Dear Parents /Guardians,
Welcome to our school blog and welcome back to all our pupils after the Easter break. We have a very busy term ahead. Read on to find out more.
Website:
We intend to use our website more frequently as a means of communication. Please take some time to look through some of the previous blogs and galleries, some examples are “Newspapers at the Ready”, “To the Moon and Back”, “Fresh Fruit Friday”. Thank you to Mr O Boyle for posting and updating the website.
Infant Parents Coffee Afternoon:
Today we are holding an infant parent coffee afternoon from 1:15pm until 2pm. This is to enable parents of current and incoming infants to get to know each other. We will hold an open day for incoming infants and parents later this term. Thank you to the Parents Council for facilitating this coffee afternoon.
JEP (Junior Enterprise Programme):
Our 6th classes are very busy with their JEP programmes, the Lumi Numis and Kids Supporter Kit. We have a parent’s session Wednesday morning for 6th class parents to see the work involved.
Sacrament Preparation:
There is a ritual mass for preparation for Communion this Saturday at 6pm. The Sacrament of First Holy Communion will take place on 26th May in Kilbride Church for both second classes.
The Sacrament of Confirmation will take place on Saturday 28th April at 3pm in Dunboyne Church.
Choir Practice:
Choir Practice is ongoing in preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Thank you to Ms Ryan, Ms O Connor and Lorraine for their work with the choir.
Kilbride Lip Sync:
Are you Lip Sync Ready? We are delighted to announce that Scoil Bhride and Kilbride GAA together will be hosting a Lip Sync battle on June 8th, 2018. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to showcases their talents. An information meeting for anyone who may be interested will be held in Sweeney’s pub this Saturday at 7pm.This is an important fundraiser for the community, we appreciate any support in making this event a success.
Sports:
Our Gaelic teams will play league games this Thursday assuming the pitches are playable. Best of luck to them and thank you to Ms Stack, Ms McCabe and Ms Gleeson for their time with the teams.
Standardised Testing:
Standardised testing for literacy and numeracy will take place in May.
Punctuality and Attendance:
Thank you for your support with morning punctuality. It has improved dramatically. Please only sign your child out of school early in case of family emergency, illness or medical appointment.
It is vital to ensure good attendance in school. Pupils who miss a significant number of days are reported to the Educational Welfare Officer as required by Tusla. Please ensure all absences are explained with a written note.
Student Council:
Our Student Council are currently teaching the school Lamh signs to coincide with our Autism Awareness Week.
Wear Blue for Autism:
Autism Awareness Day fell over the Easter break. Here in Kilbride we are celebrating it this week. On Friday we will hold a Wear Blue for Autism Day. For those of you seeking more information follow the link to “The things every child with autism wish you knew”. http://theconversation.com/the-things-every-child-with-autism-wishes-you-knew-75491
New Language Curriculum Training:
Reminder: A closure in the summer term, which you may wish to note for your calendar is Wednesday 9thMay when staff training in the new language curriculum is to be provided.
Safety at Drop off and Pick Up times:
We must remain vigilant regarding safety, at drop off and pick up times. In order to maintain a safe and free flowing system, we ask that cars do not stop on or block the middle lane. Children must use the pedestrian crossing and it would be appreciated if parents would continue to reinforce this message.
Le gach dea-ghuí,
Julie Dowd
