Firhouse ETNS

Dear Parents and Guardians,

I hope you all had a fantastic winter break. We've loved welcoming the children back this week and hearing about all the wonderful things they got up to over the holidays.

Thank you for your continued support,

Best wishes,

Niamh

14th January: 2nd class Gurdwara Trip

16th January: Anything but a bag day (please chat to your class about this this week and it will go in the newsletter to parents too).

28th January: 6th class Gurdwara Trip

2nd February: bank holiday (school closed)

5th February: school closed for staff training

6th February: Fáilte Friday

13th February: Love Day (children can wear pink/red etc. to school - might be nice to do a thematic day - more ideas below)

16th February - 22nd February: school closed for February midterm

24th, 25th and 26th March: Spring show (times to be confirmed)

On Friday 16th January, we will have anything but a bag day. The children are encouraged to bring their school supplies in 'anything but a bag'.

This is a fun activity for the children and it isn't compulsory to take part. I've linked some ideas below - there should be no expense for this activity as the children can just use something from home (the funnier the better!)

Learn Together tours will begin this month. Information and payment requests will be sent on Aladdin.

We are also currently organising school tours for May/June. In the coming weeks, you'll receive an aladdin notice and payment request with details of these tours.

If the cost of any tour presents a difficulty for your family, please speak to us in confidence. We are always happy to discuss this discreetly and work with you where possible. We want every student to have the opportunity to take part.

We are delighted to welcome you on the following dates for Fáilte Friday. A reminder that Fáilte Friday is between 8.25 and 8.40am and a chance for you to bring your child to their class, meet their teacher and other staff that work with them and see some of their favourite pieces of work.

There will be an information evening for parents on Thursday 15th at 7pm in the school hall. Our aim is to commence the Hot Lunches programme on Monday, 26th January. On Wednesday, 21st January, your child will receive an information leaflet along with login details for the app, which will allow you to select your child’s meals in advance of the start date.

In parallel with this, we will begin the formal recruitment process for a lunch operative in the coming week. While this process typically takes 5–6 weeks to complete due to advertising, interviews, and Garda vetting, I am pleased to confirm that we have already secured a Garda-vetted individual who has agreed to commence the role from Monday, 26th January, ensuring there is no delay to the service.

https://thelunchbag.teamtailor.com/jobs/6233188-school-meal-worker-firhouse-educate-together-national-school-20411j

Please let your child's teacher know at least 24 hours in advance (where possible) if you need to collect your child early. We will do our best to have them ready for you once we receive advanced notice. Class teachers do not access Aladdin during the school day so may not see your notification.