Dear All
Due to the continuing bad weather, the School will be closed tommorow Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd December and will re-open on Monday 10th January 2011.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy and peaceful holiday.
Kind regards
Tom
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Green Schools
Adamstown ETNS
Station Road
Adamstown
Co. Dublin
Dear Martha and the Green Schools Committee,
Thank you for your application for the Green Flag Award. I have reviewed your application and I am extremely impressed with the work going on in Adamstown ETNS. As you will be aware, there is a set procedure dealing with applicants for the Green Flag. The procedure is as follows:
1. School sends in initial application
2. An Taisce review the application and make recommendations
3. School implements the recommendations and sends report to An Taisce
4. An Assessor visits the school
5. ‘Green-Schools’ Evaluation Committee makes a decision to award the Green Flag.
Enough with the formality! Firstly, I would like to complement you on the standard of presentation of your application. I thoroughly enjoyed reading your ‘Green-Schools’ application and you seem to be well on your way to receiving the Green-Flag. It is clearly evident that a lot of hard work is being put into your ‘Green-Schools’ programme.
The structure of your committee looks very good, with strong representation from all parts of the school community. Having as many teachers as possible and parents involved is great for the programme. Thank you for sending in a copy of the minutes of your meetings. The issues mentioned give a good insight in the work your school have been doing.
In addition, your Environmental Review looks like it was very detailed and comprehensive, giving a good indication of the initial situation concerning litter and waste in the school. Your Action Plan was also well put together, taking account of the strong need for recycling in your school. It is in table format as required and clearly details the goals your committee set out. The targets you set out were ambitious. There seems to be a concerted effort to reduce waste and increase recycling by both pupils and staff.
As regards monitoring the levels of litter and waste in the school, your committee has done very well. The graphs that you have created and enclosed are excellent visual representations of the work being done in the school, and clearly show huge progress has been made. An increase in recycling and a reduction of 50% in waste going to landfill so far is really excellent, keep up the good work!
A lot of attention also seems to have been paid to Informing and Involving in the school. The GS notice board, GS newsletter, and website are of course great ways to do this. Furthermore your Day of Action clean-up shows your dedication and hard work on the GS programme.
Overall, a huge amount of work seems to have been done in your school. It is clear that the whole school is involved in the programme to some degree. All other aspects (curriculum work and green code) of your Green-Schools application are excellent.
We would hope to arrange an assessment visit with you shortly, and we will be in touch to organise a suitable day. If you have any questions or queries, please feel free to contact the Green-Schools team on 01-4002222 or by e-mail on: greenschool@antaisce.org Otherwise you can e-mail me directly on: asheridan@eeu.antaisce.org
Mise le meas,
Alison Sheridan
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Green-Schools Officer
Station Road
Adamstown
Co. Dublin
Dear Martha and the Green Schools Committee,
Thank you for your application for the Green Flag Award. I have reviewed your application and I am extremely impressed with the work going on in Adamstown ETNS. As you will be aware, there is a set procedure dealing with applicants for the Green Flag. The procedure is as follows:
1. School sends in initial application
2. An Taisce review the application and make recommendations
3. School implements the recommendations and sends report to An Taisce
4. An Assessor visits the school
5. ‘Green-Schools’ Evaluation Committee makes a decision to award the Green Flag.
Enough with the formality! Firstly, I would like to complement you on the standard of presentation of your application. I thoroughly enjoyed reading your ‘Green-Schools’ application and you seem to be well on your way to receiving the Green-Flag. It is clearly evident that a lot of hard work is being put into your ‘Green-Schools’ programme.
The structure of your committee looks very good, with strong representation from all parts of the school community. Having as many teachers as possible and parents involved is great for the programme. Thank you for sending in a copy of the minutes of your meetings. The issues mentioned give a good insight in the work your school have been doing.
In addition, your Environmental Review looks like it was very detailed and comprehensive, giving a good indication of the initial situation concerning litter and waste in the school. Your Action Plan was also well put together, taking account of the strong need for recycling in your school. It is in table format as required and clearly details the goals your committee set out. The targets you set out were ambitious. There seems to be a concerted effort to reduce waste and increase recycling by both pupils and staff.
As regards monitoring the levels of litter and waste in the school, your committee has done very well. The graphs that you have created and enclosed are excellent visual representations of the work being done in the school, and clearly show huge progress has been made. An increase in recycling and a reduction of 50% in waste going to landfill so far is really excellent, keep up the good work!
A lot of attention also seems to have been paid to Informing and Involving in the school. The GS notice board, GS newsletter, and website are of course great ways to do this. Furthermore your Day of Action clean-up shows your dedication and hard work on the GS programme.
Overall, a huge amount of work seems to have been done in your school. It is clear that the whole school is involved in the programme to some degree. All other aspects (curriculum work and green code) of your Green-Schools application are excellent.
We would hope to arrange an assessment visit with you shortly, and we will be in touch to organise a suitable day. If you have any questions or queries, please feel free to contact the Green-Schools team on 01-4002222 or by e-mail on: greenschool@antaisce.org Otherwise you can e-mail me directly on: asheridan@eeu.antaisce.org
Mise le meas,
Alison Sheridan
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Green-Schools Officer
Newsletter 15th December 2010
Adamstown Castle Educate Together – 15th December 2010 Newsletter
Please check our blog (updated every Thursday) & website for further updates www.acetns.ie
Sale of Year 2011 Calendars
Parents Association printed Year 2011 calendars based on the art work of the children of this school. Every month has multi-cultural calendar listing of most major festivals and come with a handy 'NOTES' section to jot down important stuff!
Calendars are available for Sale on Friday at the school between 8:30 to 9 am and 2:15 to 2:30 pm
Price:1 calendar @ 8 Euro, 2 calendars @ 15 Euro, 3 calendars @ 20 Euro
If you are interested to buy one for you or to gift your friends please bring money with you on Friday. All collection goes to the school via Parents Association fund.
Parents Association appreciates your support.
One Way System:
Thank you for your co-operation in the morning coming to school. We will be operating a one-way system for the foreseeable future. This has been introduced as a safety measure especially during the recent cold snap.
Festival of Light:Unfortunately, the weather has put paid to our festival of light celebrations. We hope to run it in early January instead.
Green Schools:We are expecting our first inspection for the Green Schools in early January. Much work has been done by our Green School’s Committee and their facilitator Martha over the last couple of years in promoting a greener way of doing business in this school. I would like to thank the committee and all the children the effort put in by them and hopefully all that effort will be rewarded with our first green flag. Please check our blog for the feedback we received.
As part of our green schools the senior classes will be planting fruit trees in the gardens we are also making every effort in attracting wildlife in to our wildlife garden through the provision of bird feeders.
Also as part of the green schools initiative this News Letter will be posted on the blog as of from January. Should you wish to continue to receive the printed version of this letter please fill in name below and return to the school.
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I would like to receive a paper copy of this newsletter.
Name Child Class
Please check our blog (updated every Thursday) & website for further updates www.acetns.ie
Sale of Year 2011 Calendars
Parents Association printed Year 2011 calendars based on the art work of the children of this school. Every month has multi-cultural calendar listing of most major festivals and come with a handy 'NOTES' section to jot down important stuff!
Calendars are available for Sale on Friday at the school between 8:30 to 9 am and 2:15 to 2:30 pm
Price:1 calendar @ 8 Euro, 2 calendars @ 15 Euro, 3 calendars @ 20 Euro
If you are interested to buy one for you or to gift your friends please bring money with you on Friday. All collection goes to the school via Parents Association fund.
Parents Association appreciates your support.
One Way System:
Thank you for your co-operation in the morning coming to school. We will be operating a one-way system for the foreseeable future. This has been introduced as a safety measure especially during the recent cold snap.
Festival of Light:Unfortunately, the weather has put paid to our festival of light celebrations. We hope to run it in early January instead.
Green Schools:We are expecting our first inspection for the Green Schools in early January. Much work has been done by our Green School’s Committee and their facilitator Martha over the last couple of years in promoting a greener way of doing business in this school. I would like to thank the committee and all the children the effort put in by them and hopefully all that effort will be rewarded with our first green flag. Please check our blog for the feedback we received.
As part of our green schools the senior classes will be planting fruit trees in the gardens we are also making every effort in attracting wildlife in to our wildlife garden through the provision of bird feeders.
Also as part of the green schools initiative this News Letter will be posted on the blog as of from January. Should you wish to continue to receive the printed version of this letter please fill in name below and return to the school.
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I would like to receive a paper copy of this newsletter.
Name Child Class
Monday, December 6, 2010
Homework for fifth and sixth class
1. Pick one article and write ten lines on it
2. read three letters in the letters page what are they about>?
3. look up world News, Home news and sports: write five lines from each.
4. in home news, how many male and journalists are there?
Check this website and read the anti bullying policy.
1. describe the various types of bullying
2. Describe the differences in bullying between boys and girls?
3. What should you do if you are bullied?
4.describe a victim and a bully.
Ancestors:
reasd the supplement in the times. Investigate your family tree.
2. read three letters in the letters page what are they about>?
3. look up world News, Home news and sports: write five lines from each.
4. in home news, how many male and journalists are there?
Check this website and read the anti bullying policy.
1. describe the various types of bullying
2. Describe the differences in bullying between boys and girls?
3. What should you do if you are bullied?
4.describe a victim and a bully.
Ancestors:
reasd the supplement in the times. Investigate your family tree.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
School Opening
The weather is causing havoc in the local area with driving conditions being particularly dangerous. The school is closed today and there is a strong possibility that the school will be closed tomorrow. An update via text will be sent to your nominated number either tonight or tomorrow morning.
Regards,
Tom
Regards,
Tom
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
School Open
Dear Parents,
The school will be open tomorrow the 1st of December. A text has been sent to your nominated mobile number.
Regards,
Tom
The school will be open tomorrow the 1st of December. A text has been sent to your nominated mobile number.
Regards,
Tom
News letter November 2010
Adamstown Castle Educate Together – 24th November 2010 Newsletter
Please check our blog (updated every Thursday) & website for further updates www.acetns.ie
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MEDICAL MATTERS – If your child is feeling unwell, (maybe he/she has vomited during the night or has a high fever), please do not send them him/her to school.
