As requested, please see below some notes from the presentations made to the new Junior Infant parents for September 2014.There was a wonderful attendance at last night's meeting. Many thanks to the teachers, Parents Association reps and Tigers reps who turned up last night.

The annual formal Parent/Teacher meetings will take place on Tuesday 11th, Wednesday 13th & Thursday 14th of February 2014. Your child's teacher will allocate a specific date & time for you.

Tyrrelstown Gaelic Football and Hurling Club are currently looking for Boys and Girls aged 4-11 and their parents to join the club and their teams. Join the other 100 children already involved. There is training every Saturday 10-11am beside Tyrrelstown Community Centre. All are welcome.

Contact James on 083-4086173 for more details or any committee member.

www.tyrrelstown.gaa.ie or find us on Facebook Tyrrelstown GAA. 

The school website is getting about 50 hits on average per night with 250 hits recorded 2  nights ago as a result of our promotional push. The site recorded over 130 hits last night. If any parents have any suggestions for our website, please let me know.

Sincerely,

Liam Neary

Deputy Principal

Fingal County Council have invited Saint Luke's NS & Tyrrelstown ETNS to partake in a consultation process viv á vis the planning & construction of a new playground in Tyrrelstown Park. I will ask one child from each stream from 1st to 6th classes inclusive to the first planning workshop to be held in our school on 10/2/2014.

Liam Neary

(Deputy Principal)

This year, Aistear has been introduced in the Junior and Senior Infants classrooms. Aistear is play-based Early Childhood Curriculum Framework and it is designed for children from 0-6 years of age. Some of the children who attended creche or playchool prior to coming to primary school may have had experiences of Aistear before. The children play in different areas in the classroom that are set up by the teacher (e.g. "The Kitchen", "Construction", "Junk Art", "The Doctor's", sand area etc). The children play in a different area each day, and are encouraged to get into role and wholeheartedly participate in each area. The idea of Aistear is to promote oral language development through imagination and play. The children are really enjoying Aistear and love getting into character!

Children from 3^rd class have been participating in dance after school on Wednesdays. Dancing takes place in the hall directly after school until 3.30p.m. The boys and girls have been learning a variety of different styles of dance, from hip-hop and musical theatre to pop and traditional dances. The children are extremely enthusiastic and are having a lot of fun. It is a great way for the children to keep fit and healthy.

Children who are coming to dance should bring extra water and wear their P.E. tracksuit to school with suitable runners.  

We hope to have an end of year show for the parents in June. Watch this space!

Many thanks to Ms. McDonnagh for teaching the Dance Classes. The children love these classes.

Mr. Neary

Gaelic Football training continues for 5th and 6th class girls on Mondays after school, weather permitting, on Belgree pitch. The school league matches are starting today Tuesday 28th January. The fixtures for the league are as follows:

Tuesday 28th January 3pm - St Luke's N.S. vs Scoil Oilibheir - All weather pitch at Castleknock GAA Club (beside the Castleknock Hotel)

Tuesday 4th February 3pm - St Luke's N.S. vs St Patrick's Diswellstown - All weather pitch at Castleknock GAA Club

Tuesday 11th February - St Luke's N.S. vs Tyrrelstown E.T.N.S. - Belgree Pitch, Tyrrelstown - Time to be confirmed.

All games will go ahead weather permitting.

Ms Brennan, Mr O'Connor and Mr Lynch

Scoil Naomh Lucais

         Catholic Schools Week 2014

26^th January 2014 to the 2^nd February 2014.

24^th   January 2014.

Dear Parents & Guardians,

Catholic Schools Week takes place from the 26^th January 2014 to the 2^nd February 2014.

The theme for the week is:

“Catholic Schools Week- Faith in Our Community”

Each class plan to design a specific “ Sacred Space “ in their class room to celebrate the Catholic Schools Week and to hold a prayer service in their own class

Each day has a particular theme as outlined  below:

Please encourage your child to participate wholeheartedly in Catholic Schools Week and to talk to you at home about the events in school.

