News Update June 2024

The children from 3rd - 6th Class enjoyed a great school tour on May 30th. The morning was spent exploring the Marble Arch Cave. In the afternoon, the children took part in kayaking and paddle boarding at the Share Centre in Lisnaskea.

The younger children enjoyed a wonderful trip to Lurgybrack Farm. Thankfully the weather stayed dry and the children had great fun climbing, sliding and meeting lots of animal friends.

https://www.gov.ie/en/school-report/6jm1hu-/

We are pleased to share the Inspection report with you.

Active Week was great fun. We enjoyed having our coaches back in school for basketball, football and Gaelic football.

We held Sports Day on Friday 7th June. Luckily the weather stayed dry long enough for us to run all events. It was great to see so many parents and friends coming along to cheer on all our little athletes.

We are delighted to have been awarded a Curious Minds Gold Award again this year. This is our 19th year in a row! Well done to everyone across the school for their contribution to the project and also to Mrs Patterson for co-ordinating the submission of the final project. The Award Ceremony takes place on Friday 14th June.

The Board of Management met on Tuesday 4th June

Solar panels were installed on Friday 31st May.

Child Protection/Anti-bullying requirements were met.

Use of the IT grant was discussed.

Next year's Budget will be finalised in June.

Work on the new website is continuing. We hope to have it online before the end of this term.

Attendance in May was 97.3% - thank you! Your support during Test Week was particularly appreciated.

Just a reminder that all absences must be explained and we will be in touch if your child's attendance is concerning us. (At 20 days absence, I am required to make a report to TUSLA)

We hope to hold our annual Fun Day on Wednesday 19th June. A change of clothes will be needed by anyone taking part in the water activities.

A small fundraising Beetle Drive will be held in school on Monday 17th June. We are asking for a contribution of €5 per child. This will include games and raffle tickets. If anyone would like to donate small, child friendly raffle prizes, these can be dropped into the office.

Furry friends are invited to school on Tuesday 18th June for their annual picnic. We are also holding an 'Anything but a bag' fun day and we invite the children to use their imagination and bring their lunch to school in 'anything but a bag!' The possibilities are endless 🙃