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Our Lady Queen of Apostles
Clonburris N.S.
Newsletter September 2016
Learn, Believe, Achieve!

Welcome
Welcome back to everyone and a special welcome to our new Junior Infants, who have settled in very well.

Reminder The children are now settled into school and we want to encourage independence by having them walk to the classroom on their own. If you need to give a message to the teacher please use the journal. To make an appointment with the teacher, use the journal or call the office. Thank you for your co-operation.

Absences The NEWB (National Education Welfare Board) obliges us to let them know when children are absent for 20 days. The roll is called early morning so if your child is sick/absent for a particular reason please inform the school. Otherwise you will receive a text from the school stating your child is absent. It is important to have children in school on time – the children go to their classes at 8.45 and class starts at 9.00.

Collecting Children We ask that when collecting your children from school, to stand back from the cobbled area of the yard at the door. This area gets very congested if everyone is crowding around the door. Teachers care for the safety of your children and need to see who is collecting them. Please wait until their teacher leads them out for collection. Thank You.

Uniforms A special thank you to the Parents Association who generously help to sell the uniforms. It is important that the children wear the correct uniform, and keep the tracksuit for P.E. days only. Thank You

Non-Uniform day We will have a non-uniform day in aid of school IT funds on Fri 30th Sep. Donation is €2 per child or €4 per family.

Good Luck to the Dubs in the All Ireland Final against Mayo on Sunday 18th Sep. We will have a jersey day on Friday 16th Sep.

Forms At this time of year, teachers are sending home important forms for you to fill in. We are still missing some children’s PPS numbers. Please return forms promptly so we can update our records, especially if you have changed your mobile number.

Website Reminder to check our website www.clonburrisns.ie for important dates such as holidays and school events. It also displays lots of work going on in the classes and has links to fun activities. Internet safety week will take place soon. Please read our Acceptable Use Policy on our policies page.

Whole school evaluation You were aware that a whole school evaluation took place during the last term. I am delighted to tell you we received an excellent report and our teachers were highly commended. It is available to read on the Dept website www.education.ie

Dates for your Diary
Halloween Break:Mon 31st Oct to Fri 4th Nov
Christmas Break: Thurs 22nd Dec (close at 12pm) - Reopen Mon 9th Jan
Mid-Term: Mon 20th—Fri 24th Feb
Confirmation: Wed 15th March (school closed)
Easter Break: Fri 7th April (close at 12pm) - Reopen Mon 24th April
May Bank Holiday: Mon 1st May
First Communion: Sat 27th May
June Bank Holiday: Fri 2nd & Mon 5th June
Summer Break: Fri. 30th June (close at 12pm)

Our Lady Queen of Apostles
Clonburris N.S.
Newsletter September 2016
Learn, Believe, Achieve!

Clondalkin Helping Homeless Walk/Run
There will be a 5k Fun Run/Walk on Sun 2nd October from 12pm-2pm in Corkagh Park organised through The Ciaran Carr Foundation. Entry: Adults €10 & includes a T-Shirt, Children are free or €5 to include a T-Shirt. Money raised will go towards Clondalkin Helping Homeless. You can give the money to Mr. Murray who will register for you. You can also donate items such as tinned food, cereals, pot noodles, rice, pasta, tea, coffee, hats, scarves, gloves etc. between 28th Sep and 5th Oct to Mr. Murray.

Numeracy: Money: Tips for helping your child with money:
Let them sort coins from your pocket- put all 10 cents, 20 cent coins, €1 euro together.
Give children empty milk cartons, cereal boxes, shampoo bottles to put in their ‘shop’. Play shop and just talk about money with them.
Count out money for bus tickets together.

HSCL HOME/SCHOOL/COMMUNITY LIAISON
goal of the HSCL teacher is to help children and parents/guardians get the best from school life. Drop into school, or get in touch on 083 8490219 and ask for Ms. O’Malley, or email HomeschClonburris@gmail.com.
PARENT COURSES SEP 2016
Monday: Music Club for Adults (starts Mon 26th Sep) The Music club for adults meets every Monday at 1.40 p.m. in the hall. It is open to all parents and grandparents of Clonburris. We would love for you to join us.
Tuesday: Ranganna Gaeilge Come along every Tuesday at 9am. Starts Tuesday 20th Sept.
Learn cúpla focail and have a cupán tae. Múinteoir Aine caters for all, from beginners to advanced.
It’s a great way to use a few Irish words sa bhaile.
Walking Wednesday: walking group (Starts Wed 21st Sep) Meet at 9.15am at Bawnogue church carpark. Warm up stretches and then a 30 minute walk in a group. Have a chat and get fit together.
*** To all Parents & Grandparents of Clonburris N.S.***
Do you have a hobby or skill that you could teach other parents?
Art and Crafts, Baking, Local history, Woodwork, Sudoku, Painting,
Get in touch with Ms. O’Malley if you would like to share your skills
Home, School, Community, Liaison

Mindfulness Corner:
What is Mindfulness? Paying attention,
on purpose, in the present moment.
Mindfulness or being ‘Present’ and ‘Aware’ is a way of being, that builds people’s inner resources, their mind & heart fitness. It helps us be in control of our own minds and emotions. It’s for children and adults.
How to do it: instead of ‘having our buttons pushed’ or ‘reacting’ unconsciously. Try PNB:
Pause for a moment, Notice; what's happening, Breathe; take a deep breath