Registration Forms are available from the office.

Seachtain Na Gaeilge:
Táimid go léir ag tnúth leis an ceolchoirm atá ar súil inniú.  Tá gach rang gnóthach ag ullmhú amhrán, rann nó dráma don ocáid.
Tá múinteoir rince gaeilge ag teacht ar schoil ar an Déardaoin.
Beidh tráth na gceist ag na hardranganna freisin ar an gCéadaoin.
Lá Fhéile Pádraig shona daoibh go leir.

We are all looking forward to the concert are expected today. Each class is busy preparing a song, rhyme or play for the event.
An Irish dance teacher is coming school on Thursday.
A Table Quiz for the senior classes is also on Wednesday.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day everybody.

Monday 13/3/17:
Senior Boys and Girls football training in Robertstown G.A.A. pitch @ 2:40pm to 3:30pm.

Tuesday 14/3/17:
U10 Boys and Girls football training in Robertstown G.A.A. pitch @ 2:40pm to 3:30pm.

Dancing with Carla:
Thank you to the Parent Association for sponsoring Carla.
Parents are invited to watch their child dance with Carla.
Senior Infant pupils dance at 9:15am to 9:30am, Junior Infant pupils dance at 9:45am to 10am and 1st and 2nd class pupils dance at 1:45pm to 2pm for their parents.  We hope you enjoy the performances.

Wednesday 15/3/17:
Training for the Cross Country will take place in the school @ 2:40pm to 3:15pm.  Please bring extra water and rain gear.

J.E.P.:
A showcase of 5th Class Junior Entrepreneur Project will take place on Thursday 23rd March 2017.  A timetable will be set up and communicated to parents/guardians when it becomes available.

Parents of pupils in Senior Infants are invited in next Tuesday, 14th March @ 9:15am to 9:30am to watch their dance class, in the hall with Carla.  Then parents of pupils in Junior Infants are invited in @ 9:45am to 10am to watch their class.  First and Second Classes are dancing from 1:45pm to 2pm for their parents also.

Monday 6/3/17:
Football training for Senior Boys in Robertstown G.A.A. astro turf @ 2:40pm to 3:30pm.  Girls training has been cancelled this week.

Tuesday 7/3/17:
U10 football training for girls and boys in Robertstown G.A.A. @ 2:40pm to 3:30pm.  This could be subject to change due to the weather.

Dancing continues with Carla.  All pupils are to wear school tracksuit with runners.

Wednesday 8/3/17:
W.O.W. :
The Golden Boot Award will be presented at the next assembly to the winning class.  There is now W.O.W. this week due to the weather.

Well done to all students who have taken an Active Schools Lenten Promise.  It is not too late to start.  More forms are available from your class teacher or Ms. Conroy.

Thursday 9/3/17:
Cross country training for 5th and 6th classes will take place from 2:40pm to 3:15pm at school.  Please bring extra water and rain gear.

First Confession:
This takes place in Allen Church @ 7:30pm.  Good luck to all the boys and girls in Second Class as they take this big step in their faith journey.

Friday 10/3/17:
Trocaire:
Four children from fifth class (2 Student Council reps and 2 Anti-Bullying Committee reps) attended a Trocaire workshop in Solas Bhride last week.  They will deliver the information they received at a special assembly.  They have some proposals for helping our school become more aware of global issues e.g. poverty, lack of clean water etc.

Seachtain Na Gaeilge:
We will be celebrating Seachtain Na Gaeilge in the school next week.  We have lots of exciting activities planned for the week.

Bedtime Stories:
On World Book Day local librarian Geraldine from Naas Library visited our school to read bedtime stories to Junior and Senior Infants.  this was a very special event because the children came back to school @ 18:30pm in their P.J.’s with their teddies for hat chocolate with cookies and stories from Geraldine.  Geraldine read “10 Dinosaurs” and “Dr. Seuss”.  Children and parents really enjoyed the lovely evening.

Shrove Tuesday:
Many thanks to the members of the Parent Association who took the time last Tuesday to arrange pancakes for all the children in the school.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Swimming commences in April for all children in 1^st and 2^nd classes in  K-Leisure, Naas.  There will be five sessions and classes run from  Friday the  28^th of April to Friday the 26^th of May inclusive.

Swimming lessons are during school hours, their session begins at 11.45am.   The cost is €35 per child.  You may pay in instalments or online before swimming commences.  It is crucial that all monies must be paid in full by Monday 22^nd of May.   When sending in money please ensure that it is sent to your child’s class teacher only.  Please ensure your money is in an envelope with your child’s name and amount clearly marked.  You can also pay online using the link sent by e-mail.  

Please note that all children will be expected to attend lessons as it fulfils the Aquatics Module of the PE Curriculum as laid down by the Department of Education.  Should a child be unable to attend swimming due to a medical condition a letter must be written requesting  exemption.

Shrove Tuesday:

The Parent Association will come into the school tomorrow to provide pancakes for all the pupils.  Pancakes will cost €1 each.  If your child cannot eat pancakes due to allergies, please send a suitable treat for your child.

Dance classes:
Dancing will continue tomorrow for all classes.  All children should wear their tracksuit and runners to school.
Wednesday 1/3/17:
The Penitential Service for 6th class is cancelled, as they have already made their Confession while on the Retreat in Ressurexit House.

Ash Wednesday:
The children will receive Ashes in the school on Wednesday.

Thursday 2/3/17:
World Book Day
Junior and Senior Infants are invited to come to school with their parents from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.  Children should wear their pyjamas and bring a teddy.  Geraldine from Naas Library will read a selection of stories for bedtime.  Children will enjoy making a bookmark while they drink hot chocolate.

Couch to 5km:
Congratulations to the organising committee of the 5km fun run which took place around the village yesterday.  The event was sold out with 500 entries.  Sonia O’Sullivan added a great sense of occasion to the day and continued spreading the joy when she visited school this morning.  The money raised will be used to reinstate the Jungle Gym playground at school.  Children can drop in their sponsorship cards and money this week.
Stay Safe:
All teachers will deliver a six week block of Stay Safe lessons, starting this week.  The lesson contents are available to view online at www.staysafe.ie.  This programme has been revised and the new programme is now compulsory in all primary schools.  Your child may bring home worksheets for you to sign during the six week block.

For Junior and Senior Infants

Tuesday 14/2/17:
All children will be going home at 1:20pm to facilitate a staff meeting.
No dancing today by Carla.

Wednesday 15/2/17:
Speakers from Cuan Mhuire will be giving a talk to 6th class candidates and their parents/guardians about addiction in Allen Church @ 7:30pm.

Friday 17/2/17 to Monday 27/2/17:
The school will be closed for the mid-term. Normal full day on Friday!

Active Flag:
As part of the Active Schools and in preparation for the Sprint with Sonia, we will hold our won school Run-A-Thom on Wednesday, 15th February. Collectively the school children will run a marathon during the school day. Entrance fee is €1 with a maximum of €3 per family. All monies raised will go towards Active Schools equipment/incentives.
Sports gear can be worn on the day and runners.