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Welcome to our February 2022 newsletter.
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We are now accepting enrolments for the next school year. At the moment, we have four boys and three girls starting as new entrants in September.
Click here to enrol online.
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4 x 4 Volleyball
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It's fantastic to be taking part in the Mayo Regional Volleyball Finals in St. Louis Community School, Kiltimagh on March 8th.
This will be our first inter-school competition in two years and it's great to be competing again. Gortskehy pupils reached the Connacht Final stage of the competition on two separate occasions so best of luck to this year's boys', girls' and mixed teams.
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Our astro-turf pitch is complete!
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There was great excitement last week with the completion of our 1000m2 3G all-weather pitch.
It's an excellent addition to the school facilities. David Hughes, Kilmaine, will begin Gaelic football training onTuesday, initially for the senior pupils, with all classes benefiting from structured training in the coming weeks. Anyone interested in helping to lead the training programme is always welcome.
The latest update from Cumann na mBunscol is that inter-school competitions will be given the go-ahead to resume in March.
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We are delighted to welcome Nathalie Saive from the Rhône-Alpes region of France.
As part of our "Say Yes to Languages" programme Nathalie will introduce 3rd - 6th Class pupils to the French language over the next couple of months.
On l'attend avec impatience!
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School closed: Wednesday, February 23rd. PDST whole-school in-service on new language curriculum and NCCA in-service on Draft Primary Curriculum Framework.
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Mid-term break: Thursday & Friday, February 24th & 25th.
St. Patrick's Day & Public Holiday:Thursday & Friday, March 18th & 19th.
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First Confession: Wednesday, March 23rd, Carras Church after 7pm Mass.
First Holy Communion: Saturday, May 28th, Carras Church @ 11.30am
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Trip to Finland
As part of our European Pupil Exchange Programme, Sixth Class pupils have been invited to visit our partner school in Finland next month.
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After School Homework Club
After-school care is available from 1.30pm. Supervised homework, play, activities & a varied menu. Pay only for the hours used and monitor your hours online. The service can be used on an occasional basis - €4.50/hour for 1 child, €4 each per hour for 2 children, €3.50 each per hour for 3 children.
National Childcare Scheme (NCS)
As a Túsla registered afterschool, you may be entitled to subsidised hours under the National Childcare Scheme. You can check here to see if you are eligible: https://www.ncs.gov.ie/en/childcare-subsidy-calculator-input/
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A varied hot meal is provided in after-school.
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Homework is supervised.
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Healthy Eating Policy
This is a reminder that our Healthy Eating Policy aims to develop positive and responsible attitudes to eating and to appreciate the contribution that good food makes to good health.
It does not allow chocolate bars, biscuits, confectionery icing or chocolate yogurts. Cereal bars are allowed under the policy. Occasional treats are given in the school at the teacher's discretion.
Parents are reminded to please comply with the school's healthy eating policy when filling your child's lunchbox.
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