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May Newsletter 2019Polling Station
It has been confirmed by the Office of the Returning Officer that the PE Hall will be used as a Polling Station for the upcoming Local Authority Elections, the European Parliament Elections and a Referendum easing restrictions on Divorce. Therefore, the school will be closed to students on Friday 24 May 2019.
Aladdin Connect
We are in contact with Aladdin to sort out the ongoing issues that some parents are having with notifications via Aladdin Connect. Can we ask that, if you are still having problems, please contact parent@aladdin.ie and provide the following information:
- Device Make
- Device Model
- Software Version
- Version of Aladdin App installed
We apologise for the inconvenience caused by this problem which is outside of our control.
Re-Registration Forms
Thank you to everyone who has returned their Re-Registration Forms and also to those who have paid the School Expenses. If you have not already returned your form, we would ask you to do so, so that we can make the necessary updates to Aladdin in preparation for the 2019/2020 school year.
Please note that Re-Registration and the request for School Expenses are not connected. The School Expenses are not a Re-Registration Fee.
Standardised Testing (Drumcondra Tests)
Children in 1st to 6th class take part in Drumcondra Tests in Reading, Spelling and Maths in May of each year. There is no need for your child to “prepare” for these tests. Please reassure your child that the tests are nothing to worry about.
Active Schools Week
St. Patrick’s NS will be participating in Active Schools Week from the 13th-17th of May. Pupils can wear their school tracksuits and appropriate footwear every day. ‘Active Homework’ may be assigned throughout the week and ‘Active Travel’ to and from school is encouraged where possible! We hope that it will be a fun week!
School Wildlife Garden (Partnership School’s Committee)
The new school wildlife garden is really coming together. It can be found outside the school gates to the left and right of car park. Thank you to all the families who have helped digging, weeding and planting so far. Mairéad Stack (parent and wildlife expert!) will be visiting all classes this month, to tell them more about the garden and why pollinators are good for our environment. An email was sent to all parents about our Wildlife Signage Competition on Monday, asking children’s help to design signs for the garden. Entries can be submitted to the box in the foyer on or before Tuesday May 14th.
Call for LEGO!!!
Anybody who has any old/spare Lego lying about their houses is asked to collect it up. We know lots of boys & girls in St Patrick's who could get endless learning and satisfaction from classroom activities using your excess Lego. So bag up your Lego and leave it with the secretary in reception, for the attention of Mr O'Neill.
Choir
The school choir will perform their end of year concert with the adult choir, Ciúnas and featuring some of Mr. Heneghan's guitar group. It will be on Tuesday 21st May at 7:30pm in the school hall. All friends and family are welcome. It will be a low key concert. The children will not be in uniform. Look forward to seeing you there.
Stay Safe
Children in Senior Infants, Second Class, Fourth Class and Sixth Class will be covering ‘The Stay Safe Programme’ during this term. 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.
Diswellstown Summer Camp
Children from Junior Infants to sixth class are welcome. The camp will run from Monday 1st - Friday 5th July 2019. The day starts at 9.00a.m. and finishes at 1p.m. We will offer a number of different sports, art, games and activities and cooking!
The cost of the camp is €65.00 for 1 child, €120 for 2 children and €175 for 3 children. Enrolment will be on Thursday 16thMay 2019, under the canopy at reception 2.20p.m. (Please bring form and payment on enrolment day, thank you!) We look forward to seeing you there!
Please note: Children can drop enrolment forms and payment directly to
Red Room 7 on 16th May 2019.
Upcoming Events
11 May – Communion Ceremonies
15 May – Junior (Senior Infants to 2nd Class) Sports Day – See note below
22 May – Senior (3rd to 6th Class) Sports Day – See note below
24 May – Referendum – School in use as Polling Station (School Closed)
27-28 May – Junior Infant Vaccinations
03 June – June Bank Holiday
12 June – Junior Infant Sports Day – see now below
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
Junior (Senior Infants to 2nd) and Senior (3rd to 6th) SFAD (Sport for All Days)
The Junior Sports for All Day (Senior Infants to 2nd) will take place (weather permitting) on Wednesday 15 May and the Senior Sports for All Day (3rd to 6th) is scheduled (again, weather permitting) for Wednesday 22 May. Children should bring their school bags to school, as usual, on these days. They should wear their school tracksuit and suitable footwear. They are also advised to bring an extra drink with them along with their usual lunch. Please note, we are unable to facilitate parent’s attendance at the Junior and Senior Sports for All Days.
Junior Infant Sports Day
The provisional date for Junior Infant Sports Day is Wednesday 12 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 departure so that the letter can be dated within a week of travel.
Diswellstown Community & Recreation Centre and Local Community Activities
Parks Tennis Pre Summer Camps
Pre-Register & Pay online on www.parkstennis.com or join and start at Riverwood Estate on Saturday 11 May. Class times: 10am 5-7yrs: 11am – 8-11yrs; 12noon - 12-17yrs. Fee €30 for eight weeks.
Enquiries: Tel: 8228711 Email: parkstennis@eircom.net.
St Mochta’s Parish Annual Picnic & Family Fun Day
This year’s St Mochta’s Parish Annual Picnic & Family Fun Day takes place in Luttrellstown Castle on Monday 03 June from 1pm-7pm. Family ticket, which are available from the Parish Centre, are priced at €10. This includes entry to the grounds, raffle and live entertainment. PLEASE NOTE – NO DOGS OR BBQs ALLOWED.