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Ardcath Funday 

Thank you to all who turned out yesterday to support the funday. A great day was had by children and adults.

Here are just some of the activities organised for the day.

Races

 

 

High Jump

 

Long Jump

Wellie Throw

Relay Race & Tug of War

 

Water Dash

 

We celebrated Blue Nose Day on Wednesday 10th May.  

Thanks to all who contributed - total raised was €215

 


  

Congratulations to 5th and 6th class who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Wednesday 22nd March 2017.

We thank Bishop Smith and Fr. Brendan for the lovely ceremony.

A huge thanks to the Parents' Association for the lovely reception in the school following the Mass.

 

Congratulations to Richard and Lucy who are winners of 'Write a Poem' Competition.  

The poem was titled 'My Europe'.

Well done to you both and keep up the good work.

 

 

 

 

On Thursday 2nd March we will celebrate World Book Day, all children are invited to attend school dressed as their favourite character from a Book.

 

 

Seachtain ncGaeilge 2017

Runs from 1st – 17th March

Le do thoil a spreagadh do leanbh a labhairt cúpla focal de hÉireann sa bhaile. 
(Please encourage your child to speak a few Irish words at home).

 

 

Thanks to all the grandparents who visited our school on grandparents day - Wednesday 1st February 2017

                        

  

 

 

Grandparents are invited into the school on

Wednesday 1st February

from 10.15am until 12 approx

Agenda: Tea/coffee served in school hall followed by songs/art and craft from each class.

If Grandparents are unable to attend, families are more than welcome to organise another representative.

 

Well done to the above students who took part in the carol service on Saturday 17th December in Ashbourne for "Make a Wish Foundation".

 

Thanks to all who attended the first Christmas Extravaganza held in the school on Thursday 8th December.  Thanks to all who helped and participated in the show - pupils, staff, Board of Management, Mrs. Hazel Semple and TY students.

This fundraiser initiative was once again a great success raising a profit of €1,797.50 which will go towards the general running costs of the school.

Thanks to all who donated raffle prizes – Staff from our school, Ann McNally, Jane Collins, Andy Cromwell, Geraldine Kearns, Dolores White, Helen Lynch, Sue O’Reilly  and Sharon Kelly (Angel Styles).

We would also like to thank our past pupil Grace Willis who sang a song that she composed herself.  

This morning we held our annual Cheerios Childline Breakfast. We really enjoyed having our breakfast with our friends.

Thanks to all who supported this wonderful cause, we raised €89. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Mrs. Lalor hosted a science quiz each day.

The children visited other classes to see their science projects presented using technology.

Science trail took place on Thursday 17th November 2016.

We would like to sincerely thank Ann Kelly (Dean's granny) for the beautiful cake which will be raffled at the Open Evening on Thursday 17th November.  

 

 

Readathon 2016

Thanks to everyone who participated in this years readathon, which ran from 30th September till 25th October 2016.

Pupils who participated in the Readathon were rewarded for their hard work by receiving a small goody bag and a certificate as a receipt for money raised.  Prizes were also given to the pupil in each classroom who raised the most amount of sponsorship, to the pupils who read the highest number of books.  There was also prizes for pupils who handed in a book review.

Funding made from this initiative is broken down as follows:

 

                                                                                                                             €

            Sponsorship money received                                                              2,030.44

            Less expenses:

            Prizes                                                                                                 (382.20)

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            Total Profit                                                                                        1,648.24

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We wish to thank Natalie Keenan who initiated, co-ordinated and managed this initiative, and also for sponsorship of sweets and raffle prizes.  A special thanks also to Jenny and Georgia who put tremendous work into organising prizes.

We hope the pupils enjoyed their participation in the Readathon, and will continue with reading.

 

We are hosting a charity breakfast on Friday 18th November to help support the ISPCC Childline services which answers calls from children in need across Ireland 24 hours a day. Breakfast served from 8.30am till 8.50am.

Cost per breakfast- €1

 

Science week runs from the 13th to 20th November 2016.  

 

Mrs. Lalor will be hosting a science quiz each day.

 

Science trail will take place on Thursday 17th November 2016.

 

The children will be visiting other classes to see their science projects presented using technology.

 

Christmas Shoebox Appeal

Thanks to all the pupils who brought in shoe boxes to give to children in countries facing difficulties throughtout the world.  We thank Megan Semple (TY student and past pupil) for doing presention to pupils about the importance of this appeal and for organising the collection of these boxes.

