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Newsletter – October 2008
30 Junior Infants (12 girls & 18 boys) started in Balscadden School in September. They have settled in well and are making excellent progress.
PARENTS ASSOCIATION Balscadden Parents Association would like to welcome all new parents to Balscadden school. The parents association meet once a month in the school to discuss a range of issues. Our AGM took place on Oct 7th. They are also involved in Christmas and Easter activities and Sports Day. If you are interested in becoming involved please contact Lorna: 086 3203398 or Paula: 086 8197346 for further information. New members are always welcome.
The Newsletter is published 4 times per year (Halloween, Christmas, Easter & June, to try to keep you up to date with just some of the things happening in the school.
VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION We would like to thank you all for your support with our Voluntary Contribution. We have had a very good response so far. We realize that this is a very expensive time of year for parents but by contributing at this time, all our children will benefit throughout the year. If you have not contributed and would like to do so, you can forward this to school addressed to the Treasurer, Balscadden Parents Association.
GREEN SCHOOLS NEWS We are working towards our flag in water conservation this year. We are also continuing to make improvements in litter and energy, so please try to reduce the packaging in lunch boxes and remember that a reusable bottle is both eco-friendly and cheaper. PARKING—BUSES We ask that people DO NOT PARK or stop in the BUS SET DOWN area or turning circle at school gate. Doing so endangers our children’s safety. We would also ask people to keep to the speed limit on the school road.
NPC NEWSBRIEF Please check the school website: www.balscadden.com for the latest NPC newsbrief.
SCHOOL CREDIT UNION We hope to have this up and running after mid-term. It will be run by the children of 6th class, but we also need some help from 6th class parents. If you’re free to help for 1 hr on a Friday (only every 3rd or 4th Friday) then please contact the school.
BALBRIGGAN CREDIT UNION—GRANT We would like to thank Balbriggan Credit Union for their generous grant of €1000 received recently. We hope to put this money to good use.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
27 Oct-3rd Nov Mid Term 7th Dec Hallelujah Concert 23rd May 1st Holy Communion 28TH May Confirmation
FIRST COMMUNION The First Communion class had their Enrolment Ceremony on Sunday morning at 9.00 Mass in Balscadden Church. Thanks to the parents who organized the event and to Ms Meehan and Sr. Anna. The children were excellent !
CHOIR The choir are going to The RDS on Sunday, 7th December to participate in the Hallelujah Concert. They will also be performing in the school in December.
JERSEY DAY—3RD OCT This raised €580.00 for Goal. Well Done!
SPANISH PROJECT Our Spanish project for 5th and 6th will continue this year. Classes of 1˝ hours duration take place each Thursday.
AND FINALLY …… The Parents Association would like to thank you for you support and hope you all have a great Halloween !
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