The Department of Education and Skills has received a letter from the Chief Medical Officer at the Department of Health, Dr Tony Holohan, with advice to parents of school children travelling from regions affected by Covid-19.
The letter is available on our website below under the heading, ‘Chief Medical Officer advice to parents’;
https://www.education.ie/en/The-Department/Announcements/information-for-schools-preschools-and-third-level-institutions-on-the-coronavirus.html
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January 2020 Newsletter
As we move from winter to spring 2020, we hope that the February days ahead bring good weather, growth and renewed energy for all.
January was an interesting month in St Anne’s.
Garden: As mentioned previously, lots of work has been going on in the garden around the school. Thanks to all parents who have helped out in this. It will be lovely to see the fruits of the work in spring and summer and I know there are plans in place for other work ...
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Peter Mc Verry Trust Donations
The Leaf- St Anne’s Library News
Read all about St Anne's library here:
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December 2019 Newsletter
DECEMBER NEWSLETTER 2019
Christmas is fast approaching and lots of preparations for the festive season are underway here in St Anne’s. Our entrance is filled with our Christmas tree and decorations are being created in many classrooms to be hung on the tree.
We are celebrating the season of Advent and our Advent wreath is at the Sacred Space, with our Advent Calendar in the hall for use at assembly. There aren’t many sleeps left to Christmas!
This year we wil...
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Violin
RECOMMENDATION from MARIA Mason- VIOLINS
Stentor SR1500 Violin Student 2 (in whatever size child measures)
Wolf Forte Secondo Shoulder Rest
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Hallowe’en at St Anne’s:
Children are invited to dress up this Friday, October 25th. As you know the PSG is organising a sponsored walk for the day and we will be leaving the school at approximately 9.30am walking along the canal. Any cards can be brought into the school on Friday.
We look forward to an exciting event!
Homework
A reminder to all parents to please check each item of homework and sign your child’s journal each night. We value the support ...
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Standardised Testing Information
Information for Parents on Standardised Tests from NCCA can be found at
https://www.ncca.ie/media/1429/understanding-standardscores_eng.pdf
The Educational Research Centre has information at
http://www.erc.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Letter-for-parents-New-Drumcondra-tests.pdf
For parents of First Class Children please note the following:
Criterion Referenced Reports - Adapted from "The New Drumcondra Primary Reading Test: Administration and Inter...
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Newsletter May 2019
Paired Reading
Many thanks to all the parent volunteers who supported us in the Paired Reading programme for Senior Infants. You set a great example to children and encourage in them a love of reading independently. Thank you!
Sports
It is a very busy term for sport.
Huge congratulations to our football team who beat Straffan school in the Cumann na mBunscoil final last week. They played extremely well and were a credit to their trainer, Mr O Leary, class teachers and to yo...
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Newsletter Easter 2019
Term two has certainly been a busy term and I'm delighted to share some of the events with you in the newsletter and of course with photos in our gallery.
Easter Egg Hunts:
Well done to 6th class who arranged the hunts for the junior infants classes and the buddies who helped Ms Sheehy on their hunt today.
It was great to see such excitement and the Easter bunny left treats for everyone! (Some photos of these on the gallery page)
Sacraments:
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