Scoil Náisiúnta Seanbhaile

PARENTS ASSOCIATION

4th October 2011


Re: Shanbally National School Parents Association 2nd Newsletter.
Outlining all the Schools upcoming events:


Dear Parents,

Firstly we would like to thank those of you who have already supplied spot prizes in response to last weeks newsletter, we know that there is a lot more to come and we thank you in advance :.

We are very excited to share the following list of upcoming events with you all. These events are scheduled to take place from now until December;

1) Coffee Morning: Our annual coffee morning will take place on Friday 7th October in the Shamrock Bar from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. This is a great opportunity to meet with other parents & all proceeds go to Shanbally National School. All cake donations can be handed into the school at 9am where a member of the Parents Association will be there on hand or at the Shamrock Bar from 12pm.


2) Junior Infants Photographs: Each year a professional Photographer comes to the school to photograph our new Junior Infants pupils and their siblings. This will be taking place on the 10th of October. Adrian O' Herlihy photographer will be doing the photos on the day. You can see some of Adrian's work on www.adrianoherlihy.com.

3) Table Quiz: The Table Quiz is booked for Friday 11th of November in the Shamrock Bar. This is always a fantastic evening and raises a lot of money for the school but most importantly it is great fun!! Spot Prizes will be given out on the night. Tickets and more information will be provided closer to the date!


4) Bazaar: Our annual School Bazaar will be taking place on the 27th of November at 2pm in Pfizer's Sports Hall. There will many stalls on display including the children's very own "craft stall". There will be toys, bric-a-brac, books and even "Aunty Nellie's Sweetshop" will have their own stall :. We have loads of fabulous Prizes to be won on the day! Any unwanted items (no rubbish please!) that you wish to donate will be gladly accepted. More details of the Bazaar will be sent out to you in November.

5) Christmas Cards: Each year the pupils design their very own individual Christmas Cards. We are doing a totally new and improved format this year, these will be available to purchase by parents in November. More details to follow.

6) Christmas School Production: This Christmas will be even more special in Shanbally National School as we will be having our very first Christmas Panto- "Cinderella with a Twist" !!! The Children are very excited at the prospect of performing for their parents and family members. A big thanks to Louise O' Sullivan and the staff for preparing & organising this event. The matinee is scheduled for Wednesday the 14th of December at 12 noon and the evening show will take place on Thursday the 15th of December at Ringaskiddy Hall at 7pm. More details will be provided closer to the date.

7) Santa Visits School: Santa will be making a very special stop this Christmas to Shanbally National School. This is always a fantastic day for the children. Santa will bring every boy and girl a special treat. A Christmas raffle is also held on this day.

8) Christmas Carol Service: This will take place on Tuesday 20th of December. It is always a brilliant evening. This year the Junior side of the school (Juniors/Seniors/First) are doing the Nativity show "One Bright Night" accompanied by the rest of the school giving a selection of Christmas Carols and songs.

We look forward to celebrating and participating in the above with you all. Make sure to pencil the dates into your calendars :.

We hope to see you all on Friday morning for our coffee morning, kicking off the first of our many exciting upcoming events!!!

Kind Regards,

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Cathrina Gregson & Tanya Billington Liam Shanahan
On and behalf of Shanbally N.S Principal of Shanbally N.S
Parents Association