Our first week is nearly over believe it or not!! This is the first of our weekly newsletters of the 2010-2011 school year!! A special welcome to all our Naíonáin Nua who are doing extremely well!!

From Monday next 6^th September the Naíonáin will have a full day at school - they will finish at 1.30 p.m. every day! If you have not already done so, please return the Internet Permission Form and the Text a Parent form to An Oifig immediately.

Assembly time for pupils is from 8.40-8.50 a.m. The school is open prior to this for the STAFF ONLY. Please take note of this as there is no insurance cover for any pupil prior to 8.40 a.m.

Please ensure ALL your child's clothes have their name securely attached!

Parking on the road leading to De Granville Court or up to the school gate is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN! This is a Health and Safety Regulation which must be adhered to by all parents and anyone else who may drop your child to school. Parents must heed the signs ‘No Parking a.m.' and ‘Stop and Drop'. Stop and drop means you pull up and your child walks up the footpath unaccompanied to the school and you vacate the parking space. Anybody who wishes to walk their children to the school door must park elsewhere but not on this road as it must be clear for free flow of traffic and for the school buses. The Board of Management thanks you for your 100% co-operation in implementing this crucial Health and Safety Regulation.

Please inform anyone who drops your child to school of this rule.

Summary:   Parking/Drop Off system at Gaelscoil na Bóinne:

• No Parking area in the MORNINGS ONLY
• Set Down area => Stop and Drop, no Delay
• Inform all motorists of this new system
• Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES are any cars allowed to enter the school yard
• NO TURNING/REVERSING in the school entrance

All parents/younger siblings together with pedestrian pupils must remain inside the yellow line when arriving and leaving school! Parents waiting at 1.30 and 2.30 are being reminded to stay within the yellow box. Buses drive into our yard and they must remain outside the yellow box. Younger siblings must be under your supervision at all times while on school premises.

Children from 1^st -6^th class have homework diaries. All parents are expected to check and sign the homework daily. All children are expected to do their homework!

Please don't forget that your annual School Bill is to be paid by Thursday 30^th September. Anyone experiencing difficulties is asked to see Cindí in strict confidence. Should you wish to pay your bill in instalments please arrange it through the school office.

If you have not already paid your €20 Book Rental Fee for children from 3^rd - 6^th Classes please do so immediately. Teachers cannot give out the books unless the payment has been received.

It is Gaelscoil na Bóinne's turn to organise the Confirmation Ceremony in 2011 for St. Mary's, St. Michael's, Scoil Bríd's and ourselves! The ceremony takes place on the 5^th March 2011. We started working on the choir yesterday with 4^th & 5^th classes and they sounded beautiful! Well done children!! You are great!!

Irish Dancing Classes will commence with Ann & Rob Carney on Monday 6^th September. Infants - 2^nd on Mondays and 3^rd-6^th on Wednesday s. (These lessons take place during the school day!)

Football training commenced with pupils from  4th-6^th yesterday from 2.30-3.30 with Múinteoir Kathy. Go raibh míle Kathy! You are a star!

Congratulations to Múinteoir Lisa, her husband Paul and daughter Elaina on the birth of their new daughter Freya during the summer holidays!! Lisa is currently on maternity leave and we wish her all the best with her new daughter!

We would like to welcome Múinteoir Mairéad who is covering Múinteoir Lisa's maternity leave with Rang III - Many thanks Mairéad!

Staff Meeting - Friday 10/09/10 - the children will go home at 11.45 sharp. Buses will also run at this time. All other parents are asked to ensure they are here on time please!

Nuacht (News Briefs)

• Árachas (Insurance) - A Pupil Accident Insurance form has been sent home with every child today. Should you wish to insure your child through this scheme please return the form and €8 per child to An Scoil in an envelope with their name and class clearly marked on the front before Friday 17^th September.

• Pianó (Piano) - Piano Lessons are available during school time for children from 2^nd - 6^th classes. Please contact John Mc Namara for further details on 086 2019912.

• Giotár (Guitar) - Guitar classes will commence next Thursday 9^th September during school hours for children from 3^rd-6^th classes. Please contact Kathleen on 087 9531677 to book a place.

• Bosca Ceoil (Accordion) - Accordion lessons will commence for existing pupils on Tuesday next 7^th September during school hours. New children wishing to start these lessons should contact Yvonne on 046 9245905/087 9949006.

