Scoil Bhríde Athgarvan
News Updates:-
ViraPro Hand Sanitiser
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We would like to reassure all our school family that Scoil Bhríde Athgarvan does not and has not used ViraPro Hand Sanitiser.
You will be aware that this ViraPro Hand Sanitiser product has been recalled.
Halloween Photos
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Slight delay in getting these photos from last Friday uploaded - apologies if you have been waiting.
FROM THE MENU, SELECT GALLERY - THEN SELECT HALLOWEEN.
Halloween Scavenger Hunt
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How about a fun Halloween Scavenger Hunt at home during mid-term? The link contains printable clues.
Enjoy!
November Staff Meeting
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Next Staff Meeting will be held in November, and to facilitate this, school will close early. It might be a good idea to pop this in your diaries now. This relates to all 1st Class to 6th Class pupils.
DATE: TUESDAY 10th NOVEMBER
TIME: 2:45pm
Please arrange for prompt collection of your children at this earlier time. Thank you.
Calendar 2020/2021
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As with most plans at the moment, the details of our calendar linked below, might change if we receive updated instruction from the Department. However, for the moment, this is our intended plan for this school year.
We will, of course, contact you directly should any of these dates change.
Admissions Policy 2020
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Scoil Bhríde Athgarvan's Annual Admission Notice has been updated.
N.B. If parents have already submitted forms to the Parish Centre for enrolment September 2021, there is no need to fill out new paperwork - the details already submitted are sufficient.
Key Dates are:
Application process opens: 2nd November 2020
Closing date for applications: 23rd November 2020
Notification of offers or refusals: 7th December 2020
Date by which acceptance must be confirmed: 18th December 2020
Further information can also be found on the Newbridge Parish website.
Halloween Decorations
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The school has been "spookified"...have a peep (if you dare) at some of our Halloween decorations.
Halloween Costumes & Curragh Walk
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Children are invited to come to school in costume on Friday coming, 23rd October. Please remember to also send in warm coat/clothes with your children as we will (weather permitting) also set off on our Curragh Walk on Friday morning.
Mid-Term Break
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Normal collection times on Friday:
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2pm Junior and Senior Infants
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3pm 1st to 6th Classes
School closed from 3pm Friday 23rd until Monday 2nd November, unless we hear to the contrary this week/next week. We will, of course, contact you immediately should there be an changes to the current plan.
Sponsored Silence
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Congratulations to our two 6th Classes and their Teachers for successfully completing a Sponsored Silence. Thank you for supporting them so generously in their fund raising.
On Friday morning, 16th October, these two classes, along with Ms Kirk, Ms Kavanagh , Emer and Kate walked from school up to St. Brigid's Hospice to present a cheque for €2,405. Well done to all involved!
Pipers Hill Online Open Night
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Piper's Hill College, Naas will be uploading a full "open evening" style video to their website tomorrow evening for anyone interested in this secondary school. Please note, the video will go live on their site at 7pm, or shortly afterwards. It will remain on their site for (we presume) a number of days, so that you can watch at your leisure.
Scoil Bhríde Athgarvan is one of it's feeder schools.
Thursday 8th October from 7pm (or shortly thereafter)
Go to :www.phcol.ie
Online Webinars for Parents
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The Le Chéile Online Learning Team have sent us links to a variety of webinars which, you our Scoil Bhríde parents may be interested in. Simply follow the link to the title that interests you.
Seesaw for Parents
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5W20K8lZSNOX60V-z-2DNA
Google Classroom for Parents
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vpJNBq9_RUuR_M-HmO33og
Tracksuit Days
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Children can continue to wear their Summer Uniform (shorts/tee/hoodie) for the month of September. You will find list of their Class Tracksuit Days below.
Note: children to wear Summer Uniform or their full uniform apart from Tracksuit Days. For month of September, it is ok for those who wish to wear their Summer uniform on do so on their Tracksuit Day too.
Note: these days are subject to change, but Teacher will inform of any changes (note in children's homework Journals and/or email to parent). Thank you.
COVID Symptoms & Temperatures
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We have two additional information sheets which you may find useful:
Updated Quick Isolation Guide
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We have received an updated Quick Isolation Guide from the HPSC (original was dated 1st September). This updated version, V1.1 03.09.2020, is now available on our website.
Important Information
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Please read through the documents and information on our SEPTEMBER 2020 page. (this can be found on our website under General Information / September 2020)
Drive Through
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The front of school Drive Through is open in the mornings only and it is essential that you drive through only.
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KEEP TO THE RIGHT, alongside the metal barrier/railing which separates us from the main road.
