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St. Pius X Boys National School

February 2005

The 15^th February was a very special day in the history of St. Pius X Schools. On that day 40 years ago the school opened its doors to its first pupils and has gone from strength to strength in the ensuing years. The combination of good leaders a committed and dedicated staff, strong parental support and a highly motivated and enthusiastic pupil base has maintained it’s reputation as an excellent centre of learning throughout it’s 40 years.

To mark our 40^th Anniversary we are undertaking a series of events which we hope you will support. Our Fundraising Committee and Board of Management have organised the following:-

Golf Classic in the Castle Golf Club on Friday 29^th April

Family Fun Day held in St. Mary’s Rugby Grounds on Saturday 11^th June – Bouncing Castles, Face Painting – Bring a picnic and enjoy.

Gala Dinner in the Burlington Hotel in October for all Past Pupils and Parents

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Mid Term Break –Thursday 17^th February & Friday 18^th February – School closed

First Penance – Monday 7^th March at 7 p.m. in St. Pius X Church (please note change of date)

St. Patrick’s Day - Thursday 17^th March – School Closed

Coffee Morning for Parents of Confirmation Pupils at 11am in the School Hall

Staff Meeting - Friday 18^th March – Children go home at 12 o’clock

Saturday 19^th March – Confirmation 11.00 a.m.

Easter Holidays – Wednesday 23^rd March – School Closes at 12 noon

Re-opens Monday 4^th April at 9.00 a.m.

In Service Day – P.E. – Friday 8^th April – School Closed

In Service Day – Music – Monday 25^th April – School Closed

May Bank Holiday – Friday 29^th April and Monday 2^nd May – School Closed

Saturday 7^th May –First Holy Communion 11.30 a.m.

In Service Planning - Thursday 19^th & Friday 20^th May – School Closed

June Bank Holiday – Friday 3^rd June, Monday 6^th June, Tuesday 7^th June – School Closed

Summer Holidays – Thursday 30^th June – School Closes 12 noon