Dear Parents,
SECONDARY SCHOOL: Adamstown Community School recently held an open night for those in fifth class who are thinking of enrolling. I would ask parents of children in fifth class to consider carefully where they intend to send their children when they finish here. You might not be aware that there is an acute shortage in Secondary School places in the Lucan area. We were in this position regarding primary school places in 2007 where the Adamstown Schools had to take in children from junior infants to sixth class so as to lessen the pressure in Lucan. Over the next few years there will not be enough secondary school places for those children leaving primary school.
In Adamstown we are fortunate in that the board was able to secure a priority place on the enrolment policy of the Adamstown Community School for the ACETNS: this was done under the SDZ (Strategic Development Zone) plan for the Adamstown Area. Those children who are attending this school and resident in Adamstown are first on the list for admission to the Secondary school; those who are attending this school and not resident in Adamstown are also very close to the top. Most primary schools in Lucan do not have priority status for a secondary school and are put at a disdavantage in that they may not be able to secure places in any secondary school in the Lucan area. Moreover, there is a 'first of family' stipulation on the enrolment policy which essentially means that should eldest of your family not attend the Community school then it may prove very difficult for their younger siblings to gain admission when their time comes.
The policy is very particular and complicated, so please go on their website and read it before you make any decision. This policy could change at any time given the pressure from other schools in Lucan.
BOOKFAIR: The Bookfair continues until Wednesday of this week. Thank you to all who have supported this fair. Our school benefits from every purchase made by you; through this approach we are able to supplement our libraries. I would also like to thank the teachers who are running this fair.
ATHLETICS: The boys will be running in the Griffeen Park on the 7th of April in the first Cross Country Event organised by South Dublin County Council. Parents are welcome to come along and support the teams.
HOCKEY: The Girls from 3rd, 4th 5th and 6th will be involved in a hockey tournament on the 7th of April in the Weston Hockey Grounds. As with the
SOCIAL CREDITS: There will be Workshop on the 7th of April for members of the Educate Together Schools in Lucan in the Adamstown Community School at ten am. This is an exciting initiative by South Dublin County Council to promote volunteerism through the social credit approach which was developed in Wales and England. Adamstown Castle ETNS has organised with the other ET schools in the Lucan Area to start this in the schools with the view to opening out to the wider community of Lucan. Please google 'Timebanking' or have a look at justaddspice.org for more information. If you are interested in coming along please leave your name with Deirdre in the office. Representatives from the schools will also be travelling to Wales in April to view a number of projects there
SWIMMING: Swimming has been a great success to date. I am delighted with the children and their behaviour and I would like to thank those parents who have come along to assist us. Second class is now doing lessons followed by first class after Easter. The school has subsidised the lessons to the tune of approximately 2000 euro per class.
SCHOOL TOURS: PLEASE NOTE THESE ARE PROVISIONAL DATES
Junior/senior infants Infants: 3rd June to Reynold's farm from 9 to 1.20
1st and 2nd Classes: 31st May to Dublin Zoo from 9.30 to 2.30
3rd to 6th Classes: 1st of June Baltinglas Outdoor Education
8.00 to 5.30
TESCO: We are collecting tesco vouchers so please send them in.
ESKER/ADAMSTOWN CUP: Soccer will take place on Monday the fourth of April and Thursday the Seventh of April from 3.15 to 4.15. This is a soccer blitz involving six team with one from Adamstown.
South Dublin Soccer Seven-a-side Blitz : Well done to our senior boys and girls in the recent competition. This was a great competition involving teams from all over the South Dublin Region. Unfortunately, we didn't win the cup but did very well nevertheless. Thanks to Robbie in the FAI and South Dublin Co.Co. for organising this event.
FOOTBALL LEAGUE: Where I come from we call it soccer! However, the Lunch time football league continues on Mondays and Wednesdays at big break: Chelsea and Barcelona are top of the table.
LUCAN HARRIERS:Lucan Harriers are holding their Annual Open Sporst Day at the Athletic track (Across from Superquinn) on Saturday the 9th of April starting at 2pm. All are invited from the under 9 to under 20 years of age to participate in sprints, middle distance shot putt long jump and relays. Cost of entry is 5 euro or 10 eoro per family.
DRUMMING BAND: Well done to the school Drumming Band who represented the school in the St. Patrick's Day Parade and thank you to those parents who came along to help.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
Newsletter 15th March 2011
Dear Parents/Guardians
CEILI MOR: Beidh ceili mor istoiche anocht sa halla spoirt. We will have a ceili in the sports hall tonight at seven o'clock. Please come along and enjoy the evening, music and dance and a bit of fun. As part of seachtain na gaeilge the children have been practicing Irish dancing for the last while and what better way to learn through fun except at an event like this. There will be some light refreshments served on the night. Thank you to all the staff for their enthusiasm in promoting this cultural event.
