December Newsletter 2016 - Ballycanew National School

1. Sing Out Loud Concert – 23^rd November 2016

Fourth, Fifth and Sixth classes participated in a wonderful concert displaying a varied selection of music both seasonal and modern in Wexford Opera House while receiving rave reviews and lots of applause.

 

2. Nativity and Choir. Tuesday 20^th December

First and Second class (Ms Shanahan) will perform the Nativity this year in St Moling’s Church, Ballycanew on Tuesday 20^th December at 7pm. There will be a special performance by the school choir on the night.

 

3. Ralph the Reindeer:  Tuesday 20^th December

This will be performed by Junior infants for their families on Tuesday 20^th December at 1.30pm in the school hall.

 

4. Trip to the North Pole: Thursday 15^th December

Ms Aileen O’Connor’s class, 2^nd/3^rd class are looking forward to performing for their families in this Christmas Special on Thursday 15^th December at 2.15pm in the school hall.  Bring your winter woollies!

 

5. Summer Entertainment

For logistical reasons Senior Infants, 4^th/5^th and 5^th/6^th classes will stage dramatic performances to entertain parents towards the end of the school year. It is simply not possible for all classes to perform together.

 

6. Late Late Toy Show Audition

Congratulations to Ms McGillycuddy and her fantastic choir on their wonderful adventure to RTE studios.  We are all very proud of them.  You can catch them on the school website – www.ballycanewns.ie or like us on Facebook.

 

7. Santa Visiting The Village – Sunday 18^th December

Ballycanew Lights Committee invites everyone to come along and see Santa arriving to the village at 5pm on Sunday 18^th December. The school choir will entertain as usual, but please remember that parents are responsible for any children that turn up.

 

10. Christmas Bazaar – Sunday 4^th December - Parents Association

This year’s Christmas Bazaar was a wonderful success. Organised by the Parents Association, it raised €1600 approx on the day. The money will go to fund a portable stage for the school hall. Well done to everyone who helped and to all the people who came in support.  A special word of thanks and praise for all the wonderful pieces of Christmas artwork created by the children.

 

11. Shoe Box Appeal

Thanks to all who contributed so generously to our Christmas Shoe Box Appeal.  80 shoeboxes were sent overseas to refugee children.  The children were so enthusiastic and delighted to be able to help in this way.

 

12. School Library

At long last our New School Library will open next week.  The children are looking forward to exploring all the new books and resources available to them.  The system is computerized and each pupil is issued with a special library card.  Children will be allowed borrow two books over a two week period.  I would like to acknowledge the wonderful contribution of Rita Brosnan and Bridget Curran in setting up the new library system.  We see the library as a valuable resource for the children of Ballycanew  especially since the Mobile Library Service was axed by Wexford County Council.  The library is set up to mirror the public library system so that children can learn to use libraries properly. You can encourage your child to be a reader by showing interest in the library books they bring home. 

 

 

13. Coffee Morning/Cake Sale

5^th and 6^th class will hold a cake sale and coffee morning on Friday 16^th December from 9 – 11am.  Everybody is welcome to call into the hall to enjoy a cuppa and some tasty treats.  Raffle tickets for a Christmas hamper will also be available to buy that morning. Donations of cakes would be greatly appreciated.  These can be left into the office Thursday afternoon or Friday morning.  All proceeds raised go towards the Ballycanew NS classroom resources fund.  5^th and 6^th class would love your support on the day. Children can bring in some money to buy themselves a treat if they wish.

 

Middletown Autism Centre

14. During November and December, the school hosted Autism Courses for professionals and parents presented by Middletown Autism Centre in Northern Ireland.  It was a great success as people came from all over Wexford and surrounding Counties.

 

Thanks for all your support and co-operation, it is much appreciated.

Wishing you a Happy and Peaceful Christmas from all the staff in Ballycanew National School