St. Patrick's GNS News

Please remember to pay your child's school fees. These fees help us to pay for the extras not normally covered by school grants such as swimming, violin tuition, dancing classes, camogie and football training as well as Aladdin Connect and online payments. Bar codes will be sent home on Monday

A chance to meet other parents in your child's class and the class teacher.

Meetings to take place next week. Class Meetings will take place soon. This is a quick chance for you to meet with the class teacher.

1st and 2nd Classes- Thursday 11th September at 2 p.m in the school halla

3rd and 4th Classes-Wednesday 10th September at 9 a.m. in the school halla

5th and 6th Classes- Wednesday 10th September at 2 p.m. in the school halla.

If you continue to have difficulty with the ordering, please let us know.

Application forms will be sent home on Monday. Check your daughter's bag for these. Please fill in the forms and return to the office and pay the fee online via the easypayment button on the school website.

Homework Club starts on Monday . Contact Lisa at 0873155681 for further information

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Swimming for 3rd, 5th & 6th Classes will take place at Mayfield Swimming Pool on:
Fridays – Sept 12, 19, 26 & Oct 3, 10, 17 at 10 a.m.
(Cost: €25, included in school fee)

What to Bring:

• Proper one-piece swimsuit , towel, swim cap & goggles (if needed).

• School tracksuit (named) to be worn.

• Separate swim bag (cross-body/backpack).

• Hair tied in high ponytail or bun.

• Coat for walk to/from pool.

Reminders:

• No armbands (pool provides).

• Quick rinse only – no shampoo/bodywash.

• No photos.

• No money for vending machines.

👉 Please gather these items now. If you have difficulty getting anything, let the class teacher know.

Our first match will be scheduled soon. We may need to get a bus and will keep you informed of the cost.

We are planning to teach a personal safety education programme called ‘Stay Safe’ to 1st, 3rd and 5th classes over the next few weeks. The aim of the Stay Safe programme is to teach children personal safety skills so they can look after themselves in situations which could be upsetting or dangerous. It deals initially with common situations which most children will experience at some stage or other, e.g. getting lost or being bullied. The programme also teaches children the safety skills necessary to protect themselves from physical or sexual abuse and emphasises the importance of telling a trusted adult about any problems they have. The Stay Safe programme is part of the Social, Personal and Health Education curriculum which all primary schools are required to implement. Co-operation between parents and teachers is essential to the success of this programme. It is important that parents are aware of the content of the Stay Safe lessons and are able to discuss the lessons with their children. Your child may bring home worksheets which will inform you on the topics being covered in class and how you can reinforce the messages at home. You can familiarise yourself with the content of the Stay Safe lessons at www.staysafe.ie/teachers/resources.htm. Please contact your child's teacher if you wish to discuss the programme further.

Secondary School Open NIghts

Mayfield Community School

Open night is on Tuesday 17th September from 6-9pm.

St. Patrick's College

Monday 29th September at 7 pm