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A Wonderful Wednesday ..
On this wonderful Wednesday, the children and staff are asked to wear something festive, a jumper, a hat, a scarf, a tie or tinsel. We would love a €2 contribution which we will pass to our chosen charity, Focus Ireland.
School closes at 12 noon.
Happy Christmas!
HSE Advice for Parents Group A Strep
Dear Parents and Guardians
We have been asked by the DES to bring the following information to your attention.
Please read the memo regarding the significant increase in viral infections and Group A Strep infections from
- Dr Eamonn O’Moore, Director National Health Protection and
- Dr Abigail Collins, National Clinical Lead Child Health Public Health,
by clicking THIS LINK
The Fair is ready!
Our Christmas Fair is this Saturday from 11am to 3pm. Out PTA members and an army of volunteers have worked tirelessly for the last few weeks collecting and sorting stock for the fair. Over the last two days, they have transformed the Sports hall into a Christmas wonderland. There will be something for everyone at the Fair this year so please drop in for a while.
A big shout out to Mr. Ivers, our caretaker for all the extra work he has had to do this week and to the TY students from Castleknock College, Mount Sackville and Edmund Rice and other past pupils who also helped transform the hall.
Christmas Annuals
The annuals have arrived and go on sale December 1st. Children can purchase one after small break from Mrs. Mac Donaghs office.. They should bring in the exact amount €5. Sales will continue until stocks run out.
What Daddy or Mammy does not remember the Christmas Annual which first went on sale 48 years ago? Since then they have been getting bigger and better every year.
Sourced from sustainably managed forests and 100% recyclable, each Folens Christmas Annual is bursting with activities, games, stories and competitions to entertain and delight this festive period. Plus, each Annual comes with a free Christmas pen or pencil.
This year they will be on sale after small break from Thursday, December 1st until stocks run out. They are priced at €5 which is great value for 80+ pages of fun!
The Christmas Fair is Back!
Save the Date … December 3rd in the Sports Hall….it is going to be magical!
Christmas Dates for the Diary
2nd December:
- The Lighting of the Village Tree at 4:30 pm
- Christmas Annuals on sale in school priced €5
3rd December:
- The Christmas Fair returns to the Sports Hall. from 11 am to 3 pm and it will be spectacular!
8th December:
- School Mass for 3rd class up.
12th to 16th December:
Crib Display
15th December:
- Carol Service for the EVEN numbered classrooms at 11 am.
- Odd classes of 3rd, 4th and 5th will visit the 6th class Winter Wonderland
16th December:
- Carol Service for the ODD-numbered classrooms at 11 am.
- Even classes of 3rd, 4th and 5th will visit the 6th class Winter Wonderland
19th and 20th of December
- Santa Visits for Junior Infants to 2nd Class
- Cribs go home
21st December:
- Festive Dress Up morning. Holidays at 12 noon.
Sacraments of Reconciliation, Communion and Confirmation
In consultation with our parish priest, Fr. Damian McNeice and the parish team, we are happy to inform you that we have confirmed the dates for The Sacraments of Reconciliation, Holy Communion and Confirmation in 2023.
We look forward to celebrating these special milestones in the children’s lives.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: 2nd Classes
- Monday, 27th February at 1 pm: Ms. Corry’s class
- Tuesday, 28th February at 1 pm: Ms. Mc Keown’s class
- Wednesday, 1st March at 1 pm: Ms. Keane’s and Mr. MacCann’s class
- Thursday, 2nd March at 1 pm: Ms. Mc Gann’s class
Children attend school as normal
First Holy Communions
- Saturday 13th May at 11:30 am: Ms. Corry and Ms. McGann’s classes
- Saturday 20th May at 11:30 am: Ms. McKeown, Ms. Keane and Mr. MacCann’s classes
We will give more information on arrangements for these dates nearer the time
Ceremonies of Light
- Monday, 22nd May at 7 pm: Ms. Doyle and Ms. Ní Fhearghail’s classes
- Wednesday, 24th May at 7 pm: Mr. Lowery and Mr. Lysaght’s classes
Sacrament of Confirmation
- Thursday 15th June at 11:30 am: Ms. Doyle’s and Ms. Ní Fhearghail’s classes.
- Friday 16th June at 11:30 am: Mr. Lowery and Mr. Lysaght’s classes
Christmas Cards
It’s that time of year again! Our sample Christmas Cards are back and they are fabulous! We will be sending them home on Monday with the order form and enabling the payment link on Aladdin. Please note we need your order and payment returned on or before Friday 18th so we can ensure we have the cards back in time for the Christmas post. Late orders cannot be considered.
Here are a few from the pile.
In memory of past teacher Mick O’Mahony
The community of St. Brigid’s National School was saddened to learn of the passing of a former colleague and teacher, Mick O’Mahony. Mick passed away peacefully on October 26th in his native Cork.
Mick began his teaching career in 1971, shortly after Dave Nolan became principal. Some past pupils remember him arriving at school on a motorbike and thought he was so cool! Mick was the third most senior teacher in St. Brigid’s until he retired around 2006.
We want to extend our sympathy to all his family and friends but in particular to his children, Kevin, Grainne and Brendan, who are all past pupils of our school.
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