The Little People playgroup came to visit on the 22nd of November to see the Mambo and Jazz Puppet show with our P1/2 class. The show which is produced by Action Cancer taught the children the benefits of a Heathly Lifestyle and was hugely enjoyable. The children then had an opportunity to play together in our new soft play area. A great morning was had by all and we look forward to another visit from the playgroup next term.
Fr Mc Guckin's farewell mass took place in St. Michael's Chapel on Thurs 10th November. It was a tribute to Father that so many staff and pupils both past and present turned up on the night to wish him a happy retirement. Father McGuckin served as Chairman on our school Board of Governors for ten years and was a regular visitor to our school. Enjoy the easy life Father, you've earned it!
A new Badminton After schools club starts on Monday 7th November for our P5-7 children. This is a great opportunity to learn a new sport and get active. The club is part of our Extended schools scheme and there is no charge. Come along and get involved and you never know...the future Badminton Gold medalist for the 2024 Olympics may come from St. Michael's!
At the recent Parent Teacher Meetings, parents were issued with a questionnaire. This questionnaire is designed to give parents a platform to give their opinions on our school and help form new targets for our school development plan. Please ensure completed forms are returned to school at your earliest convenience. Additional copies are available on request in the school office.
After school ICT classes for our P7 children start on Wed 19th Oct. The classes will help the children to complete the ICT Accreditation Scheme. At the end of the scheme pupils will be awarded with a certificate detailing their level of ICT competence. All children are encouraged to attend.
Miss Carrragher's class went on their road safety walk through the town this week. The boys and girls have been learning all about road safety and were accompanied on the walk by Road Safety Officers,Gareth and Lorna. As our school is beside a busy road, road safety awareness is vital for our pupils. Well Done to the boys and girls who completed this very worthwhile exercise.
Our pupils raised £100 for the Annual Run For Autism through our recent non uniform day. Many thanks are extended to our parents for supporting this local charity.
This term the school has organised a series of High Quality PE lessons for all classes delivered by specialist coaches. Please ensure your child has PE clothes to change into on the day of their PE. P1/2 children can wear in tracksuit bottoms and trainers on their days of PE. The list of PE days for each class is listed below.
P1/2 - WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY.
P3/4/5 - WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY.
P6/7 - MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY.
P. 5-7 CLASSES WILL ALSO GO SWIMMING EVERY FORTNIGHT. THE DATES LEFT FOR THIS
TERM ARE 6/10/11, 20/10/11, 3/11/11, 17/11/11, 1/12/11 AND 15/12/11.
Fruit Bags are once again on sale in school. The bags cost 40p each and are an excellent way to get one of your recommended 5 a day!
The school is delighted to announce the opening of our new play area for our Key Stage 1 pupils. The playarea was built with funding secured from the Awards for All National Lottery Grant. The children can run, play and climb on the new soft rubber surface with no fear of cut knees or mucky shoes. Look out in the Local papers in the next few weeks for photographs of the official opening.
At St. Michael's Primary School We aim to create a calm and caring environment where teachers and children learn and work together. Each Child will be encouraged to fulfil their potential and central to this is the ethos of respect for self and others. We aim to establish a community that pupils, parents, teachers and support staff enjoy a sense of belonging to and have an important part to play.
On this blog we will keep parents/guardians informed of past and upcoming events. There will be pictures, surveys and even games for your children to play, so make sure you are a regular visitor.
The Little People playgroup came to visit on the 22nd of November to see the Mambo and Jazz Puppet show with our P1/2 class. The show which is produced by Action Cancer taught the children the benefits of a Heathly Lifestyle and was hugely enjoyable. The children then had an opportunity to play together in our new soft play area. A great morning was had by all and we look forward to another visit from the playgroup next term.
Fr Mc Guckin's farewell mass took place in St. Michael's Chapel on Thurs 10th November. It was a tribute to Father that so many staff and pupils both past and present turned up on the night to wish him a happy retirement. Father McGuckin served as Chairman on our school Board of Governors for ten years and was a regular visitor to our school. Enjoy the easy life Father, you've earned it!
A new Badminton After schools club starts on Monday 7th November for our P5-7 children. This is a great opportunity to learn a new sport and get active. The club is part of our Extended schools scheme and there is no charge. Come along and get involved and you never know...the future Badminton Gold medalist for the 2024 Olympics may come from St. Michael's!
At the recent Parent Teacher Meetings, parents were issued with a questionnaire. This questionnaire is designed to give parents a platform to give their opinions on our school and help form new targets for our school development plan. Please ensure completed forms are returned to school at your earliest convenience. Additional copies are available on request in the school office.
After school ICT classes for our P7 children start on Wed 19th Oct. The classes will help the children to complete the ICT Accreditation Scheme. At the end of the scheme pupils will be awarded with a certificate detailing their level of ICT competence. All children are encouraged to attend.
Miss Carrragher's class went on their road safety walk through the town this week. The boys and girls have been learning all about road safety and were accompanied on the walk by Road Safety Officers,Gareth and Lorna. As our school is beside a busy road, road safety awareness is vital for our pupils. Well Done to the boys and girls who completed this very worthwhile exercise.
Our pupils raised £100 for the Annual Run For Autism through our recent non uniform day. Many thanks are extended to our parents for supporting this local charity.
This term the school has organised a series of High Quality PE lessons for all classes delivered by specialist coaches. Please ensure your child has PE clothes to change into on the day of their PE. P1/2 children can wear in tracksuit bottoms and trainers on their days of PE. The list of PE days for each class is listed below.
P1/2 - WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY.
P3/4/5 - WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY.
P6/7 - MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY.
P. 5-7 CLASSES WILL ALSO GO SWIMMING EVERY FORTNIGHT. THE DATES LEFT FOR THIS
TERM ARE 6/10/11, 20/10/11, 3/11/11, 17/11/11, 1/12/11 AND 15/12/11.
Fruit Bags are once again on sale in school. The bags cost 40p each and are an excellent way to get one of your recommended 5 a day!
The school is delighted to announce the opening of our new play area for our Key Stage 1 pupils. The playarea was built with funding secured from the Awards for All National Lottery Grant. The children can run, play and climb on the new soft rubber surface with no fear of cut knees or mucky shoes. Look out in the Local papers in the next few weeks for photographs of the official opening.