We had great fun today learning how to play African Drums.

Fundraising Coffee Morning

Leah Love is very kindly organising a fundraising coffee morning on Saturday 11th February from 11 - 2 p.m.  If you can spare an hour or two to help out, please let her or the school office know.

We are asking for a donation of baked items, buns or cakes from every family.  These can be sent to school any time before Saturday or on Saturday morning.

Your support would be much appreciated.

Oysters

We sincerely thank Valerie Moore for bringing in a selection of oysters for us to look at and hold. The children thoroughly enjoyed hearing all about them and asking questions.

If there are any other Mums or Dads (or friends) who would like to share an interest, hobby or skill with the children, please get in touch.  We are always looking for visitors to come in and widen our horizons.

Electrical Work & Maintenance
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We thank Stephen Deane for his visits to school in recent months to help with routine maintenance of the lights and other electrical problems in school.

We also thank Ezra Mitchell, Drew Mitchell, William Goodwin and Alan Mahon for helping with maintenance and repair work.

Dates

Half-Term -                School will be closed on Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th February.
St.Patrick's Day -      School will be closed on Friday 17th March.
Easter -                    Last day of term - Friday 7th April
                               School will open again on Monday 24th April

Please note that all the dates are on the Calendar page of the website.

Drama

The children are taking part in weekly Drama Lessons with the Balor Theatre Group.  These lessons have been funded by fundraising money.  You can find out more by visiting the Balor Facebook page:
Balor Developmental Community Arts 

School Polices

The Staff and Board of Management are continuously reviewing school policies.  We are currently reviewing our Administration of Medicine Policy, Code of Behaviour, Complaints Policy and Attendance Policy.  All of these policies are available to parents and can be found on the website.  A printed copy is available in the school office.  Our next Board of Management meeting will be held on Tuesday March 7th. If anyone would like to make suggestions or comment upon any policy, please make sure they are submitted before then.

French Lessons

As part of their Transition Year activities, 3 students from Coláiste Cholmchille have been visiting the Senior Room to teach French.  It is particularly nice to see Katherine, a former pupil.  The children have thoroughly enjoyed these taster lessons.