November Update for Parents

Christmas is coming everyone and excitement will soon reach peak levels in St. Patrick's N.S. Clara. The following are just come points and dates to note over the coming weeks. 

Christmas cards, designed by the children are available to purchase. Please fill in the order form attached and return to school, with correct money, no later than 1st December. 

Please ensure children have everything they need for their snack. Unfortunately we cannot  provide cutlery to the children in the current climate. Thank you. 

The school day begins at 9am, with a teacher at the gate from 8.50am. Please ensure children are present for 9am if at all possible. Thank you. 

We hope to attend mass/prayer service virtually in school for Christmas on the 8th of December. 

Christmas assessments will take place on the 14th, 15th and 16th of December. 

Monday the 21st, the children will be treated to hot chocolate and a Christmas movie in the afternoon. 

Tuesday the 22nd, is a half day. The children will go home at 12pm. On Tuesday we would ask the children dress in a Christmas theme. This year has been difficult in many different ways, for us all. Please do not buy new, keep it simple, this is meant to be a fun day for the children and we are mindful that we do not place any extra pressure on you as parents. 

This year, given the tough year that it has been, we are mindful that everyone's circumstances are different and ever changing. In light of this, we will not be running KrisKindle, across the school. However, we will be providing a box, in a safe area, to collect non perishable food items, if any family wishes to donate. This will be donated to charity to assist families in need. Please leave any food items into the school before Friday 18th,in order for us to quarantine the items, before donating them. 

Our Accelerated Reading programme has been a huge success! At this point, I would once again like to thank the Parents Association and everyone who contributed to the fundraiser! I look forward to our continued working together, in order to further enhance our school facilities and our children's learning.

Please keep an eye on the school Instagram and website for updates. 

Thank you all for your support this far, the reopening and indeed staying open, would not have been possible without your support and adherence to the guidelines.

The Christmas Countdown has begun!!