As of next year swimming will be compulsory for all children from 2^nd to 6^th Class.  The swimming pool in K-Leisure, Naas  has been reserved.  These swimming lessons will commence in January 2016.  The cost is approximately €40 per child.  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.  Children not attending swimming lessons will be supervised in other classes with work set by their class teacher.

Children will be accompanied  and supervised by a class teacher on the way to the pool from the school.  Children will travel by coach to the pool and the class teacher will provide supervision before and after the swimming lesson.

More detailed information will be given nearer the time.

The following link is recommended by the Department of Education & Skills.

http://helpmykidlearn.ie/

Senior Girls match tomorrow in Johnstownbridge GAA pitch at 2.30pm. Children to leave school at 1.45pm sharp. Please ensure your child has a lift to and from the game. There is no girls training today (Tuesday) after school. Thank you

Girls Senior Football game tomorrow (Tuesday 28th April) @ 3pm in Robertstown vs Kilshanroe. Please have your child at the pitch for 2.45pm.

Senior Girls game this Wednesday at 3pm in Rathcoffey vs Rathcoffey NS. Children leave straight after school to meet in Rathcoffey pitch. Please make sure your child has a lift to and from the game.

Camogie training will be starting tomorrow (Thursday 16th April) for girls from 3rd – 6th class. Training will be on Thursdays from 2.45 until 3.30 on the GAA pitch. The girls will need lifts to and from the pitch as usual. Our first match is on Monday April 27th, time and venue to be decided.

Girls Senior football training continues Tuesday 14th April after school. There is a game in Robertstown on Wednesday 15th vs Cooleragh after school. Girls to be togged out and at pitch for 2.45pm. Throw in at 3pm.

 Swimming begins for all children in 2^nd and 3^rd classes this Friday.  Here’s a few tips and pointers on what they’ll need.

All children attending swimming lessons should wear appropriate clothing.  School tracksuits to be worn on Fridays. (Swimming togs may be worn under tracksuits coming to school). Each child must have a suitable bag to carry his/her swimming gear (Sports bag or similar with secure zip or other fastening).

 All items brought to the pool should where possible be clearly labelled with the child’s name. This includes the bag, tracksuit, socks, underwear and shoes. The school cannot accept any responsibility for the loss of these types of personal possession.

 Each child must have their own togs (without pockets), towel, hair brush and swim cap, all of which must also be marked. Swim cap absolutely compulsory. Normal school rules regarding jewellery apply.  No jewellery should be worn in the pool.  No shampoo,  shower gel, hair gel, talcum powder or aerosols are permitted.

 Many thanks for your co-operation on this,

F. Murphy.

W. O’Donoghue.

In May the choir will be taking part in the Navan Choral Festival. They will be competing against dozens of other schools from all over the country so it’s very exciting! This is the first time the choir has competed in a competition in a number of years and it is because of their hard work and dedication that we have decided to enter them into this competition. Best of luck guys! : )