October Newsletter 2019
An Evening of Music and Song
An evening of music and song will take place in 2nd Ballybay Presbyterian Church, Hall St. on Friday 18th October at 7.30pm. The children are busy practising their pieces for this event. All children in the Senior Room will take part and children in the Junior Room who wish to be part of the choir may also join in. We will be practising in the church closer to the event. Please spread the word regarding this event – all money raised will go towards outstanding costs of the new play area. Further tickets are available from the school.
Story Telling Workshops
All pupils will attend story telling workshops on Monday 7th October in Scoil Eanna. Danielle Allison will transport children to places near and far with stories that are funny, serious, wise and interactive all at once. This event is being organised by Ballybay Library.
Food Glorious Food
Copies of the very successful cookery book, Food Glorious Food, are available in the school office at €10 each. These would make excellent Christmas presents should anyone wish to purchase them.
New Boards of Management
The term of the current Board of Management will expire on 30th November 2019 with newly formed boards assuming office from December 1st. The Board of Management who manage the school on behalf of the Presbytery consists of 2 people nominated by Presbytery, 2 teachers, 2 parents and 2 people from the wider community. The process for nominating and electing 2 parent nominees will be issued shortly. There are generally 5 meetings per year and I would encourage parents to consider standing for nomination and election as a parent’s nominee on the Board of Management.
Parents’ Association AGM
The Parents’ Association AGM will take place on Tuesday 22nd October in the school hall at 8.00pm. All parents are encouraged to attend this meeting. A new committee will be formed that night. It is important to remember that all parents are part of the Parents’ Association. The Parents’ Association is the structure through which parents can work with the Principal, staff and the Board of Management to build an effective partnership which benefits and supports all children in the school.
Cash For Clobber
All unwanted clothes, bed linen, towels, shoes (paired) may be left into school over the coming weeks for collection by Cash for Clobber on Wednesday 6th November. The money raised from the collection will be used to buy much needed resources for the school.
Book Bills
Each family will receive their book rental bill next week. Please return money in an envelope with your family name on it for the attention of Mrs McBride. We endeavour to keep costs as low as possible as we are able to subsidise the book rental costs thanks to the school book grant received from the Department of Education. Any book lost or damaged MUST BE REPLACED. All bills must be paid by Wednesday 23rd October. If you wish to pay in instalments please contact the Principal and this can be arranged.
Photographer
A photographer from County Photographs will be in school on Wednesday 16th October. Individual and family photographs along with a school group, Junior Infants and Sixth Class photos will be taken. There is no obligation on any family to purchase photographs. FULL SCHOOL UNIFORM must be worn on the day.
Mid-Term
School will be closed from Monday 28th October-Friday 1st November inclusive for mid-term.
G.A.A.
Ann McKenna, GAA coach will be in school between Halloween and Christmas. P.E. will take place on Thursdays and so pupils must wear tracksuits and runners on Thurday for the duration of that period.
Christmas Play
Pupils will perform their Christmas play(s) on Tuesday night 17th December in the school hall. Further details nearer the time.
Dates For Your Diary
An Evening of Music and Song – Friday 18th October at 7.300pm in 2nd Ballybay Presbyterian Church
Mid-term Break —School will be closed from Monday 28th October – Friday 1st November inclusive.
Cash for Clobber – Wednesday 6th November
Christmas Play – Tuesday 17th December
Christmas Holidays – Friday 20th December last day of term and returning Monday 6th January 2020