A member of the school community has been in contact with Rubella (German Measles). Should you be an expectant mother who has not been inoculated, please be aware that while Rubella is not prevalent, there are still incidences of this. You can never be too careful.
FESTIVAL OF LIGHT – The Festival of Light will be held on the 8th of December. The drumming band and classes are busily preparing for what is hoped will become an annual event. The Parents’ Association have a number of activities planned for the night. Please mark this in your diary and support this event.
GREEN SCHOOLS – We expect to have a Green schools inspection shortly. Please, please ensure that your child has a proper tuber ware lunchbox. Also it would be helpful if you could wrap his/her sandwich in tissue paper rather than tinfoil etc, as the tissue may be composted. Likewise please ensure your child has a proper reusable bottle or container for his/her drink.
CROSS COUNTRY – In conjunction with St. John the Evangelist School we are organising a cross country meeting on the 2nd December. All the primary schools in Lucan have been invited. We will shortly pick teams for this event.
HEAD LICE – is a regular occurrence in schools. Please continue to check for any signs and do report it to the school if you spot anything.
Please check our blog (updated every Thursday) & website for further updates www.acetns.ie
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MEDICAL MATTERS – If your child is feeling unwell, (maybe he/she has vomited during the night or has a high fever), please do not send them him/her to school.
A member of the school community has been in contact with Rubella (German Measles). Should you be an expectant mother who has not been inoculated, please be aware that while Rubella is not prevalent, there are still incidences of this. You can never be too careful.
FESTIVAL OF LIGHT – The Festival of Light will be held on the 8th of December. The drumming band and classes are busily preparing for what is hoped will become an annual event. The Parents’ Association have a number of activities planned for the night. Please mark this in your diary and support this event.
GREEN SCHOOLS – We expect to have a Green schools inspection shortly. Please, please ensure that your child has a proper tuber ware lunchbox. Also it would be helpful if you could wrap his/her sandwich in tissue paper rather than tinfoil etc, as the tissue may be composted. Likewise please ensure your child has a proper reusable bottle or container for his/her drink.
CROSS COUNTRY – In conjunction with St. John the Evangelist School we are organising a cross country meeting on the 2nd December. All the primary schools in Lucan have been invited. We will shortly pick teams for this event.
HEAD LICE – is a regular occurrence in schools. Please continue to check for any signs and do report it to the school if you spot anything.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Lucan Sarsfield & Lucan GAA Clubs
The local GAA Club and Lucan Sarsfield have amalgamated. In order to make everyone feel welcome, the club would like to extend an open invitation to any and all the children and parents from the area that might be interested to come down to the club on Saturday 20th November @ 12.30pm for a cup of tea or coffee and an introduction to our facilities and what we have to offer.
If you have any queries, please contact John Mc Caffreey on 085-1284102.
If you have any queries, please contact John Mc Caffreey on 085-1284102.
Festival of Light - 8th December 2010
Dear Parents
On Wednesday the 8th December Adamstown Castle and Esker Educate Together will be hosting this year’s Festivals of Light Celebration. The following Educate Together schools shall be participating in this event Adamstown Castle, Esker, Lucan, Lucan East and Griffeen.
Each school shall do a short performance on the night and in addition to this they shall be creating a themed display about one of the following festivals of light; Christmas, Diwali, Hannukah, Eid or Secular Faiths. These displays shall be on view throughout the school for all parents and visitors who attend.
A raffle will be held on the night. A number of businesses in the locality have kindly donated a selection of excellent prizes. If any parent is willing to sell raffle tickets we would be very appreciative of your assistance. Tickets will be available, on the night at the entrance to the school. Raffle prizes shall also be on display.
A tuck shop shall also run on the night, selling sweets, crisps, drinks etc. We would like if parents would bake and donate suitable snacks to go on sale in our tuck shop.
As five schools shall be attending this event we expect a large volume of traffic, if you live locally we would appreciate if you could walk or cycle.
If you are interested in volunteering for this event please fill in the attached slip with your name and contact details and return it to your child’s class teacher.
We look forward to seeing you on the night.
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Festivals of Light
Name: _________________
Childs name: ______________ Childs class: ______________
Contact number: _____________________
On Wednesday the 8th December Adamstown Castle and Esker Educate Together will be hosting this year’s Festivals of Light Celebration. The following Educate Together schools shall be participating in this event Adamstown Castle, Esker, Lucan, Lucan East and Griffeen.
Each school shall do a short performance on the night and in addition to this they shall be creating a themed display about one of the following festivals of light; Christmas, Diwali, Hannukah, Eid or Secular Faiths. These displays shall be on view throughout the school for all parents and visitors who attend.
A raffle will be held on the night. A number of businesses in the locality have kindly donated a selection of excellent prizes. If any parent is willing to sell raffle tickets we would be very appreciative of your assistance. Tickets will be available, on the night at the entrance to the school. Raffle prizes shall also be on display.
A tuck shop shall also run on the night, selling sweets, crisps, drinks etc. We would like if parents would bake and donate suitable snacks to go on sale in our tuck shop.
As five schools shall be attending this event we expect a large volume of traffic, if you live locally we would appreciate if you could walk or cycle.
If you are interested in volunteering for this event please fill in the attached slip with your name and contact details and return it to your child’s class teacher.
We look forward to seeing you on the night.
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Festivals of Light
Name: _________________
Childs name: ______________ Childs class: ______________
Contact number: _____________________
Newsletter November 15th 2010
Adamstown Road Race – Over €3000 was raised by the schools. This money will go to towards the maintenance of the new football and soccer pitches. I would sincerely like to thank all the staff and parents who volunteered their time on a wet and blustery day for the benefit of our school and local community.
Science Week – This week is Science week and the theme being explored is ‘Our Place in Space’. The children have had great fun learning about the solar system. We have a space trail in the school where parents and children can learn more about the planets. Maoliosa’s 3rd and 4th class helped Dermot and Joanna’s Junior Infant class with a food tasting experiment, which all enjoyed.
Astronomy Ireland gave all the classes a lively and interactive presentation about our Solar system. There will also be a space based table quiz for 1sr-6th class on Friday afternoon which we’re sure will be fun! Special thanks to Joanna for all her work on this.
FAI – This morning the FAI have organised a football blitz for our 3rd and 4th classes. The FAI are very much involved in organising local clubs and are currently involved in setting up a club in the Adamstown/Hanstead and Finnstown area. They will soon be organising after school classes, more later!
Gaelic Football – Lucan Sarsfield are currently coaching 1st and 2nd classes Wednesdays. I would like to thank Kevin O’Reilly from Lucan Sarsfield for getting involved. I would also like to sincerely thank Claire Dowdall and the Adamstown GAA for all the effort and time that they have given the school over the past few years.
Educate Together Membership – We will shortly be collecting €10 to pay our annual Educate Together membership.
Happy EID – Happy EID to all those who will be celebrating this week.
Parent/Teacher Meetings – the Parent/Teacher meetings will be taking place next Tuesday 23rd November and Thursday 25th November. The class teachers will be sending home appointment times for you and your child in the coming days. In line with our custody policy, should you be in a situation where you have now separated from your partner, we will facilitate separate meetings if you so wish. Please contact your class teacher.
HSE Dental Appointments – The HSE are sending out Dental appointments for 2nd and 6th class. If you do not receive an appointment, please contact the class teacher.
Science Week – This week is Science week and the theme being explored is ‘Our Place in Space’. The children have had great fun learning about the solar system. We have a space trail in the school where parents and children can learn more about the planets. Maoliosa’s 3rd and 4th class helped Dermot and Joanna’s Junior Infant class with a food tasting experiment, which all enjoyed.
Astronomy Ireland gave all the classes a lively and interactive presentation about our Solar system. There will also be a space based table quiz for 1sr-6th class on Friday afternoon which we’re sure will be fun! Special thanks to Joanna for all her work on this.
FAI – This morning the FAI have organised a football blitz for our 3rd and 4th classes. The FAI are very much involved in organising local clubs and are currently involved in setting up a club in the Adamstown/Hanstead and Finnstown area. They will soon be organising after school classes, more later!
Gaelic Football – Lucan Sarsfield are currently coaching 1st and 2nd classes Wednesdays. I would like to thank Kevin O’Reilly from Lucan Sarsfield for getting involved. I would also like to sincerely thank Claire Dowdall and the Adamstown GAA for all the effort and time that they have given the school over the past few years.
Educate Together Membership – We will shortly be collecting €10 to pay our annual Educate Together membership.
Happy EID – Happy EID to all those who will be celebrating this week.
Parent/Teacher Meetings – the Parent/Teacher meetings will be taking place next Tuesday 23rd November and Thursday 25th November. The class teachers will be sending home appointment times for you and your child in the coming days. In line with our custody policy, should you be in a situation where you have now separated from your partner, we will facilitate separate meetings if you so wish. Please contact your class teacher.
HSE Dental Appointments – The HSE are sending out Dental appointments for 2nd and 6th class. If you do not receive an appointment, please contact the class teacher.
Newsletter October 14th 2010
CARETAKER POSITION - TEMPORARY FIXED TERM 6 MONTH CONTRACT
APPLICATIONS INVITED FOR POSITION OF CARETAKER IN ADAMSTOWN CASTLE EDUCATE TOGETHER. THIS POSITION IS FOR 15 HOURS A WEEK. SALARY ON APPLICATION.
- SOME EXPERIENCE OR KNOWLEDGE OF A TRADE WOULD BE AN ADVANTAGE.
- ACETNS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE FORWARDED TO ACETNS, STATION ROAD, ADAMSTOWN, BEFORE FRIDAY 29TH OCTOBER 2010, FOR THE ATTENTION OF CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOM.
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REMINDER: The Golden mile or money trail will take place this Friday 16th October. Please give what you can. All money raised will go directly to Irish non-governmental agencies working on the ground assisting in the relief effort for victims of this disaster.
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UNIFORMS: Orders for uniforms will be taken every Friday between 9-10am in the school office. Full payment must be made with the order. The next order date will be Friday 12th November.
