Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS

Ferrybank, Waterford

Dear Mams, Dads, Pupils and Staff,

After a most unusual first term, it is time to take a break, relax and enjoy Christmas with our families. Thank you to everyone in our school community for your support and co-operation since September and please continue to stay safe during the holidays so that we can re-open as planned on January 6th.

Wishing all of you and your families the peace and joy of Christmas and every blessing in 2021.

Yours sincerely,

C. O’Reilly

Principal

Christmas Raffle

Thank you very much to everyone who bought tickets for our Christmas Raffle. The raffle will take place (safely!) on Monday and we will publish the results on the school website.

A Message from Your Parents’ Association

We would like to sincerely thank all the parents who so generously supported our Christmas Raffle.  Together we raised an astonishing €700 for our school.  Many thanks also to the Jolly Barber and Mr. Price who very kindly donated prizes. Best of luck and Happy Christmas from all on the Parents’ Association.

Christmas Assembly

We have been holding our weekly Assemblies on Zoom and it is wonderful to get all the children together and to hear the news from each class. On Monday, we will have our very special Christmas Assembly and the girls will share the wonderful work they have been doing as each class adopts a reindeer.

Staying Safe at Christmas

Here are some links to useful advice about staying safe and keeping others safe at Christmas.

Public Health Guidance on Visitors To Our Homes

ps://www.gov.ie/en/publication/ad569-level-3/#your-quick-guide-to-the-christmas-changes

Staying Well This Winter

https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/healthy-ireland/?referrer=http://www.gov.ie/healthyireland/

Visiting Nursing Homes

https://www.hpsc.ie/a-z/respiratory/coronavirus/novelcoronavirus/guidance/infectionpreventionandcontrolguidance/residentialcarefacilities/visiting%20nursing%20homes%20and%20residential%20care%20facilities%20during%20COVID-19..pdf

Managing a Case of Corona Virus in Your Home

https://www.hpsc.ie/a-z/respiratory/coronavirus/novelcoronavirus/factsheetsandresources/Managing%20a%20COVID-19%20infection%20at%20home.V1.2.%2004122020.pdf