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April Newsletter 2019Standardised Testing (Drumcondra Tests)
Children in 1st to 6th class take part in Drumcondra Tests in Reading, Spelling and Maths in May of each year.
We do not publish the dates in advance as we have found that it causes undue worry for children and parents.
There is no need for your child to “prepare” for these tests. Please reassure your child that the tests are nothing to worry about.
Stay Safe
Children in Senior Infants, Second Class, Fourth Class and Sixth Class will be covering ‘The Stay Safe Programme’ in the coming months. The programme takes six to eight weeks to complete. Children will receive homework every week and we would encourage parents to discuss this homework with their children as a vital part of the programme. If you have any questions about the programme please visit www.staysafe.ie. We appreciate your continued support.
Aladdin Connect
If you haven’t already done so, we would urge all parents to download the Aladdin Connect App to their smartphone or tablet so that we can continue to communicate with all parents.
If your email address or phone number has changed since you returned your Re-Registration Form last April, please email info@stpatricksns.ie with the new details ASAP.
PA Events
Family Fun Quiz!
The parents ~ Association Committee wish to invite you all to our FAMILY FUN QUIZ, this Sunday 7thApril @ 2:30pm, in St Patrick’s NS Hall. Questions to suit all – big and small – and lots of prizes too. Entrance at door, €10 per table. See you there!
Upcoming Events
15 – 26 April inclusive – Easter Break
06 May – May Bank Holiday
11 May – Communion Ceremonies
03 June – June Bank Holiday
28 June – School Closes for Summer Break
29 August – School starts for Senior Infants to 6th Class
02 September – School starts for Junior Infants
Upcoming Sporting Events & News
Finals Day (Cross Country) NOTE DATE CHANGE
10 April 2019 (Morton Stadium) Race Day Registration: 10am (1st Race 10.30am)
Cumann na mBunscol Hurling/Camogie Fixtures 2019
Senior Girls Camogie Group Fixtures
10/04/19 Vs Gaelscoil Naomh Pádraig, Leamhcán (Somerton)
Senior Boys Hurling Group Fixtures
11/04/19 Vs Belgrove Senior BNS, Clontarf (St Annes)
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 departure so that the letter can be dated within a week of travel.
Diswellstown Community & Recreation Centre and Local Community Activities
Edmund Rice College is holding a quiz night on Thursday 11th April at 8pm in St Brigid’s GAA club. The night will be all about fun, and while there will be prizes for the winning team, you definitely don’t have to be Einstein to win. There will also be a raffle so you have lots of chances to leave and say you won at the quiz night! Entry is €10 per person (or €40 for a team of four).
Park Walk comes to Porterstown Parkrun
Suitable for all ages and abilities, Park Walk is a free 5k walking programme coming to Porterstown Park, Dublin 15. It is brought to you by Parkrun Ireland, Irish Heart Foundation and Get Ireland Walking.
- Park Walk started on Saturday, 2nd March and happens every Saturday at 9.30am for six weeks.
- Park Walk is ideal for those walking on their own, with friends, with a buggy, kids and dog walkers.
- Our Walk Leaders will be there to meet and greet you and guide you through each of the walks at your own pace.
Sign up for this free event at www.parkrun.ie and select Porterstown parkrun as your event. Choose #parkwalkIRE as your club. Print your barcode and bring it with you.
Castleknock Celtic Soccer Club
Castleknock Celtic soccer club invites boys and girls to join their Children’s Football Academy (ages 4-6 year olds); also to join their teams at Under-11s (born 2008) and Under-12s (born 2007) age groups. Contact Club Secretary Tony Jordan by text 083-4111721 for further information.
Touch-type, Read and Spell (TTRS)
Touch-type, Read and Spell is a computer based literacy course for children with Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dysgraphia and other learning differences.
I continue to run classes in the following venues and there are a limited number of places available as other students have now successfully completed the course this term.
MONDAY St. Brigid’s National School, Castleknock 2.35-3.35 pm and 3.50-4.50 pm
TUESDAY Luttrellstown Community College 3.10-4.10 pm and 4.20-5.20 pm
WEDNESDAY Castleknock Community College 2.50-3.50 pm and 3.55-4.55 pm
THURSDAY St. Francis Xavier Senior School (beside Tesco Roselawn) 2.45-3.45 pm
To reserve a place and for details of a FREE TRIAL, please contact Carol Pitcher on 087 2868910 or email castleknockttrs@gmail.com for further information on how this course might benefit your child.