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St Mary’s Convent Primary SchoolBunscoil Clochar Mhuire
Trim, Co. Meath.Fón: (046) 9431919 Faics: (046) 9437942
Ríomhphost: [email protected] Website: www.stmarystrim.ieUimhir Rolla: 16646O
Imlitir 2720th March, 2018
Every Day Counts at St Mary’s Convent Primary School12th – 16th March 2018
Room Attendance Room Attendance Room Attendance Room Attendance01 94.5% 08 94.1% 16 96.6% 26 97 %02 94% 09 90% 17 96.6% 27 95.4%03 95.9% 10 90.4% 18 97.1% 30 98.4%04 95.2% 12 93.6% 19 94.1% 31 95.2%05 96.9% 13 97.5% 20 88.5% 06 95% 14 96.4% 23 & 24 97.1% 07 99.1% 15 97.9%
Well done to room 7 for nearly having full attendance last week. Please note that notification in writing, with the reason for all absences, to the teacher is required. A letter or note in the homework journal will suffice.
A chairde,
School closes for the Easter Holidays @ 12.30 on Friday next March 23rd. Please make the necessary arrangements.
As you are aware, the Monster Family Bingo was cancelled until next Sunday @ 3.00.
Míle buíochas to all our pupils who represented our school in the St Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday last. Thanks to Mrs Nally, Ms Flattery, Ms Debby and Frank for their help in organising. A great, if cold, day was had by all!
The School Calendar for next year is listed below. Please keep in mind when planning vacations.School Calendar 2018/19
Return: Monday 3rd September 2018Mid-Term: Monday 29th October - Friday 2nd November 2018Christmas Break: Monday 24th December – Friday 4th January 2019Spring Mid-term Break Thursday 21st – Friday 22nd February 2019St Patrick’s Day: Friday 15th – Tuesday 19th March 2019Easter Break Monday 15th April - Friday 26th April 2019May Bank Holiday: Monday 6th May 2019June Bank Holiday: Monday 3rd June 2019School closes Friday 28th June 2019
Computer Room NewsThis week in Scratch classes will start to work independently on their animated stories. I will give each class ideas and they will then be allowed to select backgrounds, sprites and make up stories of their own.
Awarded Green FlagJune ‘05/’07/11/13
Students will be encouraged to move their sprites, hide and show them and get them to change colour depending on the story. Ms Debby
Daffodil Day is next Friday March 23rd. Funds generated on this day go towards that much needed and totally understated service afforded by the palliative care nurses to patients in their hour of greatest vulnerability and ill-health. At school we will be selling knitted items mostly costing €2 and €3. There are hand crafted hair slides, book marks, key chains and flower pots on sale. Please support if you can. It is a really good cause and we all know someone who has benefitted from the very specialised and sensitive care of these nurses. The photo below shows some of the items for sale at school this week.
Ms Nally
St Patrick’s Day: A huge congratulations to the brave pupils and their parents who came out to walk in the St Patrick’s Day Parade in what were the coldest and most harrowing conditions for decades! Many of our pupils walked with local clubs. Twenty four pupils represented our school promoting both our green theme, ‘Global Citizenship’ and Bliain na Gaeilge. Both banners were exquisitely designed by our artist in residence, Ms Maguire. The St Mary’s delegation also carried the Green Schools flag and our Gaelbhratach. How proud we are of our flags! As they marched, the pupils chanted ‘Ní neart go cur le chéile’ and our Gaelbhtach motto’ Tír gan teanga, tír gan anam, Scoil gan Ghaeilge, Scoil gan chroí’. At the town hall two of our pupils danced a two hand reel for the dignitaries while members of our Banna Ceoil played the Kerry Polka on their tin whistles, although their fingers were numb due to the wind chill factor. Well done all! You have definitely earned a homework pass! Maith sibh go léir.
MsNally
Winners of Tráth Na gCeist
Lost and Found: An item of jewellery has been found in the school, please contact the office if it could be yours.
Book Character Dress Up DayBook Character Dress Up Day has been rescheduled for Friday, 20th April 2018. Dress up is optional and there is no charge for participation in this event. Ms O’Hare
Meath Primary Schools’ Cross Country EventCongratulation to all the boys and girls who participated in the Meath Primary Schools’ Cross Country event in Navan Racecourse on Wednesday, March 13th. Despite the adverse weather conditions, the children performed very well and did St Mary’s School proud. We secured two individual medals, when George came second place in the First Class Boys’ race and Sarah came third in the Sixth Class Girls’ race. We also won six team medals for the First Class Boys’ team as they came second place overall in their race.Well done boys and girls! Ms O’Hare
Mise le meas,
Cóilín Ó Coigligh, Príomh Oide.
