Dear Parents,

Please see link below to a Infants Sports Day 2017 presentation video of stills shot and edited by one of our parents Claire Clifford. Many thanks Claire for a wonderful production.There are some fantastic pictures in the presentation !

https://vimeo.com/222497248

Daniel and Andrew travelled to Kilkenny recently to swim for the school.  Daniel managed to win Bronze in his breaststroke. He also came 5th in his other races. Andrew also did very well with all personal bests having only recently joined the NAC club.

Well done Daniel & Andrew.

Dear Parent,

A reminder:

The school will close on Friday afternoon 2/6/2017, at the usual times, and will reopen on Monday 12/6/2017 at 0900.

Dear Parents,

The school will be closed on Wednesday 24/5/2017 as there will be a staff training day taking place.

Sincerely,

Ms Vivienne Bourke

Please see link to pics of new uniforms

https://flic.kr/s/aHskRwyYhF

We wish to welcome Archbishop Diarmuid Martin to our Parish tomorrow at 1100 to Celebrate the Confirmation of some of our sixth class children. 

Please see link to fabulous video shot by Ms McNally and her class on the Safe Cross Code theme. They are in line to win a fantastic prize from RSA if they win the competition. Well done Ms McNally & class.

https://vimeo.com/215656210

We are delighted to announce that M & M Productions will again visit us this year with a production of "Treasure Island" on Thursday 18/5/2017 . The Junior end of the school will see the performance at 0930 with a workshop thereafter and the senior end of the school performance will start at 1-10, again with a follow-up workshop.

The show costs €2 per child. Please give the money to your class teacher.

Three students from fourth class took it upon themselves to raise money for the school. They know we need new yard equipment and books for our library so they decided to do something about this. Just before Easter Julia , Nancy  and Mary from Ms Doyle's 4th class decided to run their own art competition to raise much needed funds for the school. They opened the competition to all students from 1st up to 6th class. The prizes were gel pens, homework passes and a few goodies. After all their hard work they raised €50 for school funds!! A big thank you to these three girls for their wonderful efforts and a big congratulations to all the children who took part in the competition. Well done everybody!! 

Ms Brennan's 4th Class entered an Art Competition for the Festival of Russian Culture Dublin. The children created an art piece based on the fairytale 'The Goldfish'.

Isabella Pagallaman won the 2nd prize in the Pushkin Art Competition.  Isabella and 2 guests are invited to a Lord Mayor’s reception in Mansion House on Thursday the 27th of April at 3.00 pm to attend the award prize giving ceremony.  The prizes will be awarded by the Lord Mayor and the Russian Ambassador.

All pictures can be viewed at Swords Kids Club, Unit 8, 60 Main Road, Applewood Village, Swords.

Dear Parents,

Please see link below to an article about a phone "app" that may lead to inappropriate behaviours particularly among our senior pupils.

https://www.webwise.ie/parents/explained-what-is-simsimi/

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/education/schools-warn-of-bullying-linked-to-simsimi-app-1.3025437

 Dear Parents,

Please see link below to pictures of our annual Intercultural celebrations in Saint Luke's NS.

https://www.flickr.com/gp/131823121@N07/72y46g

Dera Parent,

Please see link below to art, craftt & other childrens' work displayed in the school. Can you spot work done by your child?

https://flic.kr/s/aHskWsSk4U

Please see link to new uniform proposal pictures

https://flic.kr/s/aHskRwyYhF

A child was approached by a stranger on his way to school this morning.The man, 40-50, had a dog with him. Please talk to your child about stranger danger.Gardai were informed.Teachers have been asked to teach relevant lessons on the topic of safety..

Junior Homework club for Junior and Senior Infants runs from Monday to Friday between 1.40 and 2.40. We help the children complete their homework and for the remaining time they may play together. On Fridays the children play organised games in the P.E. hall. Lots of fun is had!

The Bake sale raised €885 for Temple Street & The Dylan Finglas Fund. Many thanks to the students in Mr Lynch's class for their initiative.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

I am delighted to announce that tickets for the St. Luke’s Easter Raffle will go on sale on Wednesday 22/03/17. Tickets will cost €2.00 per strip or three strips for €5.00 and be available from the front door at 8.50am and 2.40pm daily. The raffle will take place on Thursday 06/04/17.

Prizes include Easter Eggs and a selection of Easter goodies.

All money raised from the raffle will go towards the purchase of books and reading materials for the school.

Thanking you for your continued support,

Vivienne Bourke

Principal

Please see link to Saint Patrick's Day Celebrations in Saint Luke's NS

https://flic.kr/s/aHskWhi3gk