December Newsletter 2019

Dear Parents,

First term is coming to a close and we are looking forward to our Christmas holidays. School will close for the Christmas holidays on Friday, 20th December at 12 Noon. Uniforms are not compulsory on this day. Children may even wear festive clothing if they wish and bring one treat to eat with their small lunch (Milford N.S. is a Nut Free Zone).

It will be busier than other school days at collection time this Friday as all classes are being dismissed at the same time. If you wish to collect your child a little earlier on this day please remember to sign your child out at their classroom.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Go raibh síocháin na Nollag agus na Bliana Nua faoi shéan ‘s faoi shonas ort ‘s ar do mhuintir!

Diarmaid

Enrolments 2020

The closing date for enrolments for Junior Infants for September 2020 is 3pm, January 31st 2020. Even if you have already applied for a place for next year do please contact the office as soon as possible to make sure your child’s name is on the list.

Rise and Shine Morning Club

Spaces are still available for the Rise and Shine Morning Club. The purpose of this club is to facilitate parents who require morning care facilities for their children. Supervision begins in the Afterschool facility at 7:45am and children will be brought to their class lines at 8:45am. If you have any queries you can contact Ms. Emma Dolphin at emma.dolphin@milfordns.ie or Ms. Geraldine Mitchell at geraldine.mitchell@milfordns.ie.

Homework Club

Homework Club will resume on the first day back after the Christmas Holidays - Monday 6th January 2020. It will once again run for six weeks up until the February mid-term break. If you wish your child to attend the Homework Club for these 6 weeks, please contact Louise Hill or Claire Quinlan.

Basketball

Basketball will continue in January for 6th Class girls. Training takes place after school every Tuesday in the gym from 2:45pm - 3.40pm.

Junior Pageants

Many thanks to all the teachers, special needs assistants and, of course, to you Mums and Dads, for all your hard work and help to make the Junior Pageants such beautiful events this year.

Second Class Climate Change Projects

Second Class have been learning about climate change. Last week Second Class children worked in small groups to research the causes of global warming and the actions we can take to be kinder to our planet. Children presented their projects to their class. They learned plenty of intersting facts and are now more aware of the changes they can make to help the planet.

Milford Hospice Visit

A selection of children entertained the patients of Milford House and Hospice on Monday, December 16th by performing a short Christmas Pageant for them. The children received a lovely welcome from everyone at the hospice and were treated to 'Goodie Bags' & delicious treats. Many thanks to Ms. Angela Reidy for coordinating the visit.

Christmas Choral Night

Children from 3rd to 5th participated in a beautiful choral performance on Tuesday, December 10th in the church. Many thanks to the classroom teachers and special needs assistants for preparing the children so well for their performance. Sincere thanks also to Seán O’Meara (past pupil) and Dermot Hinchy (past-pupil parent) for playing in our band on the evening. They were ably assisted by Linda O’Meara, Angela Reidy, Áine Fitzpatrick, Hannah O’Sullivan, Deirdre Taylor, Caoimhe O'Neill and Laura Hynes. Special thanks to Orla Murray (choir conductor), Angela Reidy and Linda O’Meara for cordinating the concert.

BAH HUMBUG!

Best wishes to 6th Class who perform 'BAH HUMBUG!' today (Thursday) at the Church at 11am. All are welcome!

The Fitpatrick Cup

To honour the memory of our former colleague Mr. George Fitzpatrick, the school holds a Gaelic games competition each January. This annual event is known as The Fitzpatrick Cup. This competition will commence again as soon as the children return after the Christmas Holidays. Over 80 boys and girls from 4^th to 6^th classes have signed up to take part and they are eagerly waiting for the ball to be thrown in on Tuesday, January 7^th, 3-4pm on the old astro-turf facility in UL. This year the code will be hurling. (Last year it was football). All matches will be played on Tuesdays and Thursdays during January, 3-4pm. Hopefully the weather will allow us to complete the entire series before the end of January. Please feel free to come along to the astro-turf to cheer for your star/starlet if the mood takes you. All fixtures and league tables will be posted on the school website.

Parents' Council Message

Save The Date:

Wed 5th Feb 2020: David Coleman Talk for Parents. Milford N.S. Parents' Association (P.A.) in conjunction with Gaelscoil Chaladh an Treoigh P.A. and Monaleen N.S. P.A. have come together to secure a date with David Coleman at The Castletroy Park Hotel. Ticket price €15. We will communicate how to purchase tickets and further details in the New Year. Until then, have a very Happy Christmas. Milford P.A.