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FRIDAY NOTE WEEK 1 FRIDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER 2011

Friday 2 September 2011

The Friday Note is our main source of contact to our Parents - please ensure you read it every Friday.

Friday Note:

For the benefit of all our new pupils and parents. I would like to briefly explain what the Friday note is about. The Friday Note is the main source of contact to our parents. It is vital that parents read their Friday Note as it gives information on upcoming meetings, events, school closings/holidays and after school activities. The Friday Note is also published every week on our school website www.stcolmanslambeg.com. Please ensure you read the Friday note every week. If your child is off on a Friday, you may get a copy from the office at any time. IMPORTANT: Parents make sure you label all your child's uniform/bag etc. You must also inform the school office in writing of any new changes to pupil contact numbers, i.e. new mobile numbers or change of address. It is vital that we have correct details in case of an emergency. Colour master in Kennedy Centre will embroider names onto jumpers, coats etc for just £2.

LISBURN BUSES:

Rooney's were unable to secure the SEELB tender for our Lisburn buses, this year the service will be provided by Translink. ALL ROUTES, BUS STOPS AND TIMES will remain the same. Translink buses will have the school name displayed on their buses for easy identification. Full details of routes are available from the school office.

P7 Transfer Meeting: An information evening relating to the Transfer of this year's P7 pupils has been organised for Monday 5th September at 7.00pm in the school assembly hall. P7 Extra Tuition Classes: Classes for P7 pupils taking part in the Transfer Tests will begin on Monday 12th September. A letter will be sent home with your child next week.

Timeout Project: There are places available for the 2pm - 3pm session every day which would suit parents of P1/2 children. If you are interested please contact Bernadette after 1pm via the school office. There are no places left in the 3pm-5pm session

Dates for your diary:
Curriculum Evening.. Monday 3rd October - more details to follow.
Hallowe'en Break: School closed Monday 31st October to Friday 4th November (inclusive). This break includes 2 staff training days on Thursday 3rd November and Friday 4th November.

After School Clubs:
Irish Dancing: will return on Thursday 8th September from 2-3 and 3-4pm

Drama: will start on Tuesday 13th September. The first 25 children to register in the mini cinema AT BREAKTIME on Monday with Mrs Phonenix (no names taken before breaktime) will be accepted. NOTE: please do not sign up unless you are available to perform at Open Night on Monday 28th November.

New this year:
School choir and traditional group - starts Thursday 15th at 3.00pm. Please leave your name with the office at breaktime on Monday.
Fit 'n' Fun Gymnastix and dance club - starts Friday 16th at 3.00pm. Boys and girls are welcome to this fun gymnastic and dance training provided by Chole from Salto Gym. Places are limited to 20 and there is a £3.00 weekly charge. Register at the office at Breaktime on Monday

Arts & Crafts: due to staff training, classes will not start until later in the year. Names will not be taken until a start date is confirmed.

NOTE: Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond our control i.e the providers has moved on, we are unable to offer a French club or Hip Hop Class this year.

Sporting Notices:
Gaelic: training will resume on Tuesday 6th for P5/6/7 only.
Soccer/Hurling: will start soon. More details next week.
Netball: training will return on Wednesday 14th from 3-4pm. New members welcome.
JUDO: classes will start later in the month - a registration letter will be sent home over the next few weeks.
FRUITY FRIDAYS.
This week on 'Fruity Fridays'......... Apples. Every Wednesday the children pick their choice of fruit and give their 25p to their teacher, then on Friday breaktime their fruit is delivered to their classroom. This is a great initiative and we encourage all children to take part.

Breakfast Club: St Colman's Breakfast club opens at 8.00am (doors do not open until then). Children can come in and order their breakfast for £1, the last serving is 8.30am. Choices range from toast, fruit, cereal, milk juice and yoghurts. Mr Burns supervises the club and brings the children to the playground when the breakfast club finishes at 8.45am

Healthy Break: St Colman's operate a healthy eating policy and encourage all children to eat a healthy break and lunch. Break should be a piece of fruit or a plain biscuit, no chocolate biscuits, crisps or sweets. No fizzy drinks are allowed at either break or lunch. Water or fruit juice only.

School Meals: Week beginning Monday 5th September -£2.20 (£11 for the week)
Just to remind parents that dinner money must be paid on a Monday, using the school dinner money envelopes.

Monday
breaded chicken burger & bun or filled wrap with chipped/baked wedges & baked beans with corn/salad pouring yoghurt & fruit
Tuesday
baked/steamed fish fingers mash potato & garden peas or stew date krispie & custard Wednesday
roast lamb & Yorkshire pudding with mash & dry roast potatoes with carrots & parsnips apple pie & ice cream & glass of milk
Thursday
chicken curry or vegetable lasagne with tossed salad coleslaw & pita bread mandarin sponge & custard
Friday
pizza or pork casserole & carrots baked wedges peas & sweetcorn biscuits & milkshake

Pupil of the Week
Pupil of the week will start next week

Fusion Theatre: Presents Chess the Musical in the Island Hall, Lisburn from 7th - 10th September. Phone box office on 028 92509254 for tickets.

And Finally.... I would like to take the opportunity to welcome everyone back to school. We hope you had a lovely summer break and are ready for the year ahead. I would especially like to welcome the new Primary 1 pupils who started this week and a big welcome to all those pupils who transferred to St Colman's this year from other schools. We hope you all enjoy your time at St Colman's.

G McVeigh
Principal