September 2004

Welcome Back to School!

Here we are at the start of a new year, new classes, new teachers and a new intake of students into Junior Infants.

We wish them well as they start their school career. To parents who are leaving their children with us for the first time, we know it is hard, but we will take good care of them, and, in partnership with you, help them to develop and reach their full potential whatever that might be.

WELCOME JUNIOR INFANTS!

(Thanks to Sligo Weekender for this photograph )
Junior Infants Sept 2004

A special welcome to students joining us in other classes. We have three children from Germany and two students originally from Korea. We especially welcome them and ask all pupils to go out of their way to include them in their games and groups. It is not easy learning in a language that is not your own. We also welcome back two pupils who have spent a year abroad in Spain.

To all parents, pupils and staff, we look forward to a great year together. Partnership is the key to success!

Assemblies

All children and staff are gathering together in the hall for an assembly every two weeks. Here we can celebrate our achievements, remind each other of forthcoming events, school rules and other whole school business. It is a time to develop our sense of being part of a larger community than just our own class.

At our first assemby we had a minute's silence in solidarity with the children of the school in Russia that was subject to the terrorist attack. We welcomed new students and we had a presentation of the school's golden rules by 6th class. We also sang a few songs together! The children were extremely well behaved and thanks is due to 6th class pupils for helping organise the assemby and setting a good example. Well done.

Rathcormac Golden Rules

1. I will be kind and gentle.

2.I will be careful.

3.I will be polite to everyone.

4.I will care for all property.

5.I will be truthful and honest.

6.I will always do my best in school.

7.I will walk when in the school building.

Future Dates:

NEW SCHOOL YEAR

1st September Welcome Back to School for the New Year

15th October Closed PE In-service Day

22nd Closed Presidential Election IFelection goes ahead

25-29th October Mid Tern Break

1st November School Open All Saint's Day

8th December School Closed Church Holiday

22nd December Christmas Holiday

10th January School Reopens