OUR LADY OF MERCY PRIMARY SCHOOL, PEARSE ROAD, SLIGO

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NEWS AND INFORMATION : FRIDAY NOVEMBER 19TH 2010
1. MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents
We are just around the corner from what should be an exciting Christmas season in
Our Lady of Mercy. As you will read, November has been very busy with children
enjoying a huge range of activities. I am delighted to tell you that the roofing
contractors have completed their work and it has made such a difference to our
school.
We are very proud of our new blog. Don’t forget to take a look. We send every good
wish to our “Hallelujah Choir” as they head off for their performance in Dublin. As the
season of Advent approaches, please remember to discuss with your child the lovely
activities they are doing in class. I am looking forward to meeting you all at the
A.G.M. of the Parents Association on Wednesday night.

With every good wish

____________________
Marguerite Stenson
Principal.
2. SCHOOL BLOG:
Our new school blog has recently been set up and you will find out about a lot of
exciting things that are happening in classes. Check out www.mercypssligo.scoilnet.ie
3. PARENT TEACHER MEETINGS
Thank you all those parents who attended for this very important meeting with the
class teacher. Anyone who was not able to attend will receive a letter shortly.
4. COVENANT PLAYERS:
This group visited our school on Monday 8 th November. 4 th & 5 th classes enjoyed a
very worthwhile workshop.
5. GLOBAL FAIR DAY:
This takes place on Saturday 4 th December in the Clarion Hotel, Sligo from 1.00 –
4.00 pm. There are lots of activities taking place and you may see photographs of
some of the children in our school who took part in the Peace 111 Project.
6. DOGS:
Dogs are not allowed on the school grounds without a lead.
7. MASS IN ST. ANNES:
All classes from 2 nd – 6 th went to Mass in St. Anne’s on Friday last. We remember all
the holy souls in a very special way during the month of November.
8. SEATBELT SHERRIFF AND HI-GLO SILVER:
Some Senior Infants, 1 st & 2 nd classes have received high visibility vests and
seatbelt sheriff badges. This initiative is promoting road safety.
9. ATTENDANE AT SCHOOL:
It is a requirement that an explanation must be given to the class teacher after every
absence. This can be in the form of a note to the teacher or a telephone call to the
Secretary. We monitor all absences from school every day.
10 HALLOWEEN FANCY DRESS:
. Halloween Fancy Dress and Raffle raised €502. Many thanks to all who made such a
great effort. This money goes towards purchasing Maths equipment for each class
room.
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12 PUNCTUALITY & ATTENDANCE:
. It is so important that your child is in school every day and in their line at 8.50am.
Some children are constantly presenting late for school. Under the area of Child
Protection, depending on the circumstances, it can be considered NEGLECT if a child
is continuously late for school and / or presenting as a poor attendee.
Punctuality will be monitored daily.
EDUCATION IS THE GREATEST GIFT YOU CAN GIVE YOUR CHILD. PLEASE DO
NOT NEGLECT YOUR CHILD’S EDUCATION.
13 CONNACHT SPORTS NEWS:
. Congratulations to the girls who participated in the Race Walking and won 2 nd place
in Connacht. This is a fantastic achievement for our school.
Congratulations to Naoise Scott Ryan who represented the school at the Connaught
Finals in swimming and won two gold medals.
14 PEACE 3:
. Miss Smith’s 6 th class were presented with a plaque from Sligo Education Centre in
Enniskillen as part of the Peace 3 project that they were involved in. Some children’s
pictures can be seen on the billboard at Dunnes.

P.T.O.
15 KEEP SAFE’ EVENT:
. Miss Smith’s 6 th class attended an excellent ‘Keep Safe’ event in the Fire Station on
Wednesday 17 th November. Agencies such as HSA (Health & Safety Authority),
Junior Achievement Ireland, ESB, Bus Eireann, Civil Defence, Garda Siochana, Fire
Brigade, Irish Water Safety, CIF (Construction Industry of Ireland) and Mountain
Rescue gave talks and demonstrations.
16 HALLELUJAH CONCERT:
. Practices are going well and children are getting excited about the trip to Dublin on
the 12 th December. Parents and families who are travelling with us will be informed
about travel arrangements in due course.
17 CHRISTMAS TESTS:
. Christmas Tests for 1 st to 6 th Classes are scheduled for December 6 th to 10 th .
Encourage your child to work hard and continue to revise.
18 CHRISTMAS PLAYS:
. All performances will take place the week of 13 th to 17 th December 2010. It will be
organised that specific classes / year groups will attend the various shows. As usual
p a re n ts will b e in vite d to th e ir ch ild ’s p e rfo rma n ce .
You will be informed of the times for your child’s class performance nearer the date.
19 H.S.C.L.:
. The children in Ms. Lewis’s class have had great fun playing maths games in school
and at home with their families. Ms. Callaghan & Ms. Foley’s classes will soon be
bringing games home too. Please play these games with your child and have fun
with learning.
Please contact Ms. McNulty should you need any uniforms. The presses are loaded!
We will soon be making a patchwork blanket with Ms. Keaveney’s class to send to
children in another country. Please contact me if you want to be involved.
20 PARENT’S ASSOCIATION:
. The Halloween Disco raised over €1000. Many thanks to all who attended and to the
Sligo Southern Hotel for hosting the event.
The A.G.M. will take place on the 24 th November in the Sligo Southern Hotel. @ 8.00
pm. We look forward to seeing you there.
The Christmas cake sale is planned for Friday 10 th December. Our annual raffle will
take place on Wednesday 22 nd December and Santa will visit the children on 17 th
December.
21 SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHER:
. Memory Lane, Photographer will visit our Lady of Mercy on Tuesday 30 th November.
Photographs will be taken of Junior Infants and 6th Classes only.
22 SCHOOL CALENDAR:
. Some of our staff are in the process of making a personalised calendar for your child
in his/her class, in order to raise funds for the school. This is a lovely memory to have
and will be priced at €3 each or two for €5. Calendars will go on sale on 9 th
December.

DATES TO REMEMBER.

STAFF MEETING SCHOOL CLOSES @ WEDNESDAY 24TH

12.00 PM NOVEMBER 2010
PHOTOGRAPHER JUNIOR INFANTS & TUESDAY 30TH
6TH CLASSES ONLY NOVEMBER 2010.
CHURCH HOLY DAY SCHOOL CLOSED WEDNESDAY 8TH
DECEMBER 2010.
CHRISTMAS TESTS 1ST – 6TH CLASSES DECEMBER 6TH TO
10TH 2010.
CAKE SALE FRIDAY 10TH
DECEMBER 2010
CHRISTMAS PLAYS 13th TO 17TH
DECEMBER 2010
SANTA’S VISIT FRIDAY 17TH
DECEMBER 2010.
RAFFLE WEDNESDAY 22ND
DECEMBER 2010
CHRISTMAS THURSDAY
HOLIDAYS DECEMBER 23RD
2010.
SCHOOL RE-OPENS MONDAY JANUARY
10TH 2010.
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MARGUERITE STENSON ROSEMARY SHEAHAN
PRINCIPAL DEPUTY PRINCIPAL