BBKR Community Games

See attached a link for the BBKR Community Games Provisional Calendar of Events for 2018

Please also see attached link for the registration form which must be completed to take part.

All activities are open to children living in the Barndarrig, Brittas Bay, Kilbride and Redcross Areas.

New PE equipment has arrived

January saw the exciting arrival of some new pe equipment in the school. Look how we have been making great use of it already.

Peace Prom Update - Logistics Plan for the RDS - IMPORTANT

Please click on the attached link for the logistics plan issued by the Peace Proms team which details information. Especially note the arena layout map - This details where our colour block of choir seating is and also a choir assembly point (Drop off and pick up point for parents)

Our colour block is YELLOW.

The plan also details helpful information on:

• Car park information for audience members with map
• First Aid Areas
• Parent Pick up information
• Concert Etiquette
• Choir Itenirary

Grandparents Day - Weds 31st Jan 2018

INVITATION

Scoil San Eoin wish to invite you to our Grandparents Day

Wednesday 31st January

10am – Noon

(There will be tea/coffee provided for all @ 11am).

''Grandparents & grandfriends prepare us for the future by teaching us about the past’’ – Author Unknown

Note:Please advise a Class Rep or Mary in the office of names of people that may be attending as a guide for numbers for the day. A document is available in the school office for reps to write any names on - Thank You

Missing Mobile Library Books

Please click on the attached link for a list of missing library books from the mobile library which are steadily increasing in late fines.

A full printed list is also available on the parents notice board outside the school gate.

Could all parents review this list and if there child/ren have any of the books listed, please return to Michelle Redmond or to the school office as soon as possible?

Thank You

Parents/Guardians access to school

We would like to remind parents that access to the school via the back door before and during school is not permitted for health and safety reasons. This door is for pupils and staff members only. All parents and visitors to school must buzz either the office or a classroom, at the front door. We would also like to remind parents/guardians to check whether the issues they bring to the class teachers attention before school may be written on a note or email. If parents/guardians have an issue that they need to speak to the class teacher about, they should make an appointment via email or through Mary in the office.

We would like to reiterate that morning time is a valuable time for staff members to get ready for the day ahead either by gathering resources etc or discussing issues with other staff members. We ask that parents/guardians are respectful of the points above and are mindful of the impact disruptions, and visitors in the school building during these times, have on the pupils day and also their health and safety.  

We thank you for your cooperation in this matter. 

Arklow Music Festival 2018 (Saturday, March 03rd - Sunday, March 11th)

Any enteries for the Arklow Music Festival must be in by the 16th Jan. Any parent who wishes to enter their child/children can contact Mary in the office at the school for details.

Peace Proms - Rehearsal Thurs 11th Jan

Our peace proms rehearsal is taking place on Thurs 11th Jan. The fee of €10 for the bus needs to be into school by Weds 10th Jan.

Payment can be made through school bank or online through E- payments system also.

The rehearsal will be taking place during school hours so collection time will be the same as always for all pupils.

Billy's Buddy Bench!

Santa came early to Scoil San Eoin, with the delivery of a gorgeous handmade buddy bench from Billy Russel (Granddad to David and Jack Browne). It was a lovely surprise for the pupils, and will be something which will encourage the pupils to check on each other to make sure everyone has someone to talk to and is feeling alright, and also make sure that no one is upset or alone during break times. We're sure this bench will hold plenty of interesting conversations during its time in Scoil San Eoin! Thanks again Billy for sharing your talent and craftsmenship and your generosity to the pupils. 

Peace Proms - Update (Bus information)

The school will be attending a rehearsal for the Peace Proms on 11/01/2018 in Blanchardstown.

The cost of the bus will be €10 per child and the money will be due before Weds 10/01/2018.

Another bus has also been booked by the school for the Peace Proms concert on Sat 03/02/2018.

We need to be there a few hours before for rehearsals etc.

Again the same cost applies and bus will be there after the performance to bring all the children home.

Times and further information will follow after Christmas.

A sample of our work from December

The Senior pupils have been very busy elves over the last couple of weeks. Not just preparing for their Christmas concert, but also working hard at other subjects. Have a look at a sample of their work below. 

