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St Mary’s Convent Primary School
Bunscoil Clochar Mhuire
(Awarded Green FlagJune ‘05/’07/11/13)Trim, Co. Meath.Fón: (046)
9431919 Faics: (046) 9437942Ríomhphost: [email protected]
Website: www.stmarystrim.ieUimhir Rolla: 16646O
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19th September, 2016
Every Day Counts at St Mary’s Convent Primary School
12th September - 16th September 2016
Room
Attendance
Room
Attendance
Room
Attendance
Room
Attendance
01
99.2 %
08
97.5%
16
98.5%
26
98.4%
02
100%
09
98%
17
93.8%
27
99.1%
03
95.5%
10
100%
18
100%
30
91.5%
04
95.4%
12
97.1%
19
91.9%
31
91.4%
05
98.5%
13
99.3%
20
100%
06
98.4%
14
96.3%
23 & 24
100%
07
96.8%
15
95%
Congratulations to Rooms 2, 10, 18, 20, 23 & 24 on having
full attendance last week and to Room 1, 13 and 27 who almost made
it! The teachers will let them know their reward.
A chairde,
Great News: Our new playground was commissioned last week and
the children were able to start using it. As you can see by the
pictures, it is a fantastic addition to our existing facilities in
St Mary’s. Our thanks to our Board of Management for funding it and
to the following teachers who helped in the design: Ms Finn, Mrs
Munnelly and Ms Foley. I am sure that great use will be made of it
for many, many years to come.
Please note that as and from last Wednesday, Junior Infant
classes will be finishing at 2.00p.m and First Classes at
3.00p.m.
Junior Infants Parents’ Night Wednesday 28th September from 7.30
to 8.30.
Please note that the purpose Parents’/Open Night is to enable
parents and teachers to meet, to enable parents/guardians see their
child’s classroom and school and finally to enable the teachers to
explain classroom routines and procedures. It is not a
parent–teacher meeting. These will be held in February for Junior
Infants, and of course where necessary at other times on request.
So, come along, see the school, meet the teacher and find out how
you can help your child/ren make better progress this coming school
year.
Friendship Week
This week is Friendship Week and each class will be undertaking
activities and lessons which promote positive relationships in our
school. This is an ideal time to remind those who have not already
done so to read our school ‘Anti – Bullying Policy’ given out on
enrolment and also contained in our homework journals. Spare copies
can be e-mailed to you (we are a Green School!) on request.
As a follow-up, on Thursday 29th Paula O Connor will speak to
our Sixth Class pupils on Internet Safety and Cyber-bullying as
well as to all parents/guardians that night night @ 7.30. in the Dr
Eileen Reilly Hall. All welcome no matter what class your child is
in. As Frankie used to say; “It may not be your problem now but it
could be someday!”
Please note that we promote healthy lunches in our school, so no
sweets, crisps, fizzy drinks etc. For some good ideas Google
“healthy school lunch ideas for kids”!
School photographer: will be coming on the 27th September, as
mentioned in our school Calendar. He will be taking photographs of
all children. If you do not wish your child to have his/her
photograph taken, please let us know. A note in the Homework
Journal will suffice. Group photographs will be taken for Junior
Infants and Sixth Classes only. Proofs will be available before
purchase, about two weeks afterwards. Please ensure that your child
is in school uniform (Senior Infants to Sixth classes) and not
tracksuit on this day, Junior Infant children to wear tracksuit.
They may bring a tracksuit to change into after swimming, if this
applies. Please note that we have requested the photographer to
take photos of all children for school records
Registration for Banna Ceoil
Tomorrow, Tuesday 20th September 3.00-3.30 pm in The Dr Eileen
Reilly Hall.
No practice on that day. First practice is the following Tuesday
27th September 3-3.30pm for Second Class and 3.00-4.00 for Third to
Sixth. There will be a registration fee of €5 to cover admin
etc.
All pupils from Second class up are welcome to take part in our
Banna Ceoil. We look forward to another busy year of musical
activities. A parent/minder needs to sign the form. If you are not
available to attend registration, your daughter can collect a form
and return it to the school.
Mrs McGale
Waiting List: We are pleased to announce that we no longer have
a waiting list to get in to our school. Places are currently
available and will be for the foreseeable future.
