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We are delighted to welcome our pupils back to school, refreshed and
rested after the holidays. Let’s hope that for each and every
one of us the coming year will be happy, stimulating and fruitful.
We welcome especially our new Junior Infants: Áine Clancy,
Amanda Niedre, Talulla Goodman, Emma Kiely, Luke Ketelaar, Dylan Lyons,
Matthew Meaney, Sinéad O’Halloran, Glenn O’Sullivan,
James Perry, Maeve Stankard, Emma Traynor, Daniel Liddy
We also welcome Stephen Kiely to Senior Infants, Eirin Hogan to Second
Class, Christopher McDonagh to Fourth Class and his brother Brian
to Fifth Class. A big welcome also to the 26 new entrants to the playschool.
We
also welcome new staff members Mr Joe Gantley, Ms Deirdre Wylde and
Ms Jacinta O’Grady to our school. We hope they will be happy
and fulfilled in their work here.
Slán agus Beannacht
We say good-bye to some staff members this year. We wish Mrs Breda
Galvin well in the future and look forward to having her back teaching
in Crusheen NS. from time to time. We wish Mr Brian Spring, Ms Fionnuala
O’ Keefe and Ms Fiona Burke well in their new teaching positions.
We thank them for their contribution to the school and for their support
and kindness during their time working in Crusheen N.S.
A
tribute to Mr Gerry Kearney
We look forward to celebrating our former Principal’s contribution
to our school over many years. In conjunction with the local community
we hope to get involved in a celebratory event to say a big thank
you to Mr Kearney for his many years of dedication to Crusheen N.S.
A date for this event which will take place sometime in November has
yet to be finalised. We will keep you informed in due course.
A
tribute to Mrs Breda Galvin
We are all looking forward to getting involved with the local community
to organise a mass and celebratory function to mark Mrs Galvin’s
leaving our school and thank her for all her efforts in Crusheen N.S.
down through the years. These events will take place on Friday November
7th.
School
Mass
On Tuesday 16th September we celebrated a “Beginning of School
Year Mass” in the school. During the celebration of mass we
thanked God for the many blessings He has given to us. We prayed for
help and guidance during the coming school year. We would like to
thank Fr. Ger Nash for celebrating the mass with us.
Outstanding Attendance
The overall attendance for the school year 2007-2008 was 91%, which
is higher than the national average. The awards for outstanding attendance
were presented during the week. The supreme awards went to the following
students: Óisin O’Donnell, Diarmuid Mullins, Francesca
Arcaina, Johnny Broderick, Lauren Monnickendam, Eleanor Leonard and
Hannah Leonard.
Awards for just one days absence went to the following students: Emma
Burke, Laura Leonard, Cora Scanlon and Arron Monnickendam.
Awards for just two days absence from school went to the following
students: Aaron Forde, Tara O’Grady, Niamh Turner, Aoife Burke,
Aislinn Mullins, Callum Turner, Kailey Arcaina and Sarah O’
Connor.
Well
done to all concerned and indeed to all our pupils for their excellent
attendance record.
Labelling of School Uniform
Please ensure that your child’s uniform and school tracksuit
is clearly labelled with the child’s name. This will allow easy
identification of school uniforms that are left out in the playground
at break times and will minimise the amount of lost property that
accumulates in the school each year.
Camogie Skills
A
ten week course in camogie skills is currently ongoing every Friday
for girls from 3rd to 6th classes. This course is run by one of our
own past pupils, Carina Roseingrave, ably assisted by Ms O’Grady.
We would like to extend our gratitude to both ladies for sharing their
talents and expertise.
Carina
is on the Clare Ladies Junior Camogie team who were recently triumphant
in the All-Ireland Ladies Junior Camogie Championship Final in Croke
Park. Carina brought the All Ireland Junior Camogie Trophy with her
to show to her many fans here in Crusheen N.S. Here she is photographed
with the girls from 3rd to 6th classes.
Football
Season Begins
Our
boy’s football team played Lisdoonvarna N.S. in a very sporting
game last Friday 19th September. At the final whistle, Lisdoonvarna
came out winners but the Crusheen boys put up a gallant fight. The
final score was 3-6 to 1-0.
Notable
players for Crusheen were Arron Monnickendam in defence, Dylan Goodman,
Cillian Mullins and Colin Waters in mid-field and Stephen O’Halloran
in forwards who scored our only goal.
Team:
John Roseingrave, Cillian Mullins, Dylan Goodman, Brian McDonagh,
Arron Monnickendam, Colm McNamara, Colin Waters, Joseph Copley, Mark
Kearney, Gavin O’Brien, Stephen O’Halloran.
Subs:
Ross Hayes, Conor Cleary, Callum Turner, Christopher McDonagh, Martin
McMahon, David Dyksy, Andrew Mulligan, Breffni Horner and Mark Hassett.
(Thank
you Mark, for your help with this report.)
Community Games
Congratulations to Niamh Moloney (6th class) who has been chosen for
a Community Games Art All Star Award. Niamh has represented her parish
and school in various art competitions over the years and has done
us all proud in her achievements. Niamh will receive her award in
the West County Hotel in Ennis on October 17th.
