Dates for your Diary
Parent Teacher Meetings
Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th January
School will close at 2.10pm on each of these days to facilitate meetings
Monthly Focus
Our focus this month is ‘treating everybody with respect’. Respect for ourselves, classmates, other pupils, teachers and staff. Well done boys, you are making a wonderful effort.
SPHE
As part of our SPHE (Social, Personal, Health Education) we are required to teach the ‘Stay Safe’ programme. Stay Safe is taught in senior infants, second, fourth and sixth classes. Boys will complete worksheets based on lessons taught in class which will in turn be discussed and signed at home by parents/ guardians. Worksheets will then be returned to the class teacher.
Invitation to Crocus Project
Hollypark GNS will present their interpretation of The Crocus Project on Sunday 26th January at 2pm, in Foxrock Church. Their presentation tells the story of one of the teachers in their school and her Jewish family. It outlines her family’s experiences during World War II as French Jews living in Paris, during the German occupation. It is a truly memorable and thought-provoking presentation.
Hollypark GNS have extended a welcome to all families in the Boys’ School and the wider Foxrock community to attend.
Please spread the word!
Please be advised, due to the solemn nature of the topic viewers should be over 10 years of age.
Daily Mile
Mr. Mitchell has enrolled our school in the Daily Mile programme run by DLR. Each of the 2 nd classes will attempt to run a mile every morning before lessons begin. Studies have shown that exercise and fresh air so early in the morning sets the boys up well for their lessons throughout the day. I’m looking forward to seeing the results!
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Martina Boylan from the National Parents’ Council will give a talk on Supporting Parents to Support Their Children’s Mental Health and Wellbeing. The talk will be on two separate evenings
- Evening 1: Infants to 2nd -Wednesday 5th February at 7.30pm
- Evening 2: 3rd to 6th - Wednesday 12th February at 7.30pm
Refreshments will be served on the night. Thanks to our Parents’ Association for organising.
A New Year, A Happy and Healthier You
Boys are encouraged to select two new ways to stay healthy for January/ February 2020.
Options include: Eat a healthy breakfast each morning, drink more water (4 glasses per day), eat more fruit and vegetables, be more active (at least 30-60 mins per day), turn devices off 60 mins before bedtime, read more and go to bed earlier.
I will look forward to hearing their choices at assembly!
Parent /Teacher Meetings
Parent/ Teacher meetings take place on Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th January. School will close at 2.10pm on each of these days to facilitate meetings. Some teachers are organising other times and dates and will be in contact with you this week through your son’s homework journal.
For the meetings to run smoothly for both parents and teachers, we ask you not to bring your children to the school at the time of your meeting.
Stars of the Future / Laudate Choir
To celebrate Catholic Schools’ Week, our 3rd class boys are invited to sing at 10am Mass in Foxrock Church on January 26th. They will form part of the Laudate Choir along with the 3 rd classes from Hollypark GNS. Boys are to be seated by 9.45am wearing full school uniform.
Frása na Seachtaine
Bí gníomhach. Bí aclaí. Bí ag rith.
First Reconciliation for 2nd class
Tuesday, 25th February at 6.30pm
Ceremony of Light 6th class
Tuesday, March 10th at 7pm
Be Safe, Be Seen
Boys cycling and scooting to school must wear helmets and HiViz jackets. Please ensure your son complies with these rules and the rules of the road.
Beir bua agus beannacht,
Barry O'Donovan
22.01.2020