Dear Parents/Guardians
Returning to school in September has been very different to previous years and I appreciate the support that everyone has given. It is something I am very grateful for.
I am very appreciative of the keen sense of responsibility everyone had shown over the last number of months. Our children have adapted brilliantly to the changes that have been necessary and have shown great resilience in the face of all the challenges the year has brought.
I know that many of the children’s favourite activities have been postponed or changed due to the restrictions and that is why the school staff felt it especially important to make school as normal and enjoyable as possible for the children this year.
The children have had a fantastic time in school, culminating in the past week of
- Lego Workshops
- Pantomine (Cinderella)
- Christmas Jumper Day in aid of BUMBLEance (Go raibh maith agaibh Rang a Cuig agus a Sé) which raised €450
- No Uniform Day today (another Christmas Jumper Day?)
- Treats from the Parents’ Association
- A Christmas Disco in the school yard
- A whole school recording of the poem Twas the night before Christmas
Many thanks to Dripsey CLG for providing 2 excellent coaches for the children over the course of this school term.
I would also like to thank the Parents’ Association for organising Halloween treats, paying for Lego workshops, the incredible Christmas treats/Teddies, Halloween competitions etc. These bits have been the cherry on top for the children.
On behalf of the school staff, I would like to thank you and your families for all the support they have given the school.
Finally, I have attached an audio of The Night before Christmas for your listening pleasure. Many thanks to Miss Lucey and her class for compiling this. You may recognise some of the voices…
I look forward to seeing you all in 2021 and I am sure we will not have to be looking at each other from afar.
Nollaig Shona agus Athbhlian faoi Mhaise daoibh go léir.
Bernard Sheehan