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October Newsletter |
| Posted by Administrator (administrator) on Oct 06 2011 |
Jersey Day
• Jersey Day on Friday 23rd September raised €440 for GOAL and Westmeath Ladies GAA Football team. Two past-pupils, Sinéad Walker and Laura Walsh are members of the Westmeath team which will play Cavan in the All-Ireland Intermediate Final replay in Croke Park this Sunday.
Safety
• A small number of children attending the school are allergic to nuts. In the interest of these children’s well-being, I would ask parents not to include nuts in their child’s lunch.
• School Bus: Please encourage your child to exercise care, be of good behaviour and be courteous to the driver and classmates while on the bus. Seat belts must be worn – please advise your child accordingly.
• Laces: Children should ensure that their laces are tied at all times especially when taking part in activities e.g. football, basketball etc.
Stay Safe Programme
• All classes will be covering the Stay Safe Programme this year. Please visit www.staysafe.ie for information about the programme or contact the school.
School Bags
• To reduce the weight of school bags, children should only bring home the books/copies they need for homework.
Copies / Photocopying / Art etc.
• Any amounts owed to the school relating to the above should be paid, if possible, before the mid-term break.
School Closures
• Thursday 27th October: School is being used as a polling station for the Presidential Election.
• Monday 31st October to Friday 4th November: Mid-term break.
• The schedule of closures for the remainder of the year is below.
Board of Management
• A new Board of Management will be appointed in November. Information regarding the election of the two Parents’ Representatives will be forwarded later this month.
“Going Home” Arrangements
• The teacher should be informed if there is a change in your child’s “going home arrangement” on a particular evening e.g. visiting a friend’s house. A verbal communication from the child won’t suffice.
School Closures
October mid-term break: Closed Monday 31st to Friday 4th November inclusive.
Christmas: Close Thursday 22nd December and re-open on Monday 9th January.
February mid-term break: Closed Thursday 16th and Friday 17th.
March: Closed Friday 16th March.
Easter: Close Friday 30th March and re-open on Monday 16th April.
School closes on Wednesday 27th June for the summer break.
Last changed: Oct 06 2011 at 1:27 PM
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