PARENTS ASSOCIATION AGM: The Parents Association of ACETNS are holding their Annual General Meeting next Tuesday the 19th Oct in the School at 7:30 pm sharp.
This is an excellent opportunity to view the accounts, to know the progress made during the last year and to let your views about how the Association is being run.
A new committee will be elected at the AGM on 19th to look after Parent Association activities. The size of current committee is 10 and we expect the same size for the next year.
As a Parent of ACETNS you have the right to be on the committee. We request nominations from all those who present at the AGM and also request advance nominations from the interested parent/guardian. If interested to be on the Committee, please send your name using one of the following options –
- Email acetnspa@gmail.com Text 0860633087
- Submit your name in the school office
- The AGM is open to all Parents/Guardians and look forward to meet you on Tuesday.
APPLICATIONS INVITED FOR POSITION OF CARETAKER IN ADAMSTOWN CASTLE EDUCATE TOGETHER. THIS POSITION IS FOR 15 HOURS A WEEK. SALARY ON APPLICATION.
- SOME EXPERIENCE OR KNOWLEDGE OF A TRADE WOULD BE AN ADVANTAGE.
- ACETNS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE FORWARDED TO ACETNS, STATION ROAD, ADAMSTOWN, BEFORE FRIDAY 29TH OCTOBER 2010, FOR THE ATTENTION OF CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOM.
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REMINDER: The Golden mile or money trail will take place this Friday 16th October. Please give what you can. All money raised will go directly to Irish non-governmental agencies working on the ground assisting in the relief effort for victims of this disaster.
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UNIFORMS: Orders for uniforms will be taken every Friday between 9-10am in the school office. Full payment must be made with the order. The next order date will be Friday 12th November.
PARENTS ASSOCIATION AGM: The Parents Association of ACETNS are holding their Annual General Meeting next Tuesday the 19th Oct in the School at 7:30 pm sharp.
This is an excellent opportunity to view the accounts, to know the progress made during the last year and to let your views about how the Association is being run.
A new committee will be elected at the AGM on 19th to look after Parent Association activities. The size of current committee is 10 and we expect the same size for the next year.
As a Parent of ACETNS you have the right to be on the committee. We request nominations from all those who present at the AGM and also request advance nominations from the interested parent/guardian. If interested to be on the Committee, please send your name using one of the following options –
- Email acetnspa@gmail.com Text 0860633087
- Submit your name in the school office
- The AGM is open to all Parents/Guardians and look forward to meet you on Tuesday.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Newsletter - 22nd September 2010
PE Times – Please ensure that your children have suitable footwear and clothing for PR. PE timetable is available on the blog.
Extra Curricular Activities – Please check the blog for further information on this.
Safety on the Road – We’ve had some complaints about parking in the morning and pick up times. We would ask that you park in the designated area as there are four schools in the area. We would ask you not to turn on the main road, instead it would be better if you could continue down station road, past the Community College and right onto Adamstown Avenue. The bus parking bay must be kept clear at all times. We would ask that you would cooperate with this and show due care to fellow road users.
Adamstown Cricket Club – As part of the Lucan Festival 2010, you are invited to the Adamstown Cricket Club Cricket Tournament on Saturday 25th September at the new Cricket grounds beside the Railway station. This will involve the 6 a side Cricket Match and a kid’s cricket match. For further information contact Sanjeeb on 086-3036564 or Olag on 085-1424525 or log on to www.adamstowncricketclub.ie
Computer systems – Members of the Adamstown Cricket Club have been working on the installation of our new computer system over the last couple of weeks. We will shortly be looking for volunteers to assist in the unpacking and installation of some of the terminals.
Intel – We expect delivery of a number of new Intel Laptops on Thursday next. These laptops have been donated to us as part of a pilot project run by Intel and Smart. We are delighted to say that we are the first school in the country to use these computers.
Lucan Festival – There are a number of programmes left at reception if you want to see what will be going on during the festival or you can log onto www.lucanfestival.wordpress.com. This festival runs from Monday 20th – Saturday 26th September. Activities for young and old alike.
Free things to do in Dublin for the whole family – Should you be stuck for something to do with your family on those rainy days, log onto our website www.acetns.ie, click on Useful links and then click on City of Dublin. This will give you an update on all free activities in the greater Dublin area.
Reminder – Please ensure that your children brings a fresh face cloth everyday and bring their lunch in a reusable lunchbox.
Policies – We would recommend that you familiarise yourself with our policies on anti-bullying, child protection, complaints procedure and homework, etc. You will find these policies on our website. We would also suggest that you look at our Information Pack which is also on the website
Parents’ Association meeting – The PA will hold a meeting tomorrow Thursday 23rd September here in the school at 7.30pm.
Extra Curricular Activities – Please check the blog for further information on this.
Safety on the Road – We’ve had some complaints about parking in the morning and pick up times. We would ask that you park in the designated area as there are four schools in the area. We would ask you not to turn on the main road, instead it would be better if you could continue down station road, past the Community College and right onto Adamstown Avenue. The bus parking bay must be kept clear at all times. We would ask that you would cooperate with this and show due care to fellow road users.
Adamstown Cricket Club – As part of the Lucan Festival 2010, you are invited to the Adamstown Cricket Club Cricket Tournament on Saturday 25th September at the new Cricket grounds beside the Railway station. This will involve the 6 a side Cricket Match and a kid’s cricket match. For further information contact Sanjeeb on 086-3036564 or Olag on 085-1424525 or log on to www.adamstowncricketclub.ie
Computer systems – Members of the Adamstown Cricket Club have been working on the installation of our new computer system over the last couple of weeks. We will shortly be looking for volunteers to assist in the unpacking and installation of some of the terminals.
Intel – We expect delivery of a number of new Intel Laptops on Thursday next. These laptops have been donated to us as part of a pilot project run by Intel and Smart. We are delighted to say that we are the first school in the country to use these computers.
Lucan Festival – There are a number of programmes left at reception if you want to see what will be going on during the festival or you can log onto www.lucanfestival.wordpress.com. This festival runs from Monday 20th – Saturday 26th September. Activities for young and old alike.
Free things to do in Dublin for the whole family – Should you be stuck for something to do with your family on those rainy days, log onto our website www.acetns.ie, click on Useful links and then click on City of Dublin. This will give you an update on all free activities in the greater Dublin area.
Reminder – Please ensure that your children brings a fresh face cloth everyday and bring their lunch in a reusable lunchbox.
Policies – We would recommend that you familiarise yourself with our policies on anti-bullying, child protection, complaints procedure and homework, etc. You will find these policies on our website. We would also suggest that you look at our Information Pack which is also on the website
Parents’ Association meeting – The PA will hold a meeting tomorrow Thursday 23rd September here in the school at 7.30pm.
Newsletter 6th September 2010
WELCOME BACK – Welcome to ACETNS and a Special welcome to new Junior Infants and their families, I sincerely hope that your children will be very happy with us.
NEW MEMBERS OF STAFF – I would also like to welcome three new members of staff, Maoliosa, Caroline and Diarmuid.
IT – I would like to thank Meena, Olag, Rao, Roberto, Sanjeer for all the work done on the tendering process for our new computer system. The Adamstown Cricket Club was awarded the contract and we look forward to working with them over the next couple of weeks.
INTEL – We have been chosen by INTEL and SMART Technology to pilot a new prototype laptop, 24 in all. We will be the first school in Ireland to use these laptops and we are very excited about this.
NEW PITCH – The new pitch is now ready. Discussions are ongoing regarding the management of this facility, however it will be available to us in the next week or so.
CYCLE TO SCHOOL (GREEN SCHOOLS) – We would like to encourage children in the older classes to cycle or walk to school.
INSURANCE – You will shortly receive information on PUPIL INSURANCE. The cost will be approximately €7 for the year. We would encourage all parents to take out such cover as it is in your child’s interest.
PAKISTAN APPEAL – ESKER ETNS and ADAMSTOWN ETNS intend doing a joint fundraising event in aid of the flood victims in Pakistan. Should you have any novel ideas on fundraising, we would like to hear from you.
HOCKEY CLUB – Weston Hockey Club is now open for membership. They are especially looking for Senior (Adult) males to join up. They are division 1 for the first time next season. So if you are interested, Weston would be delighted to hear from you. (Grainne is our contact for Weston).
PEANUT ALLERGY – We currently have a child in Junior Infants who is allergic to nuts. As a result, we would kindly request that you refrain from giving your child anything for lunch which contains nuts.
NEW MEMBERS OF STAFF – I would also like to welcome three new members of staff, Maoliosa, Caroline and Diarmuid.
IT – I would like to thank Meena, Olag, Rao, Roberto, Sanjeer for all the work done on the tendering process for our new computer system. The Adamstown Cricket Club was awarded the contract and we look forward to working with them over the next couple of weeks.
INTEL – We have been chosen by INTEL and SMART Technology to pilot a new prototype laptop, 24 in all. We will be the first school in Ireland to use these laptops and we are very excited about this.
NEW PITCH – The new pitch is now ready. Discussions are ongoing regarding the management of this facility, however it will be available to us in the next week or so.
CYCLE TO SCHOOL (GREEN SCHOOLS) – We would like to encourage children in the older classes to cycle or walk to school.
INSURANCE – You will shortly receive information on PUPIL INSURANCE. The cost will be approximately €7 for the year. We would encourage all parents to take out such cover as it is in your child’s interest.
PAKISTAN APPEAL – ESKER ETNS and ADAMSTOWN ETNS intend doing a joint fundraising event in aid of the flood victims in Pakistan. Should you have any novel ideas on fundraising, we would like to hear from you.
HOCKEY CLUB – Weston Hockey Club is now open for membership. They are especially looking for Senior (Adult) males to join up. They are division 1 for the first time next season. So if you are interested, Weston would be delighted to hear from you. (Grainne is our contact for Weston).
