Timebank Cluster Meeting September 27th 2011
In Attendance:
Fabrice LETS, Tom ACETNS, Sabrina ACETNS, Daniel SDCC, Colette EETNS, Tom EETNS, Eddie LEETNS, Kevin GETNS, Judith GETNS, Anna LETS, Jaques ACETNS, Martha ACETNS, Maja ACETNS
Items Discussed:
Setting up of a central committee to consist of:
Administrator: (banker) co-ordinate between schools; PR: Halloween DRA will part fund events to launch timebank at Halloween and Christmas: Lucan East to coordinate between schools;Launch event for the five schools. The first will be funded by the DRA. Possible consideration will be the holding of a winter fair LEETNS are considering a parent and child trip funded from school completion, also considering the setting up of a walking bus. LEETS are focusing on three areas: policies, gardens, painting
Adamstown: has recently held a workshop on timebanking and are currently working on action researdh on the points outlined Are looking at a number of different areas outlined in the minutes of the previous timebank meeting. Jacques is happy to do the facilitation. Next meeting will define on how to consume the credits.
Griffeen: small groups of volunteers who are involved in most activities : Spoke to PTA one area for consideration is the setting up of Irish classes for parents.
Lucan: spoken to PTA committed to launch this project They have approximately 80 parents who are the core group of volunteers in the school.
SDCC: list of facilities which will be made available for this timebank project. The time notes will be ready shortly; the literature and timesheets have to be decided by the schools.
The projected Launch will be towards the end of January
New members: We will need a coordinator for this
IT: Kevin Farrell (GETNS) looking at setting up as student project in college May or June of next year: Jaques and Paul Paul (both of ACETNS) to work on the security. Domain is already set up and the DRA will pay the cost of this. As a voluntary organisation domain would be free.
IT subcommittee: Jacques, Paul, Kevin, Maja
ACTIONS
Will need to create a list of events that all schools can participate in.
Bank of parents:
Get the five PTAs together
Need for a sense of structure where the schools can harmonise the process in setting up and developing structures in the individual schools. Outcomes may be different to suit individual needs of the schools but these may be interchangeable between the schools.
Need for an app further down the line
Workshops in each school common thread workshops, own identity,
Each school have own launch and PTA meeting
Lucan East: Early November for workshop
Esker: Early November
Lucan: Before Midterm break, PTA 19th of October with introduction
Adamstown: Workshop done
To DO: Inform the school communities at the various Parents Association AGM
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Timebanking 8th September 2011
Time Banking meeting 8 /9/11
Adamstown Castle TIME BANK MEETING 8/9/11
Timebank Workshop:
In Attendance: Maja, Paul, Jacques, Paul, Rao, Barbara, Una, Rosaleen, Meena, Tom
Apologies: Maysoon
AGENDA
Time Banking ( Quick Introduction)
1. Services Brainstorm
2. How to consume hours earned
3. Next Step
Jacques facilitated a brainstorming session on Needs or services required and Skills (Skill set or bank in the school)
The following list of activities was arrived at
Baby sitting or home work club.
After school activities
Garden
DIY services
Library
Walking bus
Community Maintenance
These were subsequently categorised as follows:
Day to day services around school: Lead persons are Olga, Barbara, Maysoon
Items to consider: Traffic Warden, Library, School book rental, homework club etc
Events around the school: Lead Person is Maja , Rosaleen
Items to Consider: After School Activities, School Garden etc
Community Services: Lead person is Rao
DIY services, Volunteers for trips, Community Cleaning and Maintenance of School environment
Community Activities: Lead persons are Meena, Una
Anit Bullying group, Choir, Website, knitting, organising events for the school (School Opening, Halloween, 6th class graduation,
Art around the school
The lead people are to engage in action research on the above items and report back on the 29th to the main group.
From this research we hope to list the assets and devise a time in and time out strategy.
Thanks to everyone who showed up.