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First car in drives all the way up to where your car is in line with to St Brigid's Statue
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Children get out of Left Hand Side of car, closing doors behind them, and walk across to the path
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You must immediately drive on.
Perhaps think of it as you would a McDonalds "Drive Thru" or queueing at traffic lights: -
Think of people coming behind you - move all the way along so that cars coming from the main road can pull along behind you.
If you feel the drive through scenario is too restrictive for the needs of your family, you do have option of GAA Car Park and/or Pitch & Putt parking. Thank you so much.
Collection Times
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Here are three important notes regarding drop off & collection:-
1. Traffic Lights
A request has been lodged with Kildare County Council to increase the safe crossing time at our traffic lights. Currently, there is quiet a short Red-Green-Red sequence. We hope our request will be actioned soon.
2. Collections at Traffic Lights
Parents walking to meet children at the traffic light exit are welcome to cross the road (still remaining on the outside of the perimeter barrier), and line up along the wooden fence area (to the left of the traffic lights). That way, you can meet with your child on school side of the road, and escort them across the road when traffic lights turn green.
3. Pitch & Putt Through Road
Please do not park on the road which cuts through the Pitch & Putt course. Apart from blocking this narrow road for other drivers/road users, you are also putting yourself directly in danger of you or your car being hit by a golf ball!!
HSE Guidelines for Symptons in Children
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In regard to COVID-19 symptoms, this link from the HSE website gives guidelines regarding when to send your child to school and when to keep them home. CLICK HERE
Video Tour
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The three video's available on this page take the children on a walking tour of the school. Kate Gallagher talks the children through how to access school, visits each classroom and shows us the GP Room and Isolation Room - aka the not-so-scary name of "Kitchen", which all the children are more familiar with.
Message from Bishop Denis Nulty
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Click the following link for the message from Bishop Denis to your children:-
Is Your Child Anxious ?
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If your child is apprehensive about the return to school, you may find this document useful. It can be printed and used as a "talk tool" with your child.
This 'Return to School' Support Booklet was prepared by Rebecca Nolan, Family Support Worker with Curragh Family Resource Centre.
DROP OFF & COLLECTION
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Details of the systems we must have in place for morning drop off and end of day collection are available by clicking the link below.
Please know that we need every single Parent and Guardian to adhere strictly to these requirements.
Allocated Entrances
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In preparation for next weeks return to school, please see the attached document which lists the various doorways to Scoil Bhríde and which of these your child must use.
Junior Infants Early Finish
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Junior Infants will have a shorter day for their first two weeks of school - pick up time 12:15.
SPECIAL SIGNAGE
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Special signs were were put up around school perimeters today.
Click here to view (page 1 is notice to Parents and page 2 is notice for children.
Email Updates
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Kate Gallagher has sent a number of emails over past couple of weeks, updating parents on all the work being done to prepare Scoil Bhríde Athgarvan for re-opening. She has outlined procedures and practices which will need to be in place to safety return your children to school life.
The emails contain important details that you, as a parent, need to know before 31st August.
If for some reason you haven't received Kate's emails, please drop a line to athgarvansecretary@gmail.com
Afterschool Classes Suspended
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Unfortunately, all after school activities are suspended for the foreseeable future.
This includes Story Club and Study Club (both of which will be reviewed before Halloween break).
Happy August Birthday!
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Wishing all our August birthday children a very happy birthday. Although we can't meet you at the moment, we are all thinking of you and hope you have had or will have a lovely day.
Aoibhinn Quinn, Daragh Doherty, Tom Treacy, Katie Franklin, Finn Walsh, Christopher Fogarty Doolan, Ciaran Maher, Olivia Smith, Amy Kierans, Aoife Byrne, Grace Hanbury, Brona Delaney, Josh Dixon, Conor Mullins, Tomás Mullins, Fionn Dempsey, Poppy Dowling Talt, Joe Moran, Fionn Frisby, Cailean Stewart Kinahan, Ava Gardiner, Eleanor Farrington, Ciarán Jenkinson, Ali-May Smith, Miah Byrne, Hannah Kay Moylan, Annemarie Treacy, Kenneth Mullins, Bena-Marie Hickey, Jack Brennan, Kate O' Donoghue, Fionn McConville
H-A-P-P-Y B-I-R-T-H-D-A-Y
Letter from Minister Foley
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Click here to read a letter to you, from Minister Norma Foley.
Kildare Laois & Offaly Restrictions
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Following last evenings announcement for Kildare, Laois and Offaly, we would just like to reassure parents that we are still working and planning for a return to Scoil Bhríde Athgarvan on 31st August.