PEANUT ALLERGY – We currently have a child in Junior Infants who is allergic to nuts. As a result, we would kindly request that you refrain from giving your child anything for lunch which contains nuts.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Newsletter Oct 5th 2010
ACETNS NEWSLETTER 5TH OF OCTOBER
Reminder: Our scheduled staff meeting will be on Friday. Children will go home at 12.10
School ‘Uniforms’: We will be taking orders on Friday for the school Jackets and Polo tops. There is a choice of colours and a limited range of sizes. Should you wish to purchase any of these please come in on Friday. It is advisable that you have your child(ren) try on one before you order any.
Parent Toddler Group: This is up and running again in St. John the Evangelist National School in the Community room (no. 8). This group will meet from 10.30 to 12.00 am. Please come along or contact Andrea Doyne at 0866086530.
Extra Curricular Activities: The following activities will start next week. We have decided to give the children an opportunity to experience more of the activities on offer. The following will be in place until the Christmas holidays.
Olympic Handball: On Wednesday for First Class with Tom from 2.20 to 3.00 and Friday for Second Class from 2.20 to 3.00 With Caroline. Hockey: 3rd to 6th on Monday with Grainne Gaelic Football: Tuesday for 4th 5th and 6th With Diarmuid and Maoliosa
Craft Group: With Martha
Drumming Band: After the mid term
Pupil Insurance: The closing date is tomorrow Wednesday.
Green Schools: Our compost bins are now in each class. Please ensure that your child has a tubberware box for lunches. In order to cut down on waste please do not use any plastic or tin foil to wrap the lunches. Tissue would be preferable as this may be composted.
Traffic Issues: We would ask you take care outside the school when parking. Also it has been noticed that some parents are calling their children across the road and by doing so endangering them and others.
School Policies. Communication Policy :The ACETNS prides itself in having an open Communication in the school. If you have any queries, problems or concerns re: your child, please contact your child’s teacher by phoning Deirdre (School Secretary) to arrange a meeting. When making the appointment please indicate the bnature of your concern e.g. class work, behaviour related, personal. S/he will arrange a time where they can give the time and privacy you need.
Our complaints procedure is on our website should you wish to familiarise yourself with it.
Regards, Tom
Reminder: Our scheduled staff meeting will be on Friday. Children will go home at 12.10
School ‘Uniforms’: We will be taking orders on Friday for the school Jackets and Polo tops. There is a choice of colours and a limited range of sizes. Should you wish to purchase any of these please come in on Friday. It is advisable that you have your child(ren) try on one before you order any.
Parent Toddler Group: This is up and running again in St. John the Evangelist National School in the Community room (no. 8). This group will meet from 10.30 to 12.00 am. Please come along or contact Andrea Doyne at 0866086530.
Extra Curricular Activities: The following activities will start next week. We have decided to give the children an opportunity to experience more of the activities on offer. The following will be in place until the Christmas holidays.
Olympic Handball: On Wednesday for First Class with Tom from 2.20 to 3.00 and Friday for Second Class from 2.20 to 3.00 With Caroline. Hockey: 3rd to 6th on Monday with Grainne Gaelic Football: Tuesday for 4th 5th and 6th With Diarmuid and Maoliosa
Craft Group: With Martha
Drumming Band: After the mid term
Pupil Insurance: The closing date is tomorrow Wednesday.
Green Schools: Our compost bins are now in each class. Please ensure that your child has a tubberware box for lunches. In order to cut down on waste please do not use any plastic or tin foil to wrap the lunches. Tissue would be preferable as this may be composted.
Traffic Issues: We would ask you take care outside the school when parking. Also it has been noticed that some parents are calling their children across the road and by doing so endangering them and others.
School Policies. Communication Policy :The ACETNS prides itself in having an open Communication in the school. If you have any queries, problems or concerns re: your child, please contact your child’s teacher by phoning Deirdre (School Secretary) to arrange a meeting. When making the appointment please indicate the bnature of your concern e.g. class work, behaviour related, personal. S/he will arrange a time where they can give the time and privacy you need.
Our complaints procedure is on our website should you wish to familiarise yourself with it.
Regards, Tom
Friday, June 18, 2010
Newsletter 18th June 2010
ART FOR ALL DAY: - Our first ‘Art for All’ day was a great success. Thank you to all parents who came in to help.
CLEAN UP: Special thanks to those parents who showed up to do a bit of weeding around the school Friday last.
INTER-CULTURAL DAY: It was a lovely event held in the hall on Sunday last. Well done to the Parents’ Association who organised the event and to those parents and children who performed, cooked and informed us of the different traditions in different countries. Thank you!
CYCLE TRIP: Thanks to the Community Guards (Jim & Tom) for travelling with 4th class on their recent cycle tour.
SANTRY: Well done to our athletes who were involved in the recent sports in Santry. We had no medals but lots of promise. Thank you to the children who were so well behaved, you could take them anywhere!
SCHOOL TOURS: 4TH, 5TH & 6TH classes went to Clare & Limerick. 2nd & 3rd class went to Lullymore Heritage Park. Junior Infants, Senior Infants and 1st class also went to Lullymore.
TEDDY BEAR’S PICNIC: Junior classes went on a recent trip to the park for a teddy bear’s picnic. Again thank you to the parents involved.
SPORTS DAY: Sports day was held on Thursday 17th in Griffeen park, on the Hockey grounds and track. Next year the pitch by the train station will be ready. It was a great day and thanks to all those parents who came along.
BOOK AND TOY FAIR: The Parents’ Association will be holding a Toy Fair/Book Fair on Sunday June 27th. If you would like to donate books and toys to this event, please drop them into the school office before Friday 25th June. All proceeds will go towards books for the school library. The Parents’ Association greatly appreciates your help with this.
GRADUATION: Our sixth class will be graduating this Friday 25th June. I would like to wish them the very best in the future and to thank them for their involvement with the Student council, Green Council etc.
VOTE FOR LOGO/CREST: Please, please come in and cast your vote. We have well over 20 entries for the Logo competition from some of the staff, parents and students. The ballot box is just inside the door.
MATERIALS MONEY: Please if you haven’t already done so, send in the materials money for next year.
START DATE: Please note our start date for the new school year is Tuesday 31st August 2010.
OFFICE: The office will be closed Friday 2nd July and will re-open on Monday 23rd August.
LOST PROPERTY: Marks & Spencers wouldn’t get a look in with the amount of clothes we have. Therefore the clothes will be put on display for next Thursday and the following Thursday. If they are not picked up, the clothes will be recycled.
If you require any other information, please check our blog on www.acetns.ie
THINGS TO DO: Check out our website for links.
OTHER THINGS TO DO: Why not do the Summer Space Hop Reading Challenge? Go to www.southdublinlibraries.ie
CLEAN UP: Special thanks to those parents who showed up to do a bit of weeding around the school Friday last.
INTER-CULTURAL DAY: It was a lovely event held in the hall on Sunday last. Well done to the Parents’ Association who organised the event and to those parents and children who performed, cooked and informed us of the different traditions in different countries. Thank you!
CYCLE TRIP: Thanks to the Community Guards (Jim & Tom) for travelling with 4th class on their recent cycle tour.
SANTRY: Well done to our athletes who were involved in the recent sports in Santry. We had no medals but lots of promise. Thank you to the children who were so well behaved, you could take them anywhere!
SCHOOL TOURS: 4TH, 5TH & 6TH classes went to Clare & Limerick. 2nd & 3rd class went to Lullymore Heritage Park. Junior Infants, Senior Infants and 1st class also went to Lullymore.
TEDDY BEAR’S PICNIC: Junior classes went on a recent trip to the park for a teddy bear’s picnic. Again thank you to the parents involved.
SPORTS DAY: Sports day was held on Thursday 17th in Griffeen park, on the Hockey grounds and track. Next year the pitch by the train station will be ready. It was a great day and thanks to all those parents who came along.
BOOK AND TOY FAIR: The Parents’ Association will be holding a Toy Fair/Book Fair on Sunday June 27th. If you would like to donate books and toys to this event, please drop them into the school office before Friday 25th June. All proceeds will go towards books for the school library. The Parents’ Association greatly appreciates your help with this.
GRADUATION: Our sixth class will be graduating this Friday 25th June. I would like to wish them the very best in the future and to thank them for their involvement with the Student council, Green Council etc.
VOTE FOR LOGO/CREST: Please, please come in and cast your vote. We have well over 20 entries for the Logo competition from some of the staff, parents and students. The ballot box is just inside the door.
MATERIALS MONEY: Please if you haven’t already done so, send in the materials money for next year.
START DATE: Please note our start date for the new school year is Tuesday 31st August 2010.
OFFICE: The office will be closed Friday 2nd July and will re-open on Monday 23rd August.
LOST PROPERTY: Marks & Spencers wouldn’t get a look in with the amount of clothes we have. Therefore the clothes will be put on display for next Thursday and the following Thursday. If they are not picked up, the clothes will be recycled.
If you require any other information, please check our blog on www.acetns.ie
THINGS TO DO: Check out our website for links.
OTHER THINGS TO DO: Why not do the Summer Space Hop Reading Challenge? Go to www.southdublinlibraries.ie
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
Board of Management Agreed Report April 2010
Agreed Report of the Board of Management April 2010
In Attendance: Meena (Patron’s Rep& Chair), Tom (Principal), Ita (Teachers’ Rep), Kazbek (Parents’ Rep), Mili (Parents’ Rep), Pia (Patron’s Rep. & Recording Secretary), Sarah (Community Rep.& Treasurer), Andrea (Community Rep.).
Enrolment for Next Year
Twenty parents have confirmed for next year’s new junior infants. Tom will apply for developing school status for 2 posts. Currently it looks like the number children who will attend next year will be 174. An permanent appointment will be made based on our numbers on the 30th of September. If there are 179 children then a 2nd appointment is possible and if there are 184 children a 3rd appointment will be made under developing school status. It will be necessary to ascertain the number of children leaving the school before the start of the next school year.
Vaccinations
In regards to the upcoming MMR vaccinations the class teacher will be making the final check and be responsible for the right children getting the vaccination. The day before the vaccination take place there will be a meeting to ensure all parties know their role.
A policy on the vaccination process is currently being drafted and will be completed asap. In the future vaccinations will be done one school at a time.
