Monday 23 September 2019

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 

Tuesday 17 September 2019

Homework Club

*Homework Club is back!*

It will be made available for students from 1st-6th Class, Monday to Wednesday.

It will take place with Ms. Keane in her classroom from 3pm-4pm. Children must be collected at the school gate promptly at 4pm.

Homework Club will cost €5 per day. A sign-up sheet will go around each morning in school for the club that day.

Students are encouraged to bring a light snack and drink to have before they start their work.

N.B.: The final responsibility for checking the students’ homework rests with the parents.

GAA v Clonard

The football team put up another terrific display against the team from Clonard today. The improvement in skills is already showing, and we had some fabulous scores, tough defending and brilliant passages of play. 

Training Thursday and Friday.

 Our match next week is away to Mulhussey. Please let Ms. Keane know asap if you are available that day to give lifts to some of our players. 

Many thanks! 



Tuesday 10 September 2019

GAA

Well done to our football team who started the year with an excellent display today!

Image result for GAAKiltale came out as winners, but the children in 3rd-6th class played with fierce determination and brilliant skill. The defending was excellent and well done to Ella, Oscar and Adam on their fantastic scores too!

Training at big break on Thursday and Friday (wear PE tracksuit these days), match v Clonard next Tuesday. 

REMEMBER YOUR GUM SHIELD! 

Monday 2 September 2019

First Day!

Well done to all of the children on their first day back! It was great to hear all of your stories about the summer. A special well done to our three new Junior Infants: Iona, Caoimhe and Pauric!