We understand that circumstances can change, but we will take direction from the Department. For the moment though, we remain hopeful.
COVID19 Policy
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Please take time to read the attached Policy here - CLICK HERE
School Re-Opening Date
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All Scoil Bhríde Athgarvan parents were sent an email Monday evening, 27th July, confirming that school will re-open on Monday 31st August.
If you did not see this email, check your spam folders, and if you still cannot see it, please email Emer:
Looking forward to seeing everyone then!
Next Update
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Our next update here online will be when we receive instruction from the Department regarding how and when we can re-open. We know you are anxious to have these details - and we are so looking forward to having your children back with us as soon as we are allowed to do so. Enjoy your Summer.
First Holy Communion
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Parents of our 2nd Class Children:
You will have received an email directly from the school regarding tentative dates for your child's First Holy Communion ceremony. These outline plans are detailed in the document from Fr Paul...click the button below.
End of Year Message
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Kate Gallagher has filmed an end of year message for your children - click here
6th Class Graduation
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Congratulations to all our 6th Class pupils who had their Graduation ceremony on Monday 29th June. Some photos and details are in the link here.
We will miss these lovely, familiar faces !!!
Website Sponsor 2020/2021
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Sincere thanks to Leslie Turner, CEO and co-founder of Schoolwise, for his offer to sponsor our school website for the coming year. We will get to know Schoolwise better from September, but in the meantime, click here for more details.
Excellent Work Eleanor!
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Ms Breslin's 5th Class recently participated in a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths) challenge run by the Kildare Education Centre. We are all so proud of Eleanor Farrington who was recently crowned winner of the recently won the 'Egg Drop Challenge'.
Here's Eleanor's video showing how she protected an unboiled egg during a 3 metre drop.
Padlet
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Ali Higgins - Published!
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Congratulations to Ali Higgins from 2nd Class. The Sunday Times recently published a piece that Ali submitted.
Teacher List & Class Room Map
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Class Teachers & Room Map for school year 2020/2021 is now updated on our site.
These details were also emailed to all parents today, Monday 22nd June.
Final Broad Bean Update!
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For those of you following Ms Burke's Senior Infants Broad Bean Seed experiment, click here for the latest update and photos!
Book Returns
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Thank you to all 3rd, 4th and 5th classes for returning Book Rentals. Thanks also to Senior Infants for returning their Readers to the school today.
Summer Stars Reading (Library Programme)
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Full details of this fun, engaging Summer Reading Programme is available by clicking here.
Evelyn's Letter to Áras an Uachtaráin
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Well done to Evelyn Lavin, 1st Class who recently decided that a letter to Áras an Uachtaráin was in order!
Click here to read all about Evelyn's correspondence with President Higgins!
Enrolment for 2021
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Normally, the enrolment process begins with you collecting an application form from the Parish Centre Office, Newbridge. However, as the Parish Office is currently closed (COVID-19 restrictions), the required form is now available to download from our website.
Please Note: the application form does still need to be returned to the Parish Office.
It should be emailed to: parishoffice@newbridgeparish.net
Transition to Second Level Webinar
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Due to high demand, Kildare Education Centre will offer an additional webinar "20KEC240 Transition to Second Level" next week. Although this is a free course, please do register asap:
To Register, click here www.eckildare.ie
Webinar: Tuesday 16th June
Time: 3pm-4pm
Parents link:- https://www.eckildare.ie/coursebooking/parent-courses.html
President Higgins - Address to 6th Class
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To view President Michael D Higgins' address to Ireland's 6th Class pupils, CLICK HERE.
Fr Paul Dempsey Message
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Fr Paul Dempsey has prepared a video message for our Parish. This video also announces re-opening Parish Centre from Monday 8th June. Have a look by CLICKING HERE
Green Schools Flag
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Many congratulations to our Green Schools Committee's - 2018/2019 and 2019/2020 - on receipt of latest award, "Travel", from An Taisce's Green Schools Awarding Body.
A huge amount of Committee effort goes into this work and we also thank and acknowledge Ms Cosgrove's hard work in coordinating, encouraging and guiding this work year after year. Thank you to all involved.
Latest Broad Bean Update
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For those of you following Ms Burke's Senior Infants Broad Bean Seed experiment, click here for the latest update and photos!
June Bank Holiday
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It's the June Bank Holiday Weekend!! Scoil Bhríde was scheduled to be closed on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week (1st, 2nd and 3rd June). So, take a very well-earned break from Padlet and the books and (if you can), get outside to enjoy this amazing spell of weather.