Appendix 1
Other Areas that came up: O
• Child minding
• Adult Classes
• Buddy Friendship buddy
• First Aid
• House Painting
• Traffic Warden
• Language lessons for children
• Guitar Lessons
• To cook together in the hall
• IT Service
• School text book banking
• Organise and manage pet garden i.e. Fish tank
•
• Community Garden Allotment
• Walking kids to and from school
• Children collection
N
Relaxation Clases
Beauty Treatments
Transactions Services
PC lessons for older children
Halloween party
Adamstown Castle TIME BANK MEETING 8/9/11
Timebank Workshop:
In Attendance: Maja, Paul, Jacques, Paul, Rao, Barbara, Una, Rosaleen, Meena, Tom
Apologies: Maysoon
AGENDA
Time Banking ( Quick Introduction)
1. Services Brainstorm
2. How to consume hours earned
3. Next Step
Jacques facilitated a brainstorming session on Needs or services required and Skills (Skill set or bank in the school)
The following list of activities was arrived at
Baby sitting or home work club.
After school activities
Garden
DIY services
Library
Walking bus
Community Maintenance
These were subsequently categorised as follows:
Day to day services around school: Lead persons are Olga, Barbara, Maysoon
Items to consider: Traffic Warden, Library, School book rental, homework club etc
Events around the school: Lead Person is Maja , Rosaleen
Items to Consider: After School Activities, School Garden etc
Community Services: Lead person is Rao
DIY services, Volunteers for trips, Community Cleaning and Maintenance of School environment
Community Activities: Lead persons are Meena, Una
Anit Bullying group, Choir, Website, knitting, organising events for the school (School Opening, Halloween, 6th class graduation,
Art around the school
The lead people are to engage in action research on the above items and report back on the 29th to the main group.
From this research we hope to list the assets and devise a time in and time out strategy.
Thanks to everyone who showed up.
Appendix 1
Other Areas that came up: O
• Child minding
• Adult Classes
• Buddy Friendship buddy
• First Aid
• House Painting
• Traffic Warden
• Language lessons for children
• Guitar Lessons
• To cook together in the hall
• IT Service
• School text book banking
• Organise and manage pet garden i.e. Fish tank
•
• Community Garden Allotment
• Walking kids to and from school
• Children collection
N
Relaxation Clases
Beauty Treatments
Transactions Services
PC lessons for older children
Halloween party
Newsletter 29th September 2011
Newsletter September 29th 2011
Dear Parents and Guardians,
TIMEBANK MEETING: There will be a
timebank meeting tonight at 7.30 in the Staff room. All who are interested are welcome to this meeting.
The National Forum on Enrolment will be held on October the Saturday 8th . All parents, teachers, and those interested in Education are welcome to attend. Please leave your name with Deirdre in the office.
SCHOOL GEAR: The Parents’ Association will be taking orders for school fleeces and polo tops on Wednesday Morning the 5th of October, in the school hall, from 8.30 am to 9.30am and again from 1.20pm to 2.20pm. The fleeces and tops come in a variety of colours and sizes and are very nice. It is of course not compulsory that you purchase these items.
PE: The PE times for the various classes is as follows:
Parents Association: Meeting next Thursday the 6th at 7.30 to work on the calendar
PARENTS ASSOCIATION AGM: Will be held on the Thursday the 13th of October at 7.30
Please not that it is expected that the children wear suitable clothing and footware on their PE days.
SAM MAGUIRE: The Sam Maguire cup is coming to visit the school on Tuesday the 11th of October at 9.20. All are welcome to come along and share in the excitement.
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Football On Tuesdays after school Diarmuid is coordinating this
Hockey: On Monday 2.20 to 3.20 for 4th 5th and 6th Grainne is coordinating this
Basketball: On Thursdays 2.30 to 3.00 for 4th, 5th and 6th Lisa and Caroline are coordinating this
Olympic handball: Fridays 2.20 to 3.10 for second/third classes
Every second Wednesday for first class (starting the 5th of October)
Drumming Band:
Art Club: On Thursdays 2.30 o 3.30 4th, 5th and 6th (limited to ten children)
See website for more details.
