Last week we took a mini historical field trip to the old schoolhouse. Children were educated here from 1840 up until 1910. It housed about ninety children in all. It was very interesting to hear how the children were educated and lived back then. Most children had chores to do before going to school each morning and some children had to walk miles to the school, sometimes barefoot!!! Each child had to bring a sod of turf to keep the fire going for the day. We all found the stories very interesting and the children were amazed and shocked by life back then. Many thanks to Peter Pilkington who told us all about it and gave us the grand tour.

Each child will receive a leaflet for the Christmas Shoebox Appeal

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During the month of October the children from 5th class are conducting a project on the history of Robertstown. We are focussing on local history and historical buildings in our village. As part of this we visited the old school which was an extremely worthwhile and enjoyable experience for the students. We hope you enjoy the photos and we would like to thank Peter Pilkington for being a wonderful host.

The Girls u11 Semi-final vs Moone is next Wednesday 15th October at 1:30pm in Ballymany Newbridge. Leaving school at 12:50pm sharp. All lifts appreciated

Our Kildare Cross Country Winners, Conor Walsh, Dara Cosgrave, Daniel Smal and Oran O’Grady. Well done to you we are all very proud.

The situation with regard to children being collected early has improved and I would like to thank parents/guardians for their co-operation in this matter.  Please note the following:

• Children leaving school before normal finishing time must be signed out from office and a reason must be given.
• There is no need to ring the school if your child is absent, however a written note/email must be sent into the school giving the reason for absence.
• Where no explanation is given for being collected early or in absence this is recorded as “no reason” on the child’s record which is then forwarded to the Department of Education & Skills and T.U.S.L.A. (educational welfare board) records.
• Please provide your child’s teacher with names of anyone who has permission to collect your child/children.
• Children need written permission to walk/cycle from school.  These are kept in the office.  No child will be allowed to leave the school without this permission.