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Wednesday 28th June 2017Summer Break
The school will close at 11.30am on Friday, 30 June for Summer Break.
Provisional List of Teachers
The Provisional List of Teachers & Classes is available now to view on our website. Click on the “General Information” tab and then select “Teachers Classes Classrooms”.
T-Shirt Day
We will be holding a T-shirt day in aid of Our Lady’s Hospital Crumlin on Friday 30 June. Children may wear their favourite top/t-shirt/jerseywith their school tracksuit bottoms and we would ask that they make a small donation to Our Lady’s Hospital on the day, no amount too small. THIS IS NOT A NON-UNIFORM DAY.
Down Syndrome Ireland Ice Cream Fun Day
Thanks to everyone who contributed to the ice cream day in aid of Down syndrome Ireland. A total of €1674.54 was raised which is the highest amount to date!
Well done St Patrick's!
Second-hand School Books
If anybody has second hand school textbooks that you no longer need, the school would be delighted to accept these to support our Book Scheme. Boxes will be left on each corridor and one at reception from Monday 26 June. Please do not include workbooks that have been written on or textbooks that are in poor condition.
Lost Property
There are a large number of Lost Property items hanging inside the DISWELLSTOWN (TIGERS) DOOR,
including uniform items, hats, scarves, gloves, etc., etc. If your child/children are missing any items,
please take a look at collection time any day before Friday 30 June. Any unclaimed items after
this date will be donated to the National Council for the Blind in Ireland (NCBI) store, Deanstown House, Main St. Blanchardstown.
Upcoming Events
30 June – School closes for Summer Break at 11.30am
30 June – Choir Performance 11.30am
30 August – School Re-opens for Senior Infants to 6th Class
31 August – School starts for Junior Infants at 10.00am to 11.30am.
Upcoming Sporting Events & News
School Athletics Kits
There are still a few outstanding athletics kits to be collected. Can you please make sure your child has returned his/her kit and has had it "signed back in"? The kit comprises of a green singlet (with school logo on it) and black shorts. All kits should be returned in a bag with your child's name on it. These will be collected daily from the classrooms.
Parents Association News
New school uniform shop
A new school uniform shop will be opening soon in Blanchardstown Village -
Leddy Uniforms, No. 2 St. Brigids Shopping Centre, Main Street, Blanchardstown. (opposite Ryan’s Garage)
They will have St Patrick’s NS full school uniform, including tracksuits, crested jumpers and cardigans, in stock from late July/early August.
They will also stock generic items such as shirts, t-shirts, trousers, socks, shoes, bags etc.
This provides another option for parents, along with our current stockists - Happy Events in Mr Price, Blanchardstown Centre and Savvy Schools in CentrePoint Shopping Centre.
St. Patricks Uniform Sale
The PA Committee is planning to hold a St. Patricks Uniform sale on Tuesday 4th of July at 10:00 am. If you have old/used uniforms that you no longer require and would like to donate them to the school, we will sell them on at a minimum cost.
Some local schools already do this at the end of the school year and the feedback is very positive.
All money raised will go back into the school as the PA Committee, working alongside the school, continue to focus on keeping the costs down for our parents.
Clean, resalable, St.Patricks uniforms only. No shirts or t-shirts.
Collections: Friday 30th of July at 08:30am and again at 11:30 am; Monday 3rd July at 09:30-10:00am.
Sale: Tuesday 4th of July at 10:00am
Location: Back of School Hall (stage area)
This sale is a trial. We will see how the sale is received. We hope it is a positive initiative. Any feedback is welcome to the PA email. Stpatrickspa@yahoo.com
Reminders
Choir End Of Year Performance
This year we have decided that the choir will perform as the classes leave on the final day in the senior yard of the school instead of an evening performance. We look forward to seeing everyone there from 11:30am. Ger Meade and Eoin Heneghan
Moving House?
If you are moving house and your child will not be returning to St Patrick’s in the new school year, it is vital that you make contact with the class teacher and the Main Office as soon as possible as it will be necessary for you to complete a Transfer Form. We have a number of children on waiting lists for all classes and we would like to be able to contact these parents as soon as possible.
Contact Details
It is essential that we have the correct address and contact details (e.g. home telephone, parents’ mobile numbers) for your child on our database in order for you to receive your child/children’s school reports, end of year letters, etc or to make contact with you if your child should fall ill during the school day. If any of your details change at any stage throughout the school year, please complete a Change of Address/Contact Details Form, available from the office.
Extra-Curricular Activities
The school looks after the bookings and payment requests for Tennis, Badminton, Athletics, Emma Louise Dance Academy and Chess. If your child decides not to rejoin the new blocks of any of the above activities, it is essential that you email info@stpatricksns.ie so that we can remove your child from the list, and offer the place to another child. It will also mean that you will not receive payment requests unnecessarily for the activity.
Spanish for Children
After-school classes, offering 4 age-specific courses for 5 - 12 year olds, in St Patrick’s NS; locally, on Tue, Wed; Thu (1.15 PM to 5.30 PM) Sep - May (30 week year), start back week beginning 11th Sept. Enrolment takes place all this week at 2 Bramley Heath and again in SPNS, first week back in Sept (€50 refundable deposit guarantees place). Application forms can be filled in when enrolling or can be emailed to you in advance, along with relevant info for your child’s course. Don’t miss out, enrol now! Muchas gracias, Mary M Galvin.
