Be in line at five to nine
It is imperative that children are in the line and ready for collection from the school yard by the class teacher each morning. This sets the children up for the day and it is a routine they look forward to each morning. The gates in the yard are closed at 9:05 to ensure all children get to class on time.
I have noticed that there are a number of children who are regularly late for school. Children who are regularly late for school can disrupt teaching and learning in the class.
Thank you
Thank you to all parents/guardians for their co-operation last week during the wintry conditions. It was nice to see all the parents support the school and help out where possible. On behalf of the school, thank you.
Hot School Lunches
On Monday, the school will send a one question survey out to all parents. The input from all parents is very important as it helps the school with important decision making.
Emergency Works
The school has applied for emergency works for an ongoing drainage and plumbing issue in the school. Should the school be successful, none of the work will impact any teaching and learning time.
Board of Management Agreed Report
- School has applied for Emergency Works.
- A number of plumbing issues were resolved in the school as of last week.
- A survey will be sent to parents next Monday re: Hot Lunches Programme.
- Thank you to the Parents Association for their hard work and time over the Christmas period with the raffle and sale of calendars.
- Thank you to Ms. Carragher for her hard work, time and management of the schools Arts Exhibition which raised funds for the school.
Speech and Drama Club
Speech and Drama Club runs in the school on a Thursday afternoon from 2.40 -3.45 for 1st and 2nd second classes. A new term will start on Thursday the 30th of January. There are a limited number of places available. To register your interest and find out more information please email eskerdramaclub@gmail.com
Benefits include:
- Development of oral language and expression skills.
- Gain confidence speaking to an audience
- Develop imagination skills and allow children an opportunity to discover their own creative styles through role play, drama games and oral language activities.
*Clubs are run independently from St Thomas JNS.
Principals Note
It was great to return to school after the Christmas break. I was delighted to see so many children happy to be back at school to see their friends and teachers. I would like to wish all children and parents the very best for term two.
Kind regards,
Russell Coleman