SWIMMING: Our third fourth fifth and sixth classes will finish their swimming lessons this Wednesday. Thank you to those parents who volunteered their time to come along and assist.
Lessons will commence for second class next week. The cost is 5 euro per session. The lessons will run for six weeks. Following this first class will have their turn. Again we are looking for volunteers to assist even if you are available for one session, it would be much appreciated.
ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE: The drumming band will be involved in the St. Patrick's day parade in Lucan. Those involved will meet at Tescos in Dodsborough. Please come along along and cheer the participants along. Thanks to Dermot for all the work on this.
GREEN FLAG: Yes we finally have it: the Green Flag. Well done to the green committee for all their work. All we need now is the flag pole which will be with us presently.
BOOK FAIR: The book fair is comming to the school on the 24th of March and will run for a number of days thereafter ( Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday and Tuesday). This is a very important fundraising event for the school where the school will get a certain percent of all purchases. If you wish to donate a book to the school if you so wish. All books donated will be acknowledged with a sticker on the cover of the book.
MAD SCIENTIST: The mad scientist will be visiting the school on the 25th of March. This is a science show especially tailored for junior and senior children. We will have two presentations: junior infants to first class and second to sixth.
Cost for this is one Euro per Child
LUCAN SARSFIELDS: Two children (Mukhadis and Dylan in Martha's class) were involved in a tree planting ceremony to celebrate the football Club's 125th year in existence.
VACCINATIONS/ HEARING AND SIGHT TESTS: There have been a number of enquiries regarding vaccinations. The HSE has responsibility for this area and make contact with us they require the use of the facilities in the school. Please look at our policy section of this website for more information on this.
PARENT/TODDLER SWIMMING SESSIONS: There has been some expression of interest in the parent/toddler swimming sessions. We will be in contact with those parents individually.
SOCCER BLITZ: On Tuesday the 22nd of March a soccer team from fifth and sixth class representing the school will be involved in a soccer blitz in Clondalkin. We wish them all the best and I would also like to thank Robbie from the FAI who is involved in the development of soccer in the Lucan area.
CEILI MOR: Beidh ceili mor istoiche anocht sa halla spoirt. We will have a ceili in the sports hall tonight at seven o'clock. Please come along and enjoy the evening, music and dance and a bit of fun. As part of seachtain na gaeilge the children have been practicing Irish dancing for the last while and what better way to learn through fun except at an event like this. There will be some light refreshments served on the night. Thank you to all the staff for their enthusiasm in promoting this cultural event.
SWIMMING: Our third fourth fifth and sixth classes will finish their swimming lessons this Wednesday. Thank you to those parents who volunteered their time to come along and assist.
Lessons will commence for second class next week. The cost is 5 euro per session. The lessons will run for six weeks. Following this first class will have their turn. Again we are looking for volunteers to assist even if you are available for one session, it would be much appreciated.
ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE: The drumming band will be involved in the St. Patrick's day parade in Lucan. Those involved will meet at Tescos in Dodsborough. Please come along along and cheer the participants along. Thanks to Dermot for all the work on this.
GREEN FLAG: Yes we finally have it: the Green Flag. Well done to the green committee for all their work. All we need now is the flag pole which will be with us presently.
BOOK FAIR: The book fair is comming to the school on the 24th of March and will run for a number of days thereafter ( Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday and Tuesday). This is a very important fundraising event for the school where the school will get a certain percent of all purchases. If you wish to donate a book to the school if you so wish. All books donated will be acknowledged with a sticker on the cover of the book.
MAD SCIENTIST: The mad scientist will be visiting the school on the 25th of March. This is a science show especially tailored for junior and senior children. We will have two presentations: junior infants to first class and second to sixth.
Cost for this is one Euro per Child
LUCAN SARSFIELDS: Two children (Mukhadis and Dylan in Martha's class) were involved in a tree planting ceremony to celebrate the football Club's 125th year in existence.
VACCINATIONS/ HEARING AND SIGHT TESTS: There have been a number of enquiries regarding vaccinations. The HSE has responsibility for this area and make contact with us they require the use of the facilities in the school. Please look at our policy section of this website for more information on this.
PARENT/TODDLER SWIMMING SESSIONS: There has been some expression of interest in the parent/toddler swimming sessions. We will be in contact with those parents individually.
SOCCER BLITZ: On Tuesday the 22nd of March a soccer team from fifth and sixth class representing the school will be involved in a soccer blitz in Clondalkin. We wish them all the best and I would also like to thank Robbie from the FAI who is involved in the development of soccer in the Lucan area.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Adamstown Castle Educate Together – 3RD March 2011 Newsletter
STAFF MEETING - You received a text on this: there will be no more school closures to facilitate staff meetings so the school will not be closing early this Friday 4th March as previously stated.
