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DECEMBER 2003 NEWSLETTER

Dear Parents

Many thanks to everyone who sent in parcels for Operation Christmas Child.Your kindness has insured that 80 other children will celebrate Christmas that much better.

BARNARDO‘S:
A cheque of £300 was recently presented to a representative of the Barnardo’s. Your generosity is much appreciated.

PANTOMIME:
The pantomime takes place on Tuesday 16th December. The children will come to school as normal. They will leave for Belfast after an early lunch. A further letter shall be sent out detailing arrangements. The buses should be back in Glasdrumman/Annalong around 6.30pm.

YOUNG VOICES CONCERT:
The older children have been working very hard since September learning songs for this concert in The Odyssey.
Letters have already been sent out and no child will be allowed to travel unless a permission slip has been returned. The bus will leave school at 1pm on Wednesday 3rd December and return home around 10:45pm. Children must have a white t-shirt and black trousers/leggings. They will also need food for the evening. The children travelling do not need to wera uniform on that day.

LATE OPENING:
Due to the late return of the children the school will not open until 11am on Thursday morning.

GUITAR:
The last class before Christmas takes place on the 9th December. There is no class this week.

CHRISTMAS DINNER:
This takes place on Thursday 12th December.Mairin needs to know numbers in advance. Please send money and details asap. The meal takes place on .

CONFESSIONS & MASS:
Confessions will take place during the week beginning Monday 16th December for P4-P7.The school will participate in the Mass on Tuesday 17th December at 9am. Everyone is welcome.

PARTY:
Christmas parties will take place on the 17th December.

CONFIRMATION:
A reminder that parents of P7 children who are to be confirmed this year should attend either of the preparation meetings this week.( Tuesday 2nd Dec in St Joseph’s Church 7.30 or Wed 3rd Dec in St Mary’s). There will also be a Commitment Sevice for all P7’s at any of the weekend masses in the Parish next weekend.

ADVENT SERVICE:
There will be an Advent Service on Tuesday 9th December. Confessions will alsotake place.

CHRISTMAS SHOW:
It is the turn of the younger children to present the Christmas Performance this year. The event takes place on Wednesday 10th December at 1.30pm. As usual we extend an invite to all parents , relations and friends to attend the performance. Reception children can remain in school that day until the end of the performance.

GOVERNORS:
The annual meeting takes place on Tuesday 9th December at 7.30pm. It is followed by a Governors meeting.

QUIZ NIGHT and RAFFLE:
Many thanks to the FOSA for organising a very successful raffle and Quiz night. A very enjoyable night was had by all
and over £1300 was raised. Many thanks for your support.

SWIMMING:
The final session for the year takes place on Thursday 11th December.

SCHOOL CLOSURE:
There is a Training Day (ICT) on Monday 8th December.
There will be a half day on Friday 19th December. Children can leave at midday. There will be dinners.
School reopens on Wednesday 7th January 2004.

Although it seems early to be saying this the staff would like to wish everyone a Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year.

M Madine

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