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Wednesday 5th April 2017Easter Break
The children will finish school at 11.30am on Friday 07 April.
The school will remain closed from Monday 10 April to Friday 21 April inclusive and will reopen on Monday 24 April.
Parent Talk re Safe Internet and Mobile Phone usage
An Garda Siochana will facilitate a talk for on safe usage of the Internet and Mobile Phones. The talk will take approximately one hour and covers Cyberbulling, Sexting, Geotagging, Apps, Online Predators, Grooming, Communication, etc. All parents are invited to attend. The talk will take place in the Fingal (Tigers) Room, on Thursday 27 April, exact time to be confirmed.
Permission Slips
It is part of our procedures to get written permission for pupils for attendance at activities e.g. Tours, Sports Events, Fighting Works, Forest Schools, Cycling Safety and when having photographs taken e.g. Sports Events, Communion & Confirmation Photographs, etc. It is essential therefore that permission slips are returned prior to all events/activities. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
curs de Limba si Civilizatie Romana
Dragi parinti,
Scoala St Patrick’s in colaborare cu Ambasada Romana la Dublin si Institutul Limbii Romane faciliteaza introducerea unui curs de Limba si Civilizatie Romana pentru elevii a caror limba materna este Romana. Acest curs va fi gratis si va avea loc in scoala la sfarsitul orelor de curs si va fii predat de catre profesori de limba romana calificati. Pentru ca demersul nostru sa se materializeze avem nevoie de accordul si sprijinul dumneavoastra si am fii recunoscatori daca ati putea sa va exprimati interesul pentru partiparea copilului (copiilor) dumneavoastra la acest curs prin trimiterea unui email la scoala cu” Limba si Civilizatia Romana” la Subject line. Pentru mai multe informatii referitoare la curs va puteti adresa d-nei professoare Anca Borzasi la ancarus81@yahoo.com sau 0871670647, coordonatoarea acestui curs.
Va multumim. Scoala St Patrick’s
Internet Safety Tips
Link to “Top Tips for Staying Safe when Sharing Videos & Photos”. http://zeeko.ie/staying-safe-sharing-videos-and-photos/zeeko-top-tips-staying-safe-sharing-videos-photos/
Please see www.zeeko.ie for more safety tips.
Upcoming Events
06 April - Senior Sports Day (3rd to 6th)
07 April – School finishes at 11.30am for Easter Break
10-21 April inclusive – School closed for Easter Break
27 April – Parent Talk re Safe Internet and Mobile Phone usage. (time TBC)
01 May – May Bank Holiday – school will be closed
13 May – First Holy Communion – Mr O’Neill’s Class
16 May – Communion Photographs – Mr O’Neill’s Class
27 May – First Holy Communion – Ms Dowling & Ms Merrigan’s classes
25 May – In-Service Day for Staff – school will be closed
30 May – Communion Photographs – Ms Dowling & Ms Merrigan’s classes
05 June – June Bank Holiday – school will be closed
27 June – 6th Class Graduation
30 June – School closes for Summer Break
30 August – School Re-opens for Senior Infants to 6th Class
31 August – School starts for Junior Infants at 10.00am to 11.30am.
Upcoming Sporting Events & News
06 April – GAA Boys Football vs Scoil Helen – Venue Somerton
25 April – GAA Jnr Boys vs GS Barra – Venue Naoimh Fionnbarra GAA Club
26 April – GAA Girls Camogie vs GS Barra – Venue Somerton
27 April – GAA Boys vs Bayside – Venue Naoimh Barróg GAA Club (Kilbarrack)
02 May – GAA Jnr Boys vs Sc Eoin Bosco – Venue Somerton
03 May – GAA Girls Camogie vs Mother of DG – Venue Somerton
04 May – GAA Boys vs Lucan BNS – Venue Lucan Sarsfield GAA Club
09 May – GAA Jnr Boys vs D7ET – Venue St Brendan’s GAA Club
10 May – GAA Girls Camogie vs Scoil na Trionóide – Venue Donaghmede
16 May – GAA Jnr Boys vs Sc Ghráinne – Venue Somerton
22 May – Santry Field Events
23 May – GAA Jnr Boys vs Sc Chainnigh Venue Johnstown GAA, Finglas
30 May – Santry Track Events
SI – 2nd Class Sport for All Day
“We had our sports day last Thursday. There were twenty-six stations in total. Our favourite stations were the the quiz and hurdles. We got a medal for trying really hard. A huge thanks to Ms. Soulsby, Joan Dillon and all the helpers for making it a great day. We had lots of fun.” Keeva Breen & Sarah Furlong - Senior Infants
Selection of St Patrick's School Athletics Team
Trials continue for the selection of this year's school athletics team. Names have to be submitted by the end of April so we will have after-school trials during the first week back after Easter. Trials will be held some afternoons from 2.15 - 2.45. The children will be informed in school. Please make sure you make arrangements with your children re collection. It is vital that your children, if selected, are available for the Field Events on Monday May 22nd and/or the Track Events on Tuesday 30th May.