ADAMSTOWN /FINNSTOWN COMMUNITY GAMES - The community games Basketball registration and first training session is on Saturday March the 5th from 12pm to 1pm in St. John the Evangelist National School. All parents/guardians with boys and girls in the under 13 and under 11 age groups (that is the date of birth is the 1st of August 1998 to the 31st of July 2002).
KIDS LUNCHES - We have been talking to Carambola KIDZ about providing lunches for children in the school. They offer a fantastic variety of healthy lunches for children which can be tailored to your child’s tastes and needs. The cost of this is 1.40 or 2 euro per day; for that your child will get a drink, juice, fruit bag, sandwich, yogurt etc. If you are interest please fill in the expression of interest note which was sent home to you. It is a substantial lunch which we have tested: Dermot thinks the wrap is gorgeous.
SUMMER CAMP ADAMSTOWN 2011 - Information meeting will be held on the 9th of March at 11 am (morning time) in St. John the evangelist school. This summer programme in Adamstown is aimed at providing a supervised programme of recreational and educational activities for young people over one/two week summer period. Emphasis is on Community involvement and development of resources and groups within Adamstown.
SWIMMING CLASSES FOR SECOND AND FIRST CLASSES - A note will be sent to you regarding swimming classes for second class. The cost will be five euro per session. This is an essential aspect of the PE curriculum. These classes will commence on the week of the 23rd of March for six weeks.
BOOK WEEK / LITERARY BREAKFAST - We had two literary breakfasts, for junior and senior classes, this week. Thank you to the parents who participated and brought in some breakfast to share with the children. Also thanks for Martha for organising this event.
MOBILE LIBRARY - The mobile library visits Adamstown every Monday at home time. This facility is for adults and children alike.
ATHLETICS - The first Lucan schools’ cross country event took place in the Adamstown playing field. Well done to all the children who participated and those who won medals on the day.
SWIMMING FOR MOTHERS AND PRESCHOOL - We are looking into swimming sessions for mothers and toddlers sometime after the Easter break. If you are interested please fill in the expression of interest note sent home to you.
RSE AND CHILDREN FIRST POLICIES – Both of these policies will be available on the website shortly. However we are looking for parents, who may be interested in translating these into different languages. Please contact the school office if you would like to help in this regard.
PHOTOGRAPHS – The school photographer will be in next week to take the school photos. The photos will be available to view from about 22nd March on www.bandaradam.com.
ADAMSTOWN /FINNSTOWN COMMUNITY GAMES - The community games Basketball registration and first training session is on Saturday March the 5th from 12pm to 1pm in St. John the Evangelist National School. All parents/guardians with boys and girls in the under 13 and under 11 age groups (that is the date of birth is the 1st of August 1998 to the 31st of July 2002).
KIDS LUNCHES - We have been talking to Carambola KIDZ about providing lunches for children in the school. They offer a fantastic variety of healthy lunches for children which can be tailored to your child’s tastes and needs. The cost of this is 1.40 or 2 euro per day; for that your child will get a drink, juice, fruit bag, sandwich, yogurt etc. If you are interest please fill in the expression of interest note which was sent home to you. It is a substantial lunch which we have tested: Dermot thinks the wrap is gorgeous.
SUMMER CAMP ADAMSTOWN 2011 - Information meeting will be held on the 9th of March at 11 am (morning time) in St. John the evangelist school. This summer programme in Adamstown is aimed at providing a supervised programme of recreational and educational activities for young people over one/two week summer period. Emphasis is on Community involvement and development of resources and groups within Adamstown.
SWIMMING CLASSES FOR SECOND AND FIRST CLASSES - A note will be sent to you regarding swimming classes for second class. The cost will be five euro per session. This is an essential aspect of the PE curriculum. These classes will commence on the week of the 23rd of March for six weeks.
BOOK WEEK / LITERARY BREAKFAST - We had two literary breakfasts, for junior and senior classes, this week. Thank you to the parents who participated and brought in some breakfast to share with the children. Also thanks for Martha for organising this event.
MOBILE LIBRARY - The mobile library visits Adamstown every Monday at home time. This facility is for adults and children alike.
ATHLETICS - The first Lucan schools’ cross country event took place in the Adamstown playing field. Well done to all the children who participated and those who won medals on the day.
SWIMMING FOR MOTHERS AND PRESCHOOL - We are looking into swimming sessions for mothers and toddlers sometime after the Easter break. If you are interested please fill in the expression of interest note sent home to you.
RSE AND CHILDREN FIRST POLICIES – Both of these policies will be available on the website shortly. However we are looking for parents, who may be interested in translating these into different languages. Please contact the school office if you would like to help in this regard.
PHOTOGRAPHS – The school photographer will be in next week to take the school photos. The photos will be available to view from about 22nd March on www.bandaradam.com.
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