Debate

Congratulations to the 5th class team who represented the school so superbly this morning. They were not successful on this occasion but they presented their arguments with conviction and clarity and we have no doubt that they will be a force to be reckoned with in the future. They were very well supported by all their researchers and are looking forward to many more challenges throughout the year. A sincere thank you to Mrs. Murray and Ms. Holden for all the work that they have put into developing this strand of the curriculum. The skills they are developing will go a long way towards ensuring that these pupils are articulate and reasoned citizens. We wish our visitors all the best in the competition.

We were particularly proud of the manner in which the whole class represented their school and their families when looking after the visiting team. A major thank you to all those who provided such beautiful goodies. Our visitors were truly impressed.

 

Parenting Talk

Laois Offaly Parenting Partnership delivered a very interesting introductory talk for parents of children in Junior, Senior Infants and First Class last night. Our thanks to Ms Angela Egan who presented and please log onto the Parent’s Council page for updates on upcoming talks.

Congratulations

There was great excitement in school today when we heard that all our football teams have reached the Cumann na mBunscol finals in Portaloise next week.  Well done to all connected with the teams.

The finals will take place on Wednesday and Thursday but we will have definite times and dates tomorrow. Keep an eye on the blog for details.

Call for photographs

Your children are asking for your help with their homework. We are all putting together a heritage calendar for the coming year and would be grateful for your assistance in taking shots for inclusion on the published calendar and on the school blog.

Please check your child’s bag for details of their curriculum area. This project will run throughout the year but we are looking for photographs this week so that we can organise the published version.

Further details under ‘You can help’ in September 2013

Call for assistance

Members of the Parent’s Council Committee would be delighted to hear from any parent who might like to assist with the Annual School Walk on Friday Oct 25th. Please contact a member of the committee if you can help.

If you do not have a contact number, leave your name with a member of staff and we will put you in contact with the committee.

Thank you

Triple P Parenting

You will find an invitation to a free seminar for the parents of Junior Infants, Senior Infants and 1st Class in your child’s school bag. This talk will take place on Wednesday, Oct 16th at 7.30pm, will last for 1 hour and following the presentation tea will be served during which the facilitator will be happy to address any individual concerns that you might have.

These talks are provided by Longford/Westmeath Parenting Partnership and have been offered to schools in Laois. We look forward to a large attendance.