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Wednesday 16th May 2018Eighth Amendment Referendum
The school will be closed on Friday 25 May as it is being used as a Polling Station for the above Referendum.
Choir of Ages Concert
St. Patrick's and Ciúnas will be coming together to perform a concert on Tuesday 29th May at 7:30pm in the school hall. It will be a short concert, over within half an hour. All welcome!
EXTRA REHEARSAL 19:30-20:30 IN LAUREL LODGE COMMUNITY CENTRE ON WEDNESDAY 16TH MAY. Attendance is very important as it’s our only rehearsal with Ciúnas.
Down Syndrome Ireland – Ice Cream Funday
On Friday 08 June, some of our parents will be selling Ice Cream in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland at 1.10pm and 2.10pm. No set price, all donations welcome. If you wish to support this worthy cause, they will be set up under the canopy at the Main Entrance. Please note that children from 1st-6th Classes who wish to purchase ice-cream may be delayed leaving school at 2.10pm.
School Uniform Policy Update
Following consultation with pupils and parents, we have updated our School Uniform Policy. This is attached to the newsletter. School tracksuit will continue to be mandatory for all pupils but the uniform (trousers/tie/crested jumper; pinafore/skirt/tie/crested jumper/cardigan) will be optional. Children at all class levels can choose to wear the school tracksuit daily, if parents/children wish.
Upcoming Events
18 May – Hearing & Vision Testing for Junior Infants
21 May – Athletics Championships Field Events 3rd – 6th Morton Stadium Santry
25 May – School Closed for Referendum
29 May – Athletics Championships Track Events 3rd – 6th Morton Stadium Santry
29 May – Choir of Ages Concert 7.30pm
04-05 June – June Bank Holiday
08 June – DSI – Ice Cream Sunday
14 June – Provisional Date for Junior Infants Sports for All Day
26 June – 6th Class Graduation
29 June – School Closes for Summer Break
Upcoming Sporting Events & News
Schools Athletics Team
Knock-out Trials for the final selection will be held after school. Those who make it onto the shortlists must attend if they want to be considered for the team. Those selected for the team must be available for the championships (held at Morton Stadium in Santry) on Monday 21st May (if participating in the Field Events) and/or Tuesday 29th May (if participating in the Sprints and Relays).
PLEASE WATCH THIS SPACE FOR DATES OF TRIALS TO ENSURE YOUR CHILD DOES NOT MISS OUT.
PLEASE NOTE: Santry Trials will take place the first week back after Easter holidays. We will meet in the 3rd class yard and trials will take place 2.10pm-3.00pm. It might be useful to write these dates into your child’s school journal as a reminder.
Santry Training:
Friday 18 May: U10s and U11s Boys and Girls (2.10-3.00pm)
21 May – Athletics Championships Field Events 3rd – 6th Morton Stadium Santry
29 May – Athletics Championships Track Events 3rd – 6th Morton Stadium Santry
Junior Infant Sports Day
The provisional date for Junior Infant Sports Day is Thursday 14 June. A separate email will be sent to all parents of Junior Infants closer to the date providing more information re Sports Day and confirming the date. Please note that parents are invited to the Junior Infant Sports Day only.
Reminders
Letters of Attendance
We would ask that if you require Letters of Attendance for Child Benefit/Travel/Visa purposes for your child/children, that you give the office as much advance notice as possible. Please email your request to info@stpatricksns.ie stating the purpose of the letter. If it is for travel/visa request purposes, please advise date of travel so that the letter can be dated within a week of travel.
Parents Association News
St. Patricks NS Parents Association's Facebook page is now live at www.facebook.com/schoolPA . Please follow our page to keep up to date on our activities and events.
Extra-Curricular Activities
Information regarding extra-curricular activities can be found on the website www.stpatricksns.ie through the Extra Curricular Activities tab and under archived Newsletters.
If your child no longer wishes to take part in Badminton, Tennis, Athletics, Table Tennis or Chess, please email info@stpatricksns.ie ASAP so that he/she can be removed from the payment request list and that the place can be offered to another child.
Diswellstown Community & Recreation Centre and Local Community Activities
St Vincents Water Polo Club
St Vincents Water Polo Club is running two introductory taster sessions for any young children (Under 15yrs) who can swim and want to try waterpolo. The first one is on Sunday 27th May at 1-2pm in the NAC. The second session will take place on Sunday 24th June at same time.
It's a great fun game for both boys and girls. The under 13 teams train on Friday nights from 8.15 - 9.15 at the NAC. Please contact Michelle 0n 0872288759 for more information.
Castleknock Celtic Mini World Cup
Sponsored by Sportswear Suppliers JAKO, Castleknock Celtic FC is holding their MINI-WORLD CUP in Porterstown Park from Tues 5th to Sat 9th June. For all boys & girls born 2010-2005 inclusive. Family event each evening with a special Funday on Finals Day on Saturday. Registration takes place at our Clubhouse Friday, 25th May 6.30-7.30pm. For further information, text 083-4111721 or 086-1723755. Application forms at www.castleknockceltic.com or at Clubhouse.
Platform Stage School Summer Camps
Platform Stage School Summer Camps will be taking place in St Patrick’s N.S. from 10am to 1pm on 9 – 13 July and 13– 17 August. The cost is €100 per child with a 10% reduction for siblings. Enrolment Forms are available on www.platformstageschool.ie.
Porterstown ParkRun
What is it? - A Free Weekly 5km Timed Run. When is it? - Every Saturday at 9:30am
What does it cost? - Nothing - it's free! But please register before your 1st run.
Do I need to be a Runner? - ParkRun is for ALL abilities (walk, jog or run)
This is a free community event so please lend your support.
Website: http://www.parkrun.ie/porterstown/
Email: porterstownoffice@parkrun.com
Parks Tennis Summer Camps Coaching for Boys & Girls
Low cost affordable tennis coaching takes place from Monday 2nd July to Friday 27th July.
New Dublin Programme: Two-Hour Classes for every child
- First class: 5 – 8 year olds.
- Second class: 9 – 17 year olds.
Fee is €65 for 3 or 4 weeks, €50 for any two weeks, or €30 for one week. All equipment supplied.
Registration for Dublin Parks Tennis coaching will take place at the Riverwood tennis courts Friday 29th June between 2-4pm. Coaching starts on Monday 2nd July.
This programme is subsidised by Fingal County Council & The Irish Sports Council.
Phone (01) 833-8711 or email parkstennis@eircom.net or go to ParksTennis.com if you need further information.
Castleknock Table Tennis
Venue: St Vincent’s Castleknock College
Tuesday: 6pm-7.30pm – Kids; 7.30pm-9.pm – Adults.
Friday: 6-9pm – Family Open Day
Cost: €5 – 60mins/€7 – 90mins. Club Membership is necessary, €50 per year includes insurance.
For more details, please contact 0851079317, email tabletennis.ttt@gmail.com or see poster on the Parent Information Notice Board outside the main school entrance.