Football All Star
Jason Greene will shortly receive a Clare Under-age Football All Star
Award. He has been chosen from Division 2 of the Primary Schools League.
Jason was chosen for some excellent high fielding and for the whole
hearted, spirited approach that he displays in all his games. Comhghairdeas
Jason.
PARISH PUMP FACELIFT
As part of our Green
Schools Project we are attempting to give a facelift to the pump in
the village, and its environs. The project involves cleaning and painting
the pump and the area around it. We are trying to research the history
and folklore of the pump and would be delighted to hear stories about
it or information that is relevant. Here we see some sixth class pupils
hard at work and enjoying it too.
CHRISTMAS CAROL
SERVICE
On Thursday December 18th at 7
p.m. our pupils will assemble in Crusheen Church for a Christmas Carol
Service that will include music, song and a retelling of the Christmas
Story. Parents/guardians are asked to have the pupils in the church
not later than 6.45 p.m. Pupils playing violin should be there by 6.30
p.m.
The dress code is as follows: 3rd to 6th Classes - School uniform; 1st
to 2nd classes - Shepherds; Infants - White Angels; The entire programme
should run for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. We would be delighted
to see the church full for this occasion.
INSERVICE DAY
Pupils will not have school on
Friday, Dec. 19th. On that day teachers will meet to review progress
on the implementation of the New Curriculum in Maths., English and Visual
Arts. The Dept. of Education and Science has decided to set aside three
and a half days for school based Inservice in this school year.
CONFESSIONS
Fr. Bane will hear confessions
for pupils from 3rd to 6th classes in the church on Wednesday morning
next. Teachers will take the pupils to the church for a Carol Service
practice at 9.20 a.m. and confessions will be heard after the practice
at 10.45 a.m. approx.
DECORATION COMPETITION
Pupils are busy at the moment designing
Christmas Tree Decorations using household rubbish.
Prizes will be awarded in each class. All entries will hang on our school
Christmas Tree. Closing date for entries is Tuesday Dec. 9th.
BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
The new Board will have its first
meeting on Thursday next, December 11th at 8 p.m. in the school.
CALENDAR
Mon. Dec. 8th - Closed
Thurs. Dec. 18th - Carol Service
Fri. Dec. 19th - Inservice Day
Tues. Dec. 23rd - School finishes
Wed. Jan. 7th - School Reopens
PARENTS' ASSOCIATION
CHURCH GATE COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND
AT ALL MASSES.
ENERGY SAVING TIP : This Christmas buy rechargeable batteries and
a charger.
Please don't forget to collect Christmas cards and stamps for recycling
also.
