Dangan NS Parent Newsletter

• Wednesday 18th February - Staff Meeting (School Finishes at 12pm)
• Thursday and Friday 19th/20th February - February Mid Term (School closed)
• Wednesday 4th March - Confirmation at 12pm in Dangan Church (TIME CONFIRMED)
• Tuesday 17th March - St Patrick's Day (School Closed)

One of our most anticipated fundraiser days is finally here!

Pancake Tuesday 🥞

Tomorrow Tuesday 17th February

€2 per student

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DONATIONS OF TOPPINGS

Please send in with your child on Pancake Tuesday. Any donations are greatly appreciated. We have suggested the most popular choices below;

Strawberries

Raspberries

Bananas

Nutella

Mini Marshmallows

Strawberry or Chocolate sauce

Honey

Sprinkles

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PANCAKES/BATTER DONATIONS

To help with a quicker turnaround on the day, we would really appreciate if some parents could pre-make pancakes at home and send them into school Tuesday morning if possible (simple recipe below for anyone who wishes to use it).

Equally, if anyone would like to donate some batter, please make it up and pop it into a plastic 2L or 1L milk container. This makes for easier pouring & making of the pancakes on the day.

We would kindly ask for you NOT to send in the bottles of pancake mix as they are really hard to use and do not mix well (photo attached for reference).

🙏Thank you all so much in advance for your generosity and support for this event 😊

Well Done to the Dangan Pupils for their amazing performance at Dublin Peace Proms Concert which took place last Sunday.

Ms Smyth, Ms Mollison and Ms Walsh were so thrilled to be apart of such a magical event and couldn't be happier with our Dangan Pupil's Performance!! Well Done🎼

A big thank you to Ms Smyth for all her efforts in preparing the choir. More photos of this spectacular day can be found on the school website here.

We were delighted to celebrate Grandparents’ Day here in Dangan! From 1st to 6th Class, pupils invited their grandparents to join us for Mass on Tuesday morning (3rd), with each class marking the occasion in their own special way. It was wonderful to see such a fantastic turnout, and we extend our heartfelt thanks to Fr Martin and Fr Gallagher for leading a beautiful Mass. On Wednesday 4th February, a lovely atmosphere filled the school as our Junior and Senior Infants welcomed their grandparents for a prayer service, followed by a warm and enjoyable gathering with tea and treats. Many thanks to all the grandparents and parents who joined us and helped make the celebrations so special. A sincere thank you also to the Parents’ Association for their support with the set-up and for helping everything run so smoothly.

THANK YOU’s

• To all the who came and helped with Grandparents Day your time truly made a difference to all our infants & Grandparents.

• To all the Staff & pupils - Thank you for a wonderful day at the RDS for the Dublin Peace Proms plenty of proud families dancing and singing alongside the amazing Dangan Peace Proms Choir. You were spectacular.

We are still looking for some helpers. These events are only made possible through volunteers.

Volunteering to help does not require a significant time commitment. Parents can help based on their availability, any time you can offer is of great help.

Annually we ask 5th Class to help the 6th Class Confirmation Ceremony and 1st Class with Communion. The following year you receive the same support when your child is preparing for their ceremony. Help Support in some of the following ways Here: Events

EVENT CANCELATION: Unfortunately we have to cancel the planned Midterm disco - we have an issue with the DJ & low Volunteer. Hopefully we will be able to have another later on in the year.

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: Due to the confirmation celebrations the next meeting has been moved to Thursday 12th March @ 8pm We will send out a reminder closer to the date.

Save the date: Meetings are usually held on the 1st Tuesday of each month during the school calendar. We will always notify you of any changes.

Please come join us for a cuppa and get involved in supporting your school “many hands make light work”. You can help in many ways fundraising & social events, support the school as 2nd & 6th children prepare for sacraments, graduation and many more activities that all the children and their families can enjoy.

Agree to Agree – Parents/Guardians Information Webinar

Date: Thursday, 26th February 2026
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Venue: Online via Zoom
Target Audience: Parents and guardians from participating schools

This Webinar is for all parents and guardians of schools involved in the Agree to Agree Project. The session will outline what the Agree to Agree Project is, why it is needed, and how working collaboratively can help reduce the pressures faced by parents — particularly the “but everyone else has it” challenge — while ultimately creating a safer online experience for our children.

Let’s work together to create a new norm.

REGISTER HERE

Congratulations to our 6th Class pupils who participated so beautifully in the Ceremony of Light Mass in Coole Church last week. As the boys and girls prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation next month, we wish them every blessing and the very best as they continue their preparations for this important and special occasion.

A reminder to parents that all school policies and procedures are available to view on the school website. A number of school policies were reviewed and updated at the Board of Management meeting held in November. Many thanks to the parents and staff who contributed their time and input to these updates. These can be accessed at the following link https://dangannationalschool.ie/policies/

How Parents Can Help Make

Every School Day Count: (Advice from Tusla)

• Establish a good routine in the mornings and evenings so your child is prepared for the school day ahead.
• Make sure your child goes to school regularly and follows the school rules.
• Ensure your child arrives at school on time – not late.
• Arrange dental and medical appointments outside school hours when possible.
• Always inform the school if your child is absent due to illness – this should be followed up with a written note when your child returns to school.
• Take truancy seriously – if your child is not attending school as you expect they may be putting themselves at risk – Who are they with? What are they doing?
• Take family holidays outside term time.
• Talk to your child about school and take an interest in their school work (including homework).
• Attend parent evenings and school events.
• Praise and reward your child’s achievements at school.
• Always support school staff in their efforts to control difficult or challenging behaviour.
• Discuss any problems or difficulties with the school – staff are there to help and will be supportive

For more information on our School Attendance Strategy - Please click on the following link https://dangannationalschool.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/DNS-Attendance-Policy-updated-Nov-2025-1.pdf

Kindly find our contact information provided below. For the latest updates on your child and their class activities, we invite you to stay connected through our school website.

Email: office@dangannationalschool.ie
Website: www.dangannationalschool.ie
Location: Clonmahon, County Meath, A83 HN83, Ireland
Phone: 046 955 7332
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/School/Dangan-National-School-110400390786882/