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Feb 2012

School Newsletters 2011/12

Newsletter No. 6 2nd February, 2012

New Board of Management – December 2011-November 2015

We would like to extend a warm welcome to our new Board of Management who will serve a 4 year term.

Patron’s Representatives:
Rev. Fr. Gerard McGinnity P.P.
Mr. Donal Sweeney, Grange Road.
Parents’ Representatives:
Mr. Philip McArdle, Rathbrist.
Mrs. Eileen Fitzpatrick, Lisroland.
School Representatives:
Mr. Brian McDonnell, Principal
Mrs. Bernadette Mullen, Staff Representative
Parish Representatives:
Mrs. Geraldine Deane, Rossmakea.
Mrs. Mary McKenna, Little Ash.

Family Fun Quiz

Just a reminder to all parents and pupils that the Family Fun Quiz will take place on Tuesday, February 21 at 7.30pm. The Quiz is open to all pupils from 3 to 6 class. This always proves to be a great night for all the family! A traditional raffle will take place on the night. Any donations for this would be greatly appreciated. Tickets are €20 and all monies should be left in the school office.



Book Fair Winner

Following on from our Book Fair in December, a big congratulations goes to Seán Sweeney who won the anagram competition which was on the back of the leaflet handed out to all children. Seán is now the lucky owner of a Nintendo Lite DS. Well done Seán!

Fun for all at Robin Hood!

M and M Productions visited the school this week and gave a great performance of the all time classic Robin Hood. The all singing and all dancing pantomime took place in the Halla Setanta with the entire school in attendance. The children thoroughly enjoyed the production and are eagerly awaiting the return of M and M in June when they will be performing Treasure Island.



Credit Union Art Competition

Congratulations to Amy Mills(4th class), Jordan Rice (5th class) and Emma Rutledge (5th class) who were winners in the BHK Credit Union Quiz. All three received cash prizes



Parents & Friends Association

A meeting to organise the Family Fun Quiz will take place on Monday, 13 February at 7.30pm in the school. All new members are welcome!



Cake Sale

Mrs. Greene’s and Mr. Crosby’s classes will hold a Cake Sale on Wednesday, 15 February in the G.P. room between 9am and 12am. The proceeds of this Cake Sale will go towards the Dundalk Special Olympics team. Everyone is invited to attend and all confectionary donations are welcome!


Openings/Closures
Thursday, 16th Feb– Friday, 17th Feb Mid-Term
School Re-opens on Monday, 20th February.

Monday, 19th March 2012
Bank Holiday
School Re-opens on Tuesday, 20th March 2012.

Friday, 30th March @ 12pm
Easter Holidays
School Re-opens on Monday, 16th April.


Monday, 7th May Bank Holiday
School Re-opens on Tuesday, 8th May.

Wednesday, 23rd May, 2012 Confirmation
School Re-opens on Thursday, 24th May

Monday, 4th June
Bank Holiday
School Re-opens on Tuesday, 5th June

Tuesday, 26th June 2012 – School Closes for
Summer Holidays


Religious Ceremonies

Tuesday 7th February, 2012 @ 7pm First Confession
Saturday, 12th May, 2012 @ 11.00am First Holy Communion
Wednesday, 23rd May, 2012 @ 11am Confirmation



Up-Coming Events 2012


  • Family Fun Quiz, Tuesday, 21st February at 7.30pm.
  • Birds of Prey by Ian Patterson - Friday, 2nd March
  • Seachtain Na Gaeilge 12th-17th Márta
  • Sponsored Walk and Easter Egg Hunt-Tuesday March 27th
  • Sports Day – Sunday 10th June




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