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Clonburris N.S.
Our Lady Queen of the Apostles
Newsletter January 2017
Learn, Believe, Achieve!

Starting in September
If you or a neighbour has a child starting school in September 2017, the closing date for enrolment is 31/01/2017

Meetings with teachers
If you wish to see the class teacher you must make an appointment through the school journal or by phone.

Signing Out
If you have to collect your child early please make sure to sign the book. If a different person is collecting your child you must inform the class teacher. Thank You

Attendance
Award
Well done to the 121 children who had full attendance for last term and many thanks to Mary Carolan for organising the certificates. Maybe this term we’ll have even more! Attendance is very good in the school. Also a reminder that children will be in their classes from 8.45 and its important children come in so that they have some time before class to socialise with their friends. Classes start at 9.00a.m.

Mobile Phones
Mobile phones must be handed into the office in the morning and collected in the afternoon. Please ensure your child has their name on their phone.

Healthy Eating
Just a reminder for those that do not take the school lunches or bring extra, that we have a healthy eating policy in the school. Please see the front of the school journal for reminders about what children can bring to school. This is the ideal time for primary school children to learn about healthy eating for life. We are trying to promote this in Clonburris. Please help us to help your children!

GRANDPARENTS’ DAY:
We will celebrate Catholic Schools’ Week from 30th Jan to 3rd Feb. On Friday, 3rd Feb we will host a Grandparents’ Day. On that day, all our grandparents are invited to attend a short ceremony in the school hall at 11am and then pay a visit to their grandchild’s class. We will remember in our prayers, all those who are no longer with us and all those who cannot attend for various reasons.

Bake Sale
We are having a bake sale on Fri Jan 27th. We welcome any baked/bought items. Please remember to label any container you send in so it can be returned to you. Thank You

Dates for your Diary
Grandparents Day: Fri 3rd Feb
Mid Term: Mon 20th to Fri 24th Feb (inclusive)
Ceremony of Light: Tues 7th March @ 7.30pm
Confirmation: Wed 15th March (school closed)

Clonburris N.S.
Our Lady Queen of the Apostles
Newsletter January 2017
Learn, Believe, Achieve!

HSCL HOME/SCHOOL/COMMUNITY LIAISON
While you have a child attending Clonburris we would love for parents and guardians to be involved and participate in Clonburris too. Drop into school, or get in touch on 083 8490219 and ask for Ms. O Malley, or email HomeschClonburris@gmail.com.

Oral Language: Tips for Parents
Infants - 1st class: Play "I Spy" with your child using words that describe an object's position. ("I spy something on the carpet, in front of the couch, next to the dog.") Expand this activity by playing "Simon Says" using directional words. ("Simon says put your hand above your head)
2nd – 4th: Read some of the books your child enjoys so you can discuss it with him/her. Encourage your child to read to younger brothers/sisters
5th & 6th: Watch and discuss T.V news/ current affairs programmes together.

***** Parent classes, TERM 2, 2017 **********
Parenting workshops: three workshops given by Mary Crosbie from the National Parents Council. To book your place on any of these workshops. Please text 083 8490219, Ms. O’Malley. Session 1 ( 9.10 – 11am , Thurs 26th )
Health and Wellbeing...promoting wellbeing in children.
How to build and nurture you child's resilience to enhance children's life chances
Session 2 (9.10 – 11, Thurs Feb 2nd)
Communications in the 21st C... "growing up digital"
Internet safety advice...Encourage parents to engage with children on new media technology.
Session 3 (9.10 – 11, Thurs, Feb 9th)
Teaching your child healthy boundaries: Ways to establish clear boundaries which are healthy, normal and necessary!

CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
One Book project – 4th class: Ms. Ryan’s and Ms. Walsh’s 4th classes have started reading the novel Gangsta Granny by David Walliams. We will be doing lots of fun activities based on the book in the next few weeks.
Guided Reading – 3rd class: Mr. O’Malley’s class will be looking for Parent volunteers to come in and help us with small group reading. Each small group will read a different novel and have a parent to help them along & chat about novel after.
Find Your Inspiration – 5th class: FYI is an exciting new project that gives pupils ideas about jobs, career paths, college courses and the subject choices that would help them on this path in secondary school. FYI has been designed by South Dublin County Partnership for schools in the area. The project will be launched with a celebration day for all 5th class pupils in Maynooth university. There will be inspirational speakers, singing performances on the day.