Winter Break

Our last day of the first term will be Friday, 19th Dec.  We will have an early dismissal, finishing at 12.00 tomorrow.  School will re-open on Monday, 5th Jan.

 

End of the First Term

How quickly the first term has passed!  Many thanks to everyone who helped make our first term so successful.  We will end the day tomorrow by having a party with a disco, some games and snacks.  Parents are welcome to join us beginning at 11.00.

 

School Fundraiser

It has been decided that the planned fundraiser will be postponed to ensure we are able to make it the best event possible.  It will most likely take place in February.

 

Recyclables for Junk Art

Many thanks for sending in items for our junk art.  We have plenty for now, so please hold off sending in more items for the next couple months.

 

Ornaments

The ornaments the children made last week will be sold on Friday afternoon.  All children took home one as a keepsake, but additional ornaments will be available for purchase with all money raised to support our school.

 

After-School Clubs

Beginning in the new year, we will have a new term of the various after-school activities.  A new club will be offered – basketball skills led by Vivienne.  The details and costs for each are below.  They will all resume on their respective days during the first week after break.  While it is easiest to pay for all sessions at once, arrangements may be possible to pay for single sessions with the individual leaders.

  • Monday – Music and Dance with Fiona – 11 sessions between now and end of the term in March with payment of €55 due at the end of the first session on Monday, 5th January
  • Tuesday – Art Classes with Sylvia – 11 sessions with a payment of €66 due at the end of the first session on Tuesday, 6th January
  • Wednesday – Basketball Skills with Vivienne – 11 sessions with a payment of €55 due at the end of the first session on Wednesday, 7th January
  • Thursday – Capoeria with Lisa – 10 sessions with a payment of €50 due at the end of the first session on Thursday, 8th January

 

Gaeilge

We learned some vocabulary related to winter clothing.

geansaí (gyan-zee) – jumper/sweater       hata (hah-tuh) – hat                           

cóta (coa-tah) – coat                                lámhainní (lah-vee-nee) – gloves             

buataisí (boo-tuh-she) – boots                 scaif (skoff) – scarf