Swimming P.A.W.S.
Congratulations to all children from 1st to 6th Classes who were awarded
Primary Aquatics Water Safety certificates at School Assembly this
week. All children improved greatly over the course of the classes.
We will resume swimming classes in the Summer term.
Photos in the local press
The new Junior Infant pupils had their photo taken last Monday, September
22nd for The Clare People newspaper. They will be featured in the
newspaper, with other Junior Infant classes from the county within
the next few weeks.
Green School
Thanks
once again to Noelle Horner for her help and assistance with our organic
garden last school year. We look forward to working with her again
this year. We are currently in the process of digging the weeds and
doing a general tidy up before covering the soil for the winter months.
We hope to go planting again in spring time.
Recycling
Recycling
continues in the school. Boxes are available in each classroom to
collect cards, paper, plastic containers, batteries. Our litter wardens
are out and about regularly to ensure the school grounds are kept
neat and litter free. Please be mindful to keep Crusheen village and
our school tidy and free from litter!
Green
Tip: Use reusable containers in lunch boxes. Then wash and re-use
them the following day.
Play ground Markings
This work was carried out by Nicola Goodman (Parents Council) and
we thank her for her efforts.
Fire
Drill
A Fire Drill took place on September 17th.All Staff members and pupils
from playschool to 6th class took part. Well done to everyone who
participated in a co-operative and orderly manner.
Birthday
Invitations
We request that children should not issue party invitations through
the school. This is to show consideration to those who might not be
invited. We would appreciate your co-operation in this matter.
Birthdays
September
Lucy
Riviere 2nd
Sinead Mullins 9th
Arron Monnikendam 14th
Gavin O’Brien 22nd
John Roseingrave 27th
Eanna McMahon 28th
October
Talulla
Goodman 2nd
Matthew Meaney 3rd
Sinéad Arcaina 9th
Senan Redmond 13th
Abby Butler 18th
Diarmuid Mullins 18th
Emma O’Brien 19th
Chloe Slattery 20th
Sarah O’ Connor 26th
Rachael Traynor 28th
Ciara Liddy 28th
Breithlá
Shona daoibh go léir!
Children
leaving School during school hours
All children who leave the school during school hours must be collected
at the classroom door by a parent or guardian. Please inform the school
when children are leaving school to attend appointments etc.
Parents Council
Many thanks to those on the Parents’ Council and to everyone
who supported the bag packing fund raiser which took place in Dunne’s
Stores this week end. Your support for the school is greatly appreciated.
School Calendar
Hallowe’en
Break: Closed from Monday 27th October to Friday 31st Oct. inclusive.
Christmas
Holidays: Closing 23rd Dec. Re-opening 7th Jan.
February
Mid Term- Closed February 16th-20th inclusive
St.
Patrick’s Day –March 17th closed
Easter
Holidays- Closed from April 6th to 17th inclusive
Summer
holidays- School will close on June 30th for the Summer holidays.
There
is one more day of holidays that has yet to be confirmed.
Please
consult with the school calendar when planning your holidays in an
effort to keep pupil absences to a minimum. Whilst 20 days is the
maximum period of absence allowed, 18 days represents 1/10 of a school
year and this would impact greatly on a child’s educational
development. Therefore every effort to ensure full attendance is appreciated.
Please refer to the Education Welfare Act 2000.
Education Welfare Act 2000
The school is obliged by legislation to inform the Education Welfare
Officer when a child has been absent for 20 days in a school year.
If your child is absent from school it is necessary for you to provide
the following information in writing to the class teacher.
• The date(s) in which your child was absent
• The reason for his/her absence
Absence
notes are provided at the back of the Homework Diary, which can be
used if needed.
Parental Guidance
A course for parents, Home School liaison & teachers. Venue: Clare
Education Centre.
Tutor; Mary Carew
Commencing : To be confirmed subject to demand. Further details available
from Clare Education Centre.
Supervision
Our school acknowledges that adequate supervision is intrinsic to
the safety of children at school. The teachers accept that they have
a duty of care over pupils during school hours.
The school will be open to receive pupils from 9:10am. No responsibility
is accepted for pupils arriving in the school grounds before this
time. Classes will commence each day at 9.20am. Pupils should arrive
no later than 9.15am.
Classes
will end at 2pm for Junior and Senior Infant classes and 3pm for all
other classes. Please collect children promptly from school at the
appropriate times. The school cannot accept responsibility for the
care of children outside of school finishing times.
A yard supervision roster, which is compiled by Ms Cleary, is in operation
in our school.
Autumn
Clear out!
There will be a clearout of some old pieces of furniture from the
school shed over the next few weeks. Included in the clear out, are
some small Infant chairs and tables which are available for the taking!
They may be suitable for a playroom etc. Please contact Ms. Brady
before next Wednesday, October 1st if you think you might be interested
in these.
Attachments
We are sending out a copy of our Healthy Eating Policy with this month’s
newsletter. Our School Complaints Policy is to follow shortly. We
also include a letter from Mr Gerry Kennedy, Chairperson of the Board
of Management. Please keep these documents in a safe place for future
reference.
Thanks to everyone who contributed to this newsletter.
