Clontibret N.S. Newsletter
October 2023
Open Evening Beech Hill College
Beech Hill College are holding their Open Evening on Thursday 28th September at 6.30pm and 6th Class pupils are most welcome. Parents/guardians are advised to park in the grounds of the Cathedral which is opposite the main entrance of the school. There will be no parking spaces for parents/guardians on the grounds of Beech Hill College.
Photographer
The photographer will be in school next Monday 2nd October. Could all children wear full uniform please?
Monaghan Museum
Next Wednesday 4th October Pauline Tilson from Monaghan Museum will visit the school with a display of agriculture tools
Alpaca Farm
On Thursday 5th October the Junior Room will visit the Alpaca Farm in Glaslough.
Castleblayney College STEAM
5th and 6th Class will be picked up on Thursday 5th October at 9.00am and travel to Castleblayney Community College for a STEAM Experience Day – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. They will enjoy a healthy lunch provided by the school and are not required to bring their school bags. They will be back at 2.50pm.
Ditch the Dark Day
On Friday 27th October Clontibret N.S. will celebrate all things light as we have our first ever Ditch the Dark Day. Everybody is encouraged to wear their brightest clothes as we choose to celebrate the Light.
Clothes Collection
After midterm we hope to have a Clothes Collection for second hand clothes, shoes and household textiles (not duvets or pillows) on Friday 10th November. Please ask friends and family members to help out so we can have as large a collection as possible. It’s a good time of year to have a clear out. Clothes can be brought into school from Wednesday 8th.
Toys for Aistear
While you are having a clear out for the Clothes Collection, can I ask if you could pass on any good quality toys which are not being used in your home any more to the Junior Room. These would be very useful in Aistear time as it would be good to have some ‘new’ toys for the pupils to play with. These must be in clean and in good condition.
Pupil Insurance
Thank you very much if you have already paid your school insurance. €5.30 for school insurance, which covers your child during school hours, is now due.
Christmas Cards For Schools
Dare I mention the ‘C’ word but we plan to take part in the Christmas Cards For Schools project this year again. It is a fun and unique way to raise funds for the school. The children will design their own cards and parents have the choice to order their child/children’s cards and have them before Christmas. The cards come in packs of 10 cards (150mm x 150mm square)printed with the child’s individual design on the front, the child’s name as the designer printed on the back, along with the school’s name on the back of the card. A pack of 10 cards will cost €5.50.
Peace Proms
3rd-6th Class have been given the opportunity to be part of Peace Proms in R.D.S. Dublin on Saturday 3rd February 2024.
10 years ago we brought the Senior Room to this and it was an amazing experience to be part of 3000 voice choir.
Peace Proms is a Free resource and choral education project for Primary Schools. The musical programme is tailor made to ensure it is fun and engaging for children, fulfils important educational requirements, is very rewarding to teach, and the end performance is an inspirational and thrilling experience for choirs, teachers, parents and audiences alike! Peace Proms engages children and young people in music and enriches their lives through exceptional musical experiences and performances. Peace Proms celebrates culture and diversity and promotes peace, unity and tolerance through music.
Tickets will go on sale for parents shortly and we will keep you updated.
Important Date for your diary
On Monday 4th December at 3.30pm we are having a Breast Cancer Awareness talk. This is a public health talk which covers important information about breast cancer, facts and figures and early detection.
This is open to all ladies of the community, so feel free to invite your neighbours and friends. It will last approximately 30/40 minutes.
Hot Lunch Menu – Please remember to bring your lunch money €4 to school on the Tuesday.
6/10 Goujon roll
13/10 Chicken curry & rice
20/10 Pasta Bolognese
27/10 Sausage in a bap & chips
Midterm
10/11 Goujon roll
17/11 Chicken curry & rice
24/11 Mince and potatoes
1/12 Goujon roll
Dates for Your Diary
Photographer Monday 2nd October.
Ditch the Dark Day Friday 27th October
Halloween Half Term School is closed Monday 30th October-Friday 3rd November.
School will re-open on Monday 6th November.
Cash For Clobber Friday 10th November
Breast Awareness Monday 4th December 4th December at 3.30pm
Peace Proms Saturday 3rd February 2024
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Friendship Week
Last week was Friendship Week. On Monday we had to pick a class name out of a bucket. We had to be nice to that person all day.
On Tuesday we joined with the Junior Room and we all did Art together. Our heading was ‘The best ship is a Friendship’.
On Wednesday we made up a recipe for friendship. There was a bowl on our page and we added recipes to it. ‘A pinch of kindness’. ‘A jug of smiles’.
On Thursday we made cards for the patients in St. Anne’s Nursing Home in Ballybay. We hope our friendship cards will cheer them up and make them smile.
On Friday we joined with the Junior room and had P.E. together. We played with them and had a good time.
Holly & Bethany