LUNCHES: A couple of classes did not give out the lunch menus on time this week. They will be given out today and collected tomorrow.
LOST AND FOUND: The lost and found is building up rapidly. Please not that we will be recycling all lost coats e.t.c. on a weekly basis (every Monday).
SOCCER: Adamstown united are in the process of setting up. If your child was born in 2001/02/03 and you are interested in your child playing soccer you are welcome to join in any Friday at 6pm in the Adamstown Football pitch beyond the train station. Contact: Patrick at 0868162396.
BASKETBALL: The Dublin Lions Basketball Academy for boys and girls (6-11 years) is on Every Friday from 6pm to 7pm at Colaiste Bride in Clondalkin.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
TIMEBANK MEETING: There will be a
timebank meeting tonight at 7.30 in the Staff room. All who are interested are welcome to this meeting.
The National Forum on Enrolment will be held on October the Saturday 8th . All parents, teachers, and those interested in Education are welcome to attend. Please leave your name with Deirdre in the office.
SCHOOL GEAR: The Parents’ Association will be taking orders for school fleeces and polo tops on Wednesday Morning the 5th of October, in the school hall, from 8.30 am to 9.30am and again from 1.20pm to 2.20pm. The fleeces and tops come in a variety of colours and sizes and are very nice. It is of course not compulsory that you purchase these items.
PE: The PE times for the various classes is as follows:
Parents Association: Meeting next Thursday the 6th at 7.30 to work on the calendar
PARENTS ASSOCIATION AGM: Will be held on the Thursday the 13th of October at 7.30
Please not that it is expected that the children wear suitable clothing and footware on their PE days.
SAM MAGUIRE: The Sam Maguire cup is coming to visit the school on Tuesday the 11th of October at 9.20. All are welcome to come along and share in the excitement.
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Football On Tuesdays after school Diarmuid is coordinating this
Hockey: On Monday 2.20 to 3.20 for 4th 5th and 6th Grainne is coordinating this
Basketball: On Thursdays 2.30 to 3.00 for 4th, 5th and 6th Lisa and Caroline are coordinating this
Olympic handball: Fridays 2.20 to 3.10 for second/third classes
Every second Wednesday for first class (starting the 5th of October)
Drumming Band:
Art Club: On Thursdays 2.30 o 3.30 4th, 5th and 6th (limited to ten children)
See website for more details.
LUNCHES: A couple of classes did not give out the lunch menus on time this week. They will be given out today and collected tomorrow.
LOST AND FOUND: The lost and found is building up rapidly. Please not that we will be recycling all lost coats e.t.c. on a weekly basis (every Monday).
SOCCER: Adamstown united are in the process of setting up. If your child was born in 2001/02/03 and you are interested in your child playing soccer you are welcome to join in any Friday at 6pm in the Adamstown Football pitch beyond the train station. Contact: Patrick at 0868162396.
BASKETBALL: The Dublin Lions Basketball Academy for boys and girls (6-11 years) is on Every Friday from 6pm to 7pm at Colaiste Bride in Clondalkin.
Newsletter 21st September 2011
Dear Parents /Guardians,
Lunches: Carambola have now begun sending lunches in to the school in the morning. Should you wish to avail of this service then you must return the envelope with the menu and payment by Thursday at twelve O’clock. This is a weekly scheme, no payments can be accepted after this time. You can also pay in advance for individual days of the following week. Please note that the school derives no benefit financially from this scheme. It was felt that there was value here which might be of interest to you. We are also acutely aware that this scheme might put families under pressure to participate especially families with a number of children attending the school. I have spoken to the classes about this and ask that you inform the office as soon as it causes problems for you. We will review the scheme in October.Remember you must pay by Thursday at twelve for the following week. No orders will be taken after this time.