Language Test
The Board has approved the purchase of the Bracken Language test at the cost of 700 euro
Management Data System
The board approved getting a new management system database, which will ease the administration. The cost will be €400 + vat = €484, with an annual maintenance fee of € 140 + vat.
Book Grants
All book grants are now gone.
Next Meeting will be held on May the 15th
In Attendance: Meena (Patron’s Rep& Chair), Tom (Principal), Ita (Teachers’ Rep), Kazbek (Parents’ Rep), Mili (Parents’ Rep), Pia (Patron’s Rep. & Recording Secretary), Sarah (Community Rep.& Treasurer), Andrea (Community Rep.).
Enrolment for Next Year
Twenty parents have confirmed for next year’s new junior infants. Tom will apply for developing school status for 2 posts. Currently it looks like the number children who will attend next year will be 174. An permanent appointment will be made based on our numbers on the 30th of September. If there are 179 children then a 2nd appointment is possible and if there are 184 children a 3rd appointment will be made under developing school status. It will be necessary to ascertain the number of children leaving the school before the start of the next school year.
Vaccinations
In regards to the upcoming MMR vaccinations the class teacher will be making the final check and be responsible for the right children getting the vaccination. The day before the vaccination take place there will be a meeting to ensure all parties know their role.
A policy on the vaccination process is currently being drafted and will be completed asap. In the future vaccinations will be done one school at a time.
Language Test
The Board has approved the purchase of the Bracken Language test at the cost of 700 euro
Management Data System
The board approved getting a new management system database, which will ease the administration. The cost will be €400 + vat = €484, with an annual maintenance fee of € 140 + vat.
Book Grants
All book grants are now gone.
Next Meeting will be held on May the 15th
Thursday, April 15, 2010
ECO WEEK 19th - 23rd April 2010
Next week the Green Schools Committee shall be running a series of activities for Eco Week. Below are a schedule of the weeks events:
ECO WEEK
19th - 23rd April 2010
Monday – Green Schools Committee Members shall do a clean up of the schools grounds.
Tuesday – Electricity Conservation Day
All electrical appliances shall be turned off for the day.
Wednesday - WALK ON WEDNESDAY
All children are encouraged to walk to school. Those that live too far away to walk may be dropped a short distance from school and allowed to walk the remaining distance.
Thursday - Senior Class Debating
Motion: Recycling should be compulsory
Friday – Eco Week Assembly
Staff and pupils shall participate in an Environmental Awareness Assembly.
Martha
ECO WEEK
19th - 23rd April 2010
Monday – Green Schools Committee Members shall do a clean up of the schools grounds.
Tuesday – Electricity Conservation Day
All electrical appliances shall be turned off for the day.
Wednesday - WALK ON WEDNESDAY
All children are encouraged to walk to school. Those that live too far away to walk may be dropped a short distance from school and allowed to walk the remaining distance.
Thursday - Senior Class Debating
Motion: Recycling should be compulsory
Friday – Eco Week Assembly
Staff and pupils shall participate in an Environmental Awareness Assembly.
Martha
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Newsletter 23/03/10
Comenius: Welcome to Maja who will be with us, through the Comenius Programme, for the next few months. Maja is a teacher from Slovenia and she has a particular interest in special education. We also had a visit from a number of teachers representing a number of schools in Wales, Finland and Blanchardstown. This programme is a European funded programme which aims to foster a better understanding of the education systems and enhance integration within the European Union. We are fortunate to be a part of that programme. Thank you to Lara for organising this.
Ceili Night : This was, I believe, another great success. It was great to see so many families there on the night. I would like to especially thank all the teachers who did so much to make this night such a memorable one. Special thanks to Martin (St. John’s), Deirdre (Esker ETNS) and Dearmuid (ACETNS) for providing the music on the night.
Book Fair/Week: A great success! Between Esker ETNS and ourselves we raised approximately 1000euro towards the purchase of books for our class library. Thank you to all our families who supported our school by buying books at this fair.
Community Games: basketball training for the community games will take place in St. Johns on the 27th of April at 12pm, ages 8-16.
Cricket: Cricket is starting again in the school on Thursday the April 15th with 3rd & 4th classes at Adamstown Castle ETNS. This is run by the Leinster Cricket Union in conjunction with the Adamstown Cricket Club.
Archive: If you are like me and tend to take photos and never print them then I would ask you to check your hard drives and memory cards for any stills or movies you have of the school, copy them and send them in to us. It is our wish to build up an archive of this material before it will be lost to us. Some of this we would hope to put up on the web more of it is to put on a digital loop for display around the school. Please send in what you wish to Deirdre or to our email address: acetns@gmail.com
Green Flag: We are awaiting confirmation of our green flag inspections. To date the green flag committee has been very active in the school evaluating the progress of our classes in their attempts to: reduce, reuse and recycle. This has an added benefit to the school community as it reduces our waste costs. Next we will be concentrating on the reduction of our water consumption which will shortly cost us approximately 500 euro a month at our present rate of consumption. Similarly, we will be working at reducing our electricity consumption which is running at approximately 700euro a month. I would like to thank Martha for all her work with this group.
Student Council: Our student council has been a very active group within our school community. They have done much over the last few months to resolve issues and disputes which occur regularly, as in all schools, in the yard. I would like to thank Grainne for all her work with this group.
Second Level Educate Together: The Department of Education and Science is considering the option of having the first Educate Together Second Level School in Lucan. This is a great development for our sector and we wish those involved, in particu
Lost & Found: All lost items which have been left in the school the past few months will be displayed on the stage in the hall from this afternoon. Please feel free to come along and go through these items.
Family Learning Initiative: The Family Learning Initiative which is funded by the VEC and run by the LIFE Centre in Lucan. This course will help your children with their learning. Further information will be available in the coming weeks.
lar Meena, in the campaign every good wish.
Ceili Night : This was, I believe, another great success. It was great to see so many families there on the night. I would like to especially thank all the teachers who did so much to make this night such a memorable one. Special thanks to Martin (St. John’s), Deirdre (Esker ETNS) and Dearmuid (ACETNS) for providing the music on the night.
Book Fair/Week: A great success! Between Esker ETNS and ourselves we raised approximately 1000euro towards the purchase of books for our class library. Thank you to all our families who supported our school by buying books at this fair.
Community Games: basketball training for the community games will take place in St. Johns on the 27th of April at 12pm, ages 8-16.
Cricket: Cricket is starting again in the school on Thursday the April 15th with 3rd & 4th classes at Adamstown Castle ETNS. This is run by the Leinster Cricket Union in conjunction with the Adamstown Cricket Club.
Archive: If you are like me and tend to take photos and never print them then I would ask you to check your hard drives and memory cards for any stills or movies you have of the school, copy them and send them in to us. It is our wish to build up an archive of this material before it will be lost to us. Some of this we would hope to put up on the web more of it is to put on a digital loop for display around the school. Please send in what you wish to Deirdre or to our email address: acetns@gmail.com
Green Flag: We are awaiting confirmation of our green flag inspections. To date the green flag committee has been very active in the school evaluating the progress of our classes in their attempts to: reduce, reuse and recycle. This has an added benefit to the school community as it reduces our waste costs. Next we will be concentrating on the reduction of our water consumption which will shortly cost us approximately 500 euro a month at our present rate of consumption. Similarly, we will be working at reducing our electricity consumption which is running at approximately 700euro a month. I would like to thank Martha for all her work with this group.
Student Council: Our student council has been a very active group within our school community. They have done much over the last few months to resolve issues and disputes which occur regularly, as in all schools, in the yard. I would like to thank Grainne for all her work with this group.
Second Level Educate Together: The Department of Education and Science is considering the option of having the first Educate Together Second Level School in Lucan. This is a great development for our sector and we wish those involved, in particu
Lost & Found: All lost items which have been left in the school the past few months will be displayed on the stage in the hall from this afternoon. Please feel free to come along and go through these items.
Family Learning Initiative: The Family Learning Initiative which is funded by the VEC and run by the LIFE Centre in Lucan. This course will help your children with their learning. Further information will be available in the coming weeks.
lar Meena, in the campaign every good wish.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Seachtain na Gaeilge
Thanks to everyone who took part in Seachtain na Gaeilge. It was great craic ye will all agree. If anyone has photos could you please mail them to info@acetns.ie. I will be putting then onto the website next week - for all to enjoy.
Thanks,
Dermot.
Thanks,
Dermot.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Board of Management Agreed Report March 2010
Present: Meena, Tom, Ita, Sarah, Mili and Pia
Apologies: Kazbek and Andrea
Principals report
a. Policies on Assessment and staff meetings are ready and needs ratification. Policies on SPHE and RSE have been agreed to discuss and ratify at the next meeting on Thursday 15th April 2010. Tom will send the documents to the PTA prior to the meeting.
b. Tom has been asked to continue on the Board of Adamstown Community College. He will continue, however he will ask for greater parent involvement. Ita mentioned in this respect a Transfer programme between primary and community schools which includes visits and also parent involvement.
c. Tara has asked for an extension of her career break and the board agreed to approve this.
d. 22 parents have paid for next years new junior infants and 9 have still not paid. The school does not have developing status, however there is a sanction for a new permanent post from 1st September. The board approved for Tom to apply for developing school status.
e. The school might be short of a classroom next year.
Finance
a. Esker will stay on the premises next year, but Sarah highlighted the increase expected in costs such as heating, electricity and cleaning when Esker leave as these costs will not be significantly reduce when they leave. Although more children will then be expected to enrol with ACETNS, this is not estimated to cover the increase in cost.
AOB
a. AGM is coming up in May and will take place in Newbridge Educate Together. There are currently vacancies for Board of Directors.
b. Tom will put in writing the ACETNS motion of setting up a fund, whereby all schools pay an amount per child and schools which are in difficulties can then apply for funding.
c. MMR vaccination will be given in June.