Fundraising: On October 13th and 14th this year we will be
having “Powerball 600” to raise funds for our All-Weather (MUGA)
Pitch. We decided to go with a sporting theme for a sporting
facility. On Thursday next, League of Ireland’s Richie Baker will
explain to us at an assembly (1.00 p.m.) how it all works. As it
involves sponsorship cards, we will not be having our annual
Readalong sponsored in November. In the new year we will be having
an “Oscars Night” and all monies raised will go to our MUGA Fund.
This currently lies at €44,797.66. Depending on a Sports Capital
Programme grant, we hope to have the MUGA built by the end of 2017.
The Oscars will be a similar venture to our very successful
“Strictly” held earlier this year so if you are a good actor or
even a bad actor and would like sign up, please contact me.
(Mercy Day September 24th:“Let nothing interest you but what
relates to God’s glory”. This maxim is from the sayings of
Venerable Catherine McAuley foundress of the Sisters of Mercy.
Friday 23rd is Mercy Day. We take this opportunity to wish the
Mercy Sisters in our town a very happy feast day. We thank them for
their devotion and dedication since they came to Trim in 1868.)
Cyber-bullying Awareness:
An invaluable cyber-bullying awareness workshop
for 6th Class pupils will take place in St Mary’s
on Thursday, September 29th. The workshop will be facilitated
by Paula O’Connor. Paula is a cyber-bullying and internet-safety
expert. She is the force behind the “Don’t Be Mean Behind Your
Screen” initiative. Items under the microscope at the daytime
workshop will include mobile phones, the internet, social media and
practical strategies to deal with online bullying.
Technology is advancing at an unbelievable pace. It is important
that parents/guardians are always equipped with up-to-date
information about the ever-increasing dependence of the youth on
mobile/smart phones, the inherent risks that can develop around
social media and the necessity of parental supervision when
children are online. Paula will deliver a revealing
presentation to parents/guardians in St Mary’s on Thursday,
September 29th at 7.30pm. ALL parents/guardians
associated with St Mary’s are invited to the talk. Please come
along, ask questions and be informed!D. Galligan
The Parents Association AGM will be held on Wednesday the 5th of
October at 8pm and all parents/guardians are welcome to
attend. Mr. O' Coigligh will be present to give an overview
of how the school is progressing and we will also have a guest
speaker who will be talking to us about Healthy Eating. The
committee members of the Parents Association look forward to
welcoming you all to the meeting where you have the opportunity to
learn more about the work that the PA does to benefit the school
and where you can voice any ideas/queries you may have regarding
our role within the school. Tea/Coffee and biscuits will be
provided.
Caroline Smith,
Secretary
Mise le meas,
Cóilín Ó Coigligh, Príomh Oide.
(Green News) (Community News)
Nath na Seachtaine:Is maith liom....... Ní maith liom
........
Seanfhocal na Míosa: Tús maith, Leath na hoibre!
(Dates to RememberAssembly:Friday @ 10.30 Mercy Day. For 1st –
6th ClassMeitheal:Every Tuesday morning
9.30-10.30.Camogie:Wednesday 3.00-4.00 p.m. Third – Sixth
ClassesRounders: Monday 3.00-4.00 p.m. Third – Sixth ClassesDrama
Group:Thursday 15th – Oct 27th for 6th Class)
Green News
‘Let us say ‘no to an economy of exclusion and inequality, where
money rules, rather than service. That economy excludes. That
economy destroys Mother Earth’ (Pope Francis)
The Green theme which we are exploring since last year is that
of Global Citizenship. A global citizen cares passionately about
others and the world they live in. An active global citizen takes
action to support causes they believe in. Here at St Mary’s we are
actively trying to care for our world and our immediate
surroundings. We start small but our actions will hopefully have
far-reaching effects.
We are concentrating on the theme of Litter and Waste this year.
We recycle many items at school: batteries, card, small plastic
bottles, mobile phones, postage stamps and footwear. As part of our
recycling campaign, we are having clothes drive on September 29th.
Please drop off any fabrics, footwear and textiles that morning.
Lenrec has worked with the school before and we would encourage you
to support this initiative.