CLASS SIZES: Now that our classes hare settling you may have noticed that a few of our classes are quite large. This unfortunately is becoming the norm in schools right around the country. In developing schools like ours this is a critical issue where our numbers are fluctuating. The following are the reasons for the large class sizes:
1. We are a developing school
2. Since we opened we have taken in all children, from Junior Infants to Sixth, who live in Adamstown unlike other start up schools which enrol one year at a time
3. We are not permitted to use language teachers as class teachers which we did in previous years
4. Parents moving children without informing the school.
We have just missed our next appointment figure by four children. If we had hit this target we would have been in a position to significantly reduce our class sizes. We will not now be able to make the next appointment and are in danger of losing one of our Language teachers.
HOCKEY: It is great to hear that many of our children are joining the local hockey club. Well done Grainne for all the work in Hockey
SOCCER FAI are holding soccer sessions on Wednesdays from five to six pm every week at the Weston Hockey Club. All are welcome. This is just across the road from Superquinn.
SCHOOL INSURANCE: Individual Pupil insurance is up for renewal. The total cost is 3 euro per child. This will cover all school related accidents. A note will be sent to you next week regarding this.
FUN DAY: Lucan Sarsfields are holding a fun day tomorrow from one to five. This is a fantastic community event for all of the Lucan area and is only within walking distance of Adamstown and Finnstown. If you drive you will be charged for parking. Give it a go and come along and Support the local Football Club.
Lucan Sarsfields is just beside the Maxol Petrol Station on the Newcastle Road (Just over the bridge)
Lunches: Carambola have now begun sending lunches in to the school in the morning. Should you wish to avail of this service then you must return the envelope with the menu and payment by Thursday at twelve O’clock. This is a weekly scheme, no payments can be accepted after this time. You can also pay in advance for individual days of the following week. Please note that the school derives no benefit financially from this scheme. It was felt that there was value here which might be of interest to you. We are also acutely aware that this scheme might put families under pressure to participate especially families with a number of children attending the school. I have spoken to the classes about this and ask that you inform the office as soon as it causes problems for you. We will review the scheme in October.Remember you must pay by Thursday at twelve for the following week. No orders will be taken after this time.
CLASS SIZES: Now that our classes hare settling you may have noticed that a few of our classes are quite large. This unfortunately is becoming the norm in schools right around the country. In developing schools like ours this is a critical issue where our numbers are fluctuating. The following are the reasons for the large class sizes:
1. We are a developing school
2. Since we opened we have taken in all children, from Junior Infants to Sixth, who live in Adamstown unlike other start up schools which enrol one year at a time
3. We are not permitted to use language teachers as class teachers which we did in previous years
4. Parents moving children without informing the school.
We have just missed our next appointment figure by four children. If we had hit this target we would have been in a position to significantly reduce our class sizes. We will not now be able to make the next appointment and are in danger of losing one of our Language teachers.
HOCKEY: It is great to hear that many of our children are joining the local hockey club. Well done Grainne for all the work in Hockey
SOCCER FAI are holding soccer sessions on Wednesdays from five to six pm every week at the Weston Hockey Club. All are welcome. This is just across the road from Superquinn.
SCHOOL INSURANCE: Individual Pupil insurance is up for renewal. The total cost is 3 euro per child. This will cover all school related accidents. A note will be sent to you next week regarding this.
FUN DAY: Lucan Sarsfields are holding a fun day tomorrow from one to five. This is a fantastic community event for all of the Lucan area and is only within walking distance of Adamstown and Finnstown. If you drive you will be charged for parking. Give it a go and come along and Support the local Football Club.
Lucan Sarsfields is just beside the Maxol Petrol Station on the Newcastle Road (Just over the bridge)
Newsletter 16th September 2011
Newsletter 16th of September
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Junior Infants will be attending a full day in school from Monday
Nuts: Unfortunately, as a number of children in the school are allergic to nuts these are banned outright in the school.