We'll have updated suggestions on Padlet before Thursday morning, 4th June.
MAY - SHOW US YOUR WORK
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Thanks to all the families sending in photos for our "Show Us Your Work"
March, April and May Galleries can be viewed on our "Together Apart" page.
World Bee Day 20th May
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Wednesday 20th May is WorldBeeDay. How about taking some time today to research some ‘Bee Facts’. They are hugely important to our plant, but why? How many types of bee are there? How can we become "Bee Friendly"? The Pollinators.ie website is worth a look.
Can you draw a bee?
Younger children might like to copy the drawing technique here on youtube: EasyBeeDrawing
DetailedBeeDesign : For more advanced bee drawing, this father and son team take you through the steps of drawing a cool bee. Clickhere.
Feel free to send in your artwork! Bee Good ;-)
Video Mesage from Kate Gallagher
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Kate Gallagher recorded a video message for a special Parish Mass celebrated on Sunday 10th May, dedicated to all our First Holy Communion children. The video is in the "Together Apart" page of our site. - click here.
Painting Positivity
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There's a fun project happening at the moment, where painted rocks are being placed in different areas of the Curragh, creating a feeling of happy surprise and, hopefully, positivity, for those who come across them during their walks. Read more - click here
Holy Communion Families
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Hope you all enjoyed the special Mass on Sunday 10th May, which was available on webcam from St. Conleth’s Church. It was especially prepared with all First Communion Children and their families in mind.
Kate's video address to the children will be uploaded here, to our website, by Thursday 14th May.
Broad Bean Update
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Ms Burke's Senior Infants Class sowed broad beans before school closed.
Bank Holiday Break
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Happy Sunday Everyone! Hopefully this sunshine continues into next week.
Don't forget - Scoil Bhríde would have been closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this week, regardless of lock down. So, forget the books, forget Padlet and enjoy a few days schoolwork free!
APRIL -SHOW US YOUR WORK
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Lots more photos added to our "Show Us Your Work" April. Thanks so much for keeping in touch - you and your children are inspiring us all!
We will update the website Gallery every couple of days, so keep checking back....
Stay Strong, Stay Busy, Stay Calm.
First Holy Communion
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Fr Paul Dempsey has uploaded a statement to Newbridge Parish website relating to First Holy Communions scheduled for this May. Click here to read.
To keep in touch with Parish related updates, here is link to Newbridge Parish Website.
Kate Gallagher will be emailing all parents a little later today too.
APRIL - HAPPY BIRTHDAYS!
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Wishing all our April birthday children a very happy birthday. Although we can't meet you at the moment, we are all thinking of you and hope you have had or will have a lovely day.
Aaron Finlay, Adam Byrne Ward, Ben Farragher, Elliot Purcell, Emma Moran, Kyle Brennan, Laura McCreevey, Lauren Murphy, Max Tynan, Mia Finnegan, Molly O’Brien, Willow Mooney
H-A-P-P-Y B-I-R-T-H-D-A-Y
TWINKL MORE FREE TIME
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Twinkl have kindly offered an additional month free - no catches, no commitments.
Step by step instructions are in the link below. The code for free resources for one month is:
IRLTWINKLHELPS
Scoil Bhríde Athgarvan Padlet
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From Monday morning coming, 20th April, we will have our Scoil Bhríde Athgarvan learning Padlet available to access from right here.
It is an exciting resource, broken down by class from Junior Infants right through to 6th Class. It does, however, come with our reassurance: this is merely a suggestion for structured schoolwork. If it does not suit you or your family to use it, please don't worry - it is no problem whatsoever. We will meet your children exactly where they are academically when we return to school.
Check back here on Monday.
Easter Letter to Parents
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Click here for Easter letter from Kate Gallagher to Parents. (see next News item below for my letter to children)
Easter Letter to Children
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Click here for today's letter from Mrs Gallagher to your children.
Stay Home
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As you know, lock down has been extended to Tuesday 5th May.
Please, please do your part to rid us of this awful virus - stay at home, keep your children away from other children not part of your household, do not mix with neighbours or those not part of your household, and continue to practice the most meticulous hand hygiene.
Together Apart
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Hi Everyone, hope you're all doing ok and managing to get through the days. It's tough, but every day is a step closer to being COVID free. Keep going!
We have set up a dedicated page for any updates, resources, forums or any other help we can gather for you. The page is titled "Together Apart". Click here to access. (it's available also on our drop down Menu)
Suggested Homework
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Each of our Teachers have compiled a list of suggested homework for your children. Please remember that these are SUGGESTIONS only and you decide what your child does or doesn't do. Now more than ever your child's (and your) mental health is much more important than schooling.
