ALL STAR AWARD
Congratulations to Conor Cleary (2nd class)
who will receive a Community Games "All Star" Award on Friday
night next, 27th October in the West County Hotel in Ennis. Conor represented
the county in the U8 art competition in Mosney last summer and was awarded
a silver medal for his efforts.
READING
INITIATIVE
Clare Co. Library plan to embark
on an exciting reading initiative involving children in all National
Schools in the County. The idea is to have a reading challenge between
schools in Co. Clare and Nova Scotia in Canada, beginning this November.
Pupils are asked to take up the challenge to read as much as they can
during the year, using books at school, at home and from the public
library. Each child will be issued with a special reading log. The same
reading logs will be used by Canadian children.
We hope to start this challenge after half-term and look forward to
your support in this matter.
"GRANDAD
SAYS ......."
On Thursday, 26th October pupils
from 1st to 4th class got the opportunity to view a performance of "Grandad
says …" by Cups and Crowns Educational Theatre Company. The
performance was followed by an enjoyable workshop in which pupils from
first, second and third class participated. The production and workshop
dealt with themes of childhood and the children gained a deeper understanding
of growing old.
OPERATION
CHRISTMAS CHILD
Once again this year we will be participating
in the Christmas Child Appeal - also known as the Shoebox Appeal. To
help children who have little to celebrate Christmas, the children are
asked to fill an empty shoebox with gifts for a child aged 2 to 14.
Full particulars are outlined in the accompanying leaflet. If you would
like to donate a box please bring it to the school along with €3
for posting no later than Friday, 10th November. Participation in this
project is voluntary.
PARENTS` ASSOCIATION
Bag packing took place recently on the mornings
of September 29th & 30th. Unfortunately the number of volunteers
was very disappointing; however we managed to raise some of the funds
needed for speech & drama classes for the school. More is needed
so further fundraising will be arranged at a later date. A big thank
you to those who volunteered their time and to those who left a donation.
ENROLMENT
MASS
Our First Communion class have begun their
preparations for their "big day" next May. Their enrolment
ceremony took place in Crusheen Church last Sunday. It was a beautiful
ceremony and a sincere thanks to everyone involved. The next special
celebration mass for the First Communion Class is 17th December.
INFANT
HALLOWEEN CONCERT
The Infant Classes will be holding their
annual Halloween Concert in their classroom this Friday, 27th October
at 1.30 p.m. All are welcome.
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PREPARATION FOR CONFIRMATION
There will be a meeting of the Parents of
Confirmation children in Ruan Hall on Thursday night, 9th November at
8 p.m.
HALLOWEEN DISCO
Our Annual Halloween Disco
is on Friday, 27th October between 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. sharp in the
Community Hall.
Volunteers are needed! Please contact Catherine at 086-3033441.
Proceeds to Crusheen Playgroup Association. Please support! Admission:
€5.
PUMPKIN
The Infants this week carved one of the
pumpkins growing in the organic garden. They really enjoyed the activity.
SCHOOL
CLOSURE
The school will be closed for Halloween
Break on Friday, 27th October at 3 p.m. and re-open on Monday, 6th
November.
GREEN HALLOWEEN:
Treat with fruits!
