Festive Clothing Day and Breakfast - Friday 21st December

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We are holding a festive clothing day on Friday 21st December. The children can wear Christmas jumpers, Christmas onesies, make their own Christmas jumpers, anything once its full of festive cheer!! The Parents Reps will also be providing tasty breakfast treats for the pupils and we may even have a surprise visitor in the morning!

The pupils will not need to bring in any money for this non uniform day.

Can we also remind parents that the annual Kris Kindle present swap will be taking place in the school on Thursday 20th, so each pupil should have their gift in, wrapped and nameless, by that day.

Thank You

Carol singing Event - Latin Quarter Redcross 07/12/2018

Parents came together and organised a carol singing event on Friday 07th Dec @ Latin Quarter in Redcross. The children alongside Jackie Phipps performed carols outside of the Latin Quarter, they then went for a walk to the housing estate Glenkeen where they performed some songs for the residents and then back to Redcross Village for some more songs. They finished off with some lovely hot chocolate and treats kindly supplied by Jones Pub. A total of €61 was raised. The children had a brilliant night having fun and got into the festive spirit. A thank you to all the parents who helped organise the event, to Jackie for guiding and assisting the children and to the children who took part. There was a great turn out on the night and we thank you for your support!

Well done everyone!

6th Class - Annual tree Decoration

6th Class performed their annual duties in decorating the school for the Christmas period. They had great fun doing it and we all agree the school looks great!! Mara is the youngest and as per tradition she got to put the sheep on the top of the tree. Thank you to all the 6th class pupils.

Castletown House Trip - Friday 14th Dec

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On Friday 14th Dec a whole school trip to Castletown House has been arranged by the school. The OPW have opened the house for free living history tours for schools which will incorporate many of the curriculum areas in History.

Pupils will be leaving the school at 09.30 am and will require a full packed lunch.

The total cost for the trip is €8.00 per pupil for the bus, €5 of this will be subsidized by the school through fundraising leaving the cost of the bus at €3 each for the pupils.

Money will need to be into all class teachers by Thurs 13th Dec.

Thank You

Upcoming School Christmas Performance - Thurs 13th Dec

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The Board of Management and staff would like to advise all parents that there will be NO ENTRY FEE to the Christmas play this year for everyone who attends.

As in previous years, we will be holding a raffle on the night to fundraise for the school and we are calling on all parents for donations of small spot prizes or voucher for the raffle. If you know of any business in the area who would be willing to donate a prize, please request a fundraising letter from Mary in the office. Every year our raffle has been a great success and provides great fun on the night.

We will have posters going out to shops/businesses in the next few days. If you would like a poster to advertise please ask in the office.

Thank you for all your help and support.

Upcoming Sale of Work Fundraiser

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We are in the process of planning a sale of work fundraiser for the school to raise much needed funds and to purchase items for the school. Please remember us when you are de-cluttering and clearing out for the Christmas period. We would really appreciate it if you could hold onto items for the school to use at the sale of work. More details will follow

Thank You

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Just 4 Fun Active School Tour

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We enjoyed our school tour to DCU, a very active and fun day was had by all while also contributing to Crumlin Children’s Hospital - a very worthy cause.

Active Schools Week 2018

We recently held our first Active Schools Week where the pupils engaged in various activities such as wake up shake up each morning, drop everything and dance, outdoor activities, the SSE 10Km in a day challenge and a poster competition. The pupils were so energetic and enthusiastic all week making it a great success - well done everyone!

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Look at our certificates! All pupils completed the Fit4Class programme with great energy and enthusiasm.

Yoga classes 2018

The children recently enjoyed a set of yoga classes with Maura Broaders. It was a lovely way to end the school year.

RNLI-Lap of the Map

Mary Hickey visited Scoil San Eoin today to tell the story of her wonderful achievement completing a lap of the map of Ireland. The pupils enjoyed the stories of her fascinating adventures along the way and had plenty of questions to ask. Thank you Mary for taking the time to visit our school and congratulations again on your wonderful achievement.

Tennis Exhibition Day - Jamie Stafford April 2018

All pupils participated in a tennis coaching session with Jamie Stafford academy. This was very much enjoyed by all.

Arklow Christmas Festival Colouring Comp

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The children in the Junior room have taken part in a colouring competition ran by the Arklow Municipal Council.

A winner will be chosen from each school and their pictures will be displayed in shop windows in Arklow Town.

An overall winning child will be chosen by Santa (names in hat) to help switch on the Christmas Tree Lights at Main Street Park in Arklow on Sat 24th November @ 04.30pm

This will be an exciting event with singing and a fireworks display.

General Reminders/Upcoming Events

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N.B PARKING: Please ensure that the entrance to the school @ the building site is kept clear at all times for builders to access site. All footpaths are to be kept accessible to all children @ all times for health and safety therefore no cars are to be parked on footpaths.

PARENT TEACHER MEETINGS: Reminder: All parent teacher meetings are scheduled to take place this week on Tues 20/Weds 21st Nov. Slips have been issued a few weeks ago with times etc.

COATS/HATS: Due to so many absences from illness in the past few weeks, please ensure all children have a coat and hat and are dressed suitably for the cold weather. All teachers will be reluctant to allow children outside if not dressed appropriately.

CAROL SINGING: Carol singing will take place in Bridgewater Shopping Centre on Sat 08th Dec from 12-2pm. A consent form will be sent home with children today, please sign and return if child/children will be able to attend on the day.

MOBILE LIBRARY: The Mobile Library is scheduled for Friday 23rd but due to closure all books will need to be brought in by Thurs 22nd for collection that day.

SALE OF WORK FUNDRAISER: A sale of work fundraiser is currently being organised by the parent reps and school for the New year - Please keep us in mind for any items during clear outs before and after Christmas to donate to school.

SETANTA ORDERS:All setanta book club orders will be due back at the school by November 30th with order forms and money

ARKLOW MUSIC FESTIVAL: Information regarding upcoming Arklow Music Festival in March 2019 will go home today with the children.

Thank You!


Super Troopers Programme

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As part of our quest to get the Active Schools Flag this year, we are commencing the Super Troopers programme on Monday 05th November. All pupils will be taking part

This is a Health Homework programme that teaches children about leading a healthy balanced lifestyle by focusing on physical activity, wellbeing and nutrition.

The programme encourages children to increase their activity levels by setting physical activity homework every night. The Health Homework Journals also contain wellbeing challenges, extra tips on looking after overall health, information on nutrition and healthy recipes helping children to be fit and healthy in mind and body.

Each pupil will receive the following:

  • A Health Homework Journal

  • A Family Activity Wall Chart

  • A letter for each pupil’s parent/carer explaining in detail how Super Troopers work

  • Tips and further information on the website www.supertroopers.ie

We encourage all pupils and their families to participate in the programme.

Happy Exercising!!!

School Office: 0404 41 727
Email: schoolofficeredcross@gmail.com
Roll No: 14829M