Dear Parents, Dates for your Diary: On December 11th 2017 all remaining provisions of the Childrens First Act 2015 commenced. This enactment places a statutory responsibility on schools to comply with the existing Child Protection Procedures for schools. The Department of Education and Skills through PDST (Professional Development Service for Teachers) are providing in-service/training for school staff. The Board of Management of Scoil na Mainistreach wishes to inform Parents/Guardians that the school will close on Thursday 22nd February and Friday 2nd March at 12.00 pm (on both days) to comply with these requests and to facilitate this in-service/training for staff. Please ensure children are collected promptly on both days. Mid-Term: The school will be closed this Thursday 15th and Friday 16th February for mid term break. First Reconciliation: First Reconciliation for First Communion classes is Wednesday 21st February at 7.30 pm in the Church. Non-Uniform Day: As mentioned in last weeks email, we are holding a non uniform day this Wednesday 14th February to raise funds in support of the family of one of our boys who was involved in a serious car accident before Christmas. We are asking parents for any donation that they would like to contribute. All proceeds will go directly to his family. Trócaire: All Trócaire boxes have now been given out. We can only accept them on the morning of Thursday 22nd March. Please do not bring them in before this date. Junior Entrepeneur Programme: The winners in Mr Mulreids 6th class are now selling their personalized keychains. Email in any picture you want on a keychain to [email protected]. They are 1 keychain for €2, 2 for €3.50 or any 3 for €5. Ideal gifts for Valentines Day, Mothers Day, World Book Day or Birthday Party Bags. The winners in Mr Minnocks class are now selling their HamArt. The boys produce a range of product such as Framed Hama Designs, Customised Hama Keychains, Hama Cards for all occasions. Their is a form available to download on our website or you can email the class at [email protected]. The cost is €5 per framed HamArt. The winners in Mrs Holmes 6th class are now selling their yoyos for €4 each and they have the Scoil na Mainistreach logo on them. Yours sincerely Matthew Heffernan Principal
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