Dear Mams, Dads, Pupils and Staff,
We are very happy to have a new outdoor learning space available to us at our school. Lots of people have been working hard over the summer months to get it ready and I know that the girls will thoroughly enjoy using it. I have already seen some of our pupils and the staff out there digging, weeding and planting, enjoying reading and playing team games.
Last Friday, we held our weekly Assembly in the new space. In this Season of Creation, we enjoyed being outdoors, listening to the birds singing, feeling the grass under out feet and the sunshine on our backs, and looking at the beautiful blue sky overhead. It was great to have all the girls and the staff together again and we look forward to making great use of the space as the year goes on. Thank you to Miss Kelly, Mark and the Board of Management for the work they have done to create this lovely addition to our school.
Yours sincerely,
C. O’Reilly – Principal
European Languages Day
As you know, we are fortunate to have so many girls in our school who are not only bilingual (can speak two languages) but multilingual (can speak many languages). It brings a richness and diversity to our school community and it has helped us to appreciate and value our own wonderful language – Gaeilge – even more.
Next Monday, is European Languages Day. To mark the day, some girls from Sixth Class have kindly volunteered their language skills and will share/read a story to the Junior classes in their home languages using our lovely dual language books.
Camogie News – Mrs. Shanahan
Yesterday, we began a six-week block of camogie in Ferrybank GAA club. All classes from First Class to Sixth Class took part. It was brilliant to see so many enthusiastic girls trying their best and enjoying the coaching. The coaches John and Sarah were impressed with the girls. A huge thank you to Sheila O’Donoghue, Waterford Camogie and Aisling Heffernan, Ferrybank GAA club for their help in organising the coaching.
School Mass
After three years, we can finally return to the Parish Church as a school community. On Tuesday 27th September at 11.30a.m. Fr. Kieran will celebrate Mass for the beginning of the school year. If any of you are free that morning, you are very welcome to join us as we ask God’s blessing on our work and our play.
School Rules
Expectations
The school rules apply to all our pupils. All pupils are expected to follow the rules and teachers and staff members are expected to treat all pupils equally by implementing the rules consistently.
General
Be polite at all times.
Arrive on time for school.
Present yourself for school in a tidy manner.
Respect yourself and your belongings.
Respect others and their belongings.
Complete all homework to a high standard.
Uniforms
Wear your full school uniform every day, except on PE days.
Pinafore/skirt, school shirt, tie, jumper, navy or white socks /tights, flat shoes
Wear your tracksuit on PE days (or when asked to do so by your teacher) Please note, 1st Class to 6th Class will have Camogie every Wednesday from now until 26th October so the girls should wear their tracksuits.
Hair
Keep your hair neat and tidy at all times – in a plait or a bun. This rule helps us to keep head lice at bay!
Make Up
Remove make up and nail polish before you come to school
Jewellery
For your safety, you may wear only one pair of stud earrings in the ear lobe and a watch.
Mobile Phones
The girls are encouraged not to bring mobile phones to school. If it is absolutely necessary to do so, the phone must be switched off outside the school gate and handed to the teacher as soon as the child comes into school. Phones will be returned at the end of the day and must not be switched on again until the child is outside the school gate. Phones that are not handed up will be confiscated and will be returned only to an adult.
Green School Policy
Use reusable tubs and containers for your lunch and your drink.
Keep the school and the school grounds clean and tidy.
Bullying
Make sure that Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS is a ‘bully free’ zone. At school, tell a teacher if you are being bullied or if you know that someone else is being bullied.
Rewards
As a school, we encourage and reward positive behaviour in many ways – for example: a mention at Assembly, a Good Counsel Good Citizen Award or a mention in ‘The School Bell’.
Each teacher will also promote and reward good behaviour in her classroom – for example: a sticker chart or Golden Time.
As a citizen of Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS, it is your responsibility to make our school a happy, safe place for everyone.
In My Line for 10 Past Nine
School hours are as follows: 9.10a.m. – 1.45p.m.Junior and Senior Infants, 9.10a.m. – 2.45p.m First and Second Class 9.10a.m. – 2.50p.m Third Class to Sixth Class. Staff will be outside the gate to receive the children until 9.20a.m. and the gates will then be closed. On wet mornings, to allow for more traffic, the girls should arrive no later than 9.30a.m. – this allows 20 minutes assembly time for the children, plenty of time for them to come in, get organised and be seated in their classrooms for the roll call at 9.30a.m.
Save the Date
Thursday October 6th – General Information Evening for Mams and Dads
Smoothie Recipe
Can you guess what ingredients we used to make these delicious smoothies?
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