APRIL
2004 NEWSLETTER
Dear Parents
Congratulations
to the Primary 3 children who made
their First Confession recently.
A special thanks to Miss Walsh and
Colleen for their help in the children's
preparation.
Best wishes for
the month ahead and enjoy the Easter
break.
GREEN DAY
:
The school enjoyed a very
successful Green day. We would like
to thank everyone for their help
with the costumes and donations
to charity
FRIENDS OF THE SCHOOL QUIZ:
Many thanks to everyone
involved in the organisation of
the quiz in the Halfway House. The
quiz was well supported and an enjoyable
night was had by all . A special
thank you to Tony for his questions.
The Friends presented a cheque for
£1000 pounds, to help with
the upkeep of the minibus, to Glasdrumman
GAC
FIRST AID:
The staff recently participated
in a First Aid Training Day. Hopefully
we will be able to deal with any
problems that arise in school. Mr
Madine recently completed his First
Aid at work training.
On this subject the school has become
involved in the Heartstart project.
This project will enable the P6/P7
to be trained in emergency First
aid. This training will begin in
the summer term.
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS:
Due to industrial action
by the Teacher Unions teachers have
been instructed not to participate
in Directed Time . This means that
they are not able to take after
school clubs at present.
UNIFORM:
It is hard to believe
but order forms for next years uniform
will be sent out shortly. This is
to ensure that parents will have
the uniform before the summer holidays
begin.
Many thanks for
your support regarding the wearing
of tracksuits. The appearance of
tracksuits is much less frequent.
Your support is appreciated in maintaining
the positive image of the school.
GLASDRUMMAN
GAC:
Best wishes to the club
on the year ahead with the resumption
of the Down leagues this week.
JESTER
THEATRE:
The children enjoyed a
visit from the Jester Theatre company.
The actors performed an adaptation
of KIng Arthur and the Sword in
the Stone.
DENTAL
SCREENING:
Parents of P1,P2 and P7
children should have received letters
regarding this visit which takes
place on Tuesday 6th April. Please
return the letter if not already
done so.
SUN TAN
LOTION:
Order forms for sun tan
lotion will be sent out shortly.
The school will receive points for
each item sold . The points can
then be traded for sports equipment.
Your support would be appreciated.
TROCAIRE:
The children are still
collecting money for the charity.
Many thanks to everyone who has
donated eggs for the Easter Egg
raffle. It will take place later
this week.
EMU TRIPS:
-
P6/7 enjoyed
an excellent trip to W5 recently.
-
Primary 1,2
and 3 had a lovely day at the
zoo last month.
-
P6/7 have another
trip on Tuesday 27th May. They
will be visiting Greenhill YMCA
for a day of outdoor and adventure
activities.They should wear
a tracksuit and trackshoes on
that day. They do not need to
wear school uniform.
-
P4/5 have a
visit to Castle Espie on Thursday
29th April.
SHARE WEEK:
Takes place for P6/7 from
Monday 17th May until Friday 21st
May. A letter regarding arrangements
will follow shortly. The balance
of the trip should be paid by Monday
10th May.
SACRAMENT/SERVICE DATES:
-
Confirmation
Tue 25h May Noon(P7) St Joseph's
-
Service of
Light Wed 12th May 7.30pm(P7)
St Mary’s
-
The P7 will
also be involved in a Confirmation
Service at the Saturday Mass
on Sat 8th May in St Mary’s.
There will be a letter from
Fr Peter regarding Confirmation
-
First Communion
Sat 10th May 11am(P4) St Joseph’s
EASTER HOLIDAYS:
School will close at
1130 on Thursday 8th April until
Monday 19th April. There will
be no dinners on the Thursday
The school is also closed on Monday
5th and Tuesday 6th May for the
Bank Holiday.
Thank you
M Madine
