January Newsletter 2023
Welcome back to school. We trust everyone enjoyed their Christmas holiday and had a fun family time.
Upcoming Events and Activities:
- There will be a Diocesan Big Sing in Muckno Church of Ireland Church, Castleblayney on Sunday 29th January at 7.00pm. They are looking for musical contributions for the evening. As our pupils performed so well at Christmas I thought we could volunteer to sing 1 piece at the service – if your child is willing and available to sing on 29th January at 7pm please let me know ASAP so we can start practising!
- Each Friday this term P.E. will take place so please wear tracksuits and runners.
- Hot Lunches €3 (on Fridays) will continue as usual. Please order and bring in the money on Tuesdays.
- Menu as follows:
6/1/23 Goujon Roll
13/1 Chicken Curry & Rice
20/1 Sausage in a Bap
27/1 Mince & Potatoes
3/2 Goujon Roll
10/2 Sausage in a Bap
17th February – Mid Term
24/2 Chicken Curry & Rice
3/3 Goujon Roll
10/3 Sausage in a Bap
17th March – St. Patrick’s Day
24/3 Mince & Pasta
September 2023 Applications
We will hold our Open Afternoon on Wednesday 8th February from 2.00-3.00 If you wish to enrol your child in Clontibret NS or know anyone who wishes to enrol with us for next year 2023/24, please come along on that afternoon or contact the office for an application form, 047 80865 or by email: clontibretns@gmail.com. The closing date for applications is 31st March.
The Carol Service By Leah & Reuben
On Sunday 11th December we held our Carol Service and Nativity Play in St. Colman’s Church. Our families all came to the service. We had been practising for weeks and it turned out really well. We were all dressed up in costumes. The church was full and there was a great atmosphere. Everyone loved our Nativity Play as it reminded us of the birth of Jesus. It was nerve wrecking being at the front of the church as it had been so long since we had done anything like that but it was an exciting time to get out again. There was tea afterwards for everyone.
The Pantomime By Lenex and Joshua
On Monday the 12th December the school travelled to the theatre in Armagh to see the Pantomime ‘Cinderella’. We were there in good time and got our seats. 4th, 5th and 6th Class got side seats in the theatre. The story was different from the normal Cinderella. It was very funny and we shouted lots. Buttons was Cinderella’s friend and we shouted out to help him when he was in danger. The pop singer was called Prince and was trying to write a new song. Poor Cinderella didn’t get out much, although she had Buttons who helped her with the housework. Her two horrible cousins and evil aunt made her do all the housework, and there was no chance she’d be going to the big party at the palace…. Or was there? Along came her fairy godmother who helped her get there. Prince wanted Cinderella to help him with his song but as midnight came near Cinderella had to rush home and lost a shoe. Prince searches for her and she joins him in writing songs for the band. Her friend Buttons eventually asks her to marry him after many attempts. We had to shout his name during the pantomime if anyone went near the ring when he hid it. We really enjoyed our day out and everyone brought a snack and we had our lunch when we came back to school.
Christmas Party By Holly and Bella
On the 21st December, the last day of term we had the Christmas party. We wore our Christmas jumpers. We played lots of games including ‘last over the mat’ and ‘musical chairs/statues’. The best pose or best dance got some chocolate as a prize. We watched the film ‘Pinocchio’. Santa came and brought us all presents. We were all so pleased with what we got. We got colour in pillows and markers, the boys in our classes got footballs. 5th and 6th did a Secret Santa and we got some lovely presents. At lunch time we ate sweets and more sweets. We went home at 12. It was a great day and we enjoyed it so much.
Dates for your Diary – School Closed
St. Brigid’s Day Monday 6th February
Mid-term break Thursday/Friday 16th /17th February
St. Patrick’s Day Friday 17th March
Easter Holidays School will close at 12 noon on Friday 31st March
School will reopen on Monday 17th April 2023.