Please find the link below for the Rainbows Programme being held in Allen Parish in January 2016.  Please fill out the form and return to the school by Friday, 27th November as they need to be collected by Olive Heuston.  Forms are available from the office.

Rainbows In Allen Parish

Unfortunately, the photographer is unavailable on this Friday for to take the class photographs. This will be arranged for another day and we will give you notice of same.

There will be a photographer in the school on this Friday, 27th November to take class photographs for a Christmas Calendar.  Can ALL pupils please wear their full school uniform, they can bring in a tracksuit to change into later if they have P.E. on the day.

Thank you Tommy Mullaney for the new Jerseys. They worked a treat for our U11 Boys team who are county champions.
Well done boys, keep up the good work!!

Notices for week 16/11/15:
Tuesday, 17/11/15:
Basketball training for boys 5th & 6th class after school from 2:45pm to 3:45pm.
There is no basketball training for girls.

The is our St Vincent de Paul Giving Tree. The children were told all about it in school, so please feel free to have a chat with them about it at home! If you would like to buy a gift for the giving tree, please put a note in your child’s journal giving them permission to take a star. Once you have bought the gift, please return it to the school *unwrapped*, with the star attached. All gifts must be new and gift vouchers are also accepted but must have a minimum value of €10.

The SVP is also running a Food Drive Appeal so any non-perishable food items can be sent in for this – see attached photo for details.

All gifts/donations must be in by Wednesday 2nd December 2015.

Over the last few weeks,6th class have been taking part in the Kildare Young Entrepreneur program which is being run by the Local Enterprise Office. The children would like to express their sincere appreciation to Sadie Wheatley from the Enterprise Office for guiding them in creating their business ideas. The children put in a huge amount of effort in preparing presentations and designing prototypes. We will continue to work on some of these ideas and you may see them on sale at various events during the year!

Dear Parents/Guardians

Basketball:

There is Basketball training for both boys (5th and 6th) and girls (4th, 5th and 6th) in school on Tuesday, 10th November 2015 from 2:35pm until 3:35pm.  There is a match on this Thursday, 12th November.  Details of venue and times will be sent at a later stage of those who will be attending.

Backstage:

A Drama Workshop will be taking place during school on this Thursday, 12th November 2015 for 4th, 5th and 6th classes.

Board of Management Mother Representative:

The final date of voting ballots to be in is this Friday, 13th November @ 10am.  Any other ballots will be null and void.  The count will take place @ 1pm later in the school.

Parent / Teacher Meetings:

Appointments have been sent home with your child.  If you did not receive one, please contact the school.  Can you also confirm with your child’s teacher (if you have not already done so) that you can attend meeting.

L.A.Y.A.

This year, the school is setting out to receive an Active Schools flag, awarded to schools who actively promote and organise initiatives that increase exercise and physical activity, both at home and in school. There will be many events and initiatives happening over the course of the year to get the Active Schools Flag, the first of which, is Laya Healthcare’s Super Troopers programme.
This programme will create a Home/School link for the increase in Physical activity, a vital part of the active school process. The children will be bringing home Super Trooper diaries today, which have a letter explaining the programme, with them. We are encouraging every child, and every family to participate in the programme fully. By completing the nightly exercise and filling into the diary, you will not only be giving your children an increased interest in being physically active, but will also be helping the school in achieving the Active Schools Flag.
Any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact me at robertstownnssi@gmail.com , as I am coordinating the Active Schools effort.
Please find a link below to the Active Schools website for more information,
Thanks a million in advance,
Mr. Eyres
http://activeschoolflag.ie/

Hello all,