At this stage the children have settled back to the new school year well and I want to thank all the parents, children and staff for your cooperation in facilitating the smooth return to school. There continues to be some disruption due to the ongoing preparation of our new classroom facilities for our children with autism. Our new facility wll be called "Coischéim" and will open on our return after mid-term on November 7th. This is an exciting new development for the school and we welcome our six new children who will be taught by Ms Gillen and asssisted by Ms. Forrestal and Ms. Sheehan.
Our Parents' Association has been very active already this term. The Association's AGM was well attended on October 12th and the committee are at present organising a Christmas card competition. Please support these very dedicated people who are working tirelessly to enhance the education experience for all the children.
I have already written to all parents and guardians regarding the book, art and craft photocopying monies still due to class teachers and I want to thank all those who have responded positively to the letter. Please do not hesitate to contact the school if there is a difficulty around meeting your commitments in this regard. We will deal sympathetically with each case.
The school will be closed on the day of the Presidential Election, 27th October and our mid-term break commences on Monday 31st October. Please remind your children of the dangers around fire works, bangers etc.
There are a number of young boys climbing on to the roof of the school at evening time and during the weekends causing substantial damage to the new roof and endangering themselves also. The roof is only completed one year and cost the tax payer €370,000. One of the boys has been identified on camera and the Gardaí are investigating. I would appreciate if any responsible adult sees these or others on the shool premises to please contact the Gardaí at 6667000.
Our COW days at school have been very successful with may boys, girls parents and teachers cycling or walking to work. Well done, but be sure your child brings his/her bicycle home each evening. Remember all should walk their bicycles through the school grounds.
Confirmation date for 2012 is March 23rd and First Communions will take place on May 12th 2012.
The boys and girls from 4th class are attending swimming on Thursdays.
Reminder about not sending juice cartons in with your children after mid term.
With the cold weather arriving please ensure that the children are well wrapped up for school.
