HPS Flag

We are currently in our second year of applying for our Health Promoting School Fag.

Last year we focused on healthy eating and we updated our Healthy Eating Policy.  We also focused on the physical side and all classes were involved in different forms of exercise both on the yard and in the classroom on wet days.

We are delighted to say that our healthy eating campaign is still in force thanks to the efforts of staff, children and parents.

We will also be involved in the food dudes programme this year.

This term we are focusing on Oral Health. We will be conducting various experiments on the effects of sugar on teeth etc.

This year we are participating in Super Troopers with Laya Heathcare.

This is an exciting and free programme created by Laya healthcare along with teachers and a team of experts in the areas of psychology, nutrition, wellbeing and physical activity. 

Its a great way for children and their families to become more active.

Your child will soon be receiving a Super Troopers Journal and a Family Wall Chart.

Green Flag Update

We are in currently in our second year of working towards our third Green Flag which is for Water Conservation. We have elected our new committee and they are working hard towards achieving this flag. 

Goal Jersey Day

Goal Jersey Day will take place on Friday 14th October.

Your child may wear a jersey of their choice for a small donation of €2.

RSA

Emma from the Road Safety Authority Ireland will be calling to the school on Wednesday 5th October to speak to the children about road safety.

County Photos

Just a reminder that County Photos will be here at the school on Monday October 3rd to take photos of Junior Infants and 6th Class only.

GAA Skills

We had a great day yesterday in Killeshandra. 

Scoil Bhríde and Killeshandra NS got together on Tuesday to learn new football skills thanks to a new 6 week programme being run by Killeshandra GAA Club.

The children had a great day. 

Thank you to all involved.

Notice from Dept of Children and Youth Affairs

Need assistance with your childcare costs?
The Community Childcare Subvention (CCS)Programme might help!
If you are a parent/guardian who is on low income, is in school, job training or in receipt of a social welfare payment then you may be eligible for assistance with your childcare costs.

The Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA) currently provides financial help towards childcare costs for many of these patents/guardians under the Community Childcare Subvention (CCS) Programme. Perhaps you are eligible too?

Am I eligible?
You may be eligible for CCS funding if you are in receipt of a social welfare payment and /or hold a medical card. The funding rates can be found on the CCS Band Rates List showing what 'band' is assigned to parents/guardians based on their eligibility. This list is available on the 'Childcare' section of our website
http://www.dcya.gov.ie/

I think I'm eligible. How do I apply?
Patents should contact their local childcare service or City/County Childcare Committee (CCC) for more information. You may be asked by your childcare service to provide proof that you eligible to access funding. Contact details for your local CCC are available on the 'Childcare' section of our website http://www.dcya.gov.ie/

How much of a discount can I get?
The maximum subvention id €95 per week but the amount will depend on how often your child attends the childcare service and what funding 'band' is assigned. Please refer to the CCS Band Rates List section of our Guide which is available on the 'Childcare' section of our website http://www.dcya.gov.ie/ or contact your local City/County Childcare Committee.

Recycling update

We have decided to collect ink cartridges and donate them to Dogs Trust Ireland.

We are also collecting used postage stamps whick we will pass on to the ISPCC for recylicng. 
There will be 2 cardboard boxes in the foyer to collect stamps, ink cartridges and toners.
Thanks for your help in assisting our new recycling campaign.

Welcome

 As we settle into our new school year, we would just like to welcome you all back as Parents/Guardians of children in our school. If you are sending your child here for the first time, we hope that their time here will be very happy.

All children including the Junior Infants have settled in very well.

We have a few changes to our staff-Ms Gaffney got married over the summer, so she is now Mrs O’Dowd and Ms Young also got married and she is now Mrs O’Neill.

We would also like to welcome Mrs Celine Clarke who will be joining our staff.

We will be applying for our 3^rd Green Flag which is for water next year and we are in our 2^nd year of applying for Health Promotion School Flag.

There will be lots of interesting events happening in the school over the next year such as installing a hedgehog motel, Buddy Bench, Water Action Day, Peace Proms, etc so we will keep you updated on our progress on the Blog.

Tá suim agus bród mór againne in ár dteanga dúchais agus cuirimid béim ar an ábhar seo i Scoil Bhríde.

Déanaimid iarracht Gaeilge neamhfhoirmiúil a labhairt go minic tríd an lae.

Glacaimid páirt i Seachtain na Gaeilge gach bhliain le damhsa, amhráin, ceoil agus tráth na gceist.

Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh sé.

Helen Flynn

Principal