Library

We would like to sincerely thank Gavin (parent) for building us beautiful solid wooden furniture for the library. Thank you also to the parents Peter and Eoin who helped move it today.

GETNS Extra Curricular Activities

Please see attached two documents: itinerary and policy

Chess – please see attached note from David

GAA

Well done to the girls who won their match last week and a big thank you to Katherine, we are very proud of you all.

Swimming

3^rd, 4^th and ALC will start swimming next Thursday 28^th September – swimming policy to follow.

 MS Readathon

MS Ireland invite our 2^nd – 6^th classes to take part in their 30^th MS Readathon to join them in fostering a love of reading.

Clonturk Community College

We were delighted to see Susan, Principal of Clonturk and some of our past pupils visiting our school this week.

Rosmini Community School

Open Evening Wednesday September 27^th 7-9pm All Hallows College, Grace Park Road.

 RAKA

The following children were awarded Random Act of Kindness Awards this week: Eve Jun Inf Áine, Liam, Eamon, Conal Sen Inf Katherine, Benjamin Sen Inf Éibhlin, Sarah 2^nd, Eleanor 3^rd, Cara 4^th, Adam ALC Danielle.

RARA

The following children were awarded Random Act of Respect Awards this week: Ruby Jun Inf Áine, Cillian, Caoimhe Sen Inf Katherine, Ciaran, Sadhbh, Sen Inf Éibhlin, Lucy 2^nd, Niamh 3^rd, Senan, Mary-Kate 4^th, Summer, Mia 5^th, Caimin ALC Danielle.

Frása na Seachtaine:  “Tá an scoil nua go hiontach!”– The new school is great!!

GETNS AUTUMN FAIR –

SUNDAY 22nd OCTOBER, 12-3pm

Hi everyone,

It’s that time of year again, the run up to our biggest fundraiser and great day out, the Autumn Fair! And this year, thanks to our beautiful new school, it’s going to be bigger and better than ever before.

As always, the success of the Autumn Fair depends on you. We already have a core committee and many volunteers but we need more parents and past pupils to get involved. Whether you can help with organisation beforehand, spare an hour or two on the day or put up posters in your local shop, please let us know asap – whatever help you can give is much appreciated. We also need donations of books, toys and bric-a-brac. To get involved, email Lisa at [email protected] or Tina at [email protected].

Facebook

The best and easiest way to stay in touch is via our Facebook page. Please ‘Like’ us to get regular updates on the fair and other school activities:

https://www.facebook.com/GETNSAutumnFair/

Raffle

We need your help to source raffle prizes (big and small, preferably big!!). Please drop what you have into Karen’s office or contact Emma (086 8338236) or Alan (086 3858792) with any information regarding prizes. Please try to use all contacts you can as this is the biggest fundraiser in the Autumn Fair.

The online raffle tickets were a huge success last year and will be available again this year via the school’s PayPal account. Every donation of €10 buys a book of 6 raffle tickets. This is a quick and easy way to support the school, especially if you can’t make it on the day. You can buy your raffle tickets here: http://tinyurl.com/getnsfair

Matched funding

Does your employer do matched funding? This is where a company will match fundraising up to a certain amount. If you work for a big company, please ask your HR department if they have a matched funding policy.

As always, the success of the Autumn Fair depends on you. We already have a core committee and many volunteers but we need more parents and past pupils to get involved. Whether you can help with organisation beforehand, spare an hour or two on the day or put up posters in your local shop, please let us know asap – whatever help you can give is much appreciated. We also need donations of books, toys and bric-a-brac. To get involved, email Lisa at [email protected] or Tina at [email protected].

Le meas,

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Róisín Conlon,

Príomh Oide