Thursday, 12/4/18:
Choir practice for the Confirmation will be in Allenwood Church.  Leaving the school @ 9:45am, a bus is provided.
G.A.A.:
Robertstown G.A.A. in conjunction with Kildare G.A.A. Partnership will provide a coach to the school every Wednesday for a six week block, starting Wednesday, 18th April 2018.  All classes will participate in G.A.A. and agility training.  We are delighted to welcome Mark Fitzharris G.A.A. coach to our school.
Fundraisers:
The Board of Management has approved two upcoming fundraisers.  The fundraising committee will organise the two events in conjunction with volunteer parents who wish to get involved.  Our first fundraiser “Bring A Book, Buy A Book” is scheduled for Friday, 20th April 2018 in the school.  The proceeds of this event will go towards the provision of Special Education services in the school.  If you are available to help on the day, please give your name to Suzanne Dodson or to Mona in the office.
Student Council:
Congratulations to the Student Council on their recent fundraiser in aid of “Our Lady’s Crumlin Hospital”.  €308 was raised on the History Dress Up Day.
Maintenance in the School:
Lots of upgrading has happened in the school over the Easter Holidays.  New flooring was laid in three classrooms and the kitchen off the hall is being refurbished at present.  It has been dry lined and plastered to date.  Thank you to all who helped with this project.  Next steps are retiling the wall and painting.
Food Dudes:
This healthy eating programme starts for Junior Infants, Senior Infants, First and Second Class on Tuesday 10th April.   And the programme will start for Third Class to Sixth Class on Friday 20th April.  Children will taste a variety of fruit and vegetables daily and will earn rewards.  Any allergies should be notified to the school.
Sensory Garden:
We plan to commence work on our school Sensory Garden at the rear of the basketball court this term.  Paddy Madden from Marino College of Education will visit the school on Friday to guide us on our first steps.  He will also deliver local nature workshops to First and Second Classes on the day.
J.E.P.:
Well Done to 5th class who completed their Junior Entrepreneur Programme.  It was a great success.
Playground Friends:
We welcome 5th class to our Playground Friends.  6th class will help to guide our new recruits to be great future Playground Friends.
County Photos:
The photographer will visit the school on Tuesday, 3rd May to take photos of pupils.  Prices lists will be issued at a later date.

Wednesday 21/3/18:
Girls football blitz in Allen N.S.  Leaving @ 10:30am

Friday 23/3/18:
Student Council Fundraiser:
Children can dress up as a character from History.  We are asking for €2 per child as this is going to Our Lady’s Children Hospital, Crumlin, a worthy cause!!

Easter Holidays:
The school will close for a half day, for the Easter Holidays.  Junior and Senior Infants with older siblings will finish @ 12pm and the rest of the school @ 12:15pm.  The school will re-open on Monday 9/4/18.

Congratulations to these five wonderful children who recently raised €30.37 for St. Vincent de Paul. The money was presented to Mary on behalf of St. Vincent de Paul  yesterday in School.

Our Ceol Choirm that was held today in the school.
Well done to teachers for organising this event and to the pupils for their wonderful performances.

Just a few photos from our Ceili Mórwith the help of Carmel Somers.

The following PDF is a letter from the Board of Management on Safeguarding Children.

Child Safeguarding Statement RNS March 2018

Entering the school:

As our school grounds are now clear of snow, school returns to normal this week.  However, please note that in the interest of Health & Safety pupils from Junior Infants, Senior Infants and First class will continue to enter the school through the front door.  All other classes should enter via the gate at the tower.  Both the front door and the gate will be open from 8:50am to 9am.  After 9am pupils should enter school by reception.

Child Protection:

As per Child Protection Guidelines for all school the Robertstown N.S. Board of Management and staff have completed a Risk Assessment and the Child Safeguarding Statement has been approved by the Board of Management.  School staff have considered all activities in the school and the potential risk of harm to children.  A number of relevant policies to Child Protection were reviewed by staff.  Please see attached our revised policy for Arrivals and Dismissal of Pupils.  Please note any changes to procedures.

