Communion Classes: Good luck to all the 2nd class pupils receiving their First Holy Communion on Saturday at 10 o’clock and 12 o’clock Mass in St. Patricks Church Esker. Our Parents’ Association have once again organised a Communion Breakfast for all the children involved. This takes place in the school hall immediately after the respective ceremonies. Thank you to all the First Class parents who have volunteered to help out on the morning.
Communion Photographs: Our Photographer will take photographs on Tuesday 28th May.
If you missed our Junior Infant photo day, or are a new parent to the school, and wish to have your child’s photo taken, please call to the office on Tuesday morning at 9am.
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.
New Junior Infants (Sept. ’19). Our meeting for parents of Junior Infants starting in September 2019 will take place next Wednesday 29th May at 8pm in our Junior Hall. This meeting is for parents only and should be finished by 9.15pm.
Child Safeguarding: Parents coming on school tours this year are asked to read our updated Child Safeguarding Statement and Risk Assessment policy ( available under POLICIES on the school website), and sign an ‘Acceptance Form’ ( available from your child’s class teacher), and return to the teacher in advance of going on tour.
This signed acceptance form indicates your consent to comply with the policy in full.
Sponsored Walk &Family Fun Day: Our Annual Sponsored walk will take place on Saturday 8th June meeting @ Griffeen Park car park @2pm and walking back to the school for refreshments, face painting, games magic and fun.!. All money raised assists us with restocking our classroom resources for the coming year. Your support is much appreciated and we look forward to seeing you on the day.
School Closures:
- School is closed tomorrow 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.
Thank you,
Michael Maher,
Principal.