants
10.20-10.30am Small portable snack taken to yard for eating under supervision
10.30-10.50am Eating time in the classroom
12.00-12.30pm Any remaining food can be taken to yard to be finished under supervision.
First Class upwards
10.20-10.30am Small portable snack taken to yard for eating under supervision
11.45-12.00noon Foods not suitable for outdoor eating can be eaten in the classroom
12.00-12.30pm Any remaining food can be taken to yard to be finished under supervision.
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, PE sweatshirts, coats, etc. are labelled with your child’s name.
Healthy Lunch Policy
We operate a Healthy Lunch Policy in the school. Fizzy drinks, crisps or sweets are not permitted. On Friday, children are allowed one treat, e.g. a bar. Please help us maintain the health of our children by following the guidelines in the School Booklet which is available to view at www.stpatricksns.ie.
Hand Towels
We request that every child brings a small hand towel/facecloth to dry his/her hands after using the WC. This should be kept in a school bag pocket and changed regularly.
Staff Car Park
Parents are asked not to park in the Staff Car Park between 8.10am and 2.30pm, the only exception being parents collecting disabled or injured children. We would be grateful if you could also inform anyone who may be collecting your child/children on your behalf of this procedure. If you are returning to the school to drop off forgotten lunches, schoolbags, etc. during the school day, we would ask that you park in the bus stop area and enter via the Pedestrian Gate. (Please close gates after you leave). Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Reminder re dismounting bicycles, etc
In the interest of everyone’s safety, all cyclists (pupils, parents & siblings) should dismount from their bicycles at the main gates of the school. For safety reasons, we would ask that you do not allow your children to use scooters, rollerblades or Heelys on school grounds.
Temporary PE Timetable
A temporary PE Timetable will be in place for the first few weeks. Children will be informed of their PE times by their class teachers. Children should wear their school tracksuit/runners on these days.
Extra Curricular Activities
Registration for all activities will take place on Thursday (03 September 2015)
in the P.E. Hall from 11.30am-12.00noon for Junior Infants
and 1.00-2.30pm for all other classes.
Art & Craft Workshops
All enquiries to Blathnaid O’Brien Donovan BEd(Hons) 0874123247. Registration will take place on Thursday 03 September, as above.
DramaWorks
For further details contact Clodagh on 0863736056. Registration will take place on Thursday 03 September, as above.
Platform Stage School
To register, please contact Liz directly at 0862245113. Website www.platformstageschool.ie.
Musical Theatre, Drama & Singing Classes
For further details please contact Toni Martin at 087 7913714 or email martin.toni1@gmail.com. Registration will take place on Thursday 03 September, as above.
Spanish for Children (SPNS)
Registration will take place on Thursday 03 September, as above. Contact Mary Galvin at 087 2674809 / marygalvin@upcmail.ie / www.spanishclasses4children.com.
Basketball – 2nd/3rd Class (Tuesdays)
Registration Forms will be available on Thursday 03 September, as above.
Basketball – 4th/5th/6th Class (Wednesdays)
Registration Forms will be available on Thursday 03 September, as above.
Tennis (3rd – 6th Class – Priority Given to Oldest) Mondays
The first session (2.10-3.05pm) is for beginners/younger age group, the second session (3.05-4.00pm) is for intermediate/advanced/older age group. Registration will take place on Thursday 03 September, as above.
Badminton (3rd – 6th Class – Priority Given to Oldest)
There will be two sessions on Fridays, commencing 18 September. The first session (2.10-3.05pm) is for beginners/younger age group, the second session (3.05-4.00pm) is for intermediate/advanced/older age group. Registration will take place on Thursday 03 September, as above.
Piano Lessons
Offered by pianist and musician Trudy Maguire 085 8869477, email tmagu10@gmail.com . Registration will take place on Thursday 03 September, as above.
Athletics
Athletics will recommence on Wednesday 16 September. Registration will take place on Thursday 03 September, as above.
Classical Ballet & Hip Hop Dance Classes
For Students Age 2.5 – 18 years. Beginners Always Welcome.
Fully Qualified I.D.T.A. Teachers. Classes Every Monday from 4.15 in Diswellstown Community Centre, St Patricks National School.
- Pre-School Class (Age 2 ½ to 4 yrs) - 4.15-4.45pm
- Tiny Tots Ballet (Junior Infants/preschool Age 4+) - 4.45-5.30pm
- Tiny Boppers Hip Hop Dance (Junior & Senior Infants) - 5.30-6pm
- Classical Ballet & Theatre Craft (Senior Infants +) - 6.00-7.00pm
- Classical Ballet Primary & Grade 1 (3rd class +) - 6.30-7.30pm
- Hip Hop Dance (All Ages 1st class+) - 7.30-8.15pm
Registrations Mon 7th Sept @ 4pm. Sara Chester A.I.D.T.A 0877923955
www.chesterschoolofdance.com
La Jolie Ronde French classes
La Jolie Ronde French classes – French classes are taking place in Diswellstown Community Centre from 4pm/Saturdays for children aged from 4 to 12 years. Please register your interest by sending an email to inasfrenchclasses@gmail.com with your full name, phone number and the age and class of your child. Thank you. Inas Zaki
National Grandparents Pilgrimage to Our Lady's Shrine at Knock on Sunday 13th September. Blessing of the Sick at 2.30pm, Mass at 3.00pm. ?Chief Celebrant: Bishop Brendan Leahy, Bishop of Limerick.? Guest Soloist: Fr. Liam Lawton. ?All welcome. Children are invited to compose a prayer for their grandparents and send it to CGA Office, Castlebar St, Westport, Co Mayo. All prayers will be blessed during the Mass. For further information please phone 098 24877 / email info@catholicgrandparentsassociation.com Note: A bus will depart from Our Lady Help of Christians, Navan Rd - some seats may be available for neighbouring parishes (tel. Navan Rd parish office at 01 8380265).
Dublin Soccer Coaching Club
Dublin Soccer Coaching Club will take place at St Brigids National School Sports Hall, Beechpark Lawn, Castleknock, Dublin 15 commencing 23 September 2015. Information leaflets are available from beside the Parent Information Notice Board, inside the main door of the school.
Castleknock Hurling and Football Club
The CHFC Fun Day scheduled for Saturday 05 September has been postponed due to Dublin/Mayo match replay.
St Patrick’s Parents for Business Network
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Visit www.stpatricksns.ie for more information or see insert in your child’s Homework Journal.