Dangan NS - Parent Newsletter

4th December - Staff Training in Primary Maths Curriculum (School Closed)

6th December - Christmas Jumper Sale - (Parents Association)

9th December - Junior Infants MMR Vaccinations

9th December - 5th & 6TH Class Eye Test

12th December - Peace Proms Rehearsal in Dublin (12:30-2pm - 3rd-5th Class)

12th December - Mrs. Prendergast's Class Performacne at 1pm in the Hall.

12th December - Church Performance at 6:30pm at the Church

17th December - Christmas Busk for Charity

20th December - Christmas Holidays (11:45am Infants / 12pm All other Classes)

We look forward to seeing you at Dangan Church on Thursday evening,12th December, where the students will tell the story of the nativity, each class performing a song.

This year, we will be supporting McCormack’s Family Farm Food Donation Appeal. Please support this charity appeal by donating non-perishable items such as tinned/jarred foods, pasta, rice, biscuits, chocolate, tea/ coffee, powdered soups/sauces, soft drinks, crisps etc. Please give generously. Pupils can bring food donations in until Friday 13th.

Dangan's Busk for Charity – Join Us for Festive Cheer!

We’re spreading holiday joy this season with Dangan’s Busk for Charity! On Tuesday, 17th December, our talented classes will be performing in the village to raise funds for a fantastic cause.

Catch their festive tunes from 11:10 AM to 12:00 PM and again from 1:10 PM to 2:00 PM. It’s the perfect chance to soak up some holiday spirit, enjoy the music, and support this brilliant charity.

We’d love to see you there—come along, sing along, or just stop by to listen and donate. Together, let’s make a difference! 🎶✨

Hard luck to our Dangan boys in the Peadar Lehane final that took place recently. It was an incredibly close game, with nothing separating the two teams for most of the match. The Dangan boys played their hearts out and delivered an exceptional performance, showcasing incredible skill and teamwork.

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to cheer them on—the support on the sidelines was amazing! While the result didn’t go our way, the post-match pizza brought smiles back to the boys’ faces. A special word of thanks to the parents who provided the pizzas.

With such talent and determination on display, the future of football at Dangan is looking very bright indeed! ⚽👏

Thank you so much to everyone who is supporting our fundraiser lotto. You are making a real difference, and we really appreciate your support.

Some magical news, every line in our fundraiser lotto on Thursday 19th December 2024, has a chance to win our Jackpot and has a FREE chance to win one of five magical Christmas Giveaway Competition prizes. This nationwide competition is open to all people who have a ticket in a lotto run by our service provider ‘Our Fundraiser’ and the prizes are €2,500 Cash Prize, 2 x Oasis Platinum Tickets, Meta Quest 3 VR Bundle, The Ultimate Christmas Hamper and a €500 Dunnes Stores Gift Card.

If you already have a ticket for our fundraiser lotto on 19th December 2024, you will be entered into this Christmas Giveaway Competition. If you do not have a ticket, please visit our fundraiser website to join: https://www.ourfundraiser.ie/org/dangannationalschool

• If you previously registered on our fundraiser website, then log in using the mobile number and password you used before and click on the ‘Play’ button.

• If you have not previously registered on our fundraiser website, then click on the ‘Join’ button and follow the steps, it just takes a minute!

If you need any assistance, please email to support@ourfundraiser.ie

Please spread the word with family and friends. Thank you so much, your support makes a big difference.

• Swimming: 1st and 2nd Class pupils will begin their 8 week term of swimming lessons at the Aura in Trim from 16th January, lessons start at 1pm. Swimming is an important element of the PE Curriculum and the children always really enjpy this experience.

Over the months of November and December, we will be focusing on the core values of Empathy & Kindness to Others. We hope that by focusing on these values, we can help to create a positive and inclusive school environment, enhancing students' overall well-being. Importantly, raising the children's awareness and understanding of empathy can help to prevent bullying and conflict by encouraging understanding and tolerance among each other. We would encourage you to speak at home with your child about these values and praise them when they demonstrate empathy and kindness to others.

11.45.a.m. for infants and their siblings