Dear Parents and Guardians,
School awarded funding from - Local Agenda 21 Grant Scheme
We were delighted to be awarded €350 of funding from the Local Agenda Partnership to buy a Hungry Bin Worm Composter. The composter will replace our compost bin.  Many of the pupils are already acquainted with worms and of the wonderful work that they do.  Mr. Donal O’Leary, from Waste Down, gave a presentation today on how to operate the composter.  We are looking forward to using an alternative way to deal with domestic waste.
 
Mini 7’s
We will have a Mini 7’s football blitz tomorrow in Clondrohid.  Selected team members (only 10 aside) will need to get permission slips signed and please pay €5 towards the bus (if they have not already done so).
Futsal
We will be sending a team to play soccer in the Futsal tournament next Tuesday 23rd of October in Whitechurch. A permission slip will be distributed and please pay €5 towards the bus. Thank you!
GAA Training
There will be GAA training with Tim next Thursday 25th of October.
 
Halloween Fancy Dress
All pupils can dress up for Halloween on Thursday 25th. We look forward to greeting a selection of characters in school next week.
 
Presidential Election
Please note that there will be no school on Friday 26th of October as the school is being used as a polling station for the election.
 
Goal Jersey Day – Friday 12th of October
Well done to everyone who wore their Jersey’s for Goal Jersey Day.  We collected €235 for the charity which was very well supported. A big thank you to everyone!
 
Parents’ Association Family Table Quiz
The Parents’ Association are hosting a family table quiz in the Clubhouse of the Blarney Golf hotel on Sunday 21st October at 2:30pm. All welcome. Tickets €25 per family. Please support!





Yours sincerely,


___________________
Peter Mulcahy,
Principal

Dear Parents and Guardians,
Mini 7’s
The Mini 7’s blitz has been cancelled for tomorrow due to the weather warning. . 
Sciath na Scol
We had two great matches on Tuesday and the kids put in a huge effort.  We lost our match v Ringaskiddyand won against Ballyvongane. We are now out of the football tournament this year.  
Road Safety
Many thanks to Garda Seán Dwyer who gave a talk on road safety to the pupils yesterday.
World Mental Health Week
We had lots of activities in class for world Mental health day yesterday.  5th & 6th listened to a mindfulness podcast.  3rd & 4th read a chapter from Headbomz, 1st and 2nd are doing Zippy’s Friends while Juniors and Seniors did some mindful yoga.
Library
Now that we have moved the classes to the prefabs we were able to restore the library to its former glory.  We will be lending books again from next week.
Infants Club
We are currently looking into organising a club for children in Junior and Senior Infants between 1.30pm and 2.30pm as we know that this would be a help to parents. More to follow.
Presidential Election
Please note that there will be no school on Friday 26th of October as the school is being used as a polling station for the election.
Goal Jersey Day – Friday 12th of October
Could everyone wear a sports jersey (i.e. Inniscarra GAA, Cork) tomorrow Friday 12th of October and give you child a small donation in aid of Goal Charity.   Also it would be a great opportunity to wear blue and white to support Inniscarra Camogie senior team who are in the county final on Saturday 13th of October v Courcey Rovers, ‘Scarra Abu!
Parents’ Association Family Table Quiz
The Parents’ Association are hosting a family table quiz in the Clubhouse of the Blarney Golf hotel on Sunday 21st October at 2:30pm. All welcome. Tickets €25 per family
 

Yours sincerely,


___________________
Peter Mulcahy,
Principal

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                                                                                                                                                                                04 October 2018
Dear Parents and Guardians,
 
Developing School Status
We have maintained our projected student enrolment numbers of 122.  This means that our 5th classroom teacher post is now permanent and that I will become an Administrative Principal.  This means an additional teacher will be appointed to replace me.  We see this as a very positive development for the school going forward, especially considering our increased number of classes and the ongoing building project.
 
Sciath na Scol
Enormous credit is due to our Sciath na Scol footballers after their tremendous display last Tuesday.  We won two games and lost two games.  A special mention to Alex Neilon, who broke his wrist while representing the school,  we wish him a speedy recovery.  Our next game will be on Tuesday 9th of October v Ringaskiddy and Ballyvongane in Vicarstown NS.
 
Mini 7’s
We will have a Mini 7’s football blitz next Friday 12th of October in Clondrohid.  Selected team members (only 10 aside) will need to get permission slips signed and pay €5 towards the bus please.  As a result there will be  no Rugby on Friday 12th, it will be rescheduled for the following week. 
 
Pre/Post school
Morning club operates Monday to Friday 8 – 8.40am (no prior notice required) and Homework Club operates Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 2.30 to 3.35pm. 
 
 
Goal Jersey Day - 12th of October
Could everyone wear a sports jersey (i.e. Inniscarra GAA, Cork) next Friday 12th of October and give you child a small donation in aid of Goal Charity.   
 
Collection from School
Please let the school know beforehand if your child is going home with another child from their class, or if they are being collected by somebody outside the norm.
 
School Garden – Tasting produce
The garlic and potatoes were a real hit with the junior classes here last Friday, it was like a scene from Oliver as many children came back to the pot for more. Some came back three times! A special thank you to Catherine Fairtlough for organising the harvest and the cooking!
 
Please contact the office re Family Payments
Payments may be made electronically in instalments or in person by calling into the school.
Please note that the Christmas concert is self funding.  The door ticket & shop proceeds cover bus transportation, hall rental and amplification rental on the night.  Other activities may incur cost during the year but these will be dealt with on an individual basis.
 




 


Yours sincerely,


___________________
Peter Mulcahy,
Principal