As we appear to be in the middle of a cold spell of weather, I thought it would be useful to reissue the following advice.


We will make every effort to ensure that school is open for the children, regardless of the severity of the weather. Please assume that school will be open unless you are informed otherwise.  

• Text messaging will be the main point of contact with parents but please also keep an eye on the school website and listen to local radio.  Please make sure that we have an up to date mobile number for you.  
• It may be necessary to delay the opening time for school - you will be notified by text message as early as possible if this is the case.  We may also delay roll call to give people time to get to school safely.
• Most staff members have long journeys to make in the mornings and may be delayed by the weather too, so please make sure that someone is in school before leaving children at the gate.
• I have no input with regard to the school buses.  The decision not to drive is made by the drivers themselves. McGloin's hope to make contact with myself and Aveen McGuinness if the bus is not running.  If you are unable to make the journey safely at your normal time, please let us know.  I am keen that every effort will be made to get children to school, albeit later than normal.
• Please make sure that the children are bringing warm coats, hats and gloves to school. The playground can be very cold.  If there is snow, we may go outside to play, so please ensure the children have waterproof shoes, boots or wellington boots.

Following advice from the Department of Education and Met Éireann, reluctantly a decision has been made to close school tomorrow (Thursday 15th January).  It is very difficult to predict what the impact of the weather will be at the time when the children, parents and staff are travelling to and from school. The safety of everyone is our greatest priority.  Please accept my apologies for any inconvenience this will cause.  

Welcome back to another new term.  Best wishes to everyone for 2015.


Condolences

We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the Anderson family.

We also extend our sincere sympathy to the Moore family and the Love family following their recent bereavements.

Thank you

The end of term was very busy and hectic so forgive me for neglecting to thank all of the following people:

• All those who helped with organising the Christmas party, Stephen McElhinney for providing the music and entertainment and Santa for interrupting his busy schedule and calling in.
• Everyone who donated food and nice things for the tea after the Carol Service, and especially those who helped serve and clear up.  Your help is much appreciated!
• Ezra and Muriel for making a DVD copy of the Carol Service.  These are available in the office if you would like a copy.  (Donation of €5 for school funds)

Half-Term

School will close for half-term on Thursday 19th February and Friday 20th February.

A wonderful gesture!

We are very proud of one of our students who had a very important haircut this week. She recently had her 12" ponytail cut off and has donated it to the Rapunzel Foundation which makes wigs for those who have suffered hair loss as a result of cancer treatment or illness.  It has taken her a long time to grow her ponytail and we think this selfless and very considerate act deserves much praise. Well done!