OPENS | Monday 30th August 2021 |
Halloween | Monday 25th-Friday 29th October 2021 |
Christmas | closes 12 noon Wednesday 22nd December 2021 |
Re opens: Thursday 6th January 2022 | |
Mid Term |
Thursday 24th & Friday 25th February 2022 |
St. Patricks Day | THURSDAY 17th March & Friday 18th March 2022 |
Easter | Friday 8th April 2022 at 12.00 NOON |
Re-opens: Monday 25th April 2022 | |
May Bank Holiday |
Monday 2nd May 2022 |
June Bank Holiday | Monday 6th June 2022 |
Summer Holidays | Thursday 23rd June 2022 at 12.00 NOON |
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ISOLATION QUICK GUIDE - CLICK HERE TO VIEW
RETRN TO EDUCATION FACILITY DECLARATION FORM - CLICK TO VIEW
Swimming schedule for Ballinlough N.S. for their swimming lessons in
April/May 2021 Newsletter
Welcome back to the final term. I hope you all had a nice Easter Break.
Maintenance
School grounds are looking great with all the Spring flowers in bloom. The front of the school has been power washed over the Easter break.
Sacraments
1st Confession went ahead for 2nd class pupils in school yesterday. Level 5 restrictions are still in place therefore we have no further information on the 1st Holy Communion/Confirmation ceremonies. We hope to have clarification in the coming days.
Testing
The Dept. of Education have informed schools that Drumcondra Standardised Tests in Maths & English will be going ahead next month. We will provide more details near the time. The school still has no NEPS Psychologists assigned to us. There is a nationwide shortage of psychologists and huge backlogs in the system due to Covid, therefore we will be unable to carry out any psychological assessments this year. We are extremely frustrated by this system, but unfortunately our hands are tied.
R.S.E. Programme
The Relationships & Sexuality Education programme will be taught by teachers during May/June. You will get information on this shortly. 5th & 6th class pupils will have Mary Hoey, a HSE Nurse to do a one day talk with them using the Dept. of Educations/HSE approved programme ‘Busy Bodies’. This talk will take place on Friday 21st May. Accord Meath are no longer providing this talk for schools. It is mandatory for schools to teach the RSE Programme and an information sheet will be issued by class teachers detailing the content of the lessons.
Reminder
We would remind parents not to enter the school grounds when collecting a child early from school. If the child is sick and is being collected, teachers will send the child straight to the car-park when you arrive. Please remain in your car. If you need to pick up your child early ring the school & inform the teacher & they will send the child out to your car.
Under no circumstances should a parent enter the school building. There are staff members in the yard in the morning between 9.05 and 9.25 should you need to deliver a message.
Calendar
The school calendar for 2021/2022 is available on the school website.
Booklists
These are currently being prepared by class teachers and will be available shortly for the parents who operate the Book Rental Scheme.
School Closures
The school will be closed on Bank Holidays Monday 3rd May & Monday 7th June.
Summer holidays on Thursday 24th June at 12 noon.
We have received the following flyers Please Note:
Kilskyre Hurling Invitation: Whether new to the sport or an old hand, we are inviting you to join us in Kilskyre on Tuesday evenings and alternate Saturdays (non-football weekends). We cater for all ages and all abilities. Hurleys and helmets are available on the night so we would encourage everyone to come and give this game of skill and speed a go!! For further information please contact: Frank Tunney (087) 419 806 OR Tom Shortt (086) 874 8238
Kells Celtic/Youths F.C.: Underage Football is back –
Boys & Girls born between 2004-2015 open to all from Kells & surrounding areas. For further information please contact the following:
Patrick Matthews – 086 1533487 or Mark Butler – 086 1245869
Click on the link below to read full report
DIGITAL SCHOOL OF DISTINCTION AWARD
Newsletter January February 2019
Important Announcements.
DEPT OF EDUCATION LETTER ON ANTIGEN TESTING
PUPIL SAFEGUARDING & ANTI-BULLYING REVIEW
ANNUAL ADMISSION NOTICE
COVID RESPONSE PLAN
COVID GUIDELINES
CLICK TO VIEW LINKSCHOOL CALENDAR 2021/2022
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ADMISSION POLICY
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ENROLMENT APPLICATION
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ISOLATION QUICK GUIDE
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COVID 19 POLICY STATEMENT
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RETURN TO EDUCATION FACILITY DECLARATION FORM
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UPDATE FOR PARENTS ON SCHOOL RE-OPENING
COVID 19 RESPONSE PLAN
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Ballinlough NS Educational Resources
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WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW
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BOM Annual Report 2020
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GARDA VETTING INVITATION
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WHOLE SCHOOL EVALUATION
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