Bearing in mind the adage “ the family that prays together – stays together “ Catholic Schools Week is the ideal opportunity for the family to offer a prayer together as a family.

Please take the opportunity to visit the Catholic Church, St Luke The Evangelist, during the Catholic Schools Week. Fr Seamus Connell will welcome all with open arms.

Le gach deaghuí,

___________________

Mairtín Ó Caomhánaigh

Príomhoide

School Assembly @ 9.00a.m.

New assembly arrangements apply from Monday 27^th January 2014

Morning Assembly

Junior Infants assemble in the front yard.

Senior Infants – 6^th class assemble in the main yard.

For Health and Safety reasons no parents are allowed into the school building @ assembly time.

Pupils arriving late for school (after 9.00a.m.)

Parents bring pupils who are late for school to the main entrance at the rear of the school.

For Health and Safety reasons no parents are allowed into the school building on a late arrival.

Secretary

There will be secretarial services between 8.45a.m. – 9.00a.m. and after 9.30a.m.

There will be no secretarial services between 9.00a.m. – 9.30a.m.

Wet Morning Assembly

An announcement will be made over the School  Intercom System to indicate that it is a wet morning assembly.

Wet Morning Assembly, with parents in attendance, for Junior & Senior Infants is in the Hall.

Wet Morning Assembly for 1^st – 6^th  class, with no parents in attendance, is in the Foyer.

For Health and Safety reasons no parents are allowed into the school building @ assembly time.

Is Mise Le Meas,

___________________

Mairtín Ó Caomhánaigh

Príomhoide 

A boy & a girl from 5th class were on RTE2 this Tuesday representing our school. The show is called elev8 and on Tuesdays they do a sports quiz between two dublin schools, It featured St.Luke's againts St.Anne's from Shankhill. Jake and Aimee showed great sporting knowledge and teamwork to win 12 points to 9 and go joint top of the overall leaderboard. 5th class also won no homework for Wednesday night on the show as Kismot  displayed fantastic hopping skills to win the 'no homework challenge'. The show is available to watch on RTE Player.

GREEN SCHOOLS

Dear parents,

We are trying to make St Luke's more environmentally friendly. We are trying our best to reduce litter and to recycle more. In order to achieve this it is important that:    

• Every child has a reusable lunch box from today onwards to use everyday.
• Every child brings home their own rubbish in their lunchbox to be put in the bin at home as this is our school policy. Thanks for your help.

We believe it is of great benefit to the children to learn about recycling and reducing waste. We want to make St Luke's a better place for our whole community.

Thank you in advance for your help.

GreenSchoolCommittee,

Róisín Smith (co-ordinator) 

St Luke’s N.S.

Hollywood Road,

Tyrrelstown,

Dublin 15

Tel _ 01 8856015

17^th January 2014

Junior Infant Application & Registration

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Applications for Junior Infants classes have opened for the academic year 2014-2015. This application process is for pupils who will commence in Junior Infants in September 2014.

We request that all parents with children who have not applied for an application form to enrol in St Luke’s N.S. and who wish to be considered for a place in the school would do so immediately.

Please contact the school secretary, 01 8856015, and complete the Pupil Application and Registration Form as soon as possible.

It is urgent that the Application and Registration form be completed at the latest by Friday 31^st January 2014.

An Information Meeting will be held on Monday 3^rd February in the Tyrrelstown Community Centre @ 7.00p.m. for all parents who have completed the Application and Registration Form .

Is Mise Le Meas,

___________________

Mairtín Ó Caomhánaigh

Príomhoide

Saint Luke's National School

Tyrrelstown,

Dublin 15

14^th January 2014

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Monday 3^rd February2014 @ 7.00p.m. - Junior Infant Introductory Meeting.

A meeting for new entrants to Junior Infants will be held in St Luke’s NationalSchoolin the Gym, Tyrrelstown , at 7.00p.m. on Monday 3^rd February 2014. The meeting will last for approximately one hour.

