Building Project Update
We are happy to report that the builders are making great progress. The roof is finished and the new windows have been installed. Inside work is underway and it is very uplifting to pass by the school and see it taking shape.
RDS Primary Science Fair
5th and 6th class pupils are attending the Primary Science on Friday 15th January in Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. They are looking forward to the exhibition of the many fun science experiments and science shows.
Gymnastics
As part of their PE curriculum, the pupils will take part in Gymnastics. Qualified fitness instructor David Byrne will take Junior Infants to 6th class every Wednesday for five weeks.
- Pupils to wear their PE tracksuits on Wednesdays for the next few weeks.
Grandparents’ Day
This very special occasion which is celebrated each year as part of Catholic Schools Week. It is much loved by our pupils and grandparents and it will be held in school on Wednesday 3rd February. Grandparents will be invited in again this year to join their grandchildren in celebrating our very special Grandparents’ Day in Barna School. (Time to be confirmed)
St Ailbe’s Credit Union Quiz
The annual St. Ailbe’s Credit Union Primary Schools Quiz will be held in Pallasgreen Community Centre on Monday 1st February at 7pm. Two teams will be selected to represent Barna School.
Soccer: SPAR FAI Primary School 5s
We have registered two teams from Barna (players must be from 4th, 5th and 6th classes) to take part in the competition. Teams play Blitz (Corbally/end of February, exact dates not confirmed yet). Provincial Finals held in April and National Finals held in Aviva Stadium on Wednesday 11th May.
First Confession
2nd class will begin their preparation shortly for their Sacrament of Penance, Wednesday 24th February, Nicker Church. (Time to be confirmed)
Swimming Lessons
Swimming lessons for pupils in 2nd – 6th class will commence on Tuesday 23rd February for 8 weeks (4 lessons before Easter and 4 lessons after Easter). The cost is €40 per child for the 8 weeks. It is a fantastic opportunity for the children and they enjoy it immensely as they gain confidence in the water and have great fun swimming with their friends.
As with other years, the lessons will be on Tuesday mornings in Sean Treacy’s Swimming Pool, Tipperary 10 – 10.45 am. Children come to school as usual on these mornings in their tracksuits and travel by bus from school at 9.30am and return again at 11.30am.
The Parents Council pay for the bus for the 8 week duration which helps with keeping the cost to a minimum.
Money can be paid in full or instalments but must be paid before lessons begin on Tues 23rd February. Please put money in envelope with child’s name and amount which can be given to class teacher. Thanks.
New Board of Management
New boards have been in place since 1st December 2015 and sincere thanks to the out-going Board of Management for their support and dedication to the school over the past few years.
The following is the new Board of Management, Barna NS:
Fr Pat Burns (Chairperson), Sandra O’ Dwyer (Secretary), Nora O’ Donnell (Treasurer), Tracey Ryan, Sandra Hayes, Tom Power, Denis Looby and Pat Cronin.
Parents Council AGM
This will take place on Tuesday 19th January, Nicker Church Hall at 8pm. The role of the Parents Council is very valuable to a school for support, fundraising, helping out with school occasions e.g. teas and refreshments after First Confession, Junior Infant Open Day, Christmas Concert etc. It would be great to see a few new faces at this year’s AGM.
Mid-Term Break
School will be closed on Thursday 18th & Friday 19th February.
Staff Meeting
On Thursday 21st January there will be a staff meeting from 1pm – 3pm. The school will close at 12:30pm in order to facilitate this meeting.