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FRIDAY NOTE WEEK 5 FRIDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER

Friday 30 September 2011

Curriculum evening: Monday 3rd October 2011. For the parents of children in P1/2/3 the meeting will begin at 6.50pm and for parents of P4/5/6 children - the meeting will begin at 7.30pm.

P1 Notices:

- The first full day for all our P1 pupils will be Monday 3rd October. Children will have their lunch at 12.00noon and finish school at 2.00pm.
- It is very important that parents send a note into the teacher listing the days your child is on the bus, attending the timeout project or attending an afterschool club.
- Parents can avail of the 2pm bus service that travels to Orchardville, Ladybrook, Stewartstown Road, Glengoland, Lagmore, Miltown, Belsize Road, Queensway, Killeaton and Dunmurry Lane. This bus is escorted by Betty and is chargeable (85p or Reference 20 smartlink card) for those children going to stops from Orchardville to Lagmore - free to stops from Miltown to Killeaton. Please contact the office for further details.

Curriculum Evening:
This years Curriculum evening will take place on Monday 3rd October. The meeting for parents of children in P1/2/3 will begin at 6.50pm and 7.30pm for parents of children in P4/5/6. Mrs Devlin will speak in the assembly hall first before going to your child's classroom.

P7 Extra Tuition Classes:
Classes for P7 pupils taking part in the Transfer Tests will continue on Monday and Tuesday. Mrs McGrath's class every Monday and Mrs Toland's class every Tuesday from 3-4pm.

Strike Action:
The strike action on Wednesday 5th October does not affect any of the staff in St Colman's. We are aware that some of the local schools are closing early but we will remain open as normal.

Tin whistle money:
the £7 tin whistle fee for this term is now due. Money should be returned to your child's teacher.

Dates for your diary:
St Colman's Fitness Fun Day: Tuesday 25th 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: every Tuesday from 3-3.30pm in the Oratory
Drama:NO DRAMA CLUB due to Curriculum Evening. Club will return on Monday 10th
Fit 'n' Fun Gymnastix: Every Friday from 3-4pm in the Sports Hall (First group only until Halloween)
School choir and traditional group -every Thursday in the assembly hall from 3-4pm.
French Club: classes will take place on a Wednesday. Date to be confirmed

Sporting Notices:
Gaelic:NO TRAINING ON MONDAY. There will be a match on Thursday away to St Brides. Team to be announed.
Hurling & Girls Gaelic: will start soon. Day to be confirmed with Coach.
Netball: Training on Wednesday from 3-4pm. Class is now full.
JUDO: classes every Friday from 3-4pm.

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.

School Meals: Week beginning Monday 26th 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 or stew with mash potatoes & garden peas date krispie & custard Wednesday
roast lamb & Yorkshire pudding with mash & dry roast potatoes, 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 with baked wedges peas & sweetcorn biscuits & milkshake

Pupil of the Week

Miss O'Prey P1 Ethan Walsh
Mrs Robinson P1 Rachel Rafferty
Mrs Monaghan P2 Nathan McCleave
Miss McAreavey P2 Marcus Donnelly
Mrs Phoenix P3 Ruairi McConville
Mrs McDonnell P3 Alex Doherty
Mr Kernan P4 Conn Wilson
Miss McAllister P4 Grace Kennedy
Mr Crouch P5 Ryan Francey
Mr Devlin (Mrs McClements) Adam Lyons
Mrs Tandy P6 John Johnston
Miss Gallen P6 Rebecca Scott
Mrs Toland P7 Cara Kennedy
Mrs McGrath P7 Connla Ward
Mrs Devlin Caoimhin McAllister
Mr O'Faogain Daniel Canavan

And Finally.... The Parents' Association Annual General Meeting on Wednesday was a very well attended and enthusiastic meeting. The new committee were elected and will be planning for the year ahead. I would like to sincerely thank last years committee - Caron Cullen (Chairperson), Collette Kennedy (Secretary) and Damien Early (Treasurer), for all their hard work and dedication to the school. Their contribution to the life of the school is greatly appreciated.

Mrs M Devlin
Vice Principal