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News
May
2003 NEWSLETTER
Dear Parents
We would like to congratulate the P3 children who made
their First Confession recently. Many thanks to Miss Walsh
, other school staff and parents for their help in the
preparation and the service itself. Hopefully they enjoyed
the day. Best wishes to the children making their First
Communion shortly
LENT:
Many thanks for your help and encouragement with the various
activities and events which occurred during the build
up to Easter. A special thank you to all those parents
and staff who donated Easter Eggs for the raffle. The
children enjoyed the event and also raised much needed
cash for Trocaire. We do not have a final figure yet but
around £ 200 was raised by the raffle alone. Thank you
to P7 for selling the tickets. Thank you for your generosity.
We also had a visit from Sister Eileen, a Diocesan RE
Adviser.She visited each of the classes and attended our
Easter Service.She enjoyed her visit.
FIRST COMMUNION:
Celebration of the Sacrament for P4 takes place on Saturday
10th May at 11am . The children have been working hard
and we wish them all the best for next week. P4 parents
are receiving a separate letter. Some of the older children
have been asked to sing at the service. The children should
arrive at 10:45 and can wear their own clothes. We are
also making a request for any available parents to help
in the Ballymartin Inn in the preparation and serving
of the refreshments afterwards.Obviously this is voluntary
but if you could it would be appreciated. Come along after
11am if you are interested.
FOOTBALL:
Congratulations to the football team who played two games
recently.Whilst we did not win the main games everyone
put in good performances.Well done
SUMMER BAR B QUE :
The annual Bar B Que takes place on Friday 6th June
in the Halfway House. It is hoped that there will be a
good turnout and an enjoyable night is anticipated. From
9.30pm onwards. Admission £6.50 at the door.
HOUSE AWARD:
Congratulations to the children who belong to Donard
House. They won the house award for their good work and
effort during the spring term. Best of luck to everyone
during the summer term.
UNIFORM:
Thank you to everyone who returned their short questionnaire
regarding the school uniform.
The results were as follows
42 requested a change in uniform to sweatshirt and polo
shirt whilst 13 preferred the jumper, shirt and tie.
As there is a large majority the uniform shall change
next year. Whilst it is appreciated that some parents
prefer the shirt and tie there is a substantial number
who prefer a change. We would appreciate everyone's help
and cooperation in this new venture.
A letter will follow shortly with an order form to enable
people to purchase their uniform for September or indeed
for polo shirts for the summer term. School Baseball hats
are available at the moment £1.75
BALLOON RACE:
We intend having a rerun of the successful balloon
race of two years ago . We hope to have the sponsor forms
out next week and the race will take place in early June.Money
raised will go to school funds .
POND:
A new pond has been developed within the school grounds.
Its presence will aid our environmental studies. Whilst
the pond is not deep a fence is being put up around it.
Please emphasise with the children that they can only
approach it when in the supervision of adults.
Thank you.
SHARE RESIDENTIAL:
The P6-P7 residential will take place from the 12th -176h
May. As the teachers are on duty in Fermanagh you may
not be able to contact them that week. Hopefully the weather
( and children! ) will be good.
Children not going to SHARE are to attend school as normal.
EMU TRIPS:
P1,2 and 3 Thursday 8th May Reception not to attend
school
IMPORTANT DATES IN MAY:
There are a number of holidays and staff training days
in May.
Fri 2nd May School closed
Teacher Training Day Literacy (Craigavon)
Mon 5th May School closed Public Holiday
Tue 6th May School closed
Teacher Training Day Assessment (Armagh)
Fri 23rd May School Closed
Staff Training Day Self Esteem(School)
Mon 26th May School Closed Public Holiday
Have an enjoyable month.
Thank You .
M Madine
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