Healthy Lunch: On that note, we have a healthy lunch policy in the school. Sweets and crisps are not permitted in the school. Chewing gum is also banned.
Plasters: Cuts and bruises are a natural feature of school life. Should your child have any allergy to plasters please inform the class teacher or office in writing.
Head Injury: Should your child bump his or her head in the school then then it is our school policy to contact you. Failing that we will contact your emergency contact. It is your responsibility to update Deirdre i8n the office if there is any change in the contact phone numbers.
Materials: There is still some Materials money outstanding. Please contact the office if you are experiencing any difficulty with this. We can always come to some arrangement as regards payment. The most important thing is that your child will be looked after.
Social Credits/ Time Banking: The recent timebanking meeting was a great success. Thank you to Jaques (George’s Dad) for facilitating this meeting. The participants are now engaged in doing some research and will be reporting back to the next meeting on the 29th of September.
Lunch Scheme: The Carambola lunch scheme has started. Menus will be given out on Wednesdays and collected on Thursday. Thank you to Maysoon (Samar’s Mother) for volunteering her time to get this up and running. Please be assured that there is no obligation on anyone to sign up to this scheme..
Garda Open day in conjunction with Lucan Festival: An open day at Lucan Garda Station will take place on Sunday 25th September from 2pm to 5pm. The Garda Band will perform a concert there will also be children’s entertainment. So come along and support the protectors of the peace an Gharda Siochana.
Children in the Junior Classes Walking Home: Please inform your child’s teacher in writing if you wish that he/she is to walk home.
Calling to teachers at the door: Should you wish to have a meeting with your child’s teacher please make an appointment beforehand.
GOOD LUCK TO DUBLIN ON SUNDAY (they will need it!!). I hope that all the children will support the men in blue.
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Junior Infants will be attending a full day in school from Monday
Nuts: Unfortunately, as a number of children in the school are allergic to nuts these are banned outright in the school.
Healthy Lunch: On that note, we have a healthy lunch policy in the school. Sweets and crisps are not permitted in the school. Chewing gum is also banned.
Plasters: Cuts and bruises are a natural feature of school life. Should your child have any allergy to plasters please inform the class teacher or office in writing.
Head Injury: Should your child bump his or her head in the school then then it is our school policy to contact you. Failing that we will contact your emergency contact. It is your responsibility to update Deirdre i8n the office if there is any change in the contact phone numbers.
Materials: There is still some Materials money outstanding. Please contact the office if you are experiencing any difficulty with this. We can always come to some arrangement as regards payment. The most important thing is that your child will be looked after.
Social Credits/ Time Banking: The recent timebanking meeting was a great success. Thank you to Jaques (George’s Dad) for facilitating this meeting. The participants are now engaged in doing some research and will be reporting back to the next meeting on the 29th of September.
Lunch Scheme: The Carambola lunch scheme has started. Menus will be given out on Wednesdays and collected on Thursday. Thank you to Maysoon (Samar’s Mother) for volunteering her time to get this up and running. Please be assured that there is no obligation on anyone to sign up to this scheme..
Garda Open day in conjunction with Lucan Festival: An open day at Lucan Garda Station will take place on Sunday 25th September from 2pm to 5pm. The Garda Band will perform a concert there will also be children’s entertainment. So come along and support the protectors of the peace an Gharda Siochana.
Children in the Junior Classes Walking Home: Please inform your child’s teacher in writing if you wish that he/she is to walk home.
Calling to teachers at the door: Should you wish to have a meeting with your child’s teacher please make an appointment beforehand.
GOOD LUCK TO DUBLIN ON SUNDAY (they will need it!!). I hope that all the children will support the men in blue.
Newsletter 5th September 2011
Welcome back to all,It is great to see all the familiar faces back after the Summer holidays, and a very warm welcome to all the new children and parents who have started with us this September. We sincerely hope that you will be happy here. I would also like to welcome Deirdre Ni Mhairtin, Chloe Buckley, Audrey Warren (Special Needs Assistant), Grainne McDonnell to the staff.
