Dear Mams, Dads, Pupils and Staff,
We are so fortunate to have a wonderful public library in Ferrybank. Our staff and pupils visit regularly and we are very grateful to all the staff who work in the Library for their kindness to us. Joining the Library is free for everyone, adults and children,and even if you forget to bring back a book, there are no fines. The summer break will soon be here, so why not make use of this fantastic facility? In the meantime, some of our girls may be interested in the LEGO workshop that will take place on June 11th. Check out the information below and pay a visit. You will be made very welcome.
Yours sincerely,
C. O’Reilly – Principal
Welcome
Kilkenny County Council Library Service would like to welcome you to our library service.
You can join the library through our website: www.kilkennylibrary.ie, or by calling into your local branch.
Where we are
| Ferrybank | X91 D211 | +353 51 89 7200 | ferrybank@kilkennylibrary.ie |
Joining the library is free for everyone
- Our libraries offer a warm, safe and inclusive spaces and are free to use by all.
- Joining the library is free. With library membership you can borrow books, audiobooks, DVDs, music CDs and much more from your library.
- We also have printing, photocopying and scanning services.
- You can access internet, WiFi and computers for free.
ONLINE SERVICES
- PressReader provides access to thousands of newspapers and magazines from around the world
- PressReader offers instant translation in up to 18 different languages for most articles and even full publications in as little as three clicks.
- Log in to your account with card number.
- Then simply click on the three dots in the top right corner of the PressReader screen.
- Select Interface Language and translate into the language you want.
- Borrowbox is our eBook and eAudiobook service. You log in with your card number and PIN. Borrowbox provides a large range of digital books and digital audiobooks, including books in 10 different languages.
- Transparent Languages is our online language learning app. To sign up, you will need your library card number and an email address. There are 29 English language courses for speakers of different languages.
- Follow us on social media: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and keep up to date with what is happening. @kilkennylibrary
Book Rental Scheme 2022-2023
This week you received a letter about the Book Rental Scheme for 2022-2023. The information is also available on the Latest News tab of the website. Thank you to everyone who has already used our new and easy online payments system.
Congratulations
Congratulations to the girls in Sixth Class who had their Ceremony of Light on Thursday last. The ceremony symbolises the handing on of faith from one generation to the next. It is one of the final steps in preparation for Confirmation which takes place on June 2nd @ 7p.m. We look forward to a very special evening in Ferrybank Parish Church.
Africa Day
On Wednesday, we celebrated Africa Day in our school. Miss Kelly put together a display of books, artefacts and projects for the girls to enjoy. Well done to Rang a Trí for their lovely artwork and to Dorka for her terrific project on Egypt. Each class listened to a story on an African theme.
There are lots of cultural events taking place in Waterford this weekend
Polish Community
The Polish Community in Waterford is organising a Family Fun Day in De la Salle College from 10am – 3pm on Saturday. All are welcome.
Ascension Thursday
Today is Ascension Thursday. In the Catholic faith, Ascension Day traditionally falls 40 days after Easter, which is a Thursday. It used to be a holy day of obligation, but the celebration has been moved to the following Sunday, the seventh Sunday of Easter.
When Jesus ascended into heaven, he told the apostles to wait on the Holy Spirit to come upon them. They stayed and prayed for 9 days until Pentecost Sunday, making the first novena.
The ascension of Jesus is the 2nd glorious mystery of the rosary!
Calendar 2022-2023
The calendar for the next school year has been agreed with St. Mary’s BNS. Please keep it for your own reference. You can also access the calendar through the free Text-a-Parent App.
School Calendar 2022-2023
Term 1 begins Thursday, 1st September 2022
Hallowe’en Closed Mon. 31st Oct to Fri. 4th Nov
School re-opens Monday 7th November
Last day Term 1 Wednesday 21st December
Christmas Holidays School closed Thursday 22nd Dec. to Wed 4th Jan. 2023
Term 2 begins Thursday 5th January 2023
Bank Holiday School closed Monday February 6th
Mid-Term Break School closed Thursday 16th and Friday 17th February
St. Patrick’s Day School closed Friday 17th March
Last day Term 2 Friday 31st March
Easter Holidays School closed Monday 3rd April to Friday 14th April
Term 3 begins Monday 17th April
May Bank Holiday School closed Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd May
June Bank Holiday School closed Monday 5th and Tuesday 6th June
Last day of school year Wednesday 28th June