• Nuachtlitir ar E-Phoist (Newsletter via E-mail) - for the past year and a half we have been sending our weekly newsletter home by email to those who wish to receive it electronically! This greatly reduces the amount of electricity used in photocopying and also reduces our paper usage! If you wish to receive the nuachtlitir in this format please email Áine at gaelscoilnaboinne@eircom.net or drop a note into the office. We look forward to reducing our carbon footprint even more this year!! Those of you who have already signed up will receive your nuachtlitir by email from next Thursday onwards.

Our end of year Mass for Rang 6 takes place tonight at 7.00 p.m. in the school. There will be a disco and BBQ for both Rang 5 & 6 directly after the mass from 8.30-10.30 p.m. Many thanks to the Parents Association for organising the food. The children are all really looking forward to it!

Fourth class along with Ann Kane held a plant and vegetable sale in the school last week and it was a resounding success with over €225 collected!! €50 of this has been donated to Trim Alzheimer's Association and the balance will go towards a new shed for the school!!! Many thanks to all of you who purchased some of the beautiful flowers, plants and vegetables on the day!!

Our annual Sports Day was held yesterday during school hours and was a resounding success!! Well done to Múinteoir Kathy for co-ordinating it and to all the múinteoirí for helping to make the day so enjoyable for the children - they had a ball!! Some of our past pupils came in to give a hand too - Ella, Claudia, Adam, Sam, Jack, Katie, Joanne, Oisín, Barry - thank you all so much for helping out, it was very much appreciated!

 TOMORROW - wear your County Colours with pride. Please bring in €2 per person and you will receive a lovely Meath Pin in time for the big day on Sunday!!

The girls took to the pitch on Saturday morning. From start to finish they were amazing!! 100% effort and a ‘never say die' attitude. The opposition was made work for every score. Well done girls - everybody is so proud!! Many thanks to Linda, Caitríona and Siobhán for providing refreshments.

On Tuesday it was the turn of the boys. Another fantastic performance from all. The scores came from

Zak 1-2, Patrick Ó Coigligh 0-2, Patrick Ó Daighneáin 1-0 agus Jamie 0-1. The boys gave it everything but it wasn't to be. Well done!! Everyone is very proud of you all!!

Special thanks to Anthony, Deirdre, Colin and Pat for their advice on the side-lines on both days - much appreciated! Also thank you to Pat Dinan and Trim GAA for the use of their lovely jerseys!

You will be presented with your medals before Wednesday 30^th!

Congratulations to Rang 6 who received their Pioneer Pins and Membership Cards today! Best of luck to you all with your pledges!

Important Information for the Coming School Year

ALL of your child's school books will be sent home with them this week. The books from the Book Rental Scheme will be kept in An Scoil.

ALL School Reports have been sent home with your children today. Also included in the envelope are the Booklist, Bille don Bhliain, School Calendar 2010-2011 and a translation for the School Report.

When we return to school on 30^th August please make sure that all children wear the full school uniform i.e. including black shoes and the official school coat! Please ensure that all items of the school uniform are clearly marked with your child's name.

Fare Paying - If you wish to apply for a fare paying bus ticket i.e. if you live under 2 miles from the school, please contact Bus Éireann,  School Transport, Tara House, Tara Street, Dublin 2 or call 01 703 2474/7032430.

The end of another school year is here! We have had a wonderful year in Gaelscoil na Bóinne! I wish to thank you, the parents, for your constant help, support and friendship. Heartfelt praise and thanks to my wonderful staff:  our hardworking and conscientious teachers, our super secretary Áine and to Renata who looks after the building for us!

The children have had a great year learning, growing and developing, each one treasured by their lucky Principal! I hope each and every one of you have a lovely summer and a well earned rest.

My final words must go to 6^th class, my ‘babies' who leave us next week. I wish you every joy, happiness and blessing in the future. Don't forget that Múinteoir Cindí is always here for you.

Le meas i gcónaí,

Cindí

Girl's Final

Gaelscoil na Bóinne v Kildalkey

Saturday June 19^th

Dunsany 10.00 a.m.

Boy's Final

Gaelscoil na Bóinne v Gaelscoil na Ríthe

Tuesday June 22^nd

Dunsany 4.30 p.m.

Everyone is welcome to come and support us on both days!!! We are all very very proud of our fantastic teams!!