MARCH SHOW US YOUR WORK
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In an effort to feel connected to each other until we can meet again, we are inviting you all to send in photos of any activities you're doing at home. Maybe you're playing Monopoly, Twister, or skipping, building Lego, painting, baking, writing poems, short stories, comic books - maybe you're practicing football skills in the garden. Maybe you're sitting down and doing some school work....YES! that's a cool way to spend some time too! If it's interesting you, it will interest us....send it in.
We'll endeavour to update the website Gallery every day or two, so keep checking back....
Stay Strong, Stay Busy, Stay Calm.
Broad Bean Experiment Part II
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Hello to Ms Burke's Senior Infants Class. You might have read last week that Ms Burke took the seedlings that had sprouted home to care for them. Here's an update on how these little broad beans are doing in their new home. CLICK HERE.
Senior Infants Planting Experiment
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Before school was suspended, Ms Burke's Senior Infants had started an experiment using three different planting methods for broad beans. To find out how that turned out, click here.
Online Survival Resources
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Thank you to the Teachers and Parents who have forwarded the online resources in this link. Hopefully you will find something that both entertains and educates whilst we are away from school.
MARCH - HAPPY BIRTHDAYS!
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Wishing all our March birthday children a very happy birthday. Although we can't meet you at the moment, we are all thinking of you and hope you have a lovely day.
Tristan Ahmed, Ronan Barry, Bella Rose Birchall, Gwendolyn Bradford, Aidan Duignan, Katie Duignan, Luke Finlay, Amelia Flynn, Taylor Hughes, Robbie Kavanagh, Ella Kenny, Rachel McMahon, Jack O'Donoghue, Darcey O'Neill, Cillian O'Sullivan, Isabelle Ryan, Callum Turner.
H-A-P-P-Y B-I-R-T-H-D-A-Y
Hello
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Hi there - how are you doing? This is not easy and we are sorry that we can't offer "hands on" help to you. We CAN however keep connected.
We are, and will continue to be, maintaining this website on a daily basis. We'll upload information, or simply send you some nice news, shared by other parents. We are all here, in the background, hoping to help in any way we can.
PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY IF YOU'D LIKE A CHAT, AN EMAIL, SOME INFORMATION - ANYTHING.
Kate Gallagher (direct email, confidential): sbathgarvan@gmail.com
News/Photos/Queries: athgarvanschool@gmail.com
Hold tight, we're in this together.
Stay Strong, Stay Busy, Stay Calm
Letter to Parents
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Please click for letter from Kate Gallagher to Parents. CLICK HERE.
Today's latest letter from Mrs Gallagher to the CHILDREN is also available HERE.
Just a thought...
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Mrs Gallagher saw this piece and thought it quite soothing. You might like to have a read....
Letter Two from Mrs Gallagher
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I'd like to write regularly to stay in touch with your children whilst we're away from school. Please see letter two in the link just below. Please share with/read to them if you feel that is appropriate.
Letter from Mrs Gallagher
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As we only received news mid morning on Thursday as to the directive that all schools were to close until 29th March (at the earliest), we didn't have much time to properly go through this news with your children. For this reason, I have written a letter for your children. Please share with/read to them if you feel that is appropriate. (Link below)
With such short notice on Thursday, it was a very busy few hours as all the staff of Scoil Bhríde rallied to prepare work packs for your children. These are very unusual times for us all, but we will get through and return to normal home and school life.
We at Scoil Bhríde will do everything we can to support you and especially your children on the return to normal school life.
TWINKL ONE MONTH FREE
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The Twinkl website has a vast amount of educational and fun resources to provide your children with hours of activities. We are very grateful that Twinkl are offering all parents One Month Free, to support us all during the current COVID19 crisis.
COVID 19 WORKBOOK FOR CHILDREN
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Click the link below for a friendly workbook for your children. If you have access to a printer, there are parts which can be coloured in/filled in too. DOWNLOAD WORKBOOK.
School Closure
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In line with official direction, Scoil Bhríde Athgarvan will close today, Thursday 12th March at 3pm in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Contingency plans for school work are being prepared and will be sent home today.
We hope to have regular updates here on our school website, so please do keep visiting our website regularly.
Most importantly, we wish all our school community safe passage through these difficult times.
March Newsletter
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Our Scoil Bhríde Newsletter was sent to our mailing list on Thursday, 5th March. It is now also available on our website. CLICK HERE
If you feel you are not receiving these regular emailed updates, please contact Emer in the Office: T: 045 441645. Thank you.
