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July 2008
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SEAN BUTLER: Sean Butler joined the board of management last October. After I asked him to join, he took two weeks to decide, he had to be sure that he could give it the time needed to do the job right and that we would do things his way. Sean and Liam work closely together to streamline the schools finances and they are now in excellent order. Sean was working on producing a budget for the new school year starting in September, his objective was to know how much money we were taking in and how much we were going to spend throughout the year so as that we would have sufficient funds for all eventualities and to support the teachers in maintaining the standards of excellence in the school. Sean believed we all had social responsibilities, and he honoured his fully, not only by working in the school but also by his tireless work for the homeless in Drogheda, where he was vice chairperson and treasurer. Sean would spend most Fridays in the homeless centre where he would attend meetings and organise the finances, support the staff and talk to the homeless or play snooker with them or help in whatever way he could. Sean was a good conversationalist and a great listener. He loved the good things in life - travel, Cuban cigars, expensive wines, good food, Munster rugby and the sea. He enjoyed his work with the school and he brought a practical attitude to the day to day problems which were discussed at the board of management meetings, he got great pleasure and satisfaction reading the last year school year book which gave him an insight into the daily life of the school. Sean was a very good friend and neighbour and through himself and Martina we met all our other neighbours and throughout the parties they both organised. We will sorely miss him and our loss is tiny compared ot that of his wife Martina and his family. The best way we can honour Sean's work for the school is to continue with the standards he set, to complete our budget for our new school year and to make sure that we don’t deviate from his procedures. We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Martina and his family and thank them for all the excellent work that Sean did for the school. Diarmuid Everard, Board Chairperson
CLASS ALLOCATION:
Junior Infants: Ms. Crilly & Ms. O’Rourke
Senior Infants: Ms. Lombard & Ms. Weir
First Class: Mrs. Clarke & new teacher
Second Class: New teacher & new teacher
Third Class: Ms. Everard
Fourth Class: Ms. Duffy
Fifth Class: Ms. Ffrench
Sixth Class: Ms. Reynolds & Ms. Grufferty
Learning Support: Mr. Colreavy & Ms. Chambers
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SIXTH CLASS TOUR: Sixth Class visited St. Brigids Primary School in Manchester, Alton Towers, Old Trafford, the Trafford Shopping Centre, Chester and North Wales over a hectic three days this month. They have to be complimented for their excellent behaviour throughout.
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STUDENT OF THE YEAR: The Cathriona Kenneally Memorial Trophy was awarded to Sinead McPhillips, our 2008 Student of the Year. ‘Never Settle for Less Than Your Best,’ was the ethic that Cathriona instilled in her pupils and Sinead was chosen as an example of such a pupil.
- BOOK SCHEME: Thank you to all the PA Committee members that organised the Book Scheme so well for the school. We have a little idea of the time and effort that goes into it and it certainly gets the pupils off to a flying start in September. Your hard work is appreciated.
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REOPENING: Monday, September 1st @ 9pm. Happy holidays
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SECURITY: We would appreciate if parents could keep an eye on the school and if you see any suspicious activity during the summer please text or phone 087/6701726
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GARDEN COMPETITION: Best sustainable and productive garden in Co. Meath. Well done Ms. Ffrench’s class for winning yet another prize in the School Garden Competition.
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SCHOOL DISCIPLINE: We want to compliment the children for their excellent behaviour right throughout the year. Apart from being well behaved their excellent courtesy and care for fellow pupils is a credit to all of them.
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