Our COW and WOW initiatives have started up again and there are
many people participating. We would encourage even more to take
this healthy approach to getting to school in the mornings. .
Walkers meet up at Mornington House or down at the Matchbox. It is
so much more beneficial to walk or cycle to school.
Cyclists meet up inside the entrance to Steeple Manor at 8:55am.
There won’t be many Wednesdays left to cycle to school as the
weather will be deteriorating (even further) soon. Remember to wear
your hi-viz vests and helmets when you cycle.
Paddy Madden, the School Garden expert from Marino College is
visiting our school on Oct 11. He will advise us about setting up
our herb, vegetable and sensory garden. If there are any parents,
guardians or other family members interested in forming a gardening
committee, please let us know. We would value your time, input and
cooperation.
Ní neart go cur le chéile!
Remember Green is cool at home and at school and around the
Globe!
Community Notices
Jiggle 'n' Jump - Music & Movement classes happening
upstairs in the Trim GAA. Tuesday's 9.45am
€5 a class for the month of September (€8 for two
siblings)
Also, starting Toddler Art classes, afternoon Music &
Movement class and an After School Club!
Face painting & various characters for party
entertainment......lots of packages and very reasonable!
www.facebook.com/jigglenjump Contact Julie on 0868505310
Parent, Baby & Toddler Group for parents, grandparents and
child minders to meet, chat and enjoy a cuppa, while the kids play
and have fun. Tea/coffee juice and biscuits for all and sing song
at the end. Running Monday's 9.45-11.45am and Wednesday's 10-12
noon. Upstairs in the Trim GAA only €4 per family. :)
ZUMBA :-
MONDAY & WEDNESDAY 8pm TRIM GAA.
No booking, partner or experience required......just grab
your water and your smile and get ready to dance your cares away!
€8 per class Contact : Lorraine 086
8693546
ZUMBA KIDS :-
We are starting back 3.15pm TUESDAY 6th SEPTEMBER.
Looking forward to seeing all our little dancers! €6 per
class (€5 sibling rate) No booking required
Contact : Lorraine 086 8693546
Music Lessons.
Learn to play a Musical Instrument Locally. Music classes take
place in St. Mary’s on Thursday afternoons. Practical and Theory of
music taught. Preparation for Graded examinations. End of term
concert. Keyboard, Voilin, Clarinet, Fulte and Saxophone classes,
€100 for 10 lessons. Contact Kieran Holt 087-6267477.
Elegance Gymnastics Club
We are enrolling girls from 5 – 14 for the Rhythmic Gymnastics
in St. Mary’s Primary School Sports Hall. Please contact
[email protected] 087-6339498 or 087-9134334.
Limelight Theatrics has created a new speech & drama class
starting Wednesday 14th September from 4.30pm to 5.30pm. The class
is suitable for 8 to 12 years. Some places remain.
Singing classes - Musical Theatre Fridays 5pm to 6pm.
ContactCarmel McKiernan BA, LIBSD on 0863923334 or connect on
Facebook, Limelight Theatrics
Mini me yoga returns 14th sept in the breathe studio. Patrick
Street. Trim. Junior/senior Infants: 2-2.45pm 1st class upwards:
3-3.45pm. COLLECTION IS NOW AVAILABLE FROM SCHOOL FOR CLASSES. For
more info or book your child's place for collection pls
call/txt Nat on 087-6202199.
A is for apple playschool is now enrolling. Ages 15 months - two
and a half. Part time or full time places available. For more info
or to have a viewing pls contact Nat on 087-6202199.
Mindfulness for 8 to 12 years old 6 week course. Starting
Wednesday 21st of September 4.30pm the Elements Holistic Centre 1
Oaktree Business Park Trim. €40. To book a place email
[email protected] or phone Elfreda on 0868373582.
YOGA with Sharon Quirke McGrath All welcome! Breathe, Move,
Explore! Tuesdays 8pm. Dance Force Acadamy, Oaktree Business Park.
Commences 20th Sept. 6 weeks €50. Drop in €10 Call/text Sharon
(086)8737030.
French Classes for children 1st to 6th class. Classes are held
(subject to numbers) at Trim Family Resource Centre. Contact Sarah
Barkoczi on 087-9313298 or email [email protected]