Next meeting was agreed to take place 15th April
Apologies: Kazbek and Andrea
Principals report
a. Policies on Assessment and staff meetings are ready and needs ratification. Policies on SPHE and RSE have been agreed to discuss and ratify at the next meeting on Thursday 15th April 2010. Tom will send the documents to the PTA prior to the meeting.
b. Tom has been asked to continue on the Board of Adamstown Community College. He will continue, however he will ask for greater parent involvement. Ita mentioned in this respect a Transfer programme between primary and community schools which includes visits and also parent involvement.
c. Tara has asked for an extension of her career break and the board agreed to approve this.
d. 22 parents have paid for next years new junior infants and 9 have still not paid. The school does not have developing status, however there is a sanction for a new permanent post from 1st September. The board approved for Tom to apply for developing school status.
e. The school might be short of a classroom next year.
Finance
a. Esker will stay on the premises next year, but Sarah highlighted the increase expected in costs such as heating, electricity and cleaning when Esker leave as these costs will not be significantly reduce when they leave. Although more children will then be expected to enrol with ACETNS, this is not estimated to cover the increase in cost.
AOB
a. AGM is coming up in May and will take place in Newbridge Educate Together. There are currently vacancies for Board of Directors.
b. Tom will put in writing the ACETNS motion of setting up a fund, whereby all schools pay an amount per child and schools which are in difficulties can then apply for funding.
c. MMR vaccination will be given in June.
Next meeting was agreed to take place 15th April
Friday, March 12, 2010
newsletter
Adamstown Castle Educate Together – 11th March 2010 Newsletter
Please check our blog (updated every Thursday) & website for further updates www.acetns.ie
St. Patricks Day: The School will be closed on the 17th of March for our national holiday (St. Patrick’s Day). We are looking forward to an exciting week with our parade around ADAMSTOWN Cheili night in the hall etc. Please check the note sent to you earlier this week or check the blog.
Swine Flu Vaccination: The HSE has visited the school and the vaccination has been completed. If you did not have your child vaccinated and still wish to do so you can do it at the local health clinic or go to your local GP and put your child’s name down. This service is free of charge but you will need to have your child’s pps number.
More Medical Matters: This is a letter I received from the DES recently:
Recommended Action:
Please communicate with the parents and staff that:
a. A national measles outbreak is occurring
b. Non-immune children /staff are at risk of measles themselves
c. Non-immune children/staff put others in the school at risk
d. All children are recommended to have two doses of MMR vaccine and parents should ensure their child’s vaccinations are up to date.
What is measles?
Measles is a highly infectious serious disease characterised by high fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes (conjunctivitis) and a generalised red rash that starts on head and moves down the body.
Anyone with measles is infectious from 4 days before to 4 days after rash onset.
Direct contact with a case is not needed for measles transmission to occur – airborne transmission of the virus (from coughing and sneezing) makes measles one of the most infectious viruses known to man.
Approximately 30% of measles cases have been hospitalised in this outbreak, and two children have required intensive care treatment. Fortunately there have been no deaths reported so far.
How can measles be prevented?
Vaccination with MMR vaccine is the only way to protect against measles
The first MMR dose should be given at 12 months of age, and the second dose at 4‐5 years of age. Unless medically contraindicated, all children 6 years and older should have already received two doses of MMR vaccine.
All staff born since 1978 who are not immune (either as a result of previous infection or vaccination) are at risk of measles during this outbreak.
If staff become infected they could infect children in the school, fellow staff or their own family.
Please check our blog (updated every Thursday) & website for further updates www.acetns.ie
St. Patricks Day: The School will be closed on the 17th of March for our national holiday (St. Patrick’s Day). We are looking forward to an exciting week with our parade around ADAMSTOWN Cheili night in the hall etc. Please check the note sent to you earlier this week or check the blog.
Swine Flu Vaccination: The HSE has visited the school and the vaccination has been completed. If you did not have your child vaccinated and still wish to do so you can do it at the local health clinic or go to your local GP and put your child’s name down. This service is free of charge but you will need to have your child’s pps number.
More Medical Matters: This is a letter I received from the DES recently:
Recommended Action:
Please communicate with the parents and staff that:
a. A national measles outbreak is occurring
b. Non-immune children /staff are at risk of measles themselves
c. Non-immune children/staff put others in the school at risk
d. All children are recommended to have two doses of MMR vaccine and parents should ensure their child’s vaccinations are up to date.
What is measles?
Measles is a highly infectious serious disease characterised by high fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes (conjunctivitis) and a generalised red rash that starts on head and moves down the body.
Anyone with measles is infectious from 4 days before to 4 days after rash onset.
Direct contact with a case is not needed for measles transmission to occur – airborne transmission of the virus (from coughing and sneezing) makes measles one of the most infectious viruses known to man.
Approximately 30% of measles cases have been hospitalised in this outbreak, and two children have required intensive care treatment. Fortunately there have been no deaths reported so far.
How can measles be prevented?
Vaccination with MMR vaccine is the only way to protect against measles
The first MMR dose should be given at 12 months of age, and the second dose at 4‐5 years of age. Unless medically contraindicated, all children 6 years and older should have already received two doses of MMR vaccine.
All staff born since 1978 who are not immune (either as a result of previous infection or vaccination) are at risk of measles during this outbreak.
If staff become infected they could infect children in the school, fellow staff or their own family.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Early Closing Friday 5th March
The School will be closing @ 12.10 on Friday 5th March for a Staff Meeting.
WORLD BOOK DAY – THURSDAY 4TH MARCH 2010
WORLD BOOK DAY – THURSDAY 4TH MARCH 2010
Thursday 4th March is WORLD BOOK DAY. We would encourage all children to bring a Favourite book that they could read at various times throughout the day. We would also like to invite parents to come in and read a favourite childhood story if they wish between 11.00 – 12.00.
The BOOK FAIR will take place from Thursday March 11th until Tuesday 16th March. We will send out details next week.
Thursday 4th March is WORLD BOOK DAY. We would encourage all children to bring a Favourite book that they could read at various times throughout the day. We would also like to invite parents to come in and read a favourite childhood story if they wish between 11.00 – 12.00.
The BOOK FAIR will take place from Thursday March 11th until Tuesday 16th March. We will send out details next week.
WORLD BOOK DAY – THURSDAY 4TH MARCH 2010
WORLD BOOK DAY – THURSDAY 4TH MARCH 2010
Thursday 4th March is WORLD BOOK DAY. We would encourage all children to bring a Favourite book that they could read at various times throughout the day. We would also like to invite parents to come in and read a favourite childhood story if they wish between 11.00 – 12.00.
The BOOK FAIR will take place from Thursday March 11th until Tuesday 16th March. We will send out details next week.
Thursday 4th March is WORLD BOOK DAY. We would encourage all children to bring a Favourite book that they could read at various times throughout the day. We would also like to invite parents to come in and read a favourite childhood story if they wish between 11.00 – 12.00.
The BOOK FAIR will take place from Thursday March 11th until Tuesday 16th March. We will send out details next week.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Dublin Community Games - Provisional Dates 2010 Finals
Dublin Community Games - Provisional Dates 2010 Finals
Venues and dates are subject to change * Denotes National Final 1/ Leinster Finals 1for teams
TBA = to be arranged
Event Venue Date
Chess* Jobstown Fri 29th Jan
Handball* St Brigids Blanchardstown Sun 31st Jan
Draughts* Clondalkin Fri 5th Feb
Badminton* Clondalkin Sat 6th Feb
Variety TBA Sat 6th Feb
Choir* Clondalkin Sat 6th Feb
Volleyball TBA Sat 6th Feb
Indoor Soccer BU13* Palmerstown Sat 6th Feb
Indoor Soccer GU13 /U15* Corduff Sun 7th Feb
Indoor Soccer BU15* Palmerstown Sat 13th Feb
Table Tennis* Lucan Sun 14th Feb
Talent Competition* Kilnamanagh Sat 13th March
Leinster Finals 1 Carlow Sun 28th March
Cross Country* Tymon Nth Park Wed 31st March
Olympic Handball Inchicore Sports Centre Tue 13th April
Art/Model Making* Artaine C C Sat 17th April
Quiz* Prussia St Fri 23rd April
Hockey Dalkey Sat 24th April
Skittles Artane Sat 8th May
Futsol Cabra Sun 9th May
Rounders Tymon North Mon/Tue 10th/11th May
Camogie Phoenix Park Mon 10th May
Gaelic TBA Wed 12th May
Hurling TBA Wed 12th May
Rugby Clondalkin Rugby Club Thur 13th May
Tag Rugby Clondalkin Rugby Club Thur 13th May
Basketball Home or Away (Final in Oblate) Sat 15th May
Pitch & Putt Fairview T B A
Boys/Girls Soccer TBA Sun 16th May
Nationals Finals 1 ATHLONE 28th /30th MAY
Cycling Walkinstown Thur 3rd June
Swimming Tallaght Sports Complex Sun 27th June
Athletics Santry SAT/SUN 3rd & 4th July
Leinster Finals 2 Carlow Sat 10th July
National Finals 2 ATHLONE 13TH /16TH Aug
National Finals 3 ATHLONE 20th /23rd Aug
Judo TBA TBA
Gymnastics TBA TBA
American Pool Ballymun 3rd October
Hardcourt Tennis TBA TBA
Venues and dates are subject to change * Denotes National Final 1/ Leinster Finals 1for teams
TBA = to be arranged
Event Venue Date
Chess* Jobstown Fri 29th Jan
Handball* St Brigids Blanchardstown Sun 31st Jan
Draughts* Clondalkin Fri 5th Feb
Badminton* Clondalkin Sat 6th Feb
Variety TBA Sat 6th Feb
Choir* Clondalkin Sat 6th Feb
Volleyball TBA Sat 6th Feb
Indoor Soccer BU13* Palmerstown Sat 6th Feb
Indoor Soccer GU13 /U15* Corduff Sun 7th Feb
Indoor Soccer BU15* Palmerstown Sat 13th Feb
Table Tennis* Lucan Sun 14th Feb
Talent Competition* Kilnamanagh Sat 13th March
Leinster Finals 1 Carlow Sun 28th March
Cross Country* Tymon Nth Park Wed 31st March
Olympic Handball Inchicore Sports Centre Tue 13th April
Art/Model Making* Artaine C C Sat 17th April
Quiz* Prussia St Fri 23rd April
Hockey Dalkey Sat 24th April
Skittles Artane Sat 8th May
Futsol Cabra Sun 9th May
Rounders Tymon North Mon/Tue 10th/11th May
Camogie Phoenix Park Mon 10th May
Gaelic TBA Wed 12th May
Hurling TBA Wed 12th May
Rugby Clondalkin Rugby Club Thur 13th May
Tag Rugby Clondalkin Rugby Club Thur 13th May
Basketball Home or Away (Final in Oblate) Sat 15th May
Pitch & Putt Fairview T B A
Boys/Girls Soccer TBA Sun 16th May
Nationals Finals 1 ATHLONE 28th /30th MAY
Cycling Walkinstown Thur 3rd June
Swimming Tallaght Sports Complex Sun 27th June
Athletics Santry SAT/SUN 3rd & 4th July
Leinster Finals 2 Carlow Sat 10th July
National Finals 2 ATHLONE 13TH /16TH Aug
National Finals 3 ATHLONE 20th /23rd Aug
Judo TBA TBA
Gymnastics TBA TBA
American Pool Ballymun 3rd October
Hardcourt Tennis TBA TBA
Adamstown Castle Educate Together – 26th February 2010 Newsletter
Adamstown Castle Educate Together – 26th February 2010 Newsletter
Haiti Appeal: Thank you for your generosity to all those who contributed to the Haiti Appeal. We collected over €322. This money will be forwarded to GOAL which is an Irish Aid Agency working on the ground in Haiti.
