Parents' Association News - Archived

Christmas Fair

Collection Dates and Times
Collections for the Christmas fair begin this week on Thursday 9th in the morning at school drop off and in the evening at 19:30-20:30 in the school foyer.

They will then be every Tuesday and Thursday at school drop off time and  in the evening 19.30-20.30 until the fair. All donations accepted toys must be clean and in good working order (no baby toys please) books, dvd's, bric-a-brac, crafts, bottles for our bottle stall. Thanking you in advance as we wouldn't be able to run the fair without them.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship is a vital part of our fair so if you or your company are willing to donate to the fair, we would greatly appreciate it.  Please contact Adrienne (086) 3192656.

Volunteers
For all parents who have previously got involved and those who wish to come on board, please contact Oonagh on (086) 3231722.

Christmas Raffle Tickets

Raffle Tickets were sent home with your child yesterday. Please note parents/guardians are under no obligation to buy these tickets. The draw will take place on Sunday 26 November at 4pm at the Christmas Fair. 

Great prizes to be won!!
1st prize: Lenovo Chromebook (YogaN23) – kindly sponsored by Tantec.ie       

2nd prize: €200 Hamper including Christmas tree voucher – kindly donated by Get Fresh Superfoods
3rd prize:  €150 One4All voucher – kindly donated by Mischief Makers Montessori

4th prize:   €150 Savvy Schools Voucher – kindly donated by Savvy Schools
5th prize:Champagne Afternoon Tea at the Shelbourne Hotel – kindly donated by The Parks Medical Centre.                  

Many thanks to our kind sponsors.

Please return counterfoils & money and/or unsold tickets directly to the CLASS TEACHER on or before Wednesday 22 November to ensure inclusion in the draw.  

Many thanks for your ongoing support.

Cupcake Competition
The Cupcake Competition is on again this year at the Christmas Fair on Sunday the 26th of November.  We are calling on all of you fabulous bakers to get your baking hats on.  Entries can be accepted up until 1o'clock on the day of the fair at the Cafe area.   The winners will be announced at 1.30pm on the day.  All entries will then be sold in the
Cafe after the competition.
We also need plenty of donated baked goods for the Cafe, to be sold on the day to make it a big tasty success.
Cupcake Competition Categories are:
Kids aged 8 & under
Kids aged 9-13
Adults
We are happy to announce that this year’s competition will be judged by Mrs. Corcoran.

Art Competition
Our annual art competition is taking place again this year.  All entries will be on display on the wall beside the lifts on the day of the Christmas Fair (26th November). Winners will be announced on the day.  The theme is "Christmastime"
Entries to be placed in the art competition box in reception. The closing date for entries is 20 November.
Competition Categories: 4-6yrs  7-9yrs  10-13yrs
Each category will have a winner with one overall winner.