The boy's won their game against Boardsmill yesterday - well done boys J

The girl's play today - good luck!

On Thursday 24^th June a special Graduation Mass will be celebrated for our 6^th class pupils, their parents and the staff. We will be celebrating the time these lovely children have spent with us in Gaelscoil na Bóinne. After the Mass a disco and barbecue will be held for the pupils of 5^th and 6^th classes. This is a very special event and we hope that the 6^th class students will thoroughly enjoy the night!!

Please send in your book rental  fees of €20 per child for the 2010-2011 school year ( 3^rd-6^th Classes Only) before Wednesday 23^rd June.

Ann Kane and the children from Rang IV will hold a plant sale tomorrow from 1-2.30 p.m. There will be a wide variety of plants and flowers on sale during the day and all proceeds will go to the Alzheimer's Society. If anyone has any unwanted pots/planters which are in reasonably good condition please feel free to donate them to An Scoil!

We will hold our sports day on Wednesday next June 23^rd , weather permitting, during school hours - don't forget to wear the school tracksuit!!

ALL of your child's school books will be sent home with them next week. The books from the Book Rental Scheme will be kept in An Scoil.

Missing School Uniforms - please check AGAIN that you have the correct uniforms at home for your child - several jumpers have gone missing WITH NAMES on them. 

Plaques - Gaeilgeoirí na Seachtaine - please return to the class teacher ASAP!

Fruit and Veg Fridays - tomorrow is our last one L  We would to sincerely thank Super Valu and our Parent's Association for providing the beautiful fruit - the children really enjoyed it!

Piano Lessons are available for anyone from Rang 2 to Rang 6. Grades, although very useful as a goal to achieve, are not compulsory. If you would like your child to begin or continue with lessons please contact John on 086 2019912 or 046 9091795.

Guitar Lessons will return in September for children from Rang 2-6. If you wish to start or continue lessons please contact Kathleen on 087 9831677.

Accordion Lessons - will return in September for children from Rang 2-6. If you wish to start or continue lessons please contact Yvonne on  087 9949006.

Summer Camps

Carney School of Dance - 0876336495

Stagecraft - Text ‘Stage - camp', your name and your child's details to 087 9338057

Kiltale Farm -  046 9436679

GAA - 087 9033789

Camogie - 087 0532695

Trim Activities Camp - 087 6383256

Summer Camp Trim - 086 0323212

Further information/application forms for the above camps are available from An Oifig.

Yes my friends, Gaelscoil na Bóinne won 2^nd place in the Traditional Garden Category! We are so proud!!! Congratulations to you Ann, the pupils, parents and to all who helped us in any way!!

Our Music Group played last Thursday at the official opening of the Scurlogstown Olympiad in the new O.P.W. Offices!! The musicians were brilliant and were praised by all present. Many thanks to all the parents who came along to support us, we had a wonderful night! The organising committee presented a beautiful plaque to the children and flowers to Múinteoir Cindí in memory of this wonderful occasion!

Camógaíocht - Bhuaigh na cailíní in aghaidh Rathbeggan AGUS Scoil na Ríthe i rith an tseachtain seo - Maith sibh a chailíní J

Camóige - The girls had a great win against Rathbeggan AND Scoil na Ríthe this week - Well done girls J

Iomáint  - Dé Máirt bhí bua iontach ag na buachaillí in aghaidh Rathbeggan. Tá áit faighte acu sa cluiche ceannais anois. Beidh an cluiche ceannais ar siúil i Dunsany ag 1.45 ar 19 Meitheamh.

Hurling - On Tuesday last the boys had a great win over Rathbeggan!! They are now through to the final

Corr (Rounders)

Cailíní - Bhí cluiche ag na cailíní an tseachtain seo chaite in aghaidh Duleek. Bhí siad an-mhaith ach faraor bhuadh orainn.

The girls played a game of rounders against Duleek las week. They played very well but unfortunately lost on this occasion.

Lúthchleasaíocht -Tháinig daoine ó Meath Sports Partnership isteach ar 1ú Meitheamh chun mini-athletics a dhéanamh le na páistí. Ghlac Rang 5 & 6 páirt ann. Bhí sé an-mhaith ar fad.

Athletics - Instructors from Meath Sports Partnership came to An Scoil on 1^st June to teach 5^th and 6^th classes athletics. Both classes thoroughly enjoyed themselves!

