Book Week 2014

The children in St Patrick's have had a very busy week. It is book week. There is a book shop in the school hall. Lots of children, their parents and grandparents bought a lot of books. The school will get a percentage of the books sold to buy more books for our school library. We would like to thank all the parents and children who supported this event.
An illustrator, Steve Simpson came into the school today to show the children how to create and draw different characters. During the week every class also got an opportunity to go and visit the Library at the shopping centre. A wonderful FREE resource for everyone in the community. Click to get more information on joining the library. Blanchardstown Library
A big thank you to Ms Greene for organising a wonderful and busy week for everyone.

Max Out With Reading Book Week

As you know we are constantly striving to improve reading standards among the children in St Patrick's. With this in mind we are running a "Max Out With Reading Book Week" next week. We have lots of interesting activities planned.

Celtic Book Fair will be in our school hall all week from 9:00-9:40am and 1:40-2:40pm. Parent's are invited to attend at these times. You and your child can purchase books at discounted prices.

The children will also be visiting Blanchardstown Library, a great FREE reading resource on our doorstep. The trip will take place during school hours.

Talk for Parents " Help your child with reading" on Wednesday 5th at 1:50pm in the school hall.

Author/ Illustrator Steve Simpson will read to the children.

Confirmation Day

On Friday 28th February the Senior School will be celebrating Confirmation Day. This will not affect the opening and closing times of the Junior School, which will operate as usual.
If your child is normally collected by a child from the Senior School, please make sure arrangements are in place for collection.
Confirmation Day is a very important day in the life of a family. Should you have a child who is a candidate for Confirmation and would like his/her younger brother/sister to attend the school will facilitate you in doing so by permitting you to take your child out either before or after the ceremony.

Aistear in Room 4

The children in room 4 learned about homes in Aistear. They played in the kitchen and learned words like mixing, stirring, and whisking. In art they made houses and other buildings.
Follow the link to find more information on Aistear for parents AISTEAR FOR PARENTS

Assembly

Assembly was held in our school hall today. 1st class were the hosts. They entertained us with book reviews, poems, songs with actions. Mrs Dixon spoke about biodiversity. We are working towards our next green flag. The year heads gave their 2 stars and 1 wish to each group.

Registration Week

Registration week for Junior Infants and Early Start for September 2014 will take place from Monday 13th January 2014- Thursday 16th January 2014 from 1:30-2:30pm in the school hall.

Please bring
1. Child's Birth Certificate
2. Baptismal Certificate (if applicable)
3. Child's PPS number
4. Proof of address