Dear Parents/Guardians
Trocaire Boxes: Please return Trocaire Boxes by tomorrow Friday 17th May.
Thank you to all parents who have already sent in their boxes.
Science Day – First Classes: This took place on Monday the 13th of May and was organised by one of our parents Erica Hendrick (Alex – R.15) through sponsorship of Merck. All our first class pupils were suited up in white as young scientists and got a chance to conduct 4 simple science experiments in the hall on the day. Erica was assisted by another parent Lydia Lynch (Layla – R.20), Professor and Lead Scientist at Trinity College Dublin, and members of our parents’ Association, thank you.
Photos on website.
Children Moving: If there are any families moving during our summer break please inform the class teacher or school office as soon as possible, if you have not already done so, as we have waiting lists for all classes. Also please let us know if you have changed address recently as we will be sending home school reports and book lists in the coming weeks. School fees payable by 21st of June.
As this is a busy term with testing, tours, sports day and school reports please inform your child’s teacher in advance if your child is going to be absent for any particular day/week.
First Communion Reception (St. Thomas’ PA ) : First Class Parents: We need assistance from you with helping out on the day for either of the two sessions. (9.30 – 12.00 and 12.00 – 2.30). in the Senior Hall. We have refreshments available for the communicants, their parents and families. If you can help out please give your name to Maureen at the school office or contact the PA directly. It will also give you a good insight into the ceremony for next year! Thanks to the parents who have already volunteered to help out.
New Junior Infants (Sept. ’19). Our meeting for parents of Junior Infants starting in September 2019 will take place on Wednesday 29th May at 8pm in our Junior Hall. This meeting is for parents only and should be finished by 9.15.
Child Safeguarding: Parents coming on school tours this year are asked to read our updated Child Safeguarding Statement and Risk Assessment policy and sign an ‘Acceptance Form’ consenting to comply with this policy in full. Copies of both the policy and the Acceptance form will be available through your child’s teacher.
School Closures: School is closed next Friday 24th May for Local / European Elections and Divorce referendum as the school campus of both schools is used as a polling station.
Also Monday 3rd June Bank Holiday and Tuesday 4th June school holiday.
Yours sincerely
Michael Maher
Principal