Dear Parents/Guardians,

Please do not park on the footpath near the school.  At present this is an issue and is becoming a Health & Safety concern for the pupils of the school.

Your co-operation would be appreciated to ensure the continued safety of all members of our school community.

Regards,

Mrs. Sherlock.

Swimming commences in January for all children in 3^th and 4^th classes in K-Leisure, Naas. There will be five sessions and classes run from Friday the 13^th of January to Friday the 10^th of February inclusive.

Swimming lessons are during school hours, their session begins at 11.45am. The cost is €35 per child. You may pay in instalments before swimming commences. It is crucial that all monies must be paid in full by Friday 3^rd of February. If you are 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 may also pay online by following the link sent by e-mail.

Monday 14/11/16:
French Classes as usual today.
Gymnastics will commence today.  You can pay Ella in full, before class today.
Thursday 17/11/16:
The tour for 3rd and 4th classes takes place.  Details have been emailed.
Friday 18/11/16:
Swimming for 5th and 6th classes start.  Details have been emailed previously.
Board of Management Parent (Mother) Representative:
Following the count of votes on Friday 28th October last Suzanne Dodson has been elected as Parents’ nominee to the Board of Management.  Congratulations to Suzanne.  Thank you to the other parents who put their names forward for election.
Reminder:
You are reminded that school gate is open between 8:50am to 9am daily.  School commences at 8:55am and class start at this time.  Please ensure that your child is at school on time daily as a small number of children are arriving at school late on a regular basis.  The roll is called at 10:20am.  Children who arrive at school after this time will be marked absent.  If a child has a note stating that they were at a medical appointment, this will be noted on our on-line system.
In-service:
School will be closed on Tuesday 29th November, as staff will attend a training day on the new Primary Language Curriculum.
Parent/Teacher Meetings:
With the exception of Sixth Class, Parent/Teacher meetings for all other classes are scheduled to take place next Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd November.  Please ensure that you have received your time slot.  Sixth Class Parent/Teacher meetings will be arranged after Christmas.
New Staff:
Welcome to Mr. Enright who commences his new post as Sixth Class teacher today.
Lighting of Village Christmas Tree:
The village carol service is scheduled to take place on Sunday 4th December.  More details will follow shortly.

Just a reminder that 3rd and 4th classes will be going on their much anticipated museum trip on Thursday 17th of November.  Children need to be in school at 8.30am as we are departing the school at 8.40am sharp.  Children are to bring a  packed lunch and one treat only. It  may be advisable to pack a raincoat as we have a 10 minute walk between museums.  Monies to be paid in full by Monday 14th November. €7 per child. We should return to the school by 2.30pm.

These are subject to change.

Reminder:
Please ensure all pupils in Junior Infants and Senior Infants are removed from school yard at 1:35pm.  Pupils are not permitted to play on school grounds after this time.  Parents/Guardians are responsible for the care of their infant children after 1:35pm.

Monday 7/11/16:
No Homework Club due to the Staff Meeting taking place after school.
No French Class this week, it will resume on Monday 14/11/16 as usual.
No Gymnastics today.  The new term will start next Monday 14/11/16 until 19/12/16, for 6 weeks @ €7 per class.  Full payment (€42 per child) to Ella before class begins on Monday.

Friday 11/11/16:
Swimming will commence for 5th and 6th classes this week.  All monies (€35 per child) must be paid before classes start.

Thursday 17/11/15:
The Museum Tour for 3rd and 4th classes is taking place.  All monies (€7 per child) must be paid by this Friday 11/11/16.

Student Council – are working with the Parent Association on ideas to spend €200, funds that was raised by the Parent Association.
Anti-Bullying Ambassador – are working on a bullying survey in conjunction with Dave Kelly from I.B.M.

Dear Parents/Guardians,
It is with great delight that I commenced my new position of Principal of Robertstown N.S. on Monday last, 24th October.  I am extremely grateful for the wonderfully warm welcome that I have received from the pupils, staff and parents of Robertstown N.S.

I have spent the past ten years working as a teaching Principal in St. Joseph’s N.S., Halverstown, Kilcullen.  Prior to that I have taught in Scoil Bhride, Athgarvan, Holy Child N.S., Ballycane, Naas and Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh, Laytown, Co. Meath.   I have taught all class levels including resource teaching over my teaching career to date.

I wish Ms. Dillon every blessing on her retirement and wish to thank her for her support in the transition period over the past few weeks.

Together we can continue to provide the best possible educational opportunities for the pupils of Robertstown N.S.  I look forward to meeting you all over the coming year.

Thank you for all your kind wishes to date.

Le gach dea ghui,
Marion Shelock.

Dear Parents/Guardians,
Just a reminder that swimming commences on Friday the 11th of November for all children in 5th and 6th classes in K-Leisure, Naas. There will be five sessions in all, last session 9th of December. Please have all monies paid by Monday 7th of November at the latest. €35 per child.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Please ensure that your child does not wear a scary mask or clown costume on the Witch Walk on Friday.  These costumes are not permitted as they can be very scary for small children.

Accessories such as plastic swords, gun, scythes, devil forks etc are hazards on the yard.  Please do not bring them to school.

Thanks.

These are subject to change

Friday 28/10/16:
The Hallowe’en Walk will take place from the Hotel @ 8:40am approx.  All children are welcome to dress up and walk to school.

Saturday 29/10/16:
There is a Mass for the First Holy Communion class in Allen Church @ 7:30pm.

Football and Hurling:
There is no more Football or Hurling training until after Christmas.

Swimming:
Lessons will commence on Friday 11/11/16 for 5th and 6th classes @ €35 per child.  This can be paid online if not already done so.

Museum Tour:
This take place on Thursday 17/11/16 for 3rd and 4th classes @ €7 per child.

Seniors Infants made yum-yum balls on Friday. They were delicious!