PA Christmas Party

A massive THANK YOU to our brilliant PA for yesterday's super Christmas party! The event was so well organised and we are very grateful to the parents who gave up so much of their time to plan and run the party! Have a look at some of the fun: 

We would like to wish all of our pupils and their families a merry Christmas! We will see you all in the New Year!

P.A Christmas News

The School Nativity play will be in the Church this Sunday 15^th December at 11.30am – There will be Tea/Coffee and Mince pies/Biscuits served in the hall after the service.

The Annual School Christmas Party will be on Thursday 19^th December from 1pm to 3pm

As with previous years we ask for a voluntary contribution of €4 per child with a Maximum of €10 per family to assist with the costs of the Christmas party.

There will be

Ø  lunch for the children

Ø  followed by some party games

Ø  a visit from Santa with a selection box for all the children

Ø  and a disco to get everyone in the festive mood

Ø  We will have a uniform swap table ( Non-Uniform in school on 18^th, 19^th & 20^th Dec)

Ø  The teachers have been working with the children on a project and they will have a Christmas around the world display in the hall

All parents, grandparents are welcome and if any parent / guardians are available to help on the day we would greatly appreciate it – just let one of the committee know or email us on pastpatricksnstrim@gmail.com

Finally we would like to thank you all, for your continued support and a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from The PA Committee.     

Ella to appear on the Late Late Toy Show!!! An article by sport's journalist Robert Cox

Summerhill Sensation Set To Face Off With Ryan Tubridy

Eleven year old boxer Ella Thompson from Summerhill, County Meath will appear on this year’s Late Late Toy Show this coming Friday, November 29th.

Ella, who attends St Patrick’s National School in Trim, will get to live the dream of every child up and down the country by appearing on the most viewed TV show annually in Ireland. While there, she will show off her amazing boxing skills, working the pads with Ryan Tubridy, before taking part in an interview and reviewing some sports toys. Someone better warn Tubridy to bulk up before Friday or face been knocked down by the Summerhill Star!!

Ella, who lives and breathes sport, has also played Gaelic Football, ran for St Cocas Kilcock and has done kickboxing since the age of five. She took up boxing three years ago with South Meath Boxing Club, where she was coached by her dad Cliff.

This year Ella has joined Dunboyne Boxing Club and started boxing competitively, as you become eligible to do so when you turn eleven. She is also part of Steven O’Rourkes professional gym in Inchicore, where her dad is also a trainer.

This year alone Ella was Leinster finalist, a Monkstown finalist, Esker International Female Champion and Wexford Cup Finalist, to mention a few. She is making serious strides and certainty has a bright future ahead.

RTÉ have definitely taken interest as she will also appear on Nationwide in January.

Dad Cliff, who is understandably very proud of his daughter, was full of praise for her when I caught up with him earlier this week; “Ella’s a phenomenal boxing talent. She attends Steven O’Rourkes’ gym in Inchicore. Steven and Ella have fantastic understanding and he thinks the world of her and her talent. She has also spared with Joe Ward and Pete Taylor and both were seriously impressed with her. Ella’s ultimate goal is to be an Olympian. We are very proud of her, for a girl of her years she has such a drive and ambition”

Ryan Tubridy, you’ve been warned!!!    

What a brilliant experience this will be for Ella & her family! We are all very proud of her here in St. Patrick's N.S

Book Fair

The annual Book Fair is on from Monday 25th November.  The P.A will hold the book sale on Thursday 28th November. 

If you don’t want the hassle of sending in cash to the school you can purchase vouchers from the website at the below link 

https://shop.scholastic.ie/search/search?log=t&search%5Bquery%5D=gift+voucher 

Book Fair Vouchers are the simple, secure way to ensure your child gets the book they want when the fair arrives and you’ll get an extra 20% free when you buy online meaning a €6 voucher costs €5.  

The school will earn REWARDS for free books on the full value of the voucher rather than the discount price. 

Once a purchase has been made, you will receive the voucher in an email which can be printed and given to your child – much saver to carry than cash! Please note there is no change given on vouchers. 

When should my child return to school after illness...?

Children's Book Festival Week

As part of the annual Children's Book Festival week, Ms. Maguire's class walked down to our local library to hear the brilliant writer, Shane Hegarty, talk about his books & his life as a writer. The children really enjoyed the morning.

The senior room visited Trim library to hear the RTE weather forecaster, Joanna Donnelly, talk about all things connected with weather & to show them her new book, 'The Great Irish Weather Book'.

Many thanks to Trim Library for facilitating such worthwhile workshops & hopefully inspiring the next generation of writers!

Halloween News from the P.A

 With the Halloween break approaching for the last week of term 21^st to 25^th October please note the below:

•          Mr Larke’s class will be selling raffle tickets at 50c each to be in with a chance to win one of the below Hampers.

These have been generously created and supplied by Marnie McLaughlin, our resident art display specialist.

•       There will also be some other prizes on the day along with a prize for best costume.
•           We will be providing some small treat bags for the children on Friday 25^th which the teachers will hand out. If you have any dietary requirements, please contact the PA at pastpatricksnstrim@gmail.com

Ireland v Russia

St. Patrick's N.S. got behind the boys in green today! Come on Ireland!!!

Bag2School Fundraiser. Thank You!

Many thanks to all who sent in bags for the Bag2School clothing collection fundraiser.

€99.60 was the total amount raised.

Bag2School Fundraising Clothing Collection

WE ARE HAVING A FUNDRAISING CLOTHING COLLECTION 

By getting involved in the Bag2School collection you have an opportunity to sort through your cupboards and wardrobes and donate any unwanted textiles in the bag provided. In addition, it will raise awareness amongst the children of the benefits of recycling and reuse.   

The clothes have to be of good quality for reuse in Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe. 

The LauraLynn House will also receive an additional 10% from Bag2School. The LauraLynn House is the only Children’s Hospice in Ireland.   

Their mission is “The LauraLynn House cares for children with life limiting conditions, and their families, by providing high quality transitional care, home support, respite, crisis and end-of-life care.  Our services are available to children with high medical and nursing needs from birth to 18.” 

Please try to fill as many bags as you can, don’t forget to ask grandparents, friends and neighbours to have a sort out too!  You can return clothes in any kind of bag. 

If you require any further details please do not hesitate to contact us on the below email address pastpatricksnstrim@gmail.com  

Items will be accepted in ANY type of bag : ( But bags will be provided this week so please check school bags) 

ITEMS THAT ARE ACCEPTED: 

- Men’s, ladies and children’s clothing - Paired shoes (tied together or elastic band around) - Handbags, ties, belts, hats and soft toys 

ITEMS THAT ARE NOT ACCEPTED: 

- Duvets,  

- Pillows, Blankets, Bedding 

COLLECTION DAY IS THURSDAY 3RD OCTOBER.  

PLEASE RETURN ANY BAGS FOR COLLECTION ON OR BEFORE  THURSDAY 3RD OCTOBER