Scoil Bhríde Primary School

Scoil Bhríde Primary School will close at 12 pm on Wednesday 26 October to facilitate Teachers’ In-service in the new Religious Education Programme.

On Friday the 30^th of September, over 30 boys and girls from 3^rd – 6^th class took part in the Offaly Cross Country Athletics competition. It was an extremely successful day for us, coming home with 5 medals: Nathan from 5^th class finished in the top ten in the 850 metres race and our 6^th class boys team of Cian, Josh, Mark and Mason placing 3^rd overall in their 850 metres competition. Well done to all the boys and girls who ran so well, it was a very enjoyable day for all involved.

We are delighted to launch our first ever Hocus Pocus Halloween Camp in Scoil Bhríde

Our school calendar for the year can be viewed by clicking on the link below. This calendar has now been updated to include dates for First Holy Communion and Confirmation next May.

School Closures & Events 2016 – 2017

The HSE has asked the Department to circulate to schools the latest news item on Measles. The information can be accessed from the HPSC website at http://www.hpsc.ie/News/MainBody,15795,en.html

This link gives an update on the Measles outbreak. It talks about the importance of MMR and going to school. It also mentions the older child who might have missed MMR vaccination.

Your Child and Standardised Testing

Latest Newsletter Issue No. 23 May 2016

1. Who is eligible?
Children who reside at least 3.2 kilometres from and attending their nearest school are eligible for primary school transport.

2. How do I apply?
Online to Bus Éireann at www.buseireann.ie

3. When do I apply?
Applications should be submitted before the last Friday in April. Late applicants are not guaranteed a seat.

4. What is the charge?
The current annual charge is €100 per child with a family maximum at primary level of €220

5. Can I spread the payment over the school year?
Payments may be made in two instalments in July and December.

6. Are some children exempt from paying?
Yes. Only eligible children i.e. children residing at least 3.2 kilometres from and attending their nearest school, who hold valid Medical cards (GMS Scheme), do not pay. All other children must pay.

7. Where can I get more details on the scheme?
Full terms of the Primary School Transport Scheme are available at www.education.ie and www.buseireann.ie.

8. Where can I get further information?
From your local Bus Éireann School Transport office – contact details overleaf.

**Click the link before for more information:
Primary School Transport 2016/2017

 

Just a note to all parents. The school will be closed on Friday 3rd June to facilitate a staff in-service training in relation to the introduction of the new Primary Language Curriculum

Huge congratulations to the Scoil Bhride boys team who won the Cumann na mBunscol Final in O’Connor Park. There has been a huge improvement in both the boys and girls teams this year. A special thanks to Mr. Spain, Mr. Carney and Mr. O’Shea for all their hard work this year. Hopefully this will be the start of many more to come!