Educate Together: Educate Together has launched a petition to the Minister appealing form more ET Schools in Ireland. Could you please go on to www.educatetogether.ie and lend your support to this campaign.
Swine Flu: The HSE will be visiting the school on the 10th March to administer the Swine Flu Jab. You MUST fill out the HSE form whether or not you want your child to receive the jab. Many children have not yet returned these forms. We will be contacting you shortly if you haven’t returned the form.
PE & School Sports: Please ensure that your child has the proper footwear for sports. Under Health & Safety policy, only children with proper runners (gym shoes) will be allowed take part.
Napkins: Please ensure your child has a napkin every day.
Dropping Children off: Children are not permitted on the premises unsupervised in the morning. The gates are opened at 8.30am. Staff may not assume responsibility for children before this time.
Dublin Community Games:
A Parents Information meeting will take place on Tuesday 9th of March in St John’s NS. We would encourage you to attend. We would like to enter a number of teams or individuals into the 2010 Community Games. As this is a Community Event, you need to get involved. Please check our blog for event dates.
Text A Parent: We would ask that parents who have separated or divorced provide us with the text number and email of legal guardian if you haven’t already done so.
Crisps: Crisps are not permitted in the school at any time due to cleaning issues.
Book Week and Irish Week: These will be upon us shortly. Some of the events will include:
Book Swap Scheme, Reading Buddies, Dress up as a favourite character/book, Books for adults, Book Fair, Cheili Mor, St Patrick's Day Parade, Beirm ar an nGaeilge (Emphasis on Irish)
Haiti Appeal: Thank you for your generosity to all those who contributed to the Haiti Appeal. We collected over €322. This money will be forwarded to GOAL which is an Irish Aid Agency working on the ground in Haiti.
Educate Together: Educate Together has launched a petition to the Minister appealing form more ET Schools in Ireland. Could you please go on to www.educatetogether.ie and lend your support to this campaign.
Swine Flu: The HSE will be visiting the school on the 10th March to administer the Swine Flu Jab. You MUST fill out the HSE form whether or not you want your child to receive the jab. Many children have not yet returned these forms. We will be contacting you shortly if you haven’t returned the form.
PE & School Sports: Please ensure that your child has the proper footwear for sports. Under Health & Safety policy, only children with proper runners (gym shoes) will be allowed take part.
Napkins: Please ensure your child has a napkin every day.
Dropping Children off: Children are not permitted on the premises unsupervised in the morning. The gates are opened at 8.30am. Staff may not assume responsibility for children before this time.
Dublin Community Games:
A Parents Information meeting will take place on Tuesday 9th of March in St John’s NS. We would encourage you to attend. We would like to enter a number of teams or individuals into the 2010 Community Games. As this is a Community Event, you need to get involved. Please check our blog for event dates.
Text A Parent: We would ask that parents who have separated or divorced provide us with the text number and email of legal guardian if you haven’t already done so.
Crisps: Crisps are not permitted in the school at any time due to cleaning issues.
Book Week and Irish Week: These will be upon us shortly. Some of the events will include:
Book Swap Scheme, Reading Buddies, Dress up as a favourite character/book, Books for adults, Book Fair, Cheili Mor, St Patrick's Day Parade, Beirm ar an nGaeilge (Emphasis on Irish)
Thursday, February 11, 2010
11th February 2010 - ACETNS Newsletter
Adamstown Castle Educate Together – February 2010 Newsletter
Golden Mile: Adamstown Castle & Esker has decided to come together to fundraise for the victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti. As a small gesture, we are going recreate the map of Haiti, using coins or any change you may have at home. This will take place in the hall on Tuesday 16th February @ 9.30 in the hall. All proceeds will go to Goal.
Summer Camp:
Following the success of last year’s Summer Camp, we would like to continue with a summer camp this year. An initial meeting took place on Thursday 11th February in St. John the Evangelist NS. Please contact the office if you have any ideas which could be discussed at the next meeting. New volunteers are needed and will be notified of date of the next meeting.
New Dental Practice in Lucan
Andrew, Oola’s dad is opening a new Dental Practice in Lucan Village. He is offering all parents and students a free dental check up. For more information on this, please contact 01-6219667.
Blog: We have a straw poll on our website at the moment regarding whether the school should have a school uniform or tracksuit. Please go to our blog on www.acetns.ie to vote Yes, No or Compromise. This is only a straw poll, please only vote once.
Reminder: English Language classes will start Tuesday 23rd February, please contact the office on 01-6540088 if you would like to attend these.
Measles: There has been a case of measles in the building. We would ask that if your child has any unusual symptoms such as a rash, please let us know as soon as possible.
SPHE (Social, Personal & Health Education) – copies of this document are available in our school office for your perusal. This document will be ratified by the BOM in March 2010.
Green Schools – (We are aiming to achieve a Green Flag and must make our school more environmentally friendly) We would like to encourage parents to put their children’s lunch in plastic/tubberware containers instead of using tinfoil and clingfilm. Also all children are requested to bring home their lunch rubbish. This is to reduce the amount of rubbish which we send to the landfill.
Golden Mile: Adamstown Castle & Esker has decided to come together to fundraise for the victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti. As a small gesture, we are going recreate the map of Haiti, using coins or any change you may have at home. This will take place in the hall on Tuesday 16th February @ 9.30 in the hall. All proceeds will go to Goal.
Summer Camp:
Following the success of last year’s Summer Camp, we would like to continue with a summer camp this year. An initial meeting took place on Thursday 11th February in St. John the Evangelist NS. Please contact the office if you have any ideas which could be discussed at the next meeting. New volunteers are needed and will be notified of date of the next meeting.
New Dental Practice in Lucan
Andrew, Oola’s dad is opening a new Dental Practice in Lucan Village. He is offering all parents and students a free dental check up. For more information on this, please contact 01-6219667.
Blog: We have a straw poll on our website at the moment regarding whether the school should have a school uniform or tracksuit. Please go to our blog on www.acetns.ie to vote Yes, No or Compromise. This is only a straw poll, please only vote once.
Reminder: English Language classes will start Tuesday 23rd February, please contact the office on 01-6540088 if you would like to attend these.
Measles: There has been a case of measles in the building. We would ask that if your child has any unusual symptoms such as a rash, please let us know as soon as possible.
SPHE (Social, Personal & Health Education) – copies of this document are available in our school office for your perusal. This document will be ratified by the BOM in March 2010.
Green Schools – (We are aiming to achieve a Green Flag and must make our school more environmentally friendly) We would like to encourage parents to put their children’s lunch in plastic/tubberware containers instead of using tinfoil and clingfilm. Also all children are requested to bring home their lunch rubbish. This is to reduce the amount of rubbish which we send to the landfill.
Friday, February 5, 2010
SPHE & RSE
Dear Parents,
We are ratifying/finalising the following policies -
SPHE (Social, Personal & Health Educaation)
RSE (Relationships and Sexuality Education)
These are available if you would like to see them in the school office.
Regards,
Tom.
We are ratifying/finalising the following policies -
SPHE (Social, Personal & Health Educaation)
RSE (Relationships and Sexuality Education)
These are available if you would like to see them in the school office.
Regards,
Tom.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Indian Classical Dance
If you or your child would like to train in Bharatanatyam, Indian classical dance, please contact
R S Niranjana
0862684240
014425038
rsniranjana@gmail.com
R S Niranjana
0862684240
014425038
rsniranjana@gmail.com
Music Class
Percussion group starting for 4th 5th & 6th classes, on Tuesdays from 02.30 - 03.20. Free of charge. This will be a performing group so full commitment is required. Notes have gone home about it ... any further questions please contact Dermot.
English Classes for Adults
Adamstown English Lessons for Adults - February 2010
Adamstown Educate Together NS:
One to One English Lessons - Lessons free of charge
Tuesday & Thursday mornings - starts 16th February
If you are interested, please call Deirdre (school secretary) on 01-6540088
Adamstown Educate Together NS:
One to One English Lessons - Lessons free of charge
Tuesday & Thursday mornings - starts 16th February
If you are interested, please call Deirdre (school secretary) on 01-6540088
February 2010 - Newsletter
Adamstown Castle Educate Together – February 2010 Newsletter
Dear All
A belated Happy New Year!
• Office hours – now that the office is up and running, please note that all enrolments are to be left with Deirdre. Office hours are 9.15-12.15, Monday to Friday.
• Our calendar on the website has been updated. All the activities in the school are on that with contact numbers for anybody wishing to partake in Ballet, Tae Kwando, Indian Dancing, Irish Dancing, Go Play, Hockey, Olympic Handball, Cricket, weight loss classes, Russian, Adult Soccer Club, GAA, Catholic Religion Classes, English Language Classes for Adults.
