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FRIDAY NOTE WEEK 2 - FRIDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER 2011

Friday 9 September 2011

Our afterschool clubs and sports start back this week but please note important changes to Drama and Gaelic.

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. 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.

Lisburn buses:
The express bus that leaves the old school at 8.25am each morning will now also be collecting children at the Killeaton, Rose Garden and Dunmurry Lane stops. This is due to Betty's bus being full by the time it arrives at these stops. Please ensure you are the bus stop on time.

P7 Extra Tuition Classes:
Classes for P7 pupils taking part in the Transfer Tests will begin on Monday 12th September. Mrs McGrath's class every Monday and Mrs Toland's class every Tuesday from 3-4pm. Children must be collected on time by a parent.

Do This In Memory -
Parish of Derriaghy : There will be an information evening for parents and guardians of P4 children who are making their First Holy Communion in May 2012, about the Do This In Memory programme. It will take place on Tuesday 27 September 2011 at 7.00pm in St Colman's Church.

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: every Thursday from 2-3pm and 3-4pm
Rosary club: starts on Tuesday 13th from 3-3.30pm in the Oratory
Drama: Due to staff training Drama has been changed to Mondays for this term. Classes will start on Monday 12th September and will continue every Monday until Christmas. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. Class is full.

Fit 'n' Fun Gymnastix: due to being heavily over subscribed for this class we have had to split the class. The first 20 children that had put their names down will start their class on Friday 16th September until Friday 28th October. The next 20 names will start on Friday 11th November until Friday 16th December. Notes have been sent home to say who is on the first class and who is on the second class. Children must bring in their £3 and loose exercise clothes.

School choir and traditional group - starts Thursday 15th at 3.00pm.

French Club: We are delighted to say that we are now able to offer the French club. Our interactive club will continue this year for P3-P7 children on Thursday afternoons from 3-4pm. Children will learn to speak French through fun activities such as games, music, drama, craft. The sessions are suitable for beginners or returning children and will cost £3.75 per week with a maximum of 10 weeks per term. Enrolment forms are available from the school office. A date will be confirmed in next weeks Friday note.

Sporting Notices:
Gaelic: training will now be every Monday until Halloween. Training this week for P5/6/7 only.
Soccer: will not start until after Halloween
Hurling: will start soon. Date to be confirmed with Coach.
Netball: training will return on Wednesday 14th from 3-4pm. New members welcome.
JUDO: classes will start Friday 16th for P3-P7. Please register with instructor - See letter sent home today.

FRUITY FRIDAYS.
This week on 'Fruity Fridays'.........BANANAS . 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

School Meals:
Week beginning Monday 12th 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
baked/breaded cod coujons or stuffed bacon roll with champ & beans/peas sponge & custard Tuesday
chicken nuggets or vegetable pasta bake with mash potato & salad with spaghetti hoops jelly & custard
Wednesday
Baked Gammon & pineapple with mash & dry roast potatoes & steamed cauliflower ice cream & chocolate sauce
Thursday
chicken curry & rice or fish cake with creamed potato & sweetcorn creamed rice & fruit Friday
chicken & ham filled or ham or cheese wrap with chipped/baked potatoes & corn milkshake & biscuit

Pupil of the Week
P1 Pupil of the week will start next week
Mrs Monaghan P2 Fintan Slane
Miss McAreavey P2 Daisy Donnelly
Mrs Phoenix P3 Kelly Anne Nugent
Mrs McDonnell P3 Sophia Woods & Declan McDonnell
Mr Kernan P4 Orla Mc Mahon
Miss McAllister P4 Eva Creen
Mr Crouch P5 Anna McCormick
Mr Devlin (Mrs McClements) P5 Kieron Bayaga
Mrs Tandy P6 Erin Coyle
Miss Gallen P6 Maurice McCusker
Mrs Toland P7 Brendan Maloney
Mrs McGrath P7 Jordan Taylor
Mrs Devlin Jack Phillips
Mr O'Faogain Liam Mc Kenna

And Finally.... Our afterschool activities start back next week and we look forward to as many children as possible taking advantage of the opportunities open to them. We hope they all enjoy them and don't worry if your child didn't get to join a club - there will be a chance for them later in the year.

Mrs M Devlin
Vice Principal