SPORTS DAYS: Junior Sports Day (Junior Infants - 2nd Class) is on Monday 17th June and Senior Sports Day,3rd-6th class) is on Tuesday 18th June. Both are in Booterstown Park: 8.50 – 9.40 approx with the following running order. Race 1: Running races.Race 2: Novelty Race. Teacher's Choice. Race 3: Racket & Beanbag. Race 4: Mums' Race. Races 5: Dads' Race. Children in The Lighthouse will participate with their associated class.
MULTICULTURAL DAY:We are delighted to inform you about our Multicultural Day which will take place on Friday afternoon 21st June from 12:45 pm-2:00 pm. This event is an opportunity to celebrate the diversity of cultural influences in our expanding school community. It is also a wonderful opportunity
to encourage our pupils to sample foods from around the world. An email with more details has been forwarded to all.
INCOMING JUNIOR INFANTS: We would like to invite our new Junior Infants to visit their new school and classroom on Monday 24th June 1.30-2pm. The boys may wear their new school tracksuit on the day. The boys will have the opportunity to play together. Parents will have the opportunity to sneak off for a peaceful cup of coffee!Please let us know if your son will be attending the Meet & Greet. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SCHOOL END OF YEAR REPORTS: End of year reports were sent via Aladdin Connect on Friday June 14th 2024. An email was also sent to all parents/ guardians on Thursday 13th June outlining how to interpret STen scores. STen Scores.explained. Please note that this same link will bring you to the "Tips For Parents" tab on our school website. Scroll down through these tips and you will find BIAPs Assessment Explained (Belfield Infant Assessment Profile) and MIST( Middle Infants Screening Test) Explanation for Parents
WHOLE SCHOOL EVALUATION FEEDBACK: We had our feedback meeting with our WSE inspectors on Thursday June 6th.Nominees from the Board of Management & the Parents' Association were also present. As a school community we have received very positive feedback along with practical and manageable recommendations from the Inspectorate. A more detailed report will be issued to the Board of Management in early September and this will be shared with the whole school community. We thank you all for giving up your time to give feedback to the inspectorate on the school. It is very much appreciated by all in Saint Mary's.
FRÁSAÍ NA MÍOSA/ GAEILGE/ CONTENT LANGUAGE INTEGRATED LEARNING: Más féidir libh cabhrú le bhúr bpáiste frásaí na míosa a chleachtadh sa bhaile. Chosen by 4th class. 1. Uachtar Gréine / Sun cream. 2. Eitleán/ Aeroplane 3. Laethanta Saoire/ Holidays 4. Ta an ghrian ag scoilteadh na gcloch./ The sun is splitting the stones.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR DIARY: More details to follow nearer time.
- Active Week: Monday 17-6-2024-Friday 21-6-2024
- Junior Sports Day is on Monday 17th June Booterstown Park: 8.50-9.40 approx
- Senior Sports Day is on Tuesday 18th June.Booterstown Park: 8.50-9.40 approx
- Multicultural Day: Friday 21-6-2024: 12:45-14:00.
- Graduation Ceremony for 6th class: Wednesday 26th June 2024
- Summer Holidays: Friday 28th June. School closes at 12:00 for all classes.
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS: For all queries please liaise directly with the club organisers and not the school.
- After School Sports: Ms. Cartwright/ Ms. Doyle Monday afternoons. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Homework Club: Monday to Thursday afternoons. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Johnny's After School PE Club: on Tuesdays for junior classes and Thursdays for senior classes in Booterstown Park. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Chess Club with Paul: Thursday afternoons: Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Spanish Club with Olé: Thursday afternoons. Contact Sergio @ ✆+353857884001 | ︎ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Art Club with Evelyn: Tuesdays afternoons. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Alto School of Music: Ukulele and guitar lessons. Monday afternoon. Piano lessons have started on Friday afternoons. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.for more details.
- STEAM Academy. Wednesday afternoons. Contact https://steamacademy.pro/ireland/registration/
TRAINING DATES & MATCH DATES: for soccer, hurling, and football will be given to classes and students involved when up and running throughout the school year.
Kind regards,
Noel Scully.