Christmas Carol Singing at Bridgewater - Sun 17th Dec

The children & parents/teachers were at Bridgewater Shopping Centre over the weekend preforming Carol singing for all the shoppers. A fantastic afternoon was had by all and there was a great festive atmosphere! Thank you to all the pupils/parents and staff who took part.

Kris Kindle

We are doing Kris Kindle again this year for all the pupils at Scoil San Eoin.

Each child has selected a name of the person they have to buy their gift for.

Maximum spend is €5.00.

All presents must be wrapped and labelled with persons name and can be brought in to the school on Friday 22nd. 

Thank You!

A Great Night had at the Christmas Concert!

A fantastic night was had at the annual Christmas concert. It took on a slightly different format this year with a beautiful performance from the Brittas Bay choir. The pupils from all three classes did their parents and teachers proud on the night with their performances, and even got a chance to join in with the Brittas Bay choir for some carols at the end. A huge thank you to all that made it such a fun and festive night, including the choir, Parents Reps and parents, raffle prize sponsors and those who donated refreshments, members of the BOM and staff of the school. A huge thank you also to Susan and Roland for the use of the hall and audio equipment for practices, and on the night. The final tally is not in yet but approx 1100 euro was raised on the night for the school!

Videos of the show and the choir will be uploaded here in the week to come.

Breakfast Morning - Friday 22nd Dec

Scoil San Eoin are holding a breakfast morning for all the children & Parents/Grandparents on Friday 22nd Dec @ 9.20am.

See attached link for more information

Christmas Concert Information

The annual Christmas concert is taking place tomorrow night Dec 13th at 7.30. We hope to see all parents/guardians and extended families there for what promises to be a great night of Christmas cheer, with a special performance from the Brittas Bay Choir! Here is some information for the night. 

Senior pupils from Ms Greene's and Ms Nuzum's class are to be at the hall for 6:45 for a practise with the Brittas Bay choir. Junior pupils are to be there for 7pm. All pupils are to arrive in full costume, with their props, ready to go on stage. 

Any last minute raffle prizes can be dropped into the school office tomorrow. Any donations for refreshments can be given to the Parent Reps. 

See you there!

Operation Clean-Up!

A huge thank you to the parents who volunteered their time to clean up around the school and the garden over the weekend. Their energy and enthusiasm meant that the place looks fantastic and it was very uplifting for pupils and staff to arrive on a crisp winter morning to see the place so tidy and maintained. Hopefully with their efforts and the addition of a caretaker in the New Year, the school will be back to its previous glory! Thanks again to : Helen and Thomas Browne, Cathy Nolan, Michelle Redmond , John Cleary and Patrick Brennan, Jill Power and John Breen. 

Decorating the school for Christmas Time!!!

Our 6th class pupils had great fun putting up the Christmas tree and decorating the school for Christmas. As per tradition the youngest pupil in 6th class got to put the tree topper on which was Sínead. Everyone done a great job and the school has a lovely festive feel to it.

Chess Tournament

Wicklow Junior Rapid Chess Championships Dec. 2017

Venue: Friar Suite, Grand Hotel, Abbey Street, Wicklow Town.

Date and Time: Thursday, 14th December 2017 4-7pm

Entry Fee: €9 or €15 for 2 in same Family.

5 Round Swiss Event for Novices and those aspiring to play in ICU Events.

Enquiries to Seamus Duffy e-mail seaduffy63@gmail.com  (Limited Entry)

Road Safety Authority (RSA) Workshop

The children from Junior Infants to Second Class had their workshop first, followed by third class to sixth class. The workshops was enjoyed by all and the pupils enjoyed the power point presentations, learning all about safety and singing the Safe Cross Code. Complimnetary safety gifts were given to the children.

The Course Coordinator, Orlaith enjoyed her visit to Scoil San Eoin and her testimony speaks for itself, see below. Well done boys and girls!

"I just want to say a sincere thank you to you and all the staff at Scoil Eoin, for allowing me to visit your school and for the kindness and hospitality that was shown towards me.

The children in every single class were absolutely excellent  !  Having visited many schools I have to say the manners, respect and engagement of your students was top class!

I hope the students enjoyed my presentations and that you were happy with the service."