St Mary’s Convent Primary SchoolBunscoil Clochar Mhuire

Trim, Co. Meath.Fón: (046) 9431919 Faics: (046) 9437942

Ríomhphost: marystrim@eircom.net Website: www.stmarystrim.ieUimhir Rolla: 16646O

Imlitir 178th January, 2017

A chairde,

Athbhliain faoi shean is faoi mhaise do gach duine. (Happy New Year to all.)

The following are testament to your fantastic generosity:

Thanks for all the support for our Nativity Plays and Pageant. A total of € 2,009.00 was raised for the local St Vincent De Paul and Trim Meals on Wheels.

A total of € 1,455 was collected for a Non-uniform Day to “Bring Aisling (a past pupil) Home.” I am delighted to report that she arrived home safely on Friday last and has already started her rehab. Our prayers and best wishes are with her for a good recovery.

Finally, last February we had a Non-uniform Day for the Speech and Language Department of Crumlin Hospital. Before Christmas, we were able to donate a new I-Pad and appropriate software to Crumlin Hospital. A big thank you is due to Anngele Milner for driving the project. Below is a photo taken on the day of our past pupil and Anngele donating the I-Pad.:

Pupils are requested to go directly to the playground in the mornings and not to line up outside their classrooms. School starts at 9.20 a.m. and pupils need to be in the playground by this time. When the teachers arrive out to collect the lines please stand well back and allow pupils access and right of way at all times. May I stress that parents/guardians do not drive through the staff car park at any time, as this endangers the safety of our pupils.

Awarded Green FlagJune ‘05/’07/11/13

Our Annual Open Day will be on Thursday January 18th 11:00- 12:30. All prospective and existing parents/ guardians are welcome to visit and see our school in action. Just come to the Dr Reilly Hall @ 11:00am.

For safety reasons no rollerblading or cycling is permitted within the school grounds. Pupils who come to school on bikes/roller blades etc. are asked to walk to and from the school yard.

Registration Forms for children starting school in September 2018 are now available from Helen, in the office. Please note that the date for return of forms (submission date) is Friday 26th January. The first round of place offers will be posted on Monday 5th February.

Mise le meas,

Cóilín Ó Coigligh, Príomh Oide.

Nathanna na Seachtaine: Athbhliain faoi mhaise duit! Seanfhocal na Míosa: Nuair a bhíonn an cat amuigh bíonn an luch ag rince! 

Green News

St Mary’s Green Flag Committee would like to wish our school community a very happy new year and look forward to lots more green initiatives in 2018. This year we will continue to promote recycling and eco-friendly waste management. We will continue our WOW and COW campaigns and we will pursue the theme of Energy under the Global Citizenship umbrella. At school we recycle batteries, postage stamps, cardboard, ink cartridges, small plastic bottles, mobile phones and cans. Well done to all who continue to support this initiative. Remember you can recycle your Christmas trees at the Recycling Centre for free. Our Energy Action Day will happen on February 2. So stay tuned for more details before then.

Remember Green is cool at home and at school and around the globe.

Community News Green News

Dates to Remember

Assembly: Whole School Assembly Friday @ 9.20am Meitheal: Every Tuesday morning 9.30-10.30.Drama Club: Every Thursday 3-4pm 4th – 6th ClassBadminton: Restarting Monday 15th 3-4pm for 5th & 6th ClassesBanna: Next rehearsal Tuesday 16th Communion: Saturday 5th May @ 11.00Confirmation: Saturday 10th Feb @ 11.00

St Mary’s Parents’ AssociationWelcome back after what we hope was a happy and peaceful Christmas and we wish you all a very Happy new year.

Dates for Your Diary:

January 19th: Parents Association meeting at 9.30am in the staffroom. All parents’ guardians welcome to attend. https://www.facebook.com/stmarysparentsassoc/

Many thanks for your continued support. Caroline SmithSecretary

Community Notices

Searsol touch typing in  St Mary's primary school. New term starting in January. Book a free trial with Jackie at 086-3780842

ZUMBA: -   Monday / Wednesday 8pm Trim GAA   -  €8 per class,  suitable for all fitness levels,  no booking/experience required.  Contact : Lorraine 086 8693546

ZUMBA KIDS :-   JANUARY TERM NOW BOOKING -  Ages  4-8 Thursdays  2.15pm - 3.00pm,  St. Patrick's Hall (Under snooker hall) Starting 11th January for 4 weeks,  €20 per child.  BOOKING REQUIRED  -  Please Contact :  Lorraine 086 8693546 / Jo  086 3381159

Operation Transformation National Walk Day is taking place on Saturday 13 th January.

All ages and abilities are welcome on the day and we would like to see families getting involved. The event is ideal for beginners to come out and give it a go. Children must be accompanied by an adult. In the interest of safety and out of respect to other walkers, dogs are not allowed.

There are a number of walks happening across the county on the day – Trim: distance 3.7km (along Slí na Sláinte route), meet in front of the castle at 10am.