Corona Virus - Deparment of Health Update
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The Department of Education and Skills has received an updated letter for all schools from the Chief Medical Officer at the Department of Health, Dr Tony Holohan, addressing the recent school closure as a result of the confirmed Covid-19 case.
The letter is attached here: Chief Medical Officer advice for parents and schools.
Please be assured that we will update our Scoil Bhríde Athgarvan community on any further updates.
Staff Meeting - EARLY CLOSURE
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Staff meeting takes place on Tuesday 10th March from 3 – 5 p.m.
All pupils from 1st – 6th classes will be dismissed at 2.45 p.m. on this day. Please arrange prompt collection of your child(ren).
St Patrick's Day Closure
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Scoil Bhríde will be closed on Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th March to mark St Patrick's Day.
School re-opens as normal Wednesday 18th March.
Dress Up Day
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On Friday 27th March we invite all children to dress up as their favourite character from a book. Hope you all have fun with the preparations!
**School closes at 12:30 on that day (Friday 27th March), due to Staff Training.**
Staff Training - HALF DAY
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The roll out of the New Primary Language Curriculum for all classes continues. To facilitate staff training Scoil Bhríde will close for a half day on Friday 27th March at 12.30 p.m..
Book Fair
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Our annual Book Fair opening times are shown below (GP ROOM). As usual by buying books for your child you are helping our school library, as 60% of takings can be redeemed as free books for the library and/or the classroom libraries.
*Note: no Book Fair on Friday 27th March due to half day (see Staff Training)
Thursday 26th March 3.00 – 4.00 p.m. / 7.00 – 8.00 p.m.
Monday 30th March 3.00 – 4.00 p.m.
Tuesday 31st March 3.00 – 4.00 p.m.
Advice on Novel coronavirus
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Although we currently have no reason for concern regarding Novel coronavirus, we appreciate you may wish to keep up to date with advice in this area. We recommend two sources of information below - simply click links to go to websites:
Health Protection Surveillance Centre
Department of Education (once there, click Advice to schools and preschools)
SWIMMING 4th CLASS
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Our 4th Class children will continue their swimming lessons term after mid-term. They have completed one lesson, and now have a further five lessons from Thursday 27th February.
Please ensure all swim gear (towel, swimwear, goggles etc) is sent to school each Thursday morning with your child.
Cost of 6 week term is €42. This can be paid in full via Aladdin system or by popping in to the Office. Paying €7 each week to Class Teacher is also ok. Thank you.
February Newsletter
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Emer in the Office sent out February's Newsletter yesterday, Thursday 6th February, to all email addresses on file.
If you notice that you are not receiving these, please do the following:
1. Check your Spam folders
2. If not in Spam, contact Emer to let her know. athgarvansecretary@gmail.com
Newsletters can also always be found on the NEWSLETTERS section of our school website
Calendar - At a Glance
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Our quick view, one page Calendar document is available by clicking here.
**Please note, however, that our online Calendar app is updated regularly during the year, so keep an eye on that too.***
Parenting Workshops - Kildare County Libraries
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Kildare County Council host dozens of information evenings and workshops focusing on all things parenting. These are all free of charge, however, booking is necessary. Click here for full inforrmation.
January Newsletter
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On Thursday 9th January, school secretary, Emer emailed our January's Newsletter to everyone on her email list. Copies available on request in the Office, should you wish. CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE COPY
**If you didn't receive an email from Emer, simply contact her and she will update the mailing list:
After School Classes
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All After School Classes resume from Monday 6th January.
For details of Story Club, Study Club, Speech & Drama, Spanish and Chess, click here.
EXTRA CLASS ADDED: Speech & Drama
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Eunice Lavelle's Speech & Drama class has had a waiting list since September, however, an additional class will begin from Tuesday, 7th January. It will accommodate the children on the list, (if they are all still interested and the day suits them), and there would be space for 2-3 more.
If you have been waiting, or if you are interested in a place, please make contact asap to confirm.
Eunice T: 087 275 0418
Thank You!
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Thank you to each and every family who helped make our annual Winter Fair a wonderful success.
If you volunteered, baked, donated bric-a-brac, raffle prizes, Tombola prizes, dropped off Lego entries, Bake Off entries, or if you came along yesterday to support our efforts.
We really appreciate each and every piece of help we received.
Finally, thank you to all your wonderful children for engaging and attending our Winter Fair - we hope they had a great day!
We will update you over the coming week as regards the funds raised.
Critical Incidents Plan
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An updated version of our Scoil Bhríde Critical Incidents Plan is available in the Rules & Policies section of our website. CLICK HERE
Newbridge Parish App
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Newbridge Parish have designed and launched a new App to help everyone, near and far, keep up to date with Parish News, events, WebCam, and more.
