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December Newsletter 2019Christmas Holidays
The school closes on Friday 20 December, at 11.30am
for the Christmas Holidays.
For Health & Safety reasons, it is necessary to stagger the exit times. Children from the ground floor will exit the building first. The remaining children will follow.
The school will reopen on Monday 06 January 2020 at 08.30am.
Sick Children at School
Please do not send sick children to school for the following reasons:
- Children are unable to cope with the demands of school when they are unwell.
- Infection spreads rapidly in the confinement of the classroom.
- There is no indoor supervision for sick children during breaktimes.
Leaving School Early
The teacher should be notified in advance if possible, should a child need to be collected early. Pupils who leave before the end of the school day, must be signed out at Reception by a parent/guardian.
If you need to collect your child during the school day, please do not do so during break times as the children are in the school yard at this time.
Junior Infants – 2nd Class breaktimes are 10.15-10.25am and 11.35-12.05pm.
3rd to 6th Class breaktimes are 10.35-10.45 and 12.15-12.45pm.
If an emergency situation arises, please ring the office before break time and we will arrange to have your child at Reception for collection. However, please note Reception is closed from 12.15-12.45pm daily.
Your cooperation in this matter would be very much appreciated.
Cards/Presents
We celebrate festivals such as Halloween, Christmas, St. Patrick’s Day and Easter as part of the overall school curriculum. However, we discourage the practice of exchanging cards and/or gifts in school and Secret Santa. Those who do not receive cards/presents and those who may not celebrate some of the festivals can feel upset and isolated.
No Presents Please
The staff at St Patrick’s do not expect presents at Christmas time. You may wish to make a donation to St Vincent de Paul or St Francis Dublin 15 Hospice instead.
Junior Infant Christmas Plays
Friday 13 December 10.45am SHARP - Ms Murray
Monday 16 December 10.45am SHARP - Ms Harte
Tuesday 17 December 10.45am SHARP- Ms Collins
Wednesday 18 December 10.45am SHARP - Mrs Byrne
More information to follow closer to dates.
Christmas Carols
Choir will sing people home on the last day of school (Friday 20 December), in the Senior Yard area. If it is raining, they will be under the canopy at the main entrance.
Upcoming Events
21 December to 05 January inclusive – Christmas Break
06 January – School Reopens
16 January – In-Service Training for Staff (SCHOOL CLOSED)
17-21 February inclusive – Mid Term Break
16-17 March – St Patrick’s Day Break
31 March – Confirmation Ceremony
06 – 17 April inclusive – Easter Break
04 May – May Bank Holiday
09 May – First Holy Communion Ceremonies
01 June – June Bank Holiday
30 June – School Closes for Summer Break
Upcoming Sporting Events & News
Fingal Primary School Athletics League
3 March 2019 (Porterstown Pk., D15) Race Day Registration: 10.30am (1st Race 11am)
FINALS DAY (ALL SCHOOLS)
31 March 2019 (Morton Stadium) Race Day Registration: 10am (1st Race 10.30am)
Reminders
Reminder re dismounting bicycles, etc
In the interest of everyone’s safety, all cyclists (pupils, staff, parents & siblings) should dismount from their bicycles at the main gates of the school. For safety reasons, we would also ask that you do not allow your children to use scooters or rollerblades on school grounds. Please also ensure that your bicycle/scooter/flicker is securely locked.
Extra Curricular Activities
ALL QUERIES RELATING TO EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITES SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE ACTIVITY ORGANISER.
Please see email/notification sent to all parents on 07 September for contact details of all activity organisers. Contact details are also available on the school website.