Induction Morning for the New Junior Infants

Thursday the 15th of June, the school opened its doors to the new Junior Infants that will be coming to SSE in September. The two boys and two girls were very well behaved and they enjoyed a morning filled with story time, art work and play time. They produced very good Dragons and they enjoyed interacting with our special guest, the frog!!

Nut Free Zone in the Junior Room

Dear Junior Room Parents/Guardians

It has come to our attention that a new junior infant has a severe allergic reaction to peanuts/nuts. This allergic reaction (anaphylactic shock) can occur through ingestion of peanut/nut products, cross contamination and breathing peanuts in the air.

Since this condition can be life threatening, we are asking for your help in minimising the risk to this child by:

a)    Avoiding giving children peanuts in school lunches

b)   Avoiding giving peanut butter sandwiches, other spreads containing nuts such as Nutella and snacks/bars containing nuts or labelled “may contain nut traces” in school lunches

c)    Asking children not to share their lunches.

d)   If your child has eaten peanuts/nuts before coming to school, please be sure your child’s hands and face have been thoroughly washed before entering the school.

Due to the severity of the problem, it is important that all parents carry out the suggested measures and reduce the risk of allergic reaction to this child, starting June 1st 2017. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

We thank you for your co-operation.

Ms. Nuzum

Music lessons with Ms Griffiths

Music lessons with Ms Griffiths will continue on the following dates - 30th May, 13th and 20th June. School closed on June 6th (Bank Hol). Ms Griffiths asks that all musicians try to attend sessions as there will be a little end of year party and a session playing all the tunes learned so far! 

Disturbances during school hours

We would like to ask all parents/guardians to have consideration for pupils and teachers and  please do not allow younger children/siblings to run around the school grounds playing. before and after the 2pm and 3pm pick up, but to remain outside the school gate. This has become increasingly obvious during the last few weeks of good weather as the class windows have been open and/or classes are taking place outside. Both pupils and teachers have become distracted by the noise and movement, and find it difficult to concentrate. We would like to remind parents that younger siblings are not covered by insurance while  playing on school property and ask for your cooperation in this matter. 

Junior Room School Tour Details

The Junior Room are very lucky to be going on their School Tour to Rancho Reilly's in Co. Carlow. The children will get an opportunity to pet the animals, go on a pony ride, train ride & barrel rides. After Lunch the children are permitted to have free play where they can have a go on the Go carts, Swings, trampoline and use the wonderful facilities in the playground.  

Please note the following:

Date:  Friday 23rd of June, 2017

Arrive to school: 8.45 am Sharp 

Bus Departs: @ 9 am Sharp

Bus Returns to School: @ 3.30 pm pending on traffic

Total Cost:   €25 (Includes Bus Journey, Entrance Fee and  Food)  parents/guardians can pay directly or authorise to take the money from the school bank by filling out and returning the slip that will be sent home. Please have this money/slips in to your class teacher or secretary by Monday the 19th of June.

Supervision: There will be 1 Class Teacher and Two parents, this is sufficient for adult to pupil ratio. 

Pack: The children can bring some sweets (Rubbish!!) & non fizzy drinks. Some pocket money (No greater than €10) is permitted to spend in the shop there. 

Gentle reminder: Ensure your child is adequately dressed for outdoor activities and it's imperative that sun cream is applied in the morning of the tour. Children are not permitted to bring umbrella's but are permitted to bring rain coats, sun hats and sun glasses on the day.  A small toy/playing cards/small book is permitted but please use your own discretion as to what best suits your child travelling on a bus. 

Green School Committee Outing

Courtesy of the Parents Association the Green School Committee members had a most enjoyable and memorable evening filled with Bowling, Pizza and fun fantastic games, the pictures speak for themselves.

Maths/S.E.S.E/P.E.

13th of May Holy Communion Day in Barinskey Church

A successful day was had by all who put in massive efforts to make the day so meaningful and memorable. A word of thanks to the organist Ian Jones, the beautiful flower arrangement in the church thanks Lorraine, our Server Sarah Shanley thank you for assisting on our special day.  The Light refreshments were enjoyed by all who attended in the community centre and thanks to the people who donated baked goods,  a big thank you to the parents who decorated the hall and organised the tea and coffee. Many thanks for the beautiful  bouquet of flowers.   Congratulation to the Holy Communicants and many thanks to Father Byrne for his involvement.