Available for Apple and Androids, click below to download and install.
First Holy Communion
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This is a very special time for all our 2nd Class pupils. The date has been set for their First Holy Communion:
Date: Saturday 23rd May 2020
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Venue: Cill Mhuire Church
Parent Association Newsletter
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Thanks to our Parents Association for working so hard on behalf of all our children.
You should have received this (click link) Newsletter from PA via email today, Wednesday 9th October. If not, please contact Emer in the Office. E: athgarvansecretary@gmail.com or T: 045 441645.
Thank you.
October Newsletter
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October's Newsletter is now online - click here.
You'll find a copy in children's schoolbags today, Thursday 3rd October.
CHESS AFTERSCHOOL
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Chess classes resume today, Thursday 3rd October in Scoil Bhríde. Novices as well as slightly more experienced chess players welcome.
Cake Sale Thank You
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Thank you to everyone who supported our Cake Sale and Coffee Morning in September. Details of funds raised, along with lots of lovely photos are here (click)
Tracksuit Days
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Full list of Tracksuit Days for each class is now online. CLICK HERE.
For September, children can continue to wear their Summer Uniform of school shorts, white polo shirt and school hoodie OR full uniform, as they wish.
CLICK HERE FOR ALL UNIFORM DETAILS
September Newsletter
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Scoil Bhríde's September Newsletter is now online, and can be viewed or downloaded.
After School Activities
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We host a number of after school clubs and activities here at Scoil Bhríde.
Study Club, Story Club, Spanish, Chess, Speech & Drama.
September Newsletter
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A printed Newsletter goes home in schoolbags on the first Thursday of every month.
It is given to the eldest child of each family, i.e one copy per family.
September's Newsletter will go home this Thursday, 5th September.
These are also available online by going to our Newsletter page of this website.
Speech & Drama Afterschool
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Eunice Lavelle's popular afterschool Speech & Drama classes resume on Monday 16th September.
For more details, click here
Story Club
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Cathy's Story Club starts back next week:
From: Monday 2nd September
Time: 2pm - 3pm
Who: Senior Infants (Junior Infants welcome from Monday 16th Sept)
Where: Ms Tennyson's Classroom (front of school, same room as last year)
Study Club
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Study Club resumes next week:
From: Monday 2nd September
Time: 3pm-4pm
Who: 1st Class - 6th Class
Where: Ms Cosgrove's Classroom (6th Classroom)
BOOKLISTS 2019/2020
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Book lists for next year are now online. Click here
CLASS TEACHERS 2019/2020
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Teaching Staff for school year 2019/2020 is now online. Click here.
CLASSROOM MAP 2019/2020
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New Classroom Map is now online. So, to see where your child's classroom will be from September, click here.
BOOK RENTAL - DAYS/TIMES/LISTS
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Book Rental Orders and Payments will be taken on the following dates & times only:
Wednesday 19th June ~ 9:00am to 10:00am.
Thursday 20th June ~ 9:00am to 10:00 am.
Friday 21st June ~ 9:00am to 9.30 am.
June Newsletter
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June's printed Newsletter goes home in school bags today, Thursday 6th June.
**NOTE** Emailed update will not issue for a few days, so be sure to read full online copy. Thank you.
Gardening Club Update
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As you see, our school is looking lovely & summery with all the flower boxes, hanging baskets & tubs. Continued thanks to Ms Kavanagh and her Gardening Club.
Click here for a full update, along with some lovely photos.
Art in Athgarvan
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Take a peep at some of the lovely artwork the children have been working on. Remember, parents are invited to visit the school to view projects and art on the last Monday of each month, 9:00 a.m.- 9:15a.m.
Sports Day 2019
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Despite the weather being far from sunny for our annual Sports Day, the children's enthusiasm was not dampened. Well done to all the children, and indeed the supporters who came in great numbers to support from the sidelines.
Book Lists & Class List for 2019/2020
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Book lists and school reports will be posted at the end of next week (Friday 14th June).
These lists will be available on our website to view and download by end of June. Likewise, class lists and rooms layout will be updated by end of June too.
Senior Boys Football
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Allianz Cumann Na MBunscoil Senior Boys Division 5 Final
For full report, along with some great photos, click here
Curragh Walk - Friday 21st June
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Curragh Walk - Friday 21st June - from 9:30a.m.
This walk will be celebrated in loving memory of Niall Mulvey, to remember his contribution and that of his family to the life of our school. All are welcome to join with the children and teachers on this walk.