Dublin 15 Cross Country Finals
Well done to our Cross Country Team who performed excellently at the Finals of the Dublin 15/Fingal Cross Country Finals at Morton Stadium yesterday, (Tues 4th), There were more than 40 schools represented and we were informed there were about 1800 children competing in the races. Our team were 50 strong made up of boys and girls from 3rd - 6th classes. They all ran superbly and most took great pride in being placed in the top ten of their race - a wonderful achievement for them all. Maith sibh, go leir!
St Patrick's Cross Country Team Photograph
Unfortunately, we were unable to get a photograph of the whole team after the event so can we please ask all runners to hold onto their kits and we will organise a team photograph to be taken one day during the first week back after the Easter Holidays.
Reminders
Most queries can be answered by accessing our website www.stpatricksns.ie or by viewing our Newsletters which are regularly emailed to each family and are also on our website. Please make our website your “first port of call”.
The Reception/Administration Office hours are 8.30am to 2.30pm. The office closes for lunch from 12.00-12.30pm daily.
It would be much appreciated if telephone calls to the school were made only in emergency situations, and only after 9.00am.
Punctuality
It is imperative that all children are punctual in the morning. The 20 minutes between 08.30am and 08.50am
is a very important time in the school day. This is when the younger children have activity time or structured
play. It is also a time when teachers get to correct the homework or hear children’s reading.
Bumbleance Collection
We have a Bumbleance Collection container in the school. The items accepted (in good working condition only please) are as follows:
DVDs; Video Games; Hand Held Consoles; iPods/MP3; iPads/Tablets; Phones.
If you have any of these items for recycling, drop them into the main office.
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.
School Insurance
The School Insurance company is Allianz and your child is covered under a 24/7 Pupil Insurance Policy. For more information, see www.allianz.ie/otherproducts/schools.
Extra-Curricular Activities
The school looks after the bookings and payment requests for Tennis, Badminton, Athletics, Emma Louise Dance Academy and Chess. If your child decides not to rejoin the new blocks of any of the above activities, it is essential that you email info@stpatricksns.ie so that we can remove your child from the list, and offer the place to another child. It will also mean that you will not receive payment requests unnecessarily for the activity.
Diswellstown Community & Recreation Centre and Local Community Activities
Castleknock Community College Plant Sale
This year’s CCC Plant Sales takes place on 06 and 07 May from 10.00am to 5.00pm. Available at the sale are summer bedding plants, hanging baskets, window-boxes, tubs and shrubs, wooden, ceramic & terracotta garden accessories. There will also be a coffee shop and cake sale. Debit/Credit Card facilities will be available. For pre-orders and enquiries, contact 0857540888.
Castleknock Hurling & Football Club – Easter Camp
CHFC are holding their Easter Camp from 10 – 13 April.
Nursery Camp (Born 2012-2013) 10am-12pm (€25 per child).
Standard Camp (Born 2005-2011) 10am-2pm (€40 per child.
Register & pay at Club Shop every Saturday before Saturday 08 April.
For further information contact Lisa Kiernan 086-1022296/lisakiernan1@gmail.com
Leaflet & Registration form attached.
Fundamental & Fitality Fitness
Easter Camp in Porterstown Park from 10am to 2.30pm on 18 – 21 April (Tuesday to Friday). Suitable for boys & girls aged 9 -12 years. Price €60 (sibling discount €10).
Contact Noel McManus 0879830443 fundamentalfitnessireland@gmail.com or Gabriella Sztojalovszky 0877372895 szt.gabriella@gmail.comfor further information and bookings.