February 2012

Scoil an Linbh Íosa, 
St. Francis Street
Galway.
091 – 566452
www.saligalway.ie


Note from the Principal:


 Dear Parents,

I would like to take this opportunity to formally introduce myself to you as the newly appointed Principal of Scoil an Linbh Íosa. I have been teaching in Scoil an Linbh Íosa for many years now so I am not a stranger to most of you. I look forward to us all working together to help the pupils of Scoil an Linbh Íosa reach their full potential.

Is mise le meas,

Múinteoir Rena
Principal




















Parents:

  • We would first of all like to send our former Principal, Mrs. Ryan our best wishes for her retirement years. We thank her sincerely for her high level of commitment and hard work.
  • The School Parents’ Association met on Tuesday, 28th February.
  • A ‘YES” result was returned from the referendum regarding School Tours. 
  • We have noticed that our attendance has not been up to its usual high standards. PLEASE ensure to send your child to school daily and on time. It is very important to establish a good attendance routine from once your child starts school.
  •  Please phone the school on the first day of your child’s absence.
  • The school has to report absences of 20 days or more to the National Education Welfare Board.
  • The Board of Management must also report any concerns regarding Child Welfare and Protection to the HSE.






News from our Classrooms:

  • Our infant classes really enjoyed their visit to the Teddy Bear’s Hospital in NUIG.
  • Room 9 had a past pupil, Sarah Madden visit and work with them.
  • Oskar in Room 4 has had a new baby brother: Alex. Welcome Alex! 
  •  Rooms 12 and 5 performed superbly at the ‘Peace Prom’ concert. We were all very proud of you girls. Well done! A special ‘Thank You’ also to all of the teachers who helped prepare the girls and who attended the concert on the night!
  • The senior classes also represented us in the ‘Credit Union’ Quiz.
  • Room 12 are learning Italian with students from NUIG.
  • New teachers have arrived in to classes from 1st class to 4th class. We are really enjoying their lessons.


Important Dates
Confirmation Day:
Wednesday, 14th March: 11am in  The Abbey
First Holy Communion:
Saturday, 28th April: 11.30am in The Abbey


School Closures
Monday, 19th March 2012
Bank Holiday
From Friday, 30th March 2012 to Monday, 16th April 2012.
Easter Holidays
Monday, 7th May 2012
Bank Holiday
Monday, 4th June 2012
Bank Holiday
Friday, 29th June 2012
Closing for Summer Holidays


Class Awards
Best Class in Hall:
Room 14
Best Class Attendance:
Room 9: Junior School

Room 15: Senior School
Golden Boot Award:
Room 16

Green School News
Well done to Room 5 for their fantastic display of ‘Home Insulation’ posters on the Green Schools Notice Board.


Very Hard Workers for January 2012
Room 3
Bella Glowacka
Room 4
Amy Lin
Room 5
Raicha Sehe
Room 6
Anna Chen
Room 7
Jason Kazadi
Room 8
Yeasin Ali Bhuiyan
Room 8
Francheska Campos
Room 8a
Joe C. Sido
Room 9
Joyita Mumtahin Fatema
Room 11
Shane Lawless
Room 12
Hannah Condon
Room 14
Nazihah Hassan
Room 15
Lee Furey
Room 16
Kayla O’ Reilly
Congratulations to you all!


Buaiteoirí- Tráth na gCeist:

Ciara ,Hazel (Seomra 12), Amy agus Dilsouz (Seomra 5).

Seanfhocail na Míosa:

Gíoraíonn beirt bóthar ( Company shortens the road)


S.A.L.I. Childcare

We are very excited that Spring has arrived. You can see our blossoming daffodils on our windowsills. Congratulations to Esther on the arrival of her baby sister-Ruth
We have very limited availability for September 2012. Please contact Paula immediately on 087 7697338 for further details.


A special ‘Thank You!’

Mrs. Ryan would like to say a big ‘Thank You’ for all of your good wishes, cards and gifts.