Updated Advice from Department re. Coronavirus

Please see the following link for information received today re. Coronavirus outbreak.

Please see letter re. ‘Chief Medical Officer advice for parents and schools.'

https://www.education.ie/en/The-Department/Announcements/information-for-schools-preschools-and-third-level-institutions-on-the-coronavirus.html

Bible Times Prize Giving

We had a great visit from the people in charge of our Bible Times last week! We sang songs, heard a lovely story and played games. The children all got to choose a prize for the brilliant work they do all year in their Bible Times.  

HSE coronavirus advice for schools

Please see the following for advice received from the Department re. Coronavirus:

https://www.education.ie/en/The-Department/Announcements/information-for-schools-preschools-and-third-level-institutions-on-the-coronavirus.html

Pancake Tuesday

Many thanks to our PA for the yummy pancakes on Tuesday! 

History trip to Newgrange & Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre

The middle & senior rooms had a very enjoyable & educational history trip today to Newgrange & the Battle of the Boyne visitor centre.

Many thanks to both centres for facilitating us in what was a really interesting day out!

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.