Castledockrell N.S.

Newsletter
September 2016
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school.
Filte Ar Ais
We welcome back all members of our school community. We hope you all had a nice summer
break. A particular welcome is extended to our two new Junior Infants. We wish them many
happy years with us! As we begin the new term we look forward to a great year ahead, working
together for the good of our pupils and the school. Lets make 2016-2017 the best one yet!
Swimming
Swimming will begin on Thursday, Sept 8th for students from 1st6th Class. It will continue for
eight weeks. Children will be back at the school at 3.15p.m.(traffic dependant). If you have not
returned your permission slip please do so now. 5 per week to be paid in advance or (40 in
total).
Savings Stamps
Saving Stamps are on sale in the office on Friday mornings. We have had a great uptake on
these in the past few years and hope this continues. Its a great way to save towards the cost of
school tours and special occasions.
Voluntary Contributions
We remind all parents that the 10 monthly contributions begin as of this month (yearly
contribution of 100). Please find reusable bag enclosed for same. This money is
invaluable to the running of the school. Thank you for your cooperation and support.
Photocopying and Art 30
Money is now due in for Photocopying/Arts and Crafts. This money is hugely important to the
school. Thank you to all parents who have already paid. We can set up a payment plan for any
family who would like us to do so.
Reminders
Teaching time is sacred so please make an appointment to meet with teachers and use journals
to pass on messages. Marie is in the office Mon, Wed and Fri 9-3pm. Please ensure we have your
current contact details for the year ahead.
Parents Association News and Notices
We welcome the new family to the school. All parents are actively encouraged to become
involved in the PA. If you have any queries regarding same please contact Maeve Byrne
(Secretary) 087-6725060.
The AGM for this year will take place in late September or early October. As soon as we have
details we will let you know. Ms Ryan and Mrs Stone will attend this meeting.
Hell & Back
A special word of thanks to Mary Saunders who raised the grand total of 535.10 from her Hell
& Back event. Well done Mary.
Insurance Forms

We are sending home voluntary 24 hour insurance forms for individual children. If you are
interested please send forms and money back into the school.
The Board of Management acknowledge and thank the PA for all of their invaluable hard work
and dedication to our school, and look forward to working together for the year ahead.

Green Schools
As you are aware we successfully achieved our 6th Flag last year. We are very proud of our
green school tradition and will continue to maintain it. We would like to remind
everyone about our NCT (No Car Tuesdays) and encourage parents and children to walk/cycle
when possible. Also please provide your child with a small hand towel/ face cloth to dry their
hands.
Active Schools Flag
We now begin working towards an Active School Flag.
More details to follow
Dates for your Diary
-First Confession/Service of Light, Wednesday 8th March.
-Confirmation, Thursday 30th March.
-First Holy Communion, Sunday 14th May.
Dogs Trust
Dogs Trust will visit the school on Monday 5th September. We look forward to learning about
dog safety and taking care of our pets.
A poem to welcome you back.
Welcome children, I'm glad you're here.
We're all going to have a wonderful year!
We'll draw and we'll write,
We'll sing and we'll play,
We'll paint and we'll build,
And learn new things each day!
School is something we must all embrace,
Just remember to learn at your own pace.
The leaves are falling one by one,
Summer's over, school's begun!