The West Side Story Scoil Bhríde Newsletter

ISSUE 11

Principal’s Letter

June 2006

5th Anniversary Awards

ceremony

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Photos 3

Thank you 4

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Inside this issue:

Scoil Bhríde

Shantalla

Galway

Tel/Fax. (091) 525052

Email. Sns.ias@eircom.net

Dear Parents,

We have reached the end of another busy year. This has

been a special year in many ways – we have been cele-

brating our 50th Anniversary and these celebrations will

culminate in October with a visit from the President of

Ireland , Mary McAleese. Thank you to all involved in a

myriad of projects throughout the year, especially Mr.

Brendan Smith from NUIG who instigated the work on

our school web site and online photo gallery – the first of

its kind and something to be proud of.

Much development has taken place in and around the

school over the year. This work will have major benefit in

the long term, so I thank the teachers, children and you

the parents for your patience during the development.

The final phase of building work will take place during

the summer, with the extension of the car park. This will

make the school entrance a lot safer for everyone.

As the big ‘tidy up’ starts in classrooms for the summer,

can you ensure that your child collects all his/her belong-

ings. Over the past number of years, a large collection of

clothes has been left unclaimed.

Finally, thank you to all the staff, parents and children

for your help, support, co-operation and hard work

throughout the year. It has made Scoil Bhríde a vibrant

and happening place. We look forward to working with

you again next year. Have a great holiday and we will

see you all on September 4th.

These 2 pages are on franks pile. He has original copy – mayors do + prefabs +sport

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First Holy Communion Class 2006

Diary Dates

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The Lambert Puppet Theatre made a welcome visit to the Town Hall recently. The Early

Start class and 1st class went to see the show. It began with the music of Bosco, which

created excitement in both children and teachers alike! I think some teachers had

more fond memories of Bosco than the children! The show was fantastic and very loud

with children shouting and screaming in pantomime style. Bosco provided the warm

up act and he was followed by Cinderella and her very ugly sisters. The story was told

very well and we met mice and rats and lots of other characters. It all ended happily

with a joyful group of children returning to school shouting “Cinderella do this, Cinder-

ella do that!”

Football News

Town Hall Visit Ms. Faherty

Athletics Try-outs have been held in

the school recently, to pick a

team of athletes to compete

in the Schools Running

Competition in Dangan on

June 2nd.

The Scoil Bhride Athletic

Team will train on Thursday

after school for the next few

weeks. We would like to

wish the best of luck to all

those who are racing and to

thank Ms. Faherty for or-

ganising and training our

team.

Enjoy the day in Dangan.

Congratulations to our boys on the Rahoon/ Newcastle

Hurling Team , winners of the Barna /Furbo Cup 2004.

Pictured above are Jordan Donaldson (4th), Captain

Shane Maughan (5th) and Raymond Doyle (5th).

Thank You for your work in 2005 –2006

To all our class teachers who have worked so hard with the children all year and

kept the show on the road amidst the building development.

To all our support teachers who provide expert, individual and caring attention to

our pupils in need of extra help.

To our visiting teachers who provide art therapy, woodworking skills and music

therapy at school.

To the Parents’ Council for their fundraising and support, particularly with the band

Uniforms, the Library Committee, The Green School Committee, helping with read-

ing in school and catering for various events throughout the year.

To Fr. Malachy and Fr. David for their continuing support of and dedication to the

children of Scoil Bhríde.

To Ms. Kelliher who has retired from her teaching post at Scoil Bhríde after 30 years

of service to the children of Shantalla. Sincere thanks to her for all the years of ex-

cellent teaching and dedication to the school. We will miss her greatly and wish

her every happiness in the future.

To Mr. Geraghty our third class teacher, who has moved to another school. We

wish him luck in his new job.

To Sr. Labore for her craft classes which the pupils enjoy so much.

To Sr. Margaret and Mr. Matt O’Connell for their excellent work organising our after

school clubs, especially our homework and French clubs which were such a suc-

cess this year.

To Ms. Fahy for her tremendous work organising the Green School Committee and

the Library Committee.

To Helen Connelly, who looks after everybody – staff and pupils alike. Whether it’s

a cup of tea or a cut knee, some lovely buns or just a cheery chat, Helen is there

to brighten your day. Thanks Helen.

To Marie Fox, our school secretary, for another year of organisational excellence,

helpfulness and wisdom.

To Mary and Bernie in the Early Start Unit who give our preschool children a warm

and wonderful year in preparation for Junior Infants.

To all our teachers involved in sports activities in the school – organising training,

teams, matches and events in all weathers, for the children throughout the year.

To Paul, John-Joe and Barry, our care takers who look after our school so well.

To Anne Sullivan and Anne O’Connell who keep our school looking well.

To our link organisations : Galway University, Neighbourhood Youth Project and

Galway Youth Federation who have provided extra curricular activities and valua-

ble learning experiences for our pupils.

To Mr. Brendan Smith from the Digital Enterprise Research Institute, who helped us

develop our school web site and our online photo gallery for our 50th Anniversary.

To Ms. Hanrahan and her cooking class who spent weeks cooking our huge 50th

Anniversary Cake. Thank you Liz – it was gorgeous.

Finally, thank you to all our pupils for their work and politeness during the year.

Wishing you all a happy and relaxing Summer Holiday.

See you all on 4th of September.