MUSIC IN THE CLASSROOM
Classes from Senior Infants to
4th class inclusive will travel to Leisureland, Salthill on Wednesday
morning next to attend the Music in the Classroom concert performed
by the RTE Concert Orchestra. This is a unique opportunity for the children
to see a live orchestral performance and is part of the school music
programme. A coach will leave the school at 8.40 a.m. sharp and will
return after lunch. The concert and coach will cost a total of €5,
money to be paid by next Tuesday. This figure has been subsidised by
school funds. Due to the early start the school bus will collect children
a half an hour earlier than usual and we hope that this will not inconvenience
parents/guardians too much.
Mr. Philip Gaston, a musician from Maoin Cheoil an Chláir will
visit Miss Brady's class on Monday January 19th to help construct percussion
instruments using waste materials. Pupils in 1st and 2nd classes are
asked to collect plastic bottles, old pringle cans and any other container
they feel would be useful for making shakers/maracas etc. Philip will
help the children to compose environmental slogans and beat rhythms
using their new instruments. We would like to thank the Environmental
Section of Clare County Council for sponsoring this project.
TRANSFER TO SECONDARY SCHOOL
At this time of year sixth class
pupils and their parents/guardians have to decide on a secondary school
of their choice. Generally our pupils transfer to schools in Ennis,
Gort and Tulla and application forms for the various schools will be
available in the coming weeks. Some secondary school Principals come
and talk to the sixth class pupils.
NATIONAL CHILDREN'S
FOOD SURVEY
Twenty schools throughout Ireland
were randomly selected from a register of Irish Primary schools to take
part in this survey. Our school is one of the twenty. A letter will
be sent to households on Monday to invite children to take part. Please
check school bags for this letter
PARENT/TEACHER MEETING
The school will close
on Friday Jan. 30th at 12.30 p.m. for parent/teacher meetings. Meetings
on that day will be mainly for families that have a number of children
in the school. Other parents/guardians will be accommodated at suitable
times before and after school during the coming weeks.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Enrolment of candidates for Holy
Communion will take place in Crusheen Church on Sunday 25th January
at 11.30 mass.
GREEN
SCHOOLS
Collection of aluminium cans for
recycling will take place in the school on Monday January 12th. Pupils
are requested to bring in cans on that day only.
ENERGY SAVING TIP
Close doors when leaving rooms to conserve heat
Please don't forget to collect Christmas cards and stamps for recycling
also.
CALENDAR
Parent/Teacher meeting 30th January
Mid-term break 16th - 20th Feb.
St Patricks Day 17th March
Easter Break 5th - 16th April
Public Holiday 3rd May
Confirmation 30th May
June Weekend 4th-7th June
Summer Break closing 30th June
