THE FRIDAY NOTE (28TH FEBRUARY 2025)
Dear Parents/ Guardians,
Hopefully everyone has had a great week and that you’re all looking forward to the weekend. I hope you find the following information useful in navigating the next week at Saints and Scholars!
WORLD BOOK DAY
World Book Day is just around the corner and will be taking place on Thursday 6th March 2025. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone’s World Book Day costumes on Thursday. If your child doesn’t want to dress up, they are welcome to come to school in their normal clothes. We have an action-packed day planned for next Thursday- keep your eyes peeled on our social media platforms to see the fun that we all get up to!
Our Parents’ Council will be organising a World Book Day costume and book swap shop next week! Please drop off old costumes and books to the office on Monday and Tuesday next week. The swap shop will be open from Tuesday afternoon at home time! Thank you in advance for supporting our Parents’ Council!
PARENTS’ COUNCIL: QUIZ NIGHT
Calling all you eggheads, brainiacs and smarticles (as well as those who just like a fun evening out)- the Parents’ Council is hosting a Quiz Night! The quiz is adults only and will be held in The Marketplace Theatre, Armagh, on Friday 28th March- kick off at 8pm sharp. It is open to all so feel free to ask family and friends.
Teams are limited to six people, with entry being £5 per person. To reserve a table or a spot at a table, message Amy on 07716331070. Seats are first come, first served and payment will be in cash on the night. As the Council’s main fundraising project for the year, all monies raised will go towards the new library area for the school.
HEADLICE
May we remind you of the importance of regular screening of your child’s hair to prevent the spread of headlice. You can receive advice about headlice treatment from your local pharmacist. It is helpful if long hair is tied back or secured in a way which prevents hair to hair contact with another child. To find out more information about treating head lice click on the following link: Head lice and nits - NHS
FIRST CONFESSION
First Penance/ Confession for those Primary 4 children who are making their First Holy Communion later this year, will take place on Tuesday 25th March at 6pm in St. Malachy’s. Please note, children must be baptised before they can make this sacrament.
CASH 4 CLOBBER
Thank you to everyone who donated unwanted clothes for our Eco-Council’s Cash 4 Clobber collection. We gathered 340kg of clothing items and raised £70. Thank you everyone!
PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS
Parent Teacher Interviews will take place from Tuesday 18th March to Thursday 20th March. School will close early (at 1pm) on these days and also on Friday 21st March. Lunch will be provided as usual.
There will be staggered collection time as follows:
There will be a waiting club provided for children who are going to Fun4U at 2pm only. Children will be supervised in school until 2pm from Tuesday to Friday.
As usual, we will offer parents the opportunity to have a face-to-face meeting with their child’s class teacher or a telephone meeting. If you would like to avail of an appointment with your child’s class teacher (or me for Ms Hassard’s class) please complete the following form (click here). This form will be open for responses until 3pm on Wednesday 5th March. Your child’s teacher will be in touch with you directly with your appointment time.
ASH WEDNESDAY (P5-7 PUPILS ONLY)
If you wish for your child to receive their ashes on Ash Wednesday (at St Patrick’s Cathedral) please complete the following link: https://forms.gle/ChztHKMWFj6vp1Fi7
SCHOOL CLOSURE ON ST PATRICK’S DAY
Just advance notice that school will be closed for St. Patrick’s Day on Monday 17th March.
UPCOMING CLASS ASSEMBLIES
The following class assemblies will be taking place over the next couple of weeks. Parents of each class leading that week’s assembly are welcome to attend. Assembly begins each Friday at 9.30am.
SEAG INFORMATION SESSION
There will be a SEAG information session for current Primary 6 parents at 6.30pm on Tuesday 4th March 2025. If you’re not able to make it, please let me know and I will ensure all information is shared with you.
As always, if you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to get in touch with your child’s class teacher or myself via Class Dojo. I am also out at the front of the school each morning and as much as possible each afternoon if you have any issues or concerns. If you have a safeguarding concern, Mrs O’Braonain (our Designated Teacher for Child Protection) can be contacted by email at aobraonain211@c2kni.net.
Have a great weekend,
Mr A Scott-Mulholland (Principal)