The pupils of 5^th & 6^th are travelling today to the Helix for the recording of the TV programme ‘Who are you Kidding?'!! The children are very excited and we than Múinteoir Kathy and Múinteoir Helene who will travel with them. They will leave An Scoil at 1 p.m. and return at 6.45 p.m. Lá maith a pháistí!!

The Official Launch of the Scurlogstown Olympiad will take place tonight in the new OPW offices at 7 p.m. Our musicians have been invited to play and we are very proud of them!! We look forward to seeing our old friend Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh there!!

The Pride of Place Awards Ceremony takes place this afternoon in the Solstice Theatre, Navan! Fingers crossed!! Some of our students from Rang IV will represent the school for us along with Ann Kane, Múinteoir Siobhán, Nollaig and Áine.

Rang 3 & 4 went to Sonairte in Laytown on their school tour on 1^st June. They learned about different habitats and energy sources and had to solve the mystery of Horatio the Turkey!! A great day out was had by all!! Many thanks to Deborah who helped out on the day!

Rang 5 & 6 had a fantastic school tour last week. They went to the Arigna Mining Experience at first where miners gave them a tour of the mines! After an interesting morning at Arigna they set off for Lough Key forest park where they went on a Tree Top Walk, played in the playground and then the highlight of the day - the Boda Borg!! They children were in groups and had to make their way through the various rooms solving puzzles! The teacher's and parent's even had a go!  Many thanks to Múinteoir Cindí, Mairéad, Monica and Yvonne for coming with us!

Nuacht (News briefs)

Fón Pócaí - Fuaireamar €100 ó Meningitis Research Association do na fóin pócaí a sheol sibh isteach!! Go raibh míle maith agaibh!!

Mobile Phone Collection - Thanks to all of you who sent in your old mobiles to An Scoil - we received a cheque this week from the Meningitis Research Association for €100!!

Éadaí Scoile Caillte - Déan cinnte, le bhur dtoil, go bhfuil éadaí scoile ceart agaibh sa bhaile. Tá cúpla geansaithe imithe  ar strae LE AINMNEACHA!

Missing School Uniforms - please check that you have the correct uniforms at home for your child - several jumpers have gone missing WITH NAMES on them.  

Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance - To request a form for this scheme call

1890 66 22 44 or pick one up at your local social welfare office.

FAME! - Don't forget to watch the FINAL this Sunday 6.30 p.m. RTE 2!! Seán (Áine's friend) is down to the final two male contestants!! If you think he has what it takes text FAME 10 to 53125 after the show!! He might even pay An Scoil a visit before the end of the year!!

All students will finish at 11.45 a.m. on Wednesday 2^nd May as the teachers will have a meeting. Please don't forget that An Scoil is also closed on Thursday 3^rd, Friday 4^th and Monday 5^th June as per school calendar.

A sincere thank you to all of you who have helped out in our garden during the week! The school grounds and gardens are looked amazing when the judges arrived!! We wait with bated breath now for the results!! Congratulations to you Ann! You were fantastic!!

Naíonáin Bheaga and Mhóra had a wonderful turas scoile on Tuesday at Red Mountain Open Farm. We were blessed with a beautiful day so the children got the maximum benefit from the outdoor play areas! Their excitement would have to be seen to be believed! Many thanks to the parents who helped us on the day -  Siobhán, Aileen, Mairéad, Adrienne, Maura agus Clodagh.

3^rd and 4^th classes will be visiting Sonairte in Laytown on Tuesday next 1^st June. As part of their tour they will take part in a Crime Scene Investigation about Horatio - Sonairte's pet turkey!! If you have not already done so please send in your child's CONSENT FORM AND TOUR FEE of €15 TOMORROW PLEASE.

5th and 6^th classes will visit The Arigna Mines in Roscommon and afterwards Lough Key Forest Park on Monday next 31^st May. They are also lucky enough to be part of the audience for the television show ‘Who are You Kidding' on Thursday 10^th June! If you have not already done so please send in your child's CONSENT FORM AND TOUR FEE of €35 TOMORROW PLEASE.

• We will have extra hurling training provided by the Meath Coaching and Games every Tuesday from now to the end of the school year for 3^rd-6^th classes during school hours. Please bring in your gear every week and wear your school tracksuits on Tuesdays also.
• Carney School of Dance Irish Dancing Summer Camp - Ann and Rob Carney (our school Irish Dancing Teachers) will run their very successful summer camps throughout the month of July. The cost per week is €40 per child and forms are available from the school office.