This is an information evening for parents/guardians of children commencing Junior Infants in September 2014. It is a great opportunity for parents/guardians to learn about the school and become acquainted with the educational environment your child will be joining in September 2014. Junior Infant Teachers and the Principal will be  present on the night.

The meeting is intended for parents/guardians only – there is no need for your child to attend.

Please bring €100 to cover the cost of Books etc. An additional €9 is payable for insurance.

Representatives from The Parents Association will attend the meeting to

• Introduce the Parents’ Association

Light refreshments will be served after the meeting.

It is in the best interest of your child that you attend the meeting without your child.

Please confirm by telephone, 01 8856015, your attendance at the meeting

I look forward to meeting you on Monday the 3^rd January 2014 .

Is Mise Le Meas,

____________________

Mairtín Ó Caomhánaigh

Príomhoide

Dear Parents,

The school will close tomorrow for the Christmas holidays. 

The school will reopen on Monday 6/12/2014 at 0900.

The staff of Saint Lukes NS wish you all a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year.

Liam Neary

Deputy Principal

Dear Parents,

Fifth & Sixth classes will be on stage tonight at 6pm.

Please be seated in the hall 15 minutes before showtime. Please drop the children into the school foyer before you go to the hall. 

Please follow staff instructions at the end of the performance to collect your child safely.

Happy Christmas Everyone,

Liam Neary

Dear Parents,

Third Class will be on stage tonight at 6pm.

Fourth Class will be on stage at 7pm.

Please be seated in the hall 15 minutes before showtime. Please drop the children into the school foyer before you go to the hall. 

Please follow staff instructions at the end of the performance to collect your child safely.

Happy Christmas Everyone,

Liam Neary

Scoil Naomh Lucáis

School closes for Christmas on Friday 20^th 

17^th December 2013

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Another year is drawing to a close and Christmas is upon us. The children are truly excited and looking forward to the celebration of Christmas Day.

To celebrate the Birth of Jesus on Christmas Day, Fr Seamus Connell invites you and your family to join him at Mass, in St Luke the Evangelist Church, on:

I would like to thank all our families for their support during the first term of the school academic year 2013 – 2014.

The true spirit of Christmas and the message of Jesus Christ are alive and well in St Luke’s National School. Numerous donations were made by the families in the school to the Philippines Collection held in November & December. In total €484.50 has been donated to a very worthy cause.

The Official Opening of St Luke’s National School was a great success. Many thanks to everyone who took part. The lyrics and melody of the School Anthem will be heard in the parish for many years to come.

The culmination of the first terms work is the Christmas Concert. It is inspirational to see the children participate so wholeheartedly and perform wonderfully on the concert nights. Your attendance on the night encourages and motivates the children

However, it is your day to day support of the teaching staff, that ensures a strong partnership in education and assists in providing the children with a meaningful and worth while long term educational experience.

I am grateful to the Parents’ Association who have dedicated themselves to the school in so many ways throughout the first term. The Halloween and Christmas celebrations were a great success.

School re-opens on Monday 6^th January 2014 @ 9.00a.m.

Nollaig Shona agus Athbhliain faoi mhaise

Mairtín Ó Caomhánaigh

                  Príomhoide    

Scoil Naomh Lucais

16^th December 2013

School Concerts

Dear Parents/Guardians

Just a short reminder that the annual Christmas School Concerts take place this week.

Please assist us to ensure that the concerts are safe and enjoyable by :

• Bringing your child to the school foyer 15 minutes before the concert starts
• Taking coats etc from your child before they enter they foyer
• Entering the Hall yourself through the side door
• Ensuring that children you have with you remain seated during the performance
• Collecting your own child from the appointed area at the end of the performance
• Following instructions issued by the teachers

In order to maintain the Hall flooring to the highest standard there is absolutely no food or drink allowed in the Hall. Smoking is prohibited by law on the premises.

The children have spent a lot of time in preparation for their performance and along with the teachers are excited about their concert. Please support the event by your attendance and encourage them in their participation.

I look forward to meeting you on the night

Nollaig Shona,

Mairtín Ó Caomhánaigh

Príomhoide