Newsletter August 20th 2021
Welcome -Best wishes to all of our pupils, parents and staff. I hope that you all enjoyed some valued family time over the summer months and are feeling well rested and refreshed. With a renewed sense of positivity in the air as we move through the difficult challenges associated with this pandemic, we can hopefully see a somewhat more optimistic school year and future ahead. The time is now fast approaching for us all to return to school and to a more regular routine. Following government advice, all of our Covid 19 response measures and protocols will remain in place for the foreseeable future and you will find details and reminders of pertinent information below and on our school website. Please also read carefully the updated HPSC guidelines which are pertinent to you and your children. All pupils and staff will be required to complete the return to school form and return by Friday 27th of August.
Important times, dates and information to remember!
Incoming Junior infant- familiarisation/meet and greet with teacher
Ms. Brazil –10am Monday 23rd August -Room 5
Ms. Mason-11am Wednesday 25th August -Room 2
Mr. Meehan -12pm Wednesday 25th August -Room 3
Ms. Linehan-10am Thursday 26th August-Room 1
Ms. Cobbe-1pm Thursday 26th August-Room 4
*A reminder for parents to wear a facemask and to social distance. Follow signs on the day.
- Return to school for all pupils on Monday 30th We will continue with our staggered drop off system and parents will not be permitted to enter the yard in the mornings (apart from new junior infant parents on week one only). Children will be guided to their new lines by school staff and of course we would advise you to prepare your children in advance for their new line number (see list below). Children with additional needs will be met by their SNA at the designated gate.
Staggered Drop Off and Collection Times
Junior infants: Week one: 9:20am- 11.30am -line up on main yard Week two: 9:10am-12pm-line up on main yard Week 3 onwards: 9:10am-1:50pm-line up on main yard
Senior infants: 9am-1:40pm (collect from main yard)
First class: 9:10am-2:50pm (collect from main yard)
2nd class: 9am-2:40pm (collect from main yard)
Room and line numbers 2021/2022
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Class
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Room/Line no:
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Teacher
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Class
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Room/line no:
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Teacher
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Junior Infants
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1
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Ms. Linehan
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Senior Infants
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6
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Ms. Murray
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2
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Ms. Mason
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7
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Ms. Barnes
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3
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Mr. Meehan
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8
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Ms. O’ Loughlin
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4
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Ms. Cobbe
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9 Prefab
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Ms. Daly/Ms. Ryan
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5
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Ms. Brazil
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10 Prefab
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Ms. Christian
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Class
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Room/line no:
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Teacher
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Class
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Room/line no:
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Teacher
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1st Class
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11 Prefab
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Ms. O’ Reilly
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2nd Class
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16
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Ms. Finnegan
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12 Prefab
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Ms. Doherty
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17
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Mr. Ryan
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13
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Ms. Coyle
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18
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Ms. Lawlor
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14
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Mrs. Power
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19
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Ms. Carragher
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15
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Mr. Coleman
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20
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Mr. Kelly
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Esker Celtic Volunteers needed-If you would like to become involved in soccer coaching at Esker Celtic please contact the club directly. The club are in urgent need of volunteer support.
Best Wishes: I would like to finally take this opportunity to wish our outgoing 2nd class pupils the very best of luck as they embark on their journey in Scoil Áine Naofa and to warmly welcome our incoming junior infants. An exciting new chapter begins for you and your parents/guardians this term. The very best of luck also to Principal Ms. Moynihan who has now begun her maternity leave. Looking forward to seeing you all very soon.
Kind Regards,
Lorraine Murray.
Acting Principal