Camogie

 The girls were very unlucky to lose to Gaelscoil na Ríthe by one little point L This week they will play against Kilbride - good luck girls!

Hurling

The boys play a very important game on Tuesday next in Rathbeggan - we wish them the best of luck. If anyone is available to help with lifts for the game please contact Múinteoir Kathy.

Rounders

Girls - The girls won their game agains Kilbride on Monday last - well done girls - Karley, Kate, Lauren, Katie, Rhiannon, Molly, Loren, Lisa, Caitlin & Áine. Sincere thanks to Lisa & Catherine and all the other parents who came with us!! We will have a game against Rathbeggan on Tuesday next at 2.15 p.m. and play Duleek today also! Good luck!

Boys - The boys won their game against Ashbourne on Tuesday!! Many thanks to Madeline & Juliann who came with us!

Rang IV - Well done to all from Rang IV who took part in the competition on Tuesday and Thursday last! Sincere thanks to Múinteoir Nollaig for all her help!

Athletics - Track and Field: Jamie Hackett won 2^nd place in the under 13's long jump yesterday!! Well done to everyone else who took part - you all did really well!! Thanks to Petrina and Mairéad for helping out so much on the day too!

A sincere thank you to all of you who have helped out in our garden during the week! The school grounds and gardens are looking amazing but we still have work to do!! Don't forget that Ann will be here tonight from 6 p.m. and all day Saturday, so if you have an hour or two of your time to give a helping hand we would greatly appreciate it!! We would love to see a representative from every family!! Please bring gardening tools and gloves with you! The judges will be here on Tuesday next so the pressure is on!!

Naíonáin Bheaga and Mhóra will head off to Red Mountain Open Farm on Tuesday next on their school tour. We hope they all have a fantastic time! If you have not already done so please send in your child's CONSENT FORM AND TOUR FEE of €16 TOMORROW PLEASE.

Rang I & II went on their school tour to the Causey Experience in Athboy on Tuesday last. A great day was had by all looking at the animals, walking through the woods and especially jumping into the bog!

3^rd and 4^th classes will be visiting Sonairte in Laytown on Tuesday 1^st June. As part of their tour they will take part in a Crime Scene Investigation about Horatio - Sonairte's pet turkey!!

5th and 6^th classes will visit The Arigna Mines in Roscommon and afterwards Lough Key Forest Park on Monday 31^st May. They are also lucky enough to be part of the audience for the television show ‘Who are You Kidding' on Thursday 10^th June!

Rang IV had a fantastic time on their visit to Trim Castle last Friday. Míle buíochas do Cindí and Myriam who accompanied us there! We are all much more knowledgeable about Hugh and Walter De Lacy now!!

Our school traditional musicians will play at the official opening of the Scurlogstown Olympiad Festival on Thursday 10^th June in the new O.P.W. offices! Our old friend Micheál  Ó Muircheartaigh will attend! We hope all our musicians will be free to play!

Camogie - The girls were very unlucky to lose to Gaelscoil na Ríthe by one little point L This week they will play against Kilbride - good luck girls!

Hurling - Well done to the boys who played fantastically against Gaelscoil na Ríthe last week. Best of luck in the today's game against Dangan and in next week's game against Kilbride!

Rounders - The boy's played brilliantly on Tuesday last - they won their first game and drew their second!

Rounders Girls - the girls play today - best of luck and will also have a game next week!

Athletics - Twenty eight children from An Scoil will take part in a Track & Field event in Claremount Stadium, Navan next Wednesday - we wish them all the best of luck!

Nuacht (News briefs)

