Dear Parents, Guardians, Pupils and Friends of the school,
I hope you are all looking forward to the Hallowe’en break. Things have been extra busy here since I last updated the School Bell. You will find out about some of our activities below as well as some information that you may need for when we return to school on Monday, November 6th.
Mission Week
We have had a very busy and hugely enjoyable Mission Week this week in our school. The work put in by everyone is so appreciated – whether it was baking a cake or some buns, dipping apples in chocolate or collecting up old books and other items to sell in order to raise some money for a worthy cause – thank you! We have a Talent Show in school today which promises to be a great finish to the week. We are delighted to say that at total amount of €1120 was raised and the money will be donated to the Opportunity Knox Charity. Well done everyone!
Mayors Visit
We were delighted to welcome the Metropolitan Mayor, Jody Power on Friday of last week. During his visit, the Mayor provided some wise words to the girls and presented certificates for attendance and the Amber Flag that everyone, especially the Wellbeing Warriors and Mrs. Shanahan worked so hard towards last year. Thank you to the Mayor for taking the time out to visit our school – we wish him well in his role for the rest of his term!
Climate Action Week
Sarah Keane a past pupil of Good Counsel working on behalf of SLI provided a Climate Action exhibit and workshops in the entrance hall of our school last week. The girls in juniors, 1st, 2nd and 3rd received the workshops which were very well received by all. Climate Action is a very current and hugely important topic and we were delighted to get an insight from Sarah throughout the week.
Swimming
A reminder to the parents of girls in 2nd and 3rd class that swimming will take place every Monday, starting November 6th for six weeks when we return to school after Hallowe’en. Tracey in the office is taking payment for swimming so if you have yet to do this please email or call the office.
Camogie
The girls in 1st, 4th, 5th and 6th will have camogie after Hallowe’en every Wednesday for 6 weeks in the hurling alley in Ferrybank GAA club. The sessions will be with Doxer Burns who did camogie with the girls last year. He will be assisted by two students from SETU. The teachers in the relevant classes will let the girls know what they need to bring on camogie days.
Communion and Confirmation Dates
We have dates for the Communion and Confirmation.
Communion; Saturday April 27th @ 11am in Sacred Heart Church Ferrybank.
Confirmation; Saturday May 18th @ 11am in Sacred Heart Church Ferrybank.
We will inform parents of any other relevant information regarding the sacraments in due course.
Important upcoming dates
Halloween Break – finish today Friday October 27th and return to school on Monday November 6th.
Wishing you all a very Happy Hallowe’en.
Your sincerely,
J. Nagle
Principal
