Mid-Term Break

School will reopen on Monday, 2nd November.

 

Open Evening

The school will hold an open evening on Wednesday, 4th November from 18.00-19.30.  All are welcome, particularly any prospective parents who would like to learn more about our school.  Please spread the word about this opportunity to view our temporary school premises and to meet our staff.

 

PTA Meeting

The PTA met for the second time on Wednesday evening.  A group of officers for the coming year was selected.  A summary of the meeting can be found below.  The next meeting will take place on Wednesday, 18th November at 19.00.  All parents are most welcome to attend.

 

Board of Management

Waqas Khawaja and Lynn Morgans have been selected as the new parent nominees for the Board of Management.  At the next meeting, two community nominees will be chosen by the existing six members to complete the constitution of the new Board.

 

Enrolment Policy

A reminder that our school’s enrolment does not have a sibling right-of-entry policy.  The policy is strictly first-come, first-served.  Already we have pre-enrolment lists for junior infants for each year through 2020.  To avoid any uncertainty or disappointment, please be sure you complete a pre-enrolment application at our website (www.ketns.ie/pre-enrolment).

 

Popcorn Balls Fundraiser

The senior infants have been learning about refugees for the last two weeks.  Many thanks to everyone who supported their fundraiser to raise money for the United Nations High Commission for Refugees.  We raised just under €100.  Thanks for your generosity!

 

Second-Level Educate Together Schools

A two-part series, A Different class, which tells the story of the establishment of an Educate Together secondary school is currently being aired on RTÉ.  If you missed the first episode, it can be viewed on the RTE Player at http://www.rte.ie/player/ie/show/a-different-class-30003631/10483124/.  For those parents interested in establishing a second-level Educate Together school in Galway, please support the efforts of the Galway Educate Together Second-Level Start-up Group (www.get2ls.org).  No matter the age of your child, you can complete an expression of interest form which will help support the opening of a school in the future.

Knocknacarra Educate Together NS

Parent-Teacher Association Meeting

21st October 2015, 19.30

 

Selection of Officers

The following people have been chosen to lead the PTA for the coming year in the following roles:

  • Chairperson – Karen Rogan
  • Vice Chairperson – Trish Darcy
  • Corresponding Secretary – Liz O’Connell
  • Recording Secretary – Celine McKeon
  • Treasurer – Andrew Morgans

 

The PTA could still benefit from volunteer coordinators for the outdoor space, organising parent volunteers and fundraising events.

 

After a general discussion, an agenda was proposed for the next meeting:

  • Planning a social event for parents and children, perhaps a disco at the Knocknacarra Community Centre
  • Yard time – considering models and programmes to support inclusion and active play
  • Discussion on developing a policy regarding birthday invitations and marking special occasions
  • Begin the drafting of a Healthy Eating Policy

 

Areas for long-term planning:

  • Agreeing a Constitution for the PTA based on a template from the National Parents’ Council
  • Fundraising – review previous fundraising and make plans for the future
  • Establish an email for PTA correspondence and make plans for communicating with parents