Nuachtlitir 6 Feabhra 2010

A Thuismitheoirí, a Chairde,
Nach aoibheann é an tEarrach a bheith linn, leis na laethanta ag dul i bhfad, an feabhas ar an aimsir, agus an domhan mórthimpeall orainn ag athdhúiseacht! Is iad seo a leanas na príomhrudaí don mhí seo!

Lá ‘le Pádraig
Tá an-áthas orainn a chur in iúl daoibh go mbeidh Pádráid Lá ‘le Pádraig ar siúl in Aonach Urmhumhan ar an 17ú Márta. Initiated by Mayor Hughie McGrath it is fabulous news that Nenagh will host a St. Patrick’s Day parade this year on the 17th of March. Coiste na dTuismitheoirí agus an Bord Bainístíochta have accepted the invite to have the children taking part, and we are looking forward to a great day. The details will be worked out with the parade committee following a meeting tonight and we look forward to a great attendance at the parade, which, will be commencing at 2.30 at Summerhill. The school Banna Ceoil will be playing and children representing each class from rang 1-6 will also march.
Hataí
We are hoping to have a high green hat for every child taking part. If you, or anyone you know are attending the upcoming rugby internationals, please collect as many of these as possible and send them in to the school or give them to any member of the Coiste na dTuismitheoirí! Míle buíochas.

Dialann
Dé Luain & Máirt 15&16/2/10 Scoil dúnta: Briseadh téarma
Oíche Mháirt 23/2/10 Céad Fhaoistin Rang 2 7.00, Séilpéal Naomh Eoin.
Dé hAoine 5/3/10 Scoile dúnadh ar 12:00 Cruinniú Fóirne
Oíche Luain 8/3/10 Ceolchoirm Louis de Paor agus Ronan Brown
Dé Céadaoin 17/3/10 Scoil dúnta: Lá’le Pádraig
Dé Céadaoin 17/3/10 Pádráid Lá ‘le Pádraig 2.30
Oíche Déardaoin 18/3/10 Ceolchoirm Rang 4 & 5: 7.30
Dé hAoine 26/3/10 Scoil ag dúnadh ar 12.00:Laethanta
Saoire na Cásca
Dé Luain 12/4/10 Scoil ag athoscailt Lá iomlán
Dé hAoine 23/4/10 Scoil ag dúnadh ar 12.00: Cruinniú Fóirne
Dé Luain 3/5/10 Scoil dúnta: Lá Saoire Baince
Dé Sathairn 15/5/10 Cóineartú Rang 6: 3.00 i.n Séipéal Naomh Eoin
Dé Sathairn 29/5/10 Céad Comaoineach Rang 2: 11.00 r.n. Séipéal Naomh Eoin
Dé Luain 7/6/10 Scoil dúnta: Lá Saoire Baince
Oíche Déardaoin 10/6/10 Ceolchoirm Rang 1 & 3: 7.30
Déardaoin 24/6/10 Scoil ag dúnadh ar 12.00: Cruinniú Fóirne
Dé hAoine 25/6/10 Scoil ag dúnadh ar 12.00: Laethanta Saoire an tSamhraidh

ISPCC & Eco Environmental
Táimid ag bailiú arís! In order to be creative around how we raise sufficient funds to keep progressing the school forward, we have signed up to the ISPCC & Eco Environmental scheme whereby the school gets €2.00 for every mobile phone and €3.00 for every well-filled bin liner of clothes and textiles collected. In addition 50c is donated to the ISPCC. As with the last Interactive Whiteboard it was great to receive it in exchange for the phone collection as well as the Jack & Jill Foundation going too. Therefore, we ask you to please support this appeal by sending in any old mobile phone you, your relatives or friends, may have, and we will also forward a textile bag to you when we receive them. Míle buíochas!!

