Santa's Visit!

The school had a visitor last Tuesday morning - Santa came to visit the Junior and Senior Infants and to hear what they wanted for Christmas!

With of the Parents' Association, who helped organise the day and set up his grotto, Santa was able to meet all the Infants and even give them a little gift!

Thanks to all who helped make this happen, particularly all in the Parents' Association!

Goodbye Fr. Oliver

Kildalkey National School would like to say Goodbye to Fr. Oliver Devine.

The local parish priest for the last nine years, Fr. Oliver has been an integral part of the parish and indeed the school for all that time. Many students have passed through the school having received Holy Communion from him, having received the Sacrament of Penance from him, some worked with him in the Church and all would have had dealings with him.

The Chairperson of the Board of Management for that period, he oversaw many changes in Kildalkey National School. He was Chairperson when the plans for our new school were developed and finalised. An enthusiastic and affable presence always in the school, he will be sorely missed.

This morning, the school gathered to wish Fr. Devine the best of luck in his new role in Westmeath. Miss Pykett presented Fr. Devine with a gift from the school staff and Cormac and Moya presented him with a git from the altar servers. Mr. Fox spoke warmly of Fr. Devine's contribution to the school and thanked him for all his efforts. The whole school, along with many parents and locals were present to thank Fr. Devine.

We wish Father Oliver all the best in his new parish. Go raibh míle maith agat, Father.

Christmas Performances

As Christmas is approaching, several of the classes have put on plays and performances for the parents and guardians to attend.

We'd love to see you, the parents and family, attend!

Here are the dates and venues for each performance.

Junior Infants - Friday 12th December at 11.30 in the Church.

Senior Infants - Thursday 11th December at 12 in the GP Room.

1st Class - Wednesday 17th December at 1.30 in the GP Room.

2nd Class - Monday 15th December at 2.00 in the Church.

3rd and 4th Class - Tuesday 16th December in School Two. 

Reminder - Parents' Association AGM

A reminder to all that the Parents' Association AGM will take place on Wednesday, October 8th at 8.30 p.m. in Kildalkey NS.

We are very thankful to the outgoing Parents' Association for their hard work throughout the last year. Their continued support included, but is not inclusive of, the following:

Sponsored tin whistles for 2nd Class Pupils

Production of personalised Calendars at Christmas

Santa visit to Junior and Senior Infants with those pupils receiving wrapped selection boxes

The hosting of a fundraising Monster Bingo Night at Easter.

Preparation and serving of refeshments at Confirmation and Holy Communion.

Assistance with the Annual Sports Day and supply of ice creams for every child.

Reception for the Graduation Class and their families

Co-sponsored 'Class of 2014' Hoodies for 6th Class Students

Supplied Outdoor Sports Equipment for use at School 1 and School 2.

Supplied Board games and Art and Craft Supplies to all classes.

We look forward to seeing many people at the AGM!