*** Winner of La Jolie Ronde Regional (Ireland, N. Ire.) Licensee of the Year Award, 2016 – 2017 ***
BA Mod Hons (TCD), H Dip Ed Hons (UCD), MA - Applied Linguistics Hons (TCD). Fully registered teacher with Teaching Council. M: 087 267 4809 E: marygalvinspanish@gmail.com
Diswellstown Community & Recreation Centre and Local Community Activities
The Drama Hub (formerly DramaWorks)
The Drama Hub (formerly DramaWorks) Speech & Drama Classes will return to St. Patrick’s National School, Diswellstown resuming on Saturday 9th September from 1.00pm.
Join us every Saturday for Voice Work, Drama, Poetry, Mime, Confidence Building Exercises, Theatre Games, Movement, Improvisation, Storytelling and lots more!
Classes available for primary school students from Junior Infants to Sixth Class. All classes will be divided according to age groups.
Students will be prepared for the Leinster School Speech and Drama Grade Exams and Speech Festivals.
For further details contact Clodagh or Dearbhla on 086 373 6056 check out our facebook page @TheDramaHubDublin or Email us hello.thedramahub@gmail.com
Summer Camps
Information relating to Summer Camps in the local area is on view in the window near the Blanchardstown Door.
Castleknock Hurling & Football Club Summer Camps
Summer Camps at Tir na nÓg:
Cúl Camp 03-07 July – register online at www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie.
Nursery Camp (Born 2012-2013) 03-07 July 10am – 12pm.
Club Camp – 14-18 August. All ages register and pay online at www.castleknock.net or club shop.
Gaeltacht Leamhcáin Primary School Courses
Course A 3rd- 7th July Course B 10th-14th July
Based at Coláiste Cois Life, Gaeltacht Leamhcáin is a 1 or 2 week summer Irish language camp based in Lucan, Co. Dublin for children from the ages of 9 - 12. Immerse your child in our all Irish language environment to help improve your child’s written and spoken Irish.
Visit http://gaeltachtleamhcain.ie/ today and book your child's place. Bígí linn!
The school has been given to free places for either week. If your 3rd to 6th class child would be like to attend, please place his/her name, class and your contact details in the box at reception. The draw will be made on Wednesday morning. Both places will be given to the same child who can then bring a friend or sibling. The winner will be notified after the draw.
e² Young Engineers Summer Camp
e² Young Engineers Summer Camp takes place in Diswellstown Community Centre at 9.30am to 1.00pm on 24 - 28 July. Every child attending the camp will receive a Young Engineers t-shirt, certificate and a lego surprise. Early Bird Discount available. To book, contact 0877198128/knowitedu@gmail.com or go to link www.youngengineers.ie/lego-workshops/young-engineers-lego-camps.
Touch Type, Read and Spell (TTRS)
I am excited to announce a new location where I will be delivering TTRS.
From September 2017 I will commence teaching in Saint Brigid's National School, Castleknock, on Monday afternoon 2.45-3.45pm. Details of other locations/class times:
TUESDAY - Luttrellstown Community College - 3.10-4.10 pm and 4.20-5.20pm
WEDNESDAY - Castleknock Community College - 2.50-3.50 pm & 3.55-4.55 pm
THURSDAY - St. Francis Xavier Senior School (beside Tesco Roselawn) - 2.45-3.45 pm
Find out how this life skill can benefit your child - please contact Carol at castleknockttrs@gmail.com for further details or to arrange a FREE TRIAL.
St Vincent’s Water Polo
St Vincent’s Water Polo team are looking for new players aged 10-12 years. It's a fast fun game for kids who like the water. Training is once a week at the NAC. Not sure what it's all about? If you can swim a few lengths and are interested then come to the NAC (middle pool) on Sunday May 28th 1-2pm or Sunday 18th June 1-2pm to try it out.
For additional information contact: Ian Hutcheson, Club Chairman – St Vincents WPC
Mob: +353 87 838 99 58 www.stvincentswaterpolo.club
Lego Summer Camp
A Lego Summer Camp is taking place in Diswellstown Community Centre from 24-28 July from 9.30am to 1.00pm. For more information, please contact 0877198128
Dublin Parks Tennis is serving up a Summer of Fun for the month of July 2017
- Girls and boys from 5-17 years can discover hidden talents, make new friends and have lots of active fun.
- Low cost affordable tennis coaching takes place from Monday 3rd July to Friday 28th July.
- Suitable for beginners and improvers.
- Fee is €55 for the month of July, or €40 for two weeks.
- All equipment supplied.
- Hourly classes between 10am and 1pm, divided by age.
Registration for Dublin Parks Tennis coaching will take place at the Riverwood tennis courts Friday 30th June between 2-4pm. Coaching starts on Monday 3rd July.
Qualified coaches conduct the coaching. The classes are open to boys and girls between 5 years and 17 years, irrespective of their tennis experience. The fee for 4 weeks (5 days a week) is €55. You can pay at registration or pay online with PayPal.
Hourly classes take place between 10am and 1pm. Children are allocated a class according to their age. Generally the hourly classes are split as follows, though this may change:
- 10am class: 5 – 8 year olds.
- 11am class: 9 – 11 year olds.
- 12pm class: 12 – 17 year olds.
If you do not have a racquet one will be loaned to you.
Also, do not worry if you miss the first day, children can sign up at any time during the programme.
This programme is subsidised by Fingal County Council & The Irish Sports Council.
Phone (01) 833-8711 or email parkstennis@eircom.net or go to ParksTennis.com if you need further information.