St. Vincent De Paul Society : Local branches are collecting gifts and
toys for children up to 15 years of age, They are also available to help
and support families at this time of the year. Tel 30267590
Crossmaglen Christmas tree: Congratulations to all of the children from
the school who performed so well on stage at the switching on of the Christmas
tree lights. Thank you to Catherine , Múinteoir Blaithin and the other adults who
helped in the preparation and performances.
The ECO Committee have been selected. They shall be in
office up to March. The members are as follows Declan Stuttard
(Chair), Catherine McCreesh (Secretary), Emma O’Connor
,Dean Connolly, Eamonn O’Sullivan, Caitlin Murray, Bernard
Cassidy, Abi McMahon, Eoin daly, Barry Doherty Caoimhín
O’Neill and Rory McMahon.Best wishes to the group and to
Múinteoir Catriona for coordinating this. Their focus this year is
Energy.
School Council have also been selected .They shall also be in office
up to March . The members are as follows Leah McEntee(P4), Claire
Stuttard (R4), Jake Donnelly (P5), James Teelan (R5), Michaela
Hughes (P6), Tiarnan McEntee (R6), Eoghan McMahon (P7) and
Sarah Hanratty (R7). Best wishes to them as they represent the pupil
voice within the school.
Trips: Year 6 enjoyed their trip to St Colman’s College in Newry to watch
The After School’s Drama Groups will be putting on performances
P2/3 have been enjoying a First Enterprises project in class on
Thursday mornings whilst Year 7 enjoyed a day’s workshop by the
same group.
week beginning 12th December in the Youth Club @ 2.30pm
Mon 12th – P2/3 Tue 13th – R1/2 Wed 14th – R2/3 Thu 15th – P1/2
their production of “ Jesus Christ Superstar” By all accounts it was a great
show.
R6/7 enjoyed their trip to a celebration of Irish Music and culture in their
workshop with the Armagh Piper’s. They also had a visit to the
Library.
P6 enjoyed visits to the Library and to Bagnal’s Castle
P1 and R1 enjoyed a visit from puppeteers.
On Friday 16th December Catherin’s After School P4/R4 ‘s will perform in
School Hall @2.30pm
Children in the Gaelscoil enjoyed a performance by Ababú
P6, P7& R6/7 have been busy making movies with AMMA Centre
Lourdes Committee –
£300 was raised from the
recent non –uniform day.
Many thanks.
The Camogie Club are holding a
raffle for a massive hamper (See
Short’s window for a glimpse). Lines
are £1 each and available from
camogie members.
NURSERY APPLICATION FORMS: Forms are now available
for entry to Nursery in September 2012. Completed forms must be
returned by 11th January 2012 at Noon
INFORMATION NIGHT FOR ENTRY TO Primary1 or Rang 1
in Sept 2012 on Thursday 15th December (See Ad in Examiner for
full details ) Meeting for prospective parents :
considering enrolment in Rang 1 @ 7.15pm in school hall
considering enrolment in Primary 1 @ 7.45pm in school hall
Sacraments : The Sacrament of Confirmation will take place
on Saturday 25th April @ 11am
First Communion for P4 on Sat 28th April @ 11am
An Chead Chaoimeneach on Sat 12th May @ 10am
First Confession on Mon 5th March @7pm
Gaelic Sports The girls Gaelic football team played in the recent
Indoor Blitz at Silverbridge. Following grea performances from
everyone they won their games against Cullyhanna and Clonalig
and have qualified for the Armagh finals.
Football coaching continues for P5 on Thursday’s, and hurling for R4/5’s
on the same day.
Dear Parents
Advent is a time of preparation and we are encouraging the children to ready
themselves for Christmas by doing something for others e.g. visit the church, say a
prayer for someone, feed the birds, visit an elderly neighbour, donate a toy to a
charity etc. The children will participate in an Advent Reconciliation service with
Fr Liam during December
As always this is a busy time of year both at home and at school please find time
to come and join us at some of our events. Please take note of times of the various
performances.
Christmas Dinner will be served by the Kitchen Staff on Wednesday 7th
December. If you are interested in your child eating Christmas Dinner please
complete and return the permission slip that was sent out last week The staff
needs to know in advance due to the catering involved. Cost of dinner is
£2.20.Children may wear Santa Hats
As is tradition in St Patrick’s the staff have requested that no presents be given to
them. If you so wish there will a Charity donation box at the front of the school in
which you may make a donation.
Best wishes to Muinteoir Micheal who has joined the Gaelscoil to cover Mrs
Murrays maternity leave.
Our appreciation goes to Gerard Rushe who has stood down from the Board of
Governors after many years of service. Our best wishes is passed on to Peter
McMahon who is now holds the vacant position.
Times for Christmas Performances
P1 :Tue 13th @11.15am
R1,R2 &R4/R5 :Wed 14th @10am
th
P6 & P7 :Wed 14 @ 2.15pm
P2, P2/3 : Fri 16th @ 10am
th
P4 : Fri 16 @11.15am
R3 & R6/7: Mon 19th @ 10am
th
P5 : Mon 19 @ 2.15pm
P3 : Tue 20th @10am
Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year
Nollaig Shona agus Ath bhliain faoi mhaise daoibh
su Kalėdomis / linksmų Kalėdų
laimingų Naujųjų Metų
priecīgus Ziemassvētkus laimīgu Jauno gadu
Natal feliz e Feliz Ano Novo
Newsletter December 2011
St Patrick’s Primary School
Gaelscoil Phádraig Naofa
St Patrick’s Nursery School
54 Carron Rd
Crossmaglen
Newry
BT35 9IL
Tel: 028 30 861 667
Fax: 028 30 868 997
E-mail: info@stpatricksps.crossmaglen.ni.sch.uk
mmadine527@c2kni.net
www.stpatrickscrossmaglen.com
IMPORTANT DATES
Mon 6th Traditional Group performing in Newry Hospice
Wed 7th Christmas Dinner for children –school will close at 1.30pm for all
children. There is no After Schools Club on that day.
Thu 8th School Closed for pupils- Feast of the Immaculate Conception – Parent
–Teacher Meetings taking place during the day
Fri 9h
School Closed
Tue 13th P5/P3 – meet with Markethill PS / Gaelscoil choir perform at
Buttercrane
Thu 15th Children to attend Snow Queen Pantomime in Rangers Hall @10am (£2)
Information Evening for Admission in September 2012 for Rang 1
(7.15pm) and P rimary1(7.45pm)
Fri 16th Gaelscoil attend performance Peadar &Mac An Tire in Rangers@ 10am (£2)
Traditional Group entertain senior citizens in Cross Square Hotel
Mon 19th Parish Carol service @8pm in St Patrick’s Church
Wed 21st School closes at 11am
January
Thu 5th Training Day for staff – Catholic Ethos - Dromantine
Fri 6th
School Closed- Feast of the Epiphany
Jan 9th
School reopens - P6/R6 Swimming
Congratulations to Crossmaglen Rangers on winning their 9 th Ulster title. We
are all looking forward to the All Ireland series.