December News-Monday 2/12/2024

Good morning, everyone, 
I hope you are all well. Christmas is fast approaching so I wanted to share some key dates and reminders with you. 
Monday 2nd December
Diwali workshops
Cross Country event at Templemore Complex. 
Tuesday 3rd December
P7 trip
Friends of CRPS-Christmas Draw tickets go on sale-the members have been super busy sourcing prizes-thank you so much. 
Christmas Show tickets on sale-a letter will go home with more details in relation to ordering tickets. 
Wednesday 4th December
Annual Christmas Dinner-if your child normally takes lunch or pays for dinner and wishes to attend Christmas Dinner, please let us know for numbers. The cost is £2.60. 
Thursday 5th December
Dairy Council visit/workshop-P6&P7.
Friday 6th December
Boys Indoor Gaelic
Santa Daily Mile, the children can wear own clothes/festive clothes or Santa hats etc-this is optional. 
Tuesday 10th December
Christmas Show- 1.30pm in the assembly hall. 
Christmas Singalong-10.30am-Miss Blee & Miss Mc Devitt's classes.
Wednesday 11th December
Christmas Show-10.00am in the assembly hall.
Christmas Show-4.00pm-the children will remain in school at 3.00pm until showtime. 
Thursday 12th December
P7 girls visit to St. Mary's College.
Lumen Christi teacher visit to meet P6 & P7-1.30pm.
Monday 16th December
Open Morning for new P1 parents who have children starting school in September 2025-9.30am-11.00am.
Ryan Mc Bride Winter Cup-Sean Dolan's Indoor Tournament
Tuesday 17th December
Playgroup Christmas Show-9.30am
Visit from the main man himself-Mr. S Claus!! The children will have the opportunity to meet him and receive a treat. 
Wednesday 18th December
P6 & P7 choir members visit to the hospital and also to Malvern House/Age Concern in Chapel Road. 
Monday 23rd December
School will finish at 11.30am for the Christmas holidays. There will be no canteen facilities available so all children will need lunch when they arrive home. 
Monday 6th January 2025
We return to school for Term 2. 
Wednesday 8th January 2025
Playgroup Open Day-12.30-1.30pm

I hope this information is helpful. As always other dates may be added as the month progresses so keep an eye on the website. 
I hope you enjoy the run up to Christmas and look forward to seeing you at the Christmas Show. 
If you have any questions, please get in touch.
Best wishes to everyone and kindest regards
Mrs Bacheta