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Volume 20 – Issue 1 Thursday 8th September, 2016Sept. 16th…..Goal Jersey Day – see note below
Oct. 31st – Nov. 4th Mid-term break
Dec. 22ndChristmas Holidays begin at 12 noon
Jan. 9th‘17 ..School reopens
Feb. 23rd + 24th …Mid-term break
23rd March…Confirmation at 2pm
April 7th …Easter Holidays begin after school today
April 24th … School reopens
May 1st ...Bank Holiday
June 5th – 9th …..School holidays
Welcome back to all pupils, parents and all who work with and for the school. Special welcome to all new comers to the school, both Junior Infants and in other classes. We hope they have a great and productive time in Caragh National School.
Again this year in the best interest of their children I look forward to working with all parents. If you are concerned about your child or any school issue, feel free to contact the school office and I will be happy to meet with you.Mary Dunne
DATES / ClassesSept 7TH– Sept 28th / 1st Ms. Kelly + 6th Ms. Canrtillon
Oct 5th– Oct 26th / 6th Mr Corkery + 1st Ms McNulry
Nov 9th- Nov 30th / 5th Ms Mullally + 1st Ms Duggan
Dec 7th- Jan 11th / 5th Ms Leamy + S. In Ms Banks
Jan 18th-- Feb 8th / 4th Mr Dunlea + S. I. Ms Dunleavey
Buses leave at 9.20 - Classes remain at €30 for 4 classes
Encourage full participation -Remaining dates to be confirmed.
PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE
The school organise Personal Accident Insurance through Allianz for all pupils who wish to be part of the scheme. You can avail of school only or 24 hour cover. Parents are urged to consider the scheme carefully. Forms available from office until Sept. 30th
Goal Jersey Day
Caraghschool will host Goal Jersey Day on Friday 16th Sept. Pupils are encouraged to dress in their favourite jersey or t-shirt. The cost is €3 per family or €1 per child. All money collected will go directly to Goal to help work in developing countries.
School Book Bills + Book Grant
All classes have now been supplied with the necessary Rental Books and the response with payments has been very prompt. Book Payments still outstanding may be paid in the school office. Monday – Friday between 9 – 10am. If possible please pay before end of September. Families who need to spread payment over a longer period should make contact with the Principal Mary Dunne.
If you would like to use the online payment system, please use the link sent in June or contact the office to confirm your email details and/or have the link resent
The Dept. of Education and Science has re-introduced the Book Grant which will help with this payment. Requests for consideration under this scheme have been forwarded by some families. If you would like to benefit from this scheme, please contact Mary Dunne also. All requests are confidential. Families eligible to apply are:
a) Families dependent mainly on Social Welfare payments.
b) Families on low incomes from employment.
c) Families with a large number of school going children.
d) Families who are experiencing financial hardships because of particular circumstances in the home.
Requests may be made in writing or verbally
I Phone chargers – if anybody has old/spare I Phone 4 chargers could they please donate them to the school please as they are needed for I Pads. Thank you.
Credit Unionwill operate a saving scheme in the school every Thursday morning from 9.10 for pupils from 4th/5th + 6th classes This is a great opportunity to encourage children to begin the habit of saving.
CumannnamBunscol
We participate in Under 11 Camogie, Hurling and Boys and Girls football during Sept. and Oct. Boys footballers will compete in Div. 1 while all other teams will play in Div. 2 of their respective competitions.
Medical files We are updating our medical files on children who may require medication during the school day. It is the responsibility of parents to notify the office of any change to medicines, contact numbers, administration or procedures. In particular please ensure that medicine is in date.
Attendance
In accordance with the Education Welfare Act. All absences must be explained by a written note, when the child returns to school. The roll call is recorded electronically at 10.30am each morning. Pupils arriving after this time will be recorded as late. It is not possible to record children as present unless they are in school at the time of roll call.
Arrival and Dismissal of Pupils
Thank you to all parents who are co-operating with the traffic arrangements in the morning. Please remember that if you drive into the school yard, you must not leave your car. This is a drive through. For the protection of pupils entering between 9am and 9.10am, the exit gate for cars will not open until 9.10am. Pedestrians should not enter through the gate for vehicles.
Remember parking available in the Community Park at the back of school.
After School Activities
There are many after school activities available in the school. Sports activities are organised by school staff on a voluntary basis. Other activities are organised privately by individuals who are renting the school premises. These activities are covered by the individual operators insurance and child protection policies. Individuals organising these activities are responsible for the collection of their children at 3pm. Collection from after school activities are from the back of the school.
Healthy Eating…
The school operates a healthy eating policy. Sweets/crisps are not allowed in lunches. Drinks should be water or milk. No fizzy drinks allowed and children should bring home all lunch waste.
PRÉPAREZ-VOUS!
A fun and interactive course to introduce 5th and 6th class pupils to French
- Learn to communicate through song, art, drama and games
- Explore French culture
- Increase confidence
- Begin Post-Primary with a positive approach to a new language
Classes with Ms. Farrell, from 3pm – 4pm Tuesdays, beginning Tues September 20th: Cost €60 per term of 10 weeks.
Application forms will be given out to 5th and 6th class pupils next week
Guitar lessonsfor beginners- Meeting Room, Caragh Church. Starting Friday 16th Sept. @ 4pm. Interested please contact Sean Kenny @ 085 2332926 after 5pm
Art Classes Tuesdays @ 3.15 – 4.30pm
€8 per class. Option to pay termly also.
Drink and snack also included. Full PLC Insurance
Very limited places available
Phone Sinead @ 086/1501629
Irish Danceclasses to commence soon in Caragh N.S. Classes will take place on Wednesdays. Registration on Sept 14th at 3:10pm. For more information contact Karen Mullally T.C.R.G on 0876971579.
Hospice Coffee Morning
Thursday 18th September
Church Meeting Room - 10am to 2pm
Tickets to support this great cause will be on sale in the school to the children for spot prizes.€2 each or 3 for €5 If you wish to donate money/spot prizes and unable to make the Coffee morning please contact Teresa – 086 8225981
Barn Dance On behalf of Crumlin Children’s Hospital and RaheensGAA Club, we would like to acknowledge and thank everyone who supported “The Barn Dance” on our farm at Ballysize. The support came in all shapes and sizes, through ticket sales, attendance, organisation and donations. This was a wonderful community event attended by all ages and in a number of cases up to three generations of families attended together. The night was a great success with music playing from 8pm till the early hours and enjoyed by all. Many thanks Brian + Rose Dunne + Family.
SPEECH AND DRAMA
SPEECH AND DRAMA CLASSES FOR AGES 5-12 TAKE PLACE ON WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS IN CARAGH SCHOOL.
RESUME 21ST SEPT. LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE.
CONTACT EUNICE LAVELLE ON 087 2750418
New Montessori School + Homework Club
Free pre-school ECCE places available
Supervised homework, Hot meal and daily activities
Triona: 086/0227012 Caragh Community Centre
Deirdre Browne
Dance Classes in the school J. I up to 12 years starts at 3.15
formore information 086/8587364
Gingerstown Baking Camp
Theme: Halloween
When:Wednesday 2nd , Thurs3rd + Fri 4th Nov
Where: Gingerstown Caragh
Time: 10.00am to 2.30pm
Cost: €75 (lunch included) Contact: Liz @ 085 7116785