Author: St Colman's NS

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The September Newsletter was sent home last Friday September 15th. If you did not receive it or have misplaced it you can now view newsletters on the school website by clicking on the ‘Our School’ tab.

Our new Junior Infants have settled into school well this year and are enjoying learning with Mrs. Meagher.

 

 

Some of our pupils recieved certificates and medals on September 7th for completing the Summer Reading Challenge in Bunclody Library. Well done to everyone that participated.

 

• Seven members were in attendance apologies from Joan Nolan.
• The Board thanked former Principal Frank Murphy for his hard work during his tenure in St. Colman’s and welcomed the Acting Principal Conor Mc Donald.
• Building update: Planning was granted in December 2016 with the condition to provide ‘parking space for staff  and sufficient set down area for cars during drop off and collection times.’ However the amount that the Dept. of Education will provide for the building of the two classrooms will not cover the cost of such a car park. The Board is continuing to work with our architects for the building of the two classroom extension.
• Parents Association were thanked for their hard work last year and the new committee were welcomed by the Board who look forward to working together with them this school year.
• It is hoped that the outdoor toilets in the school yard will be upgraded during the midterm break.
• Interactive Whiteboards and laptops within the school will begin to be replaced and upgraded during this school year.

“Simple steps that can help pupils – and their parents- survive the big bad world of secondary school”

Follow the link below to access a recent article in The Irish Independent

http://m.independent.ie/life/family/learning/how-to-put-the-right-foot-forward-when-starting-secondary-school-29491228.html

 

We are almost ready for our performances next week!

On Tuesday it will be time for “Lights! Camera! Action” as the Juniors present “There’s a Sunflower in My Supper” and the Seniors present “Oliver”. It has been hard work but also interesting and fun so please come and join us on either Tuesday or Wednesday at 7:30pm.

Tickets €5 for Adults and €2 for Students.