Junior Infants Class
Welcome to Ms. Mary Clayton's Junior Infants Class
Welcome to our classroom!
Here is a copy of the school calendar for 2023/2024:
Our Classroom News!
School Admissions 2021
Ms. Lorraine O’Loughlin
September 27, 2021
Scoil Cholmcille, Mount Hanover
ANNUAL ADMISSION NOTICE
in respect of admissions to the 2022/2023 school year
Easter Events!
Ms. Lorraine O’Loughlin
April 8, 2024
How lucky were we to have the Easter Bunny visit us before the holidays!!
We also had an Easter Egg hunt. It was so much fun!!
There was also an Easter Egg raffle. The hampers were kindly donated by Mount Hanover Farms. One hamper was raffled per classroom. Congratulations to the lucky winners!!
September 2023 Newsletter
Ms. Lorraine O’Loughlin
September 29, 2023
Please use the link below to view the September newsletter.
Back to School!!!
Ms. Lorraine O’Loughlin
August 29, 2023
Looking forward to welcoming everyone back to school tomorrow!
Staff List 2023/2024:
Junior Infants: Ms Mary Clayton
Senior Infants: Ms Brigid O Donnell
1st/2nd: Ms Lisa Maher
3rd/4th: Mr Padraig McGroggan
5th/6th: Ms Lorraine