Dear Parents/ Guardians,
I hope you had a lovely relaxing Christmas break. Welcome back for the new term.
Afterschool clubs
Smiling Soul Kids Yoga - Kids yoga will start on Tuesday the 16th of January – 13th of February for 5 weeks in Room 19. Available for all classes. Kids yoga gives children an opportunity to explore body and mind while gaining strength , flexibility and balance through fun positive and relaxing activities. They will benefit from learning life skills, which would help them to cope with stressful situations and build self-esteem and can enhance creativity. Children will also take part in: 1. Mindfulness and relaxation 2. Breathing techniques 3. Art and journaling. For more details and to secure a place please contact Ms. Doherty at smilingsoulkidsyoga@gmail.com
Speech and Drama Club runs in the school on a Monday afternoon from 2.40 -3.45 for 1st and 2nd second classes. A new term will start on Monday 15th of January. To register your interest and find out more information please email eskerdramaclub@gmail.com. Benefits include: Development of oral language and expression skills. Gain confidence speaking to an audience. Develop imagination skills and allow children an opportunity to discover their own creative styles through role play, drama games and oral language activities.
Sports club is held every Tuesday and Thursday from 2.40 - 4pm for 1st and 2nd class children. Please email Ms O'Reilly on stthomassports@hotmail.com for more information.
*Clubs are run independently from St Thomas JNS.
Incoming Junior Infants September 2024-2025
Admissions for incoming Junior Infants for the next academic year 2024-2025 is available. The Expression of Interest form is available online via Aladdin. Please click on the following link to access it. https://StThomasJNS.com/Page/School-Admission/3622/Index.html
Parents Association
Many thanks to Lorna and all members of the PA who assisted in all the activities that they have organised over the past term. The Christmas raffle was a great success with €1478 being raised. Many thanks to you and all parents, guardians, pupils and staff who support the work of the PA.
Teresa Moynihan
Principal