Just a reminder that there is a total ban on all types of cereal bars. Thanks for your co-operation on this.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

The Robertstown National School Parent’s Association will hold their Annual General Meeting on Wednesday evening, October 1st at 8:15pm in the school.  All parents of children at Robertstown National School are automatically members of the Parent Association. It is an important meeting for your Parent Association, and the greater Parent Body of the school, as it is an opportunity for Parents to hear about the work the Parent Association Committee has been carrying out.
The current Parent Association Committee will be dissolved at the AGM and a new Committee will be elected. It is important for as many parents as possible to attend and to vote in a new Committee. We realise not all parents have the time to serve on the Committee and/or have responsibility for the day to day running of the Parent Association, but even if you feel you cannot commit to being on the Committee, come and join us at the AGM, meet the new Committee Members and check out what the Committee does and hopes to do in the future. Your Parent Association plays an important role in your children’s school.

The agenda for the AGM will cover:

• Welcome & Minutes of 2013 AGM
• Chairperson’s Report on the work of the Parent Association
• Treasurer’s Report
• Update from Board of Management
• NPC News & Updates
• Election of new Parent Association Committee
• Events planning for 2014/2015
• AOB

Every parent is welcome and you might even find that there is some other way you could help the Committee without committing a great deal of your valuable time. For those parents who cannot make the AGM but would like to get involved in some way with the Parent Association, let one of the current Committee know or drop us a quick email at rnsparentsassociation@gmail.com.
We look forward to meeting new and old parents on Wednesday evening October 1st at 8:15pm.

Regards,
RNS Parent Association Committee

Dear Parents/guardians

Just a few reminders:

Could all parents/guardians refrain from entering the school building without letting a member of staff know, this is due to child protection and safety policy.

Could all parents leave pupils at the wooden gate in the morning, especially those with Junior Infants, parents should not be walking their children into the classroom at this stage. This is to promote the children’s independence and confidence.

If any parent/guardian wishes to contact any teacher could you please either use the class e-mail address or phone the office to make an appointment

Many thanks for your co-operation in these matters.

Lots of our pupils have been competing in the Kildare Track and Field League for the Robertstown and Allen Parish Athletics Club. Last Saturday was the final day of four rounds of the League for 2013/14 and saw the division winners decided. The winners are the clubs and athletes who have got the most points across the four days of competition.

A big well done to all the athletes who competed and helped the Club to top their Division. In particular, congratulations to the following pupils who were the overall age group division winners.

Niamh O’Mahony (U8)
Seanie Whyte (U8)
Orlaith O’Mahony (U10)
Conor Walsh (U10)
Samuel Watson (U11)

u11 Girls training commences Monday after school at Robertstown GAA pitch!!

Office hours are from 8.45am to 12.15pm. Parents can only access the office in the mornings between 8.45am and 9.15am. After this time people will not be permitted into the office only in exceptional circumstances. When the office is closed at 12.15pm members of staff cannot leave their classrooms to answer the front door. If in an emergency or to attend appointments that cannot be made after school please phone (045)860021 or send an e-mail so that you are expected and someone can open the main door. Please note that children should only be collected early from school in the case of an emergency.
We appreciate your co-operation on this matter.

This friendly little dog seems to love coming to school!! He has been found in the school on a few occasions. This morning he made it onto the corridors!! He was also in the back yard of the school last week (no children were playing at the time). As you all know there is a policy of no dogs in the school or school grounds for the obvious reasons! There are some children in the school terrified of dogs and as we all know even the friendliest dog can nip if they feel threatened. Can the person who owns this dog please ensure he’s on a lead, or if any of you know the person who owns the dog can you make them aware of the situation. Please inform a member of staff if you see the dog gaining access to the school in the mornings through the side gate. Many thanks for your co-operation on this.

Strand: Painting & Colour
Strand Unit: Painting