St. Patrick's GNS News

We will be saying a very special goodbye to our 6th Class pupils at 12 noon on Thursday 18th June. Tea and coffee along with some tasty treats will be served followed by the ceremony followed by the final bell where the children and their parents will walk out of the school for one last time.

We will miss our 6th Class girls and wish them all the best in their new adventures.

We would be very grateful for any donations of old school tracksuits. To make donating easier, children from 1st to 5th Classes are invited to wear their own clothes on Thursday and Friday, giving parents an opportunity to drop off any clean, pre-loved school tracksuits, T-shirts, or shorts to the school office. (note 6th Class will still need their uniform for their Graduation on Thursday).

Having a supply of spare clothing in the office is incredibly helpful for children throughout the school year. The new tracksuits have proven to be very durable, and we would love to give outgrown items a second life.

If Friday doesn't suit, the school office will also be open to accept donations on Monday 22nd June and Tuesday 23rd June. We kindly ask that all donated items are clean and in good condition.

Thank you for your support and generosity.

We have included out incoming 1st Class pupils in this newsletter to give them a flavour of what to expect in September.

Don't forget the school will close on Friday at 12 noon for the summer holidays. See you all again on Wednesday 26th August.

Help us celebrate our successes and identify areas for growth over the next few years.

A copy of the school calendar was sent home last week with every child. Please note that there will be other closures during the year for staff training. We will inform you as soon as we get those dates.

The report cards were released on Aladdin during the week. Please do not hesitate to contact the school if you have any questions.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

A reminder that notes regarding school fees were sent home last week. We appreciate that many families are facing financial pressures, and we are committed to keeping school costs as affordable as possible.

These contributions help support the broad range of educational opportunities and experiences we provide for our pupils and enable us to continue delivering high-quality learning experiences for all.

Thank you for your continued support.

Yours faithfully,

Eileen Kelly
Principal

The school fun day will take place on Monday 15th June. There will be a mixture of activities in and out of the school finished off by an ice cream for the pupils at the end of the day sponsored by our Parents Group. Make sure to put on some sunscreen and to bring a bottle for water.

A job sharing arrangement is in place for next year's 2nd Class. The teachers

are Ms Margaret Coughlan and Ms Aoife O’ Neill. An information meeting for parents/guardians of

the pupils involved will be held in the school halla on Tuesday 16 th June at 9 a.m.

It will be an opportunity for you to meet the teachers and get further information on

how the job-sharing arrangement will work in practice.

Ms Finn will be running the summer programme in school this year, the first two weeks of the summer holidays up to 3rd July. She is in the process of handing out information. Make sure you fill in the forms and return them to her.

What does my child need for September?

We remind parents/guardians that pupils should not bring in any toys with them to school.

3 ZIPPED A4 FOLDERS

Pencil Case with Pencils and Colours

A small reusable drink bottle (water is available in the classroom and Milk is provided to pupils).

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School Tracksuit

For more information on all you need for school, see the padlet linked below.

The Homework Club takes place every day after school until 4 p.m. Make sure you get your application in in order to reserve your space for September as places are limited. If you require any support with the application for the CHICK Code, contact the club on 0873155681

As we organise our staffing and resources for September, please inform the school as soon as possible if your child does not intend to return next year.

The Board of Management of St. Patrick’s Girls NS wishes to inform you that:

• The Board of Management’s annual review of the school’s Child Safeguarding Statement was completed at the Board meeting of 10th June 2026.

• This review was conducted in accordance with the “Checklist for Review of the Child Safeguarding Statement” published on the gov.ie website

Thank you to all those who filled in the questionnaire as part of the Bí Cinealta Policy. The review has now been completed. The link to the policy is here https://stpatricksgirls.net/bi-cinealta-policy/

Here below is a shortened version.

Bí Cinealta – Our Anti-Bullying Policy

What is Bullying?

Bullying is when:

• One child or group keeps hurting another child on purpose.
• It happens again and again, not just once.
• The child being hurt feels they have less power (for example, fewer friends, smaller, or not as strong).

Bullying can be:

• Physical – hitting, pushing, taking things.
• Verbal – name-calling, teasing, threats.
• Social – leaving someone out, spreading rumours.
• Online – mean messages, posts, or images.
• Identity-based – picking on someone because of who they are (race, culture, gender, disability, family, etc.).

What Parents Should Do

• Listen to your child and let them know it’s not their fault.
• Tell the school quickly – speak with the teacher or another staff member.
• Give details – what happened, when, where, and who was involved.

What the School Will Do

• Take it seriously and act quickly.
• Support your child and make sure they feel safe.
• Work with everyone involved to stop the bullying.
• Keep you informed and check to make sure it has stopped.

Together, we can make our school safe, kind and welcoming for every child.

Mayfield Library 021 4924935 mayfield_library@corkcity.ie

We have some great events and activities for kids, teens, and families running at Mayfield Library over the summer months.

Our Summer Reading Challenge is a great way for kids to keep engaged with their reading and literacy activities over the summer months.

Registration will open in mid-June. For readers of all ages and levels. Ask in the library for more details.

New Teen Reading Circle for 12-16 year olds starts Tuesday 9 June. No pressure, no assigned reading. All genres and formats of books are welcome.

Scroll-free Zone. Drop in any Tuesday from 2pm.

Special Happy Talk session for Infant Mental Health Week. Suitable for 0s to 3s. Story, song

and rhyme for the littlest of the the little ones. Tue 9 June.

Colouring Competition: Our Dolphin-themed summer colouring competition is now open. Call to the library to collect your entry sheet.

Little Library Bags: For all kids starting school in September 2026, free Little Library Bags are

still available to collect at your local branch, with books and resources for parents and children.

For details of regular story time, lego time and events for adults and kids over the summer, check out our Online Events Guide.

Please call in to make sure your library card and the kids’ cards are up to date this summer.