• Iománaíocht, Traenáil Breise - Beidh duine ó Coiste na Mí ag teacht isteach gach Máirt idir seo agus deireadh na bliana chun traenáil a dhéanamh le Rang 3-6 i rith am scoile. Tógaigí isteach bhur gclogad agus bhur gcamáin gach Máirt agus caithigí an chulaith reatha.
• We will have extra hurling training provided by the Meath Coaching and Games every Tuesday from now to the end of the school year for 3^rd-6^th classes during school hours. Please bring in your gear every week and wear your school tracksuits on Tuesdays also.
• Campa Rince - Beidh camp rince ag Ann agus Rob Carney(múinteoirí rince na scoile) i rith mí Iúil. €40 an duine don seachtain. Tá foirmeacha le fáil ón oifig má tá suím agat dul.
• Carney School of Dance Irish Dancing Summer Camp - Ann and Rob Carney (our school Irish Dancing Teachers) will run their very successful summer camps throughout the month of July. The cost per week is €40 per child and forms are available from the school office.
• Aoine Torthaí & Glasraí - an bhfuil uair a cloig agat amárach?? Tá Petrina ag iarraidh cabhair chun na torthaí agus glasraí a ullmhú!! Má tá am agat chur glaoch uirthi ar 087 9569737 - ba bhreá linn cúpla daoine nua a fheiceáil!!
• Fruit & Veg Fridays - Volunteers to prepare fruit and veg are needed for TOMORROW FRIDAY 21^st May. Please contact Petrina on 087 9569737 if you can help out - we'd love to see a few new faces joining in this week, it only takes an hour of your morning so please don't be shy!!
• Fón Pócaí - an bhfuil aon sean fón pócaí agaibh sa bhaile??? Táimid ag bailiú iad sa scoil.......seol fón ar bith go dtí an scoil le bhur dtoil. Tá bosca mór sa halla.
• Mobile Phones - please have a look tonight and see if you have any old mobile phones which can be recycled through An Scoil - the school will also benefit from this initiative!! There is a large box inside the front door of the school - last chance this week to donate!
• R.T.E.'s The Den - I.C.E. - Watch out for Megan Smith from Rang VI who took part in a competition on RTE's ICE programme recently - she will be on the show this Monday 24^th at 4.40 p.m.

Rang 1 & 2 will go on their school tour on Tuesday next 18^th May to the Causey Experience in Athboy. This tour is always a great hit with the children! Please ensure that your child wears OLD CLOTHES AND BRINGS A CHANGE OF CLOTHES with them! If you have not already done so please send in the tour fee of €16 TOMORROW.

Last week Rang VI took part in a competition in Ráth Cairn along with eight other schools. We drew in our first match and won the second match against Ráth Cairn. After this we had dinner, a table quiz and a céilí! On Wednesday morning we were beaten by Gaelscoil an Mhuileann L who went on to win the competition. We had a lovely lunch in Athboy before returning to An Scoil! Well done to all involved!!

The boys and girls will play a match today against Gaelscoil na Ríthe - best of luck! Thank you Anthony, Pat, Mairéad and Siobhán for providing lifts!

• We will have extra hurling training provided by the Meath Coaching and Games every Tuesday from now to the end of the school year for 3^rd-6^th classes during school hours. Please bring in your gear every week and wear your school tracksuits on Tuesdays also.
• Carney School of Dance Irish Dancing Summer Camp - Ann and Rob Carney (our school Irish Dancing Teachers) will run their very successful summer camps throughout the month of July. The cost per week is €40 per child and forms are available from the school office.
• Fruit & Veg Fridays - Volunteers to prepare fruit and veg are needed for NEXT FRIDAY 21^st May. Please contact Petrina on 087 9569737 if you can help out - we'd love to see a few new faces joining in this week, it only takes an hour of your morning so please don't be shy!!
• School Tours - details will be sent home shortly by the teachers. Please keep an eye out for them.
• Rounders - 4^th class will be taking part in this competition this coming week.

Yet again our representatives from Gaelscoil na Bóinne returned to An Scoil laden with medals!! 30 pupils from 4^th and 5^th classes travelled to Dublin yesterday with Irish Dancing Teachers Rob & Ann Carney and Múinteoir Cindí. The children were excellent, superb dancers and wonderful ambassadors for An Scoil. Congratulations to the children and also to you their parents!! Sincere thanks to Ann and Rob - you do an amazing job!! Rang 4 won 3^rd places in High Caul Cap, 1^st and 5^th in the Kerry Set. Rang 5 won 2^nd and 4^th  places in Kerry Set!! Another success story for the school diary!!

The pupils of 2^nd Class together with their families celebrated a very special day las Saturday. We had the First Holy Communion in Gaelscoil na Bóinne and it was truly a very moving ceremony. Congratulations to Rang 2 and to everybody who contributed to this very special event! Please don't delay in returning your robes. Also last orders for the Communion DVD will be taken TOMORROW, please send €20 per copy required to the office in an envelope with your child's name clearly marked on the front.