An Ghaeilge sa Ghaelscoil
As part of our New Year’s resolutions, we are really endeavouring to raise the children’s standard of spoken Irish in the classroom and the informal settings of the school. The importance of the value of a strong school community cannot be over-emphasised and as one of the fundamental aims of our Gaelscoil is that the children have a great knowledge, awareness and appreciation of our language and overall culture, we regularly need to re-assess the children’s efforts in this area, agus Pobal Scoile Gaelach a chothú.
As you know we frequently reward the children for their Gaeilge with stickers, stars, prizes, class votes and more! However, when children speak in English outside of English class, in situations where they have the competency to speak ‘as Gaeilge’ we issue a Cárta Bán. This is sent home for your information and signature. Usually with your support a great improvement in the pupil’s effort follows. However, occasionally repeated Cártaí Bána are issued. If your child receives 3 Cárta Bán in a calendar month, a Cárta Buí is issued and we then telephone you to help remedy the situation. Happily this hasn’t happened this year! In general a mark will not be deducted from the pupil’s leabhair nótaí iompar when sé/sí is issued a Cárta Bán, but if misbehaviour or a negative attitude accompanies the speaking in English it will be.
So again we look for your support in the following ways to help and encourage your children to speak “as Gaeilge”:
? Speak “as Gaeilge” as often as you can to your child
? Speak to your child about how you value the Irish language and why you chose a Gaelscoil for your child’s education. Chat about the values of our Irish identity and culture. Instil in you’re an appreciation of all things Irish and the fact that Irish is an official EU language.
? Be able to sing the National Anthem, Amhrán na bhFiann.
? When you are on the school premises or at the gate, always speak as much Irish as you can. Your child can teach you!! (Books and websites a-plenty are also available). We have a lovely Publication & CD for adults called ‘Is féidir liom’ available to borrow from Kim san oifig or the usborne ‘Irish for beginners’! If you haven’t the basics to meet and greet, and hold a simple conversation this is a must.
Smacht & Gaeilge
? If your child brings home a ‘Cárta Bán’ for you to sign please discuss again the importance of speaking ‘as Gaeilge’, of abiding by the school rules and ethos and of showing respect for fellow pupils and school staff.
? Bíodh Gaeilge le feiceáil ag do pháistí áit éigin lasmuigh den scoil! Mar shampla, if you use a cheque book, have it printed as Gaeilge, or use Gaeilge in the Library – there will be a big welcome for you, especially from Dónal, or use the Gaeilge option at cash dispensers! You will agree that these are not a big deal, but do give your children very positive messages about your attitude to Gaeilge.
? Remember, that you are their primary educators – we can only build on your good work. Go raibh míle maith agaibh do bhur n-aird agus tacaíocht.

Spraoicheisteanna
Comhghairdeaschas leis an 2 fhoireann a ghlac páirt i Spraoicheist an chomhairle Creidmheasa oíche Aoine seo caite. D’éirigh go hiontach leo- Tháinig Rang 6 sa 3ú áit in the senior section with Rang 4 coming 4th in the junior section. Rang 6 was represented by Tadgh Ó Ceallaigh, Aoife Ní Mhacáin Witts, Cathal Ó Éalaín agus Siobhán Nic Dhiarmada agus Rang 4 by Killian Ó Maoleoin, Emma Ní Dhonnabháin, Eoin Ó Gliasáin agus Sinéad Ní Cheallaigh. Míle buíochas also to their class mates, múinteoirí and members of Coiste na dTuismitheoirí who prepared them for the event!

Bualadh Bos
Maith sibh go léir don airgead agus taccíocht a thug sibh d’ár mbailiúchán do mhuintir Haití. Bailíodh €1,222.50 ar fad agus tugadh don Red Cross é.

Gleacaíocht:
Tá gleacaíoct ag ath thosnú le hEmer Feehan gach Luan from mid-term to Easter. This is a great opportunity once again for the children to do gymnastics using all the super equipment san Halla iontach. The children always enjoy the opportunity of progressing at their own level to undertake more challenging and courageous moves! (Féach ar www.gaelscoilau.ie) Classes will take place during school time an Mondays and children should wear flexible runners, with their éadaí spóirt.

Iománaíocht:
Tá an iománaíocht/camógaíocht ag leanúint ar aghaidh go breá le Tommy, Eamonn agus Robbie. Anois tá Rang 2&3 ag imirt lasmuigh. Dá bharr sin tá buataisí, bríste breise agus camán ag teastáil uathu chomh maith leis an gclogad.

Glantacháin an Earraigh
Leis an Earrach linn anois ar mhiste libh iarraidh ar bhur bpáistí a málaí scoile a ghlanadh amach le bhur dtoil!

Ceolchoirm Álainn
Tá ceolchoirm álainn á eagrú ag Conradh na Gaeilge le Louis de Paor agus Ronan Brown. Beidh sé ar siúl ar an 8-3-2010 in Óstán Cúirt na Mainistreach (Abbey Court Hotel). Beidh oíche speisialta ann.

Swap-Shop na n-Éadaí
A message from Coiste na dTuismitheoirí: The next Swap Shop will be on Friday February 12th 1.15 go dtí 2.45 (just before mid-term). Just come along and take anything you need at no cost. Please send in any uniform clothes you are finished with agus go raibh maith agaibh do na cinn tugtha go dtí seo.

Maith sibh Rang a 6:
Thug Rang a 6 cuairt ar na daoine i Teach Altranais Uí Chonláin. Lena gceol srl., thug siad sonas agus ardú croí dóbh!

Athchúrsáilt:
As disposing of batteries correctly is so important, we have linked up with ‘Weee Ireland’ to recycle them. We have a blue box inside each main door if you have batteries you would like to dispose of.

Galf do Pháistí
Ryan McCann @ Nenagh Golf Club has asked me to let you know that children from 6 years up can begin coaching sessions with the YMG programme at the club ( www.ymg-golf.com). A new programme begins on February 27th and children need not be members of the golf club or even own their own clubs. Gach eolas ó: 087-9339338.

Le meas
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