_{School closed again Tuesday 17th October.} 

September 2017        

Book Rental:  Art, Craft & Photocopying: Cost is €40 can be paid in full or in instalments.·        

Milk:Will be available from Mon. 11^th Sept. to Christmas. Cost €14. Orders must be in by start of school Friday 8^th Sept.  Money can be paid anytime during the term.

Junior Infants:  Will finish at 12 noon until Friday 15^th Sept.

Pupil Personal Accident Insurance: The cost of 24 hour cover is €9. We highly recommend taking out this insurance as it covers all injuries/accidents inside and outside school and future treatment caused by these injuries. Money to be paid by 30^th Sept.

Nut Allergies: We have children in the school with severe nut allergies, therefore all products containing nuts, ie. this includes bars with nuts and Nutella are banned. It is difficult for teachers to check all lunches so we need parents to be vigilant about this. These nut allergies are severe so your co operation in this matter would be greatly appreciated. We have a healthy eating policy, so please do not give children sweets, chocolate or fizzy drinks in their lunches.

Textaparent:Please let us know if you have changed your mobile number recently as we need to update details. We sent a text today at 10.15 am. The message was delivered to all our contact numbers if you did not receive this message please contact your network provider.

Please, please, please ensure all jumpers, coats etc. are clearly labelled with child’s name on it.  At least 30 jumpers/tracksuits tops went to recycling this summer.

When sending in money to school please ensure its in an envelope with child’s name written on it. All cheques to be made payable to ‘St. Patricks NS.

All children are to have slippers to wear in school. Tracksuits are to be worn on PE days only. Uniform to be worn otherwise.

Zumba will start on September 13^th for all classes. There will be 6 lessons at a cost of €14 which can be paid in installments or a once off payment. Cheques to be made payable to “St. Patrick’s” N.S. There will be a show for parents on Wednesday 25^th. We’ll give you more details nearer the time.

Irish Dancing: will start on Thursday 7^th for Juniors - 4^th classes.  The cost is €13 until December. Again this can be paid in installments or a once off payment.

Reminder: There is no access for parents/children through the front gate. There’s no parking for parents out the front either as the road is far too busy.

Credit Union: 3^rd- 6^th classes-  every second week. Forms home today with the 3^rd class children.  We’ll send a text when we know what date they’re starting back.

Meetings with teachers:  If you wish to have more than a quick word with a teacher please ring to make an appointment. Teachers cannot have anything other than a brief word with parents at 9am or anytime during school hours as classes cannot be left unsupervised.

 

 

 

School Calendar 2017-2018

 

·         September 2017:              Reopening Friday September 1^st.

 

·         October 2017:                  Closed from Monday 30^th October to Friday 3^rd November for mid-term.

 

·         November 2017:              Reopening Monday November 6^th.

 

·         December 2017:              Closed Friday 8^th. Holy Day of Obligation.

                                                    Closing 12 noon Friday 22^nd for Christmas Holidays.

 

·         January 2018:                   Reopening Monday 8^th.            

 

·         February 2018:                 Closed Thursday 15^th & Friday 16^th mid-term.

 

·         March 2018:                      Closed Monday 19^th “St. Patrick’s” Weekend.

                                                     Closing 12 noon Friday 23^rd for Easter Holidays.

 

·         April 2018:                       Reopening Monday 9^th.

 

·         May 2018:                        Closed Monday 7^th Public Holiday

 

·         June 2018:                       Closed Monday 4^th Public Holiday

 

          Summer Holidays will be either Tuesday 26^th or Wednesday 27^th. It all depends on how the days work out during the year. As                 soon as we know for definite we’ll let you know.

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These are standardised school closures as set out by the Dept. of Education and Skills. If there are any other closures we will notify you asap.