Uniforms

As the warmer weather has arrived (for however long!) I would like to remind parents of the uniform policy during this time. Pupils are allowed to wear plain navy shorts as part of their uniform. Sports shorts of any other colour, with writing or bright colours are not permitted as part of the pupils uniforms. I would also like to remind parents that pupils are to wear plain white, black or dark coloured shoes/runners as part of their uniform.  Finally will all parents/guardians ensure that all coats, jumpers etc have your child's name on it. 

We wish to ensure that all pupils look well presented and ready for learning each day, while also remaining comfortable during the hot days. 

Call out for Baked Goods for Communion!!

The Parents Association would like to ask all parents/guardians to contribute baked goods/treats for the Communion. These can be left in the school on or before Fri 12th. 

CONGRATULATIONS SCOIL SAN EOIN

Well done to the children of Scoil San Eoin for  successfully obtaining the second Green flag on Energy. A special thanks goes out to the Green School Committee Members especially the class reps who have done an amazing job and it hasn't gone unnoticed for their dedication and time given after school!! We will commence the first steps in September to embark on our third Green Flag. 

Mobile Library/School Bank

The mobile library is back on Friday. Please remember to bring back any books that need to be returned. 

The school bank will be cancelled on Friday May 5th due to Confirmation. 

Welcome to our new Secretary!

A warm Scoil San Eoin welcome to Mary our new secretary. She will be in the office each Monday and Wednesday for any parents/guardians wishing to make appointments or contact the school. 

Reminders!

We wish the Confirmation pupils the very best at their Service of Light tonight at 7.30. All pupils must be there by 7.15 with their candle! Booklets will be given to the pupils on arrival. 

All forms and money for the school photographer must be back in by tomorrow as they are being collected in the afternoon. 

School will be finishing up for the Easter holidays at 12.30 on Friday. We wish all the pupils and their families a happy and safe Easter. Its been a very busy term, and we know everyone will be back on Monday 24th April refreshed and ready for another action packed final term in Scoil San Eoin!

On Friday the Parents Association will also be holding a non-uniform day. The pupils are required to bring in 2 euro which allows them not to wear their uniform. 

Science: Planting indoor Cress Seeds

New Appointment!

Some very positive news was received from the Department in the form of confirmation that Scoil San Eoin will have another teacher beginning in September 2017!!. This new appointment has come about due to the increasing numbers in the school. A huge thank you to all who worked very hard to bring this about,  through positive promotion of the school, petitions, and all matter of other ways. Our quest to gain another teacher has been a long process but we persevered, knowing that this will be a huge benefit to the staff and pupils, with much smaller class sizes and another teacher on board who will bring their interests, skills and knowledge to the school. It is also another way to ensure that this small school, which is so important to the community, will continue to develop and flourish.

Annual Open Day and Junior Entrepreneur Showcase Day!!

Our annual Open Day is on this Saturday April 1st from 12-2pm. All are welcome!

As usual the pupils will be showing samples of the great work that they have done and are in the process of doing at the moment. It is also an opportunity for new Junior Infant parents and prospective parents and pupils to come and familiarise themselves with the school. 

This year the Open Day also doubles as the Junior Entrepreneur Showcase Day for the senior class. They will be displaying the fruits of all their hard work and of course the Canny Cans and Postcards will go on sale!

Come and pick up a local postcard or recycled organiser and support the senior pupils, our future entrepreneurs!!

Coding and IT Classes

Coding and IT classes finished today with Ciaran having spent 6 weeks teaching the pupils some great new skills.  The classes have been a fantastic success, giving the pupils a great grounding in general IT skills, coding and building games.  We would like to say a very big thank you to the Parents Association who funded the classes through fundraising, avoiding any further costs on parents. 

Spring Time has arrived in SSE.....

Scoil San Eoin children have been very busy planting for this season with flowering plants, sowing onions, garlic and much much more in our garden beds. We look forward to seeing the growth and development. We will observe,  document, record and enjoy the beautiful growth in our school garden.  

Seachtain na Gaeilge:

Comhghairdeas (Congratulations) to the paiste ( children ) in the junior room for making a massive effort to "ag spreagagh as Gaeilge i rith an lae".............this year we decided to hold a competition to entice paiste to speak Gaeilge through out the day for a week , so here is a pictiúr of the paiste who received a certicate (Teastas na Gaeilge) for their best efforts! Also, Rang a Dó sung the Amhran na bhfiann with the Senior Room, video to follow soon. This year our class learnt Seanfhocal mar shampla; There is no place like no home (Níl aon tinteán mar do thinteán féin) and A good start is half the work (Tús maith leath na hoibre) Equally all the children in Scoil San Eoin learnt the words and actions to the Haka Gaeilge a dance similar to the All Blacks. Watch this space for a videoto follow.