October 2016 Newsletter

Dear parents, As we approach mid-term I wish to update you on events that are happening in St Anne’s. School Uniform: Well done to all students on wearing uniform over the past weeks- it really shows pride in their appearance and in the school they represent. A gentle reminder to all to ensure that the full school tracksuit is worn on PE days. Lunchtime clubs: Sixth class students are arranging lunchtime clubs for children in younger classes. The range of clubs includes- dance, chess, IC...
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School Calendar 2016/17

School Calendar 2016/17 Wednesday Aug 31st: School re-opens October mid-term: Mon Oct 31st to Fri Nov 4th inclusive November 15th – ½ day closure for RE in-service November 16th –full day closure for language curriculum in-service Christmas Closing on Thurs 22nd ; Re-open Mon Jan 9th February mid-term Thurs Feb 23rd and Fri Feb 24th St Patrick’s Day Fri March 17th Easter Holidays Closing on Fri April 7th and re-opening on Mon April 24th June break School closed fro...
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Old toys and equipment

Dear parents We are looking for toys and playground equipment for the new yard at St Anne's. If you have any of the following and are willing to donate them we would be most grateful: - small slide - ride on toys - balance bikes - outdoor toys - trampoline Please make contact with the office 01-6273367 if you can help us with this Many thanks, Mary Manley
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New Year

Welcome back to all students and teachers. I hope you all had a lovely summer break. I'm sure 2016/17 will be an exciting and interesting one in St Anne's and I look forward to meeting with you all on Wednesday next, starting at 9.10am. Our new junior infants will be in school from 10am on Wednesday. We look forward to welcoming all the children on the first day. We invite their parents to join us for tea/coffee in the school hall on Wednesday morning, once the children are settled in cl...
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May newsletter

ST ANNE’S NEWSLETTER MAY 2016 Another busy month! (see photos of events below on our website gallery) School Mosaic Artist, Katy Palmieri continues to create the St Anne’s /Ardclough story through mosaic. Katy will facilitate workshops with all classes this week and next week and we look forward to the installation of the final pieces, including the children’s work, over the coming weeks. Ardclough Tidy Towns Fifth class students and the Green School committee are linking with Ardc...
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The Weekly Buzz- St Anne’s School Newspaper

How It’s Created! Hello! I’m Jack Caffrey, One Of The Writers Of The Weekly Buzz, I Am Going To Show You How The Weekly Buzz Is Created, The School Newspaper. What Is The Weekly Buzz? The Weekly Buzz Is A 10-20 Page Newspaper Created By James And I Telling School News And/Or World News That Make You Laugh, It Has Comic Strips To Read And Has The Latest Ardclough Lotto News And The Weather. As Of 8/4/2016 It Cost’s 60 Euro Cent To Buy A Weekly Buzz, The Money Will Be Given To ...
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April 2016 Newsletter

ST ANNE’S NEWSLETTER APRIL 2016 Another busy month! (see photos of events below on our website gallery) Our new look! You have probably noticed some changes to the exterior of St Anne’s buildings. Firstly it is great to see the promise of spring in the arrival of daffodils that the children sowed in autumn. Thanks to Tony for all the work on maintaining the grounds and for making it look so well for our special events The main change is of course the Mosaic which is currently being instal...
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Celebrations

This week saw many events taking place in St Anne's. On March 15th, we celebrated Proclamation Day in the school. The event was opened by the children of 5th class who played some tunes on tin whistles. The story of the Rising was read by 2nd class students and children from 6th class read the Proclamation. We reflected on the bravery and courage of our ancestors, of how they 'dared to dream' and the pride that they took in their language and their country- all lessons that we take forward in...
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