An Focal Deireanach – Vol 11, No 2 17th September 2024

Coffee Morning

A reminder that the school will host our annual Coffee Morning in aid of Galway Hospice on Friday, 27^th September.  Parents are invited to come to the halla from 8.50 until 10.00 for a cup of tea or coffee.  We would welcome any baked donations for the occasion.  A collection will be made that day for Galway Hospice.  Please ensure to park responsibly, not causing any parking or traffic obstruction.

Afterschool Clubs

A new term of afterschool clubs will commence next week.  Registration opens Thursday, 19^th September in person at the office from 8.40.  Parents are asked to pay for the term upfront to secure a place.  We can only accept cash payments for these activities.  All afterschool clubs start at 14.30 and end at 15.30, with the exception of lego for infants which starts at 13.30 and ends at 14.30.  If your child is an infant and attending Superhero Training on, you’ll need to arrange for collection of your child at the usual time of 13.30 unless they are attending Afterschool @ KETNS.  We’re delighted to offer a new hip-hop dance class as well as Dungeons and Dragons on two days.

Mondays – Choir with Matt, Sarah and Lisa

1^st – 6^th Class

23^rd Sept until 16^th Dec (no sessions 28^th Oct, 18^th Nov)

11 sessions – €25 to cover music and expenses

Mondays – Dungeons and Dragons with Michael

3^rd – 6^th Class

23^rd Sept until 16^th Dec (no session on 28^th Oct)

12 sessions – €90

Mondays – Gaelic Football & Hurling with Fionnuala

2^nd – 6^th Class

23^rd Sept until 16^th Dec (no sessions 28^th Oct, 18^th Nov)

11 sessions – €55

Tuesdays – Dancing with Siobhán

2^nd to 6^th Class

24^th Sept until 17^th Dec (no session on 29^th Oct)

12 sessions – €130

Tuesdays – Lego with Niall

Junior and Senior Infants – 13.30-14.30

24^th Sept until 26^th Nov (no sessions on 29^th Oct)

9 sessions – €45

Wednesdays – Soccer with Ronan

4^th to 6^th Class

25^th Sept until 18^th Dec (no session on 30^th Oct)

12 sessions – €60

Wednesdays – Lego with Padraic

1^st to 6^th Class

25^th Sept until 18^th Dec (no session on 30^th Oct)

12 sessions – €60

Wednesdays – Podcasting with Claire

4^th – 6^th Class

25^th Sept, 9^th and 23^rd Oct, 13^th and 27^th Nov, 11^th Dec

6 sessions – €36

Thursdays – Dungeons and Dragons with Kevin

3^rd – 6^th Class

26^th Sept until 19^th Dec

12 sessions – €90

Thursdays – Superhero Training with Miss Laurie

Junior Infants, Senior Infants and 1^st Class

26^th Sept until 19^th Dec (no session on 31^st Oct)

12 sessions – €120

Fridays – Rugmaking with Claire

3^rd – 6^th Class

27^th Sept, 11^th and 25^th Oct, 15^th and 29^th Nov, 13^th Dec

6 sessions – €60

1st and 4^th Class enjoyed a fantastic forest school experience with Áine in Barna Woods last week

Aladdin

A reminder to all parents to check your details on Aladdin to ensure they are up to date.  Changes may be made directly using the app.

School Lunches

Many thanks for helping make the hot meals programme successful.  A reminder that parents can turn off the delivery of lunches for prolonged planned absences.  Also, please feel free to reach out to the office if you are having any difficulties with making your hot lunch selections.