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

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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    

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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

Dear Parents,

Senior  Infants will be on stage tonight at 6pm.

Second 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

Dear Parents,

Junior Infants will be on stage tonight at 6pm.

First 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

Dear Parents,

Annual General Meeting of the Parents Association will be held in the school tonight Tuesday 10/12/2013 at 7-30 pm. All parents are invited to attend.

Liam Neary

Deputy Principal

Pictures of School choir attending Hallelujah Chorus are now in the Gallery section!

St Luke’s N.S.

Christmas Concert

in

Tyrrelstown Community Centre

Thursday 19^th December

6.00p.m. Presentation

By Fifth & Sixth Class

Christmas Concert

in

Tyrrelstown Community Centre

Wednesday 18^th December

6.00p.m. Presentation

By Third Class

7.00p.m. Presentation

By Fourth Class

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Parents - We need your help!!

Dear parents,

As always, we are trying to improve the learning environment in our school. If you have any of the following items  that you are finished using, it would be greatly appreciated if you would consider donating them to the school.

• Lego
• Building Blocks
• Old phones/mobile phones
• Clean baby clothes/bottles/Dolls
• Old laptops
• Sunglasses
• Tea sets
• Children's furniture (small stools etc)
• Children's kitchen
• Doll's House
• Adults scarves/handbags/purses

Your continued support in helping us create an exciting learning environment is hugely appreciated.

_______________________________

Martín Ó Caomhánaigh

(Principal)

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25^th November 2013

Official School Opening Week

Monday 2^nd November 2013 – Friday 6^th November 2013

Dear Parents,

The Official School Opening Week takes place from Monday 2^nd December 2013 to Friday 6^th December 2013.

The highlight of the week for the SeniorSchool, 2^nd – 6^th Class, will be the Mass celebrated by Archbishop Diarmuid Martin and concelebrated by Fr Seamus Connell and Fr Eugene Mc Carthy.

I would like to take the opportunity to invite you to the Mass on Thursday 5^th @ 11.00a.m. The Mass will be held in the hall. Pupils from 2^nd – 6^th and their parents are invited to this celebration.

Admittance is strictly by ticket only. Please complete the application form below and return it to your child’s class teacher by Friday 29^th November. Tickets will be issued on Monday 2^nd December 

Is Mise le Meas,

________________                                                               

Mairtín O Caomhánaigh

Application for Mass Ticket

I,_________________, parent/guardian of ,                                     , wish to apply for a ticket to attend the Mass on Thursday 5^th December @ 11.00a.m.

Please return this application form by Friday 29^th November 2013

Scoil Naomh Lucáis

25^th November 2013

Official School Opening Week

Monday 2^nd November 2013 – Friday 6^th November 2013

Dear Parents,

The Official School Opening Week takes place from Monday 2^nd December 2013 to Friday 6^th December 2013.

The Garda Band will visit the school on Thursday 5^th @ 1.00p.m. to entertain the children from 2^nd class to 6^th class.

I would like to take the opportunity to invite you to the Garda Band Recital on Thursday 5^th @ 1.00p.m. The Garda band Recital will be held in the hall. Pupils from 2^nd – 6^th and their parents are invited to this celebration.

Admittance is strictly by ticket only. Please complete the application form below and return it to your child’s class teacher by Friday 29^th November. Tickets will be issued on Monday 2^nd December 

Is Mise le Meas,

________________                                                               

Mairtín O Caomhánaigh

Application for Garda Band Recital Ticket

I,_________________, parent/guardian of ,                                     , wish to apply for a ticket to attend the Mass on Thursday 5^th December @ 11.00a.m.

Please return this application form by Friday 29^th November 2013