This stage of the school year is always busy and varied in school and this year has been no exception.
School Tour
Everybody thoroughly enjoyed our trip to W5 and the train journey home on our school tour. The children were a credit to the school, all behaved so well and its very pleasing when total strangers take time to compliment the school and its children. As a reward everyone watched a movie the day following the tour.
Publish a Poem Awards
Pupils in the Senior Room took part in a competition organised by Monaghan Education Centre during the last term. They explored different types of poems from haiku to sonnets and then wrote their own poem. All pupils received certificates for their poems. Blake Lees, Tyana Pratt Clarke, Lucy Moffett, Emily Burgess and Jack Mackarel had their poems published in a book entitled "Drumlins Speak In Verse" and received a copy of the book, medals and certificates at an awards ceremony in the Garage Theatre. Sam Moffett, Lucy Pollock and Ellie Lancashire Dugan were Highly Commended for their poems. Well done to all.
School Events
Pupils in the Senior Room had a talk on Fire Safety this week. Please take time to discuss with your children a "Fire Safety Plan", i.e. what to do if the smoke alarm goes off during the night. As the firemen reminded us, smoke alarms should be checked and cleaned regularly.
Pupils in 3rd-6th Class attended a Science Show during May at Monaghan Collegiate School. The event, including transport was funded by the Ulster Scots Agency. Junior and Senior Infants had a great time at the Teddy Bears Picnic in the Crèche. They met with Lisa, Ethan and Jason who will be in Junior Infants in September.
Swimming
Swimming lessons are continuing each Friday. The final lesson is Friday 16th June. We are delighted that Avon Wylie (4th Class) and Lucy Pollock (2nd Class) have been selected by the staff at Monaghan Leisure Centre to swim in an interschools Swimming Gala on 17th June. Well done to you both.
Upcoming Community Events
Camphill Fun Day - Saturday 17th June 2.00-5.00
Selective Mutism Training Day - St. Patrick's Church Hall, Church Square, Monaghan
Saturday 16th September 9.00-5.00.
Contact no. - Pamela 086 2108981
Rev. Gerry Clinton
We would like to extend a very warm welcome to Rev. Gerry Clinton and look forward to getting to know him better once he has settled into the Manse.
Goodbye
We say goodbye and every best wish to each of our 6th Class pupils Blake, Ellie, Luke, Tyana and Zoe as they commence their 2nd level education in their new Secondary Schools.
Homework
As pupils begin to wind down the amount of homework set each night will be reduced. Thursday 15th June will be the last night for homework this year.
School will reopen on TUESDAY 29th AUGUST at 9.20 for all pupils. Junior Infants finish at 12.30 (for the first 2 weeks). Senior Infants at 2.00 and all other pupils 3.00.
School will close on FRIDAY 22nd June 2018.
On behalf of all the staff I’d like to wish each and everyone a happy, safe and fun filled summer.
Dates for your Diary
Induction morning for new infants
Tuesday 20th June 10-12
Last swimming day
Friday 16th June
BBQ
Wednesday 21st June @ 7.30
Sports Day (weather permitting)
Friday 23rd June (all stay to 3pm)
School closes @ 12.00 for Summer holidays
Tuesday 27th June
School reopens for all classes @ 9.20
Tuesday 29th August
Halloween Break
School will be closed from 27th - 31st October returning to school on Monday 3rd November