INFANT SHORT DAY: The Junior Infants will continue to go home early, at 12 O’Clock, until the 16th of September.
Timebanking: We will be holding a timebanking meeting next Thursday at 8.15. Anyone who is interested will be more than welcome. Please come along
Vomiting bug: It looks like we already have a bug doing the rounds: the dreaded vomiting bug. If your child is unwell please do not sent him/her to school as (s)he could pass it on to another child.
Optional School Fleece &Polo Shirt: We will be taking orders for the school fleeces and polo shirts (should you wish to order them) next week. Please do not come to the office with orders.
School Lunches: I am in contact with the company which provides these school lunches. Orders will be taken in the next week or so. The cost of the lunches will be two Euro should you wish to sign up to the scheme. Junior Infant Parents will be sent information on this in the near future.
Esker’s Move: You might have noticed the concrete lorries up beyond Stratton . We expect Esker to move in the next ten weeks or so.
Extra Curricular Activities: These will not commence for another two weeks at the minimum.
We also have a Tae Kwando, Ballet, Irish Dancing, Foroige, Fitness classes, Bollywood, Cricket etc etc on in the school in the evenings. Please check the school Calendar on the website for information on this.
INFANT SHORT DAY: The Junior Infants will continue to go home early, at 12 O’Clock, until the 16th of September.
Timebanking: We will be holding a timebanking meeting next Thursday at 8.15. Anyone who is interested will be more than welcome. Please come along
Vomiting bug: It looks like we already have a bug doing the rounds: the dreaded vomiting bug. If your child is unwell please do not sent him/her to school as (s)he could pass it on to another child.
Optional School Fleece &Polo Shirt: We will be taking orders for the school fleeces and polo shirts (should you wish to order them) next week. Please do not come to the office with orders.
School Lunches: I am in contact with the company which provides these school lunches. Orders will be taken in the next week or so. The cost of the lunches will be two Euro should you wish to sign up to the scheme. Junior Infant Parents will be sent information on this in the near future.
Esker’s Move: You might have noticed the concrete lorries up beyond Stratton . We expect Esker to move in the next ten weeks or so.
Extra Curricular Activities: These will not commence for another two weeks at the minimum.
We also have a Tae Kwando, Ballet, Irish Dancing, Foroige, Fitness classes, Bollywood, Cricket etc etc on in the school in the evenings. Please check the school Calendar on the website for information on this.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Timebanking 28th June 2011
Adamstown School Timebanking
In attendance: Paul, Maia, Tina, Jaques, Rahol, Olga, Hip, Than, Moses, Olive, Chucks, Barbara, Tom
There was a long discussion on timebanking. The five Educate Together Schools in the Lucan Area have signed up to the creation of a Lucan Timebank. The schools are to act as Hubs initially with the view to moving out into the wider Lucan area. Numerous examples of how this could be set up or operated were discussed. It was generally agreed that the all the partners (Parents, Children, Teachers, Board, and past pupils) in the school would be involved.
Workshop on 'Timebanking in the ACETNS' to be organised on the 7th of September with a limit 20 participants. Jacques will be facilitator for this workshop.
In attendance: Paul, Maia, Tina, Jaques, Rahol, Olga, Hip, Than, Moses, Olive, Chucks, Barbara, Tom
There was a long discussion on timebanking. The five Educate Together Schools in the Lucan Area have signed up to the creation of a Lucan Timebank. The schools are to act as Hubs initially with the view to moving out into the wider Lucan area. Numerous examples of how this could be set up or operated were discussed. It was generally agreed that the all the partners (Parents, Children, Teachers, Board, and past pupils) in the school would be involved.
Workshop on 'Timebanking in the ACETNS' to be organised on the 7th of September with a limit 20 participants. Jacques will be facilitator for this workshop.
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