We need help!! Please help us cheer up the yard by helping out with some painting of fences and benches over the next two weeks!  Just come along any day between 12.30-2.30 between 4^th and 14^th May and bring a friend! We will provide the paint and the brushes - we just need your hands!!

Once the painting is finished we will need your help in the garden!! If you have garden tools we need you!! Keep an eye on the Nuachtlitir for further details!!

N.B. WE REALLY NEED YOUR HELP AND WILL HAVE A BEAUTIFUL SCHOOL IF EVERYONE HELPS A LITTLE!! MANY HANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK!!

Gaeilgeoirí na Seachtaine

We wish all the children the best on this very important occasion and hope they all have a wonderful day! Many thanks to Múinteoir Ciara for preparing the children so well, to Múinteoirí Cindí who worked so hard with the choir, Múinteoir Finola who plays the tin whistle, to Katie Buckley (Cindí's daughter) who plays keyboard for us, to our very own Trad Group who will play for us at Communion time and of course special thanks also go to the children in the choir who have worked very hard over the past few months and we're sure you'll all be very proud of them on Saturday! We wish them all the best of luck!!

We need help!! Please help us cheer up the yard by helping out with some painting of fences and benches over the next two weeks!  Just come along any day between 12.30-2.30 between 4^th and 14^th May and bring a friend! We will provide the paint and the brushes - we just need your hands!!

Once the painting is finished we will need your help in the garden!! If you have garden tools we need you!! Keep an eye on the Nuachtlitir for further details!!

N.B. WE REALLY NEED YOUR HELP AND WILL HAVE A BEAUTIFUL SCHOOL IF EVERYONE HELPS A LITTLE!! MANY HANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK!!

Rang VI will take part in a competition in Rathcairn this coming Wednesday and Thursday. This is a fantastic opportunity for them to play football, speak As Gaeilge and meet with many other students from various other schools. Parents will have to collect their children on Wednesday but buses will be provided on Thursday. Enjoy!!

Naíonáin Bheaga will have their visual screening tests tomorrow morning in An Scoil. If you have not already done so, please send the HSE Forms  with your child in the morning. The nurses will not  test children without a completed form.

Well done to the girls who had a great win over Gaelscoil Éanna from Navan in their first game! The team was: Karley, Katie, Kate, Lauren. Molly, Rhiannon, Loren, Lisa, Caitlin, Niamh, Tamara. Many thanks to Linda, Áine & Lisa for lifts and support. We play Kildalkey next week. Time and date to be arranged.

The boys play this afternoon against Gaelscoil Tulach na nÓg - Best of luck boys!!

• We will have extra hurling/football training provided by the Meath Coaching and Games every Tuesday from now to the end of the school year for 3^rd-6^th  classes. Please bring in your gear every week and wear your school tracksuits on Tuesday's also.
• GAA Cúl Camps - apply online at http://www.gaa.ie/ or pick up an application form from the school office.
• Fame - Seán Carey ( Áine's friend's son) has been successful in making it to the final six male contestants in R.T.E. series Fame! Seán has previously played the lead role in Gareth O Mahony's (Daddy Niamh & Seán) production of High School Musical! This week it's up to the public to vote for their favourites so if you think Seán Carey has what it takes please vote for him! R.T.E. Sunday 2^nd May 6.30 p.m.

A staff meeting will be held tomorrow Friday 23^rd April. As a result of this the children will have a half day, finishing school at 11.45 a.m.

Our Trad Group will meet with the Sound Technician this coming Sunday 25^th in Trim Church at 3 p.m. for approximately 20 minutes.

The girls will take part in the Mini 7s competition today in Dunganny - good luck girls! They also have a game in Trim next Wednesday at 1 p.m. and we would appreciate it if parents could provide transport please.

The boys will play a match in Trim next week - time and date to be confirmed.

We will have extra training provided by the Meath County Board every Tuesday from now to the end of the school year for 3^rd-6^th  classes. Please bring in your gear every week and wear your school tracksuits on Tuesday's also.

• If anybody would like to Bake for the First Holy Communion party....buns/scones/brown bread greatly appreciated. Volunteers still needed to host the Communion party : 11a.m.-1 approx. Please let Petrina know -087 956 9737
• GAA Cúl Camps - apply online at http://www.gaa.ie/ or pick up an application form from the school office.