 

Pupils dressed up for Halloween on Friday 28th October 2016 - some very scary costumes.

 

 

Best wishes to St. Vincent's in the Junior B Championship against Moynalty in Pairc Tailteann at 2.30pm on Saturday 15th October 2016.

 

 

Thanks to all the pupils who participated in Goal Jersey Day by wearing a jersey to school on Thursday 13th October.  

Total collected from pupils was €109 which will be forwarded to Goal.  

TRAINING

Gaelic football training will commence for pupils from 3rd to 6th class next week.

From Tuesday 11th October boys will train from 2.40pm till 3.30pm.

From Thursday 13th October girls will train from 2.40pm till 3.30pm.

 

 

For the school year 2016/17, we look forward to working with the new Parents’ Association who are as follows:

  • Chairperson - Roy Cooney
  • Secretary - Muireadhach O Cinneide
  • Treasurer - Helen  Martin
  • Pre-school Rep - Ian Davy
  • Mixed Class Rep - Valerie Colgan
  • Juniors Rep - Ruth Traynor
  • Seniors Rep - Hilda O'Brien
  • 1st Class Rep - Ann Fagan
  • 2nd Class Rep - Paula Allison
  • 3rd Class Rep - Trevor Andrews
  • 4th Class Rep - Ann Byrne
  • 5th Class Rep - Hiliary McIvor
  • 6th Class Rep - Derek White

3rd  – 10th October 2016

www.firesafetyweek.ie

Thanks to Mrs. O’Sullivan who brought in fire safety resources for the pupils.

 

  

Following the success of last year’s Readaton, we plan to host another one from Friday, 30th September – Tuesday, 25th October. This initiative aims to motivate pupils to read as many books as possible, thus strengthening their reading ability. Participants may read on their own, in class, or with family or friends. Listening to someone else read or reading to someone else also counts towards the total number of books your child reads.


We understand that, as parents, you hold high expectations for the quality of education your child receives during the school day. By encouraging him/her to participate in the Readathon, you are expanding upon this learning and taking it into your home, increasing the school's effectiveness. As we all know, parents are their children's first and most important teachers. Your involvement in the Readathon will help your child develop a lasting love of reading.


We thank Natalie James Keenan for co-ordinating this initiative.

 

All staff members completed a First Aid Training Course on Monday 3rd October, which took place after school.  

We thank the Board of Management for sponsoring this course.


 

      

The pupils planted pansies and daffodil bulbs,

 

                                          

St Patrick's N.S. Poker Classic

Thanks to everyone who supported the poker classic and raffle on Wednesday 28th September.  Total raised from this event was €2,350.

A special thanks to Dolores White, Brendan & Mary Caffrey, Geraldine Wall and Catherine Moore and everyone who helped on the night.

This funding will go towards purchasing chairs for the new build.

 

Thanks to everyone who attended the Parents' Association meeting on Wednesday 21st September 2016.

 

Anti Bullying

If you would like to report an incident of bullying at our school please click on the link belwo.  This online form allows the reporting of bullying concersn to be made by individuals who may be directly involved in or witness to bullying. 

https://www.ispcc.ie/

 

St. Patrick’s National School

Meeting for Parents/Teachers

 

Thanks to parents/guardians who attended the meeting on Wednesday 14th September 2016.

 

 

 

Start of School Year Mass

The whole school attended Mass in St. Mary’s Church Ardcath on Friday 9th September.  

Thanks Fr. Brendan for the lovely Mass.

 

 

 

Ciaran O'Reilly's Race Around Ireland 2016                    

We would like to wish Ciaran and his crew a safe trip on their Race around Ireland, which is commencing on the 28th August.  

We thank Ciaran and his crew who are fundraising for both Fionn's Journey and St. Patrick's N.S. ASD Unit. Click here https://www.gofundme.com/2gjb3xg for their fundraising link if you wish to donate.

We would be grateful if you could support them by following Ciaran's journey on www.racearoundireland.com.

 

 

On Thursday 2nd March we will celebrate World Book Day, all children are invited to attend school dressed as their favourite character from a Book.

We are celebrating Blue Nose Day here in Mixed class! the aim of this day is to raise awareness about Autism, thanks to Valerie for supplying the class with noses and the staff in St Patricks for making a generous donation!

We are celebrating Blue Nose Day here in Mixed class! the aim of this day is to raise awareness about Autism, thanks to Valerie for supplying the class with noses and the staff in St Patricks for making a generous donation!