First Penance:

Congratulations to pupils from Second class who received their First Penance last Thursday.  Thank you to Ms. Murphy, Fr. Willie Byrne and volunteer parents for preparing the children for the ceremony.

Seachtain na Gaeilge:

We are celebrating Seachtain na Gaeilge in the school.  We invite all pupils to wear something “glas” on Friday, 16th March.  Students are encouraged to speak cupla focal during the week.  We have lots of exciting activities planned.

Soccer:

Congratulations to our girls soccer team, who are through to the F.A.I. county final on Wednesday, 18th April.  Our boys team also had a very successful day in Kilcullen last Friday.  Thank you to Mr. Fitzgerald for managing both teams.

Football Blitz:

Good Luck to the senior boys and girls participating in the parish G.A.A. blitz in Allen on Tuesday, afternoon and Wednesday afternoon.

St. Patrick’s Day:

The school will be closed on Monday, 19th March to observe St. Patrick’s Day

Cross Country:

Training and team selection is on this Wednesday, 13th March in the school grounds @ 2:35pm to 3:15pm

Volunteers for Snow Removal:
Many thanks to all the volunteers who helped clear the snow from school grounds, so we could re-open today.  School will be open to accept children from 8:30am tomorrow morning to help alleviate congestion on dangerous road.  Normal opening times 8:50am will resume from Thursday morning.  Parents/Guardians are asked to continue the “Drop and Go” practice to keep the parking area clear.

Thursday 8/3/18:
Best wishes to the pupils of Second Class who will receive their First Penance at 7:30pm in Allen Church.  Children from Sixth Class are invited to come along to receive the Sacrament of Penance at the same time in preparation for their Confirmation.

Seachtain Na Gaeilge:
We have an exciting agenda of activities planned for next week to celebrate our heritage and culture.

Monday 12/3/18:
The school will be closed to facilitate the staff training day on Child Protection.   This was to be held on Monday 5th March 2018.

Tuesday 13/3/18 & Wednesday 14/3/18:
Boys Mini 7’s on Tuesday @ 11am in Allen N.S.
Girls Mini 7’s on Wednesday @ 11am in Allen N.S.
More details to follow.

Stay Safe Programme:
All classes are now engaging with a six week block of lessons from the Stay Safe Programme.  Content can be reviewed on www.staysafe.ie.  Teachers may be sending home worksheets from the programme for discussion at hone between you and your child over the coming weeks.

Community Games:
Well done to all who took part in the Community Games Art and Handwriting Competitions. We had some medal winners.

Cross Country:
Training starts for 4th, 5th and 6th class on Tuesdays in March, 2:35pm to 3:15pm

Student Council:
There is a fundraiser on March 23rd @ €2 per child, to dress as a character from history – get thinking about your costumes.

Swimming is now finished for all classes. We would like to commend all the children for exceptional behaviour. They did Robertstown N.S. proud and we look forward to more swimming lessons next year.

Active Flag:
Well done to all classes for designing the “Do your talking while your walking” posters

Science Showcase:
Well done to all the pupils for taking part in the Science Showcase and a big gthank you to all the teachers for their hard work preparing for the day. We are making great steps towards getting our Discover Science award this year.

School Choir:
Choir practice will be resuming soon for Confirmation and First Holy Communion masses. Mrs. McCaffrey and Ms. Magrane will let you know when practice is back. 3rd class will be invited to join this year.

School Closures:
The link is from the Department of Education & Skills.
All schools will be closed Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd March 2018.
The school will re-open on Monday 5th March and not Tuesday 6th March as previously stated/texted (Child Protection Course for staff is cancelled).

https://www.education.ie/en/Press-Events/Press-Releases/2018-press-releases/PR18-02-28.html

Well Done to our quiz team who came 1st place out of 29 teams, answering 93 out of 100 questions last Friday in Scoil Mhuire, Ballymany, Newbridge.
A great achievement