Thursday Note 7th April 2022

April 7th, 2022

Dear Parents/Guardians,

We hope you are well as we come to the end of Term 2. Our news this week is as follows

  • Swimming lessons will commence for pupils in 4th, 5th and 6th classes after Easter on Tuesday 26th April. These lessons will take place in Shannon Leisure Centre.  The cost will be €3.50 per lesson. This can be paid weekly either in cash or via the Aladdin app. Shannon Leisure Centre has informed us that all pupils will require their own swimming hat.  As swimming is part of the Physical Education curriculum all pupils are expected to attend unless there is a medical reason that prevents them from attending.
  • Our pupils in 2nd class making First Communion are busy this week preparing for the big day. This will take place on Saturday 30th April – just after we return from the Easter holidays. We wish them well in their preparations.
  • The Parents’ Association have organised an Easter raffle for each class. There is a prize of a large Easter egg and a small Easter egg for each class. tickets cost 1 for €2 and 3 for €5. The draws will take place tomorrow.
  • Our Aoibhneas class have sent out a request that you might be able to help us with. They are looking for 1 or 2 steps such as those used in Step Aerobics. If any family had one that they no longer use Aoibhneas would be very happy if you could give it to them. Please contact the office if you would like to donate a step.
  • As we come to the end of Term 2 I would like to thank all staff, pupils and parents/guardians for your co-operation in relation to Covid over the past term. It has been challenging with many staff, pupils and parents testing positive. We are very grateful that you inform the school when this is the case and that you followed public health guidance in relation to isolating and remaining home from school. I know many families are concerned re their child’s attendance.  The Education Welfare Officer has assured me that they will not be taking any action in relation to absences due to Covid or illness. We hope that in the final term this year that the incidence of Covid circulating in the community will drop significantly.
  • St. Tola’s will close to pupils and staff at 12p.m. tomorrow Friday 8th April. We will re-open on Monday 25th April at 9a.m. I wish all pupils, staff and parents/guardians an enjoyable and relaxing break. I hope that you get to enjoy many Easter eggs and spend time with family and friends.

Kind regards,

Mary Dunlea Fitzgerald, Principal