School Reports & Booklists
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School Reports and Book lists for next year will be posted to you at the end of next week. If you have not already sent in a Stamped, Self-Addressed Envelope, please do so now - giving it to either Emer in the Office, or Class Teacher is fine. Thank you.
SCHOOL REPORTS - S.A.E.
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Please send in an S.A.E. (one envelope per child) so that we can post your child's school report and booklist.
A normal business envelope or A5 only as report cards and booklist will not fit in anything smaller. Address envelope to yourselves, the parents/guardians, so that Teachers can send you your child’s report and next year’s booklist.
Child Protection Policy Review 2019
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Our Chid Protection Policy is reviewed annually by the Board of Management. Signed confirmation of this is available to view in our Rules & Policies section of our website (See General Information / Rules & Policies)
School Opens for 2019/2020
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Please note that Scoil Bhríde will re-open after the Summer break on:
Friday 30th August
Doors open at 9:00a.m.,for 9:15a.m. start.
*Junior Infants will have short days for the first couple of weeks - more on that later.
Clockwork Running Summer Camp 2019
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Just a couple of places left in Clockwork Running's 2019 Summer Camp.
If you are interested, book soon!
One Week Camp 22nd - 26th July
Ages: 6 - 12, Boys & Girls Welcome
For further information, and to book, CLICK HERE.
Inter Schools Cross Country
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Congratulations to our boys & girls from 4th, 5th and 6th class who took part in the annual inter-schools Cross country event on Thursday 11th April in the Hawkfield GAA Centre.
Our sincere thanks to Emma & Eric Boland (parents) who kindly organised a strip for the cross-country runners to wear to this event. The children looked great in their new wine embossed jerseys.
See all the photos and read how they got on - CLICK HERE
Athgarvan GAA Cúl Camps 2019
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Athgarvan GAA, in partnership with the GAA and Kelloggs are delighted to announce that booking is now open for this Summer's Cúl Camps
Click here for dates and details of HURLING, CAMOGIE and FOOTBALL Camps
Bee Planting
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Following on from the very interesting talk and tree planting day, Gráinne Finlay (parent) of the local Bee Keeper’s Association organised the construction and installation of raised flower beds around the ash tree (near the oil tank).
Click here for some lovely photos of our 3rd Class girls planting these lovely beds. Thank you to Gráinne Finlay, The Bee Keeper's Association, Ms Kavanagh and our wonderful Gardening Club.
Story Club & Study Club - Easter Holidays
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Please note that Cathy will be finishing up for the Easter Break as follows:
Study Club - last class pre Easter
Wednesday 10th April 3-4pm
Story Club - last class pre Easter
Thursday 11th April 2-3pm
St Patrick's Celebration
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To mark St Patrick's Day, we held a special Assembly on Friday 15th March. We enjoyed lovely singing, dancing, musicianship and fun.
First Confession - 2nd Class Children
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Slight change to time for First Confession time:
Time: 7:30 (for Scoil Bhríde Athgarvan children)
Date: Thursday 4th April
Venue: Parish Church
Chess Lessons
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Afterschool Chess Lessons are held at Scoil Bhríde on Thursday afternoons - 3pm - 4pm.
All welcome to join at any stage. Follow link below.
Saturday Lego Club
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Boys and Girls aged 7-14 are welcome to join this fun Saturday Lego Club based at Educate Together School, Green Road, Newbridge
Scooting Skills
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Click here for details and lots of fun photos from this weeks "Scooting Skills" training, organised by our Green Schools Committee, for our Junior Infants, Senior Infants and 1st Class students..
FAI Soccer Blitz
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Communion Parents Notes
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Notes for Communion Class and Parents
Meeting for PARENTS of Communion class
Date: Tuesday 26th March
Time: 7.30 p.m.
Venue: Cill Mhuire Church.
First Confession .
Date: Thursday 4th April
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Venue: St. Conleth’s Parish Church
The date for the First Holy Communion this year is Saturday 11th May at 11.30 a.m. in Cill Mhuire Church.
GROUP WALK TO SCHOOL
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Group Walk to school with Ms. Cosgrove and Ms Kelly, Wednesday 13th March.
Meeting at the entrance of Old Mill Race @ 8.50am.
Please wear hi-vis vest or armband. Scooters and cyclists welcome also.
Cross Country Training
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Cross Country Training has commenced for our 4th, 5th and 6th Class boys and girls. Click here for full details
Senior Girls and Boys Football Training
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Senior Boys & girls (5th & 6th class) football takes place on Mondays from 3 – 4pm at the GAA pitch