Dear Parents and Guardians / A Thuismitheoirí agus a Chaomhnóirí,

 

Well done to all the children for settling in so well to our new school environment, and on a very successful first fire drill.

 

The RSA visited 4th – 6th classes to talk about road safety. Our pedestrian crossing and school warden are in train, so please bear with us. Thank you to the parents who are supervising at opening and closing times.

 

Credit Union Quiz

4 teams from 5th and 6th classes will take part in round 1 of the Credit Union Quiz on Friday 27th January at 11am in St Pat’s BNS.  Good luck to all!

 

After School Soccer 

Soccer has started in our GP Hall on a Thursday after school until 3.20pm with Jill and thanks to Ray and the other parents for offering to help.

 

GETNS 2017 Calendars areavailable for sale in the office €5 each.

 

RAKA

The following children were awarded Random Act of Kindness Awards this week: Vicki Junior Infants, Harris 1st, Tadhg 2nd, and Adam 4th.

 

RARA

The following children were awarded Random Act of Respect Awards this week: David 2nd, and Ross 4th.

 

Frása na Seachtaine:  “Cen sort lá atá ann? – Tá sé fluich/tirim.”

What kind of day is it? – It is wet/dry

Le meas,

 

 

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Róisín Conlon,

Príomh Oide

Important notice re. Voluntary Donations

 

At the time of moving to the new school we would like to thank the parents who make regular financial contributions to the school. Your ongoing support is invaluable. Following a review of the paperwork it seems that many of the donors who make contributions by standing order have not completed the CHY4 form for the relevant years. This form allows us to claim back tax on the donations made (at no cost to you). If this is you could you pop into the office and sign these forms for 2015 and 2016 (or earlier if you haven’t done it before). Or you can call or mail Karen and she will send it to you. It is really just a matter of putting in your PPS number and signing. We can insert amount donated if you cannot recall it.

 

For parents who do not currently donate can we take this opportunity to inform you of the scheme in place in the school. For donations of €250 or over per annum the school waives the annual stationary charge, swimming lesson costs and annual school trip costs for that family. To receive this waiver the family must complete the CHY4 mentioned above, in order that the school can claim tax back from Revenue. Once this form is completed it will be entered on the internal system and the teachers will have a note that the children are exempt from these costs.

Donations can be made as a once off payment or through monthly payments starting at €21.

 

Aoife Connolly (on behalf of the BoM)

Treasurer