• Also on the website, you will find information on our very active Students’ Council and Green Flag Committee
• Swine Flu – We have no date as of yet for when the HSE will be visiting. Also it has come to our attention that some families have not received a form, we have been on to the HSE a number of times regarding this and are awaiting a delivery.
• Thank you to Vitalie and Tina, parents of Torsten from Martha’s class for their kind donation of books to the school. If you wish to donate age appropriate books to the school, we would be delighted to hear from you.
• Unlike most schools in the area, we have been very fortunate in that we have suffered no vandalism whatsoever over the past two years. Unfortunately, we had a large window broken recently. I would ask parents to text me should you see any groups on the school grounds outside of school hours on 087-9687142.
• Thank you to Sarah & Fabrice. Sarah as you may not be aware is our very competent and meticulous treasurer on the BOM. Since we opened, Sarah has been looking after our finances and our billing. Sarah & Fabrice designed a superb system for the running of the school which she sells to other schools for the nominal sum of €100. All proceeds from this have been donated to our school to enable us to purchase a Sra Reading laboratory and reading materials for the school. Thanks Sarah & Fabrice!
• Text a Parent is now up and running. Thank you for returning your mobile numbers, we would like to advise you that we can only use one number per family. It is your responsibility to inform us if you change your mobile number.
• We would appreciate it if you could also provide us with an email address so we can keep you up to date with our Green Flag Initiative.
• French classes are being held in St. John’s The evangelist, please contact Sabine on sabinemaher@gmail.com for further details
• The school will close @ 12.10 this Friday 5th February for a Staff Meeting. A reminder4 will be sent by text, if you do not receive this, please contact Deirdre on 01-6540088.
• The IT Spec for the new Thin Client System for the school has been put up on our blog. If you know of any company who would like to submit a tender, please direct to www.acetns.ie The closing date for submissions is Friday 26th February 2010.
Dear All
A belated Happy New Year!
• Office hours – now that the office is up and running, please note that all enrolments are to be left with Deirdre. Office hours are 9.15-12.15, Monday to Friday.
• Our calendar on the website has been updated. All the activities in the school are on that with contact numbers for anybody wishing to partake in Ballet, Tae Kwando, Indian Dancing, Irish Dancing, Go Play, Hockey, Olympic Handball, Cricket, weight loss classes, Russian, Adult Soccer Club, GAA, Catholic Religion Classes, English Language Classes for Adults.
• Also on the website, you will find information on our very active Students’ Council and Green Flag Committee
• Swine Flu – We have no date as of yet for when the HSE will be visiting. Also it has come to our attention that some families have not received a form, we have been on to the HSE a number of times regarding this and are awaiting a delivery.
• Thank you to Vitalie and Tina, parents of Torsten from Martha’s class for their kind donation of books to the school. If you wish to donate age appropriate books to the school, we would be delighted to hear from you.
• Unlike most schools in the area, we have been very fortunate in that we have suffered no vandalism whatsoever over the past two years. Unfortunately, we had a large window broken recently. I would ask parents to text me should you see any groups on the school grounds outside of school hours on 087-9687142.
• Thank you to Sarah & Fabrice. Sarah as you may not be aware is our very competent and meticulous treasurer on the BOM. Since we opened, Sarah has been looking after our finances and our billing. Sarah & Fabrice designed a superb system for the running of the school which she sells to other schools for the nominal sum of €100. All proceeds from this have been donated to our school to enable us to purchase a Sra Reading laboratory and reading materials for the school. Thanks Sarah & Fabrice!
• Text a Parent is now up and running. Thank you for returning your mobile numbers, we would like to advise you that we can only use one number per family. It is your responsibility to inform us if you change your mobile number.
• We would appreciate it if you could also provide us with an email address so we can keep you up to date with our Green Flag Initiative.
• French classes are being held in St. John’s The evangelist, please contact Sabine on sabinemaher@gmail.com for further details
• The school will close @ 12.10 this Friday 5th February for a Staff Meeting. A reminder4 will be sent by text, if you do not receive this, please contact Deirdre on 01-6540088.
• The IT Spec for the new Thin Client System for the school has been put up on our blog. If you know of any company who would like to submit a tender, please direct to www.acetns.ie The closing date for submissions is Friday 26th February 2010.
Monday, February 1, 2010
IT Spec for Thin Client Network for Adamstown Castle ETNS
Proposed Hardware Specification for Thin Client Network for Adamstown Castle ETNS
Product Product Details
Thin Clients Incl 15”/17” monitor, mouse, keyboard speakers, (pref built in to base or monitor), headphones 80
Spec 1: Min 400 Mhz processor, 256MB RAM, 1280/800 video, sound in/out, 4” USB
Spec 2: Min 1GHZ processor, 1GB RAM 1280x800 video, In ous sound
Clients will be a mix or all of either spec 1 or 2)
Server 64-Bit Multi-core processor, 8GB RAM, Raid 1, 2x300GB HDD 1
Tape Back-up Quantum DLT-V4 160-/320GB Internal SCSI Tape Drive 1
1m Patch Leads Cat 5 60
2m Patch leads Cat 5 20
Printer Option 1: P3015dn (CE528A) 1500-5000 pages monthly, NW Ready, auto duplex (1x500 Sheet Feeder) 2
Option 2: P3015x (CE529A) 1500-5000 pages monthly, NW Ready, auto duplex (2x500 sheet feeder)
Thin Clients: Based on 4 infant classrooms with 2 thin clients, 12 classrooms from 1st to 6th with 4 thin clients, computer room with 12 thin clients, 4 support rooms with 2 and 2 each in the office and staffroom.
Server(s): See Discussion (Here)
Packaging: Would be possible to have supplier collect and dispose of packaging rather than pay to have it removed?
Quotation should also include installation of hardware and configuring of software. It is the intention of the school to use open source software with Edubuntu as the main operating system for the thin client system. Included in this will be the option of a partition to accommodate a windows network solution.
We would also request that an option of a one year maintenance contract be priced in this quote. Finally we would request an overall price for the above specification and a per unit price in the event of a decision by the Board of Management to increase or decrease the number of work stations.
Should you have any advice regarding the above specifications, where you recommend an improvement in the above, then this may be priced separately based on the criteria outlined in above, this will be considered by the Board of Management of ACETNS.
Any further enquiries may be directed to the acetns@gmail.com
Time Frame: Quotation by the 27th February 2010, Installation by the end of March 2010.
The Board of ACETNS does not accept any liability for costs incurred during this tendering process.
Product Product Details
Thin Clients Incl 15”/17” monitor, mouse, keyboard speakers, (pref built in to base or monitor), headphones 80
Spec 1: Min 400 Mhz processor, 256MB RAM, 1280/800 video, sound in/out, 4” USB
Spec 2: Min 1GHZ processor, 1GB RAM 1280x800 video, In ous sound
Clients will be a mix or all of either spec 1 or 2)
Server 64-Bit Multi-core processor, 8GB RAM, Raid 1, 2x300GB HDD 1
Tape Back-up Quantum DLT-V4 160-/320GB Internal SCSI Tape Drive 1
1m Patch Leads Cat 5 60
2m Patch leads Cat 5 20
Printer Option 1: P3015dn (CE528A) 1500-5000 pages monthly, NW Ready, auto duplex (1x500 Sheet Feeder) 2
Option 2: P3015x (CE529A) 1500-5000 pages monthly, NW Ready, auto duplex (2x500 sheet feeder)
Thin Clients: Based on 4 infant classrooms with 2 thin clients, 12 classrooms from 1st to 6th with 4 thin clients, computer room with 12 thin clients, 4 support rooms with 2 and 2 each in the office and staffroom.
Server(s): See Discussion (Here)
Packaging: Would be possible to have supplier collect and dispose of packaging rather than pay to have it removed?
Quotation should also include installation of hardware and configuring of software. It is the intention of the school to use open source software with Edubuntu as the main operating system for the thin client system. Included in this will be the option of a partition to accommodate a windows network solution.
We would also request that an option of a one year maintenance contract be priced in this quote. Finally we would request an overall price for the above specification and a per unit price in the event of a decision by the Board of Management to increase or decrease the number of work stations.
Should you have any advice regarding the above specifications, where you recommend an improvement in the above, then this may be priced separately based on the criteria outlined in above, this will be considered by the Board of Management of ACETNS.
Any further enquiries may be directed to the acetns@gmail.com
Time Frame: Quotation by the 27th February 2010, Installation by the end of March 2010.
The Board of ACETNS does not accept any liability for costs incurred during this tendering process.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Monday, January 11, 2010
School Reopens
Dear Parents/Guardians
Due to the improvement in weather conditions, the school will operate as normal from tomorrow (Tuesday,12/01/10).
Please be careful on the way to school as there is still a lot of snow which may freeze overnight.
Board of Management
Due to the improvement in weather conditions, the school will operate as normal from tomorrow (Tuesday,12/01/10).
Please be careful on the way to school as there is still a lot of snow which may freeze overnight.
Board of Management
Saturday, January 9, 2010
School Closure
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We have been informed, by the department of Education and Science, that all schools are to close for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week; this is in the interest of health and safety.
Regards,
Tom
We have been informed, by the department of Education and Science, that all schools are to close for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week; this is in the interest of health and safety.
Regards,
Tom
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Emergency Closure
Dear All,
Happy New Year!! Due to very bad weather conditions, the rest of the schools in Lucan have decided to keep closed until Monday. So Tom and myself felt that it would be better to keep our school closed till Monday as well due to safety reasons. We will monitor the situation over the weekend and hopefully the weather gets better for Monday!! As per Department circular, we have to compensate for the school closure days!! Best Regards
Meena Baskarasubramanian
Chair of the BOM
Happy New Year!! Due to very bad weather conditions, the rest of the schools in Lucan have decided to keep closed until Monday. So Tom and myself felt that it would be better to keep our school closed till Monday as well due to safety reasons. We will monitor the situation over the weekend and hopefully the weather gets better for Monday!! As per Department circular, we have to compensate for the school closure days!! Best Regards
Meena Baskarasubramanian
Chair of the BOM
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