Can we ask that if there are any children who will not be returning to the school for the new academic year of September 2012/2013 that they advise Amanda in the office as soon as possible. Due to the high demand for places in our school it would be helpful and appreciated if we are advised as soon as possible.

Likewise if any family has moved house and has a change of address or phone number it is imperative that we are advised of this straight away , especially with the Text-a- parent system.

The Easter Holidays are upon us and all children will finish at 12 o’clock this Friday.  The school will close from Monday 2nd April until Friday 13th April inclusive. We will re-open as normal on Monday 16th April.

As you know we run a Text-a-parent system and sent out texts to confirm the above if you have not received the text from the office please confirm that your mobile number is correct on our files , likewise if you have changed address you must also inform Amanda of this or any other changes.

Enjoy the Easter Holidays and hopefully the sunshine will stay with us.

Today Ms. Lily brought a very special visitor to our classroom – Charlie, the pet lamb!! Charlie came all the way from Co. Wicklow to meet all the boys and girls in St. John the Evangelist.

The boys and girls from Room 3 went outside to have a Teddy Bear’s Picnic for World Book Week. We ate our lunches outside and listened to a story. The teddies had a great time and so did we!

Last week, a leprechaun visited Senior Infants! He left us a pot of gold! We hope you all had a lovely St. Patrick’s Day!

The children from Mr Smyths 6th class will make their Confirmation this Thursday 8th March in St Patricks Church Esker. We wish them all the best and hope they have a lovely day.

Paddy from Southern Photography will be in the school on the 13th March to take both class and individual photos. The children have already got the order forms with the cost etc. He will come again in May just after the Holy Communion which will be on the 12th May.  We also have the option of purchasing a D.V.D of the Holy Communion Ceremony at a cost of €15. This was a huge success last year so if you are interested please talk to Amanda in the office.

A reminder that the school will close on Friday 16th March and Monday 19th March 2012 and we will re-open as usual on Tuesday 20th March .

Congratulations to the school camogie team on their first victory in the Cumann na mBunscoil competition.  Their opponents were Scoil Mhuire.  Well done girls!

We are now accepting enrolments for this September 2012. Siblings of children in the school who wish to enrol for this year must also complete an application, enrolments cannot be processed without the correct forms. All forms must be returned to the office by Wednesday the 25th January. Applications will not be accepted after this date.

Enrolment forms can be printed from the “New Pupils” page.

Mr. Patterson organised for two local community guards to visit Senior Infants. They told us all about wearing our helmets when we ride our bikes, what to do if we ever get lost and that we should never talk to strangers. They told us all about their uniform as well as the different things that they do each day. The Gardaí even let us talk to another Garda in the Garda station through their mobile radio! It was a very exciting morning! And when they were finished they let all the Senior Infants dress us as Gardaí and have some fun!!