Vicarstown National School, S. N.

Bhaile an Bhiocáire,
Vicarstown, Bhaile an Bhiocáire,
Co. Cork. Co. Chorcaí.
P32 DX40 P32 DX40
Telephone: 021-7332179 Guthán: 021-7332179
Email: office@vicarstownns.com Ríomhphost:office@vicarstownns.com
Roll No: 06342L Uimhir Rolla: 06342L

07 March 2019
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Seachtain na Gaeilge
We are really enjoying our Seachtain na Gaeilge activities. The children are making an extra special effort to use
Gaeilge, maith sibh go léir!. We are preparing for our annual Céilí next Tuesday. Bíonn comórtas ealaíne, tráth na
gceist, comórtas seanfhocail, rince Gaelach, ceol Gaelach, scéalta Gaelacha, céilí agus a lán rudaí eile ar fud na scoile.

Guthán/Facs: 021-
Bíonn an craic againn agus tá na páistí ag dul chun cinn in aghaidh an lae.

Engineers Week
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We are delighted to inform you that we are hosting a “Learn It” Lego workshop here in the school for all pupils
tomorrow Friday 8th of March. “Learn it” will offer a hands on workshop using LEGO education kits, which will
incorporate STEM subjects in a fun manner. Typically 80% of each session is spent designing, building &
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experimenting on engineering and robotics projects. Subjects will cater for students from Junior infants right up to
6th class. Please remit €5 per child if you have not already done so. Thank you!

Head Lice
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We have had some notifications about Head Lice again in the school. This problem must be solved once and for all
and will require a whole school approach.It has been decided to ask all parents to treat their children’s hair this
coming weekend. We would ask everyone to do a second treatment in 7 days time as advised on head lice products.
Children with long hair are reminded that hair should be tied up as per school policy. Thank you for your co-
operation.

Cork City Sports

Please remit tickets stubs and money to the school office for the Cork City Sports Raffle by tomorrow at the latest
please.

Hurling Training
We are delighted to be welcoming back Mr. Timmy Murphy again for a new season of hurling/camogie. Hurling will
be back next week and every second Thursday there after.

Aladdin Connect
It is hoped that all parents will be using Aladdin Connect by the end of the term. If you have any problems with your
own account or need an additional account for your partner, please contact the office. It is hoped that Aladdin
Connect will be used to share photos and news from each class within that class group. This will mean the photos
are in a closed, secure group that is not available to those outside the school community. We will be updating our
Acceptable Usage Policy next week so a revised permission slip will be issued to all families. Also, please note that
the school calendar is on Aladdin connect and updated regularly with relevant info, eg confirmation dates, school
tour.

World Book Day

We celebrated World Book Day today where children from Juniors to 6th brought in their favourite book to show
their classmates. We had book readings using our visualiser at our Junior and Senior school assemblies. Children
from 1st-6th have received their new library cards and we are starting a new ‘Brilliant Book Shelf’ in each class with
specially selected books for each class grouping. We are keeping our book vouchers for our school book fair which
will be on 7th of May.

Religious Ceremonies
The 2nd Class, First Confession will take place next Wednesday, 13th of March in Berrings church..
Knitting
The chicks for Easter are coming along very well, Ms Mooney helped some of the children cast them off this week.
Could the children bring in anything they have to knit for next Tuesday please so that we can organise a display of
their work. Keep up the good work in school and at home.
Ukuleles
We have 30 Ukuleles winging their way to us by post at present. This, along with tin whistle instruction, will form
our term 3 music approach. Music was selected as area to focus following our Vicarstown Vision Survey.

Active Schools
We have a hurling challenge match v Aghabullogue here in the school tomorrow, 1:30-2:30. Could the Sciath team
please bring their gear. We are currently looking into offering tennis and orienteering classes in term 3. Our active
person of the week is Pádraig Smith.

Parents’ Association News

“Tidying up with Vera Keohane” – Tonight March 7th – 8pm Blarney Golf Resort, Club House
Vera Keohane is Ireland’s first and only Konmari Consultant! The Konmari method of tidying has taken the world by
storm thanks to the Netflix Series “Tidying Up With Marie Kondo”. Vera, who has been trained by Marie Kondo, will
be demoing on home decluttering & organisation. Tickets are €10 to see Vera and are available on the door on the
night, Please spread the word, all welcome.

Kind regards,

Peter Mulcahy,
Principal