Nath na Seachtaine: Beannachtaí na Cásca ort! (Happy Easter)Seanfhocal na Míosa: Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh sí
Community News Green News
Dates to Remember
Assembly: Attendance Friday @ 9.20Meitheal: Every Tuesday morning 9.30-10.30.Drama Club: Every Thursday 3-4pm for 5th ClassBanna: Tuesdays @ 3.00 – 4.00Communion: Saturday 5th May @ 11.00Family Fun Bingo: Sunday March 25th @ 3.00pmNew Language Curriculum In-service: Tuesday May 29th School Closed for pupils
Green News
Reminder: Our Green theme this year is Global Citizenship – Energy. We carried our Global Citizenship banner in the St Patrick’s Day parade to let the people of Trim know that St Mary’s Green School Programme is going strong! Recycling continues at St Marys. We accept batteries, ink cartridges, mobile phones, card, toilet rolls, cans, footwear and postage stamps. Our recycled batteries are now going towards the Barretstown charity. Children helping children. Many charities benefit from our recycling and it is a great habit to cultivate in our pupils. Wow will resume this week. Meet up at Mornington House or down at The Matchbox at 9:00am. The WOW teachers will meet pupils there and escort them to the school. Keep an eye on the Imlitir and we will let you know when COW (Cycling on Wednesday) will resume. It will be after Easter. Perhaps you can use the break to check that your bicycles are in good working order and have them ready for COW season!The fifth of our Global goals relates to gender equality which is even more critical for our female counterparts in the developing world. This is very topical at the moment. Through education and the provision of equal opportunities we can foster this equality at home and highlight its importance for the developing world also. Through our fundraising we are contributing to the provision of education and hopefully to increased and fairer opportunities for those in the developing areas of our world. Happy Easter everyone .... and remember to recycle as much of the packaging of your Easter Eggs as you can!
Remember Green is cool at home, at school and around the globe!
St Mary’s Parents’ AssociationDates for Your Diary:
March 23rd: School finishes at 12.30pm for the Easter Holidays!
March 20th -23rd: Bingo books and raffle tickets will be available to buy in the school from 9.30am-10am. Books are €10 for adult books and €5 for kids books. Raffle tickets are 3 sheets for €5. Jackpot Sheets are €3 each or 2 for €5
March 25th: Family Fun Day Bingo with all funds raised going towards the MUGA fund. The Bingo will be held in the Dr. Eileen Reilly hall from 3-6pm. All welcome to attend what promises to be a great afternoon. A guaranteed jackpot of €400 sponsored by Drogheda Credit Union – Trim Branch.Thank you to all who have kindly sponsored a prize and to the amazing parents who have given their time and effort in organizing this event. We would also like to thank you for your patience and understanding following the need to postpone the event due to snow. The health and safety of those travelling is always of primary concern. https://www.facebook.com/stmarysparentsassoc/
Caroline SmithSecretary
Community Notices
Mugendo Martial Arts Academy is a locally run Family martial arts school operating in Trim since 2007. Mu-gen-do Kickboxing is a new and fun way for children and adults to stay healthy and safe, while learning at the same time to have respect for themselves and others. We conduct our classes in Aura Leisure centre Trim Monday to Friday for adults and children.For a Free trial class please see the voucher below.
Searsol Touch Typing CourseAge Group: 8 years +
Day/Time: Mondays, 4.30pm
Location: ST MARYS NS, TRIM
Contact: Jackie 086-3780842
Website: www.searsol.com
A touch-typing course designed to develop the typing skills of children 8 years & upwards in a classroom environment with a qualified tutor. You can join the course any time as your child works at their own pace in a small class environment so each child gets the individual attention they need. Free trial first lesson!
This class is for all children but particularly helpful to kids with learning differences such as Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Autism.
AFTER SCHOOL CLUB Taking place in St. Mary's School Trim from 2-3pm Mon - Friday in room 5. Only €6 a day or €25 for 5 days Mon-Fri Application forms available from reception. Booking required a
week in advance of start date to insure space, and rebooking and payment made the previous Thursday each week after. Kids will be provided a small snack and entertained with Lego, Art & Craft, Board games, quizzes, card games, puzzles and lots more fun activities! Run by an experienced Childcare Professional Parent who is fully Garda Vetted and Insured. Contact Julie O'Donohue to book your child's space by texting 0868505310, emailing [email protected] or via a PM on the Facebookpage:www.facebook.com/TrimAfterSchoolClub
ZUMBA : MONDAY / WEDNESDAY 8pm TRIM GAA, €8 per class pay as you go, suitable for all fitness levels Contact : Lorraine 086 8693546
ZUMBA KIDS : New 3 week term beginning this Thursday 8th March, St. Patrick's hall (under snooker club) 2.15pm - 3pm, school pick-up available. Limited places, Contact : Lorraine 086 8693546
St Marys Easter Camp. Dates 26th – 29th March 10.00 – 2.30 for children aged 4-12. €55. Lots of fun activities planned. Leaflets will be distributed next week. Contact Ms Carr or Ms Leavy.
Homework Club in St Mary’s for children from 1st – 6th Classes. Application Forms are available from Ms Conaty Room 11 or Ms Lynch Room 31.
GK Stage Academy, Performing Arts Easter Camp comes to Trim GAA this March 26th - 29th from 10am - 1pm. A jam packed four days of dance, drama, song and fun for boys and girls ages 3 - 12years. Places strictly limited and filling fast! Call 0863566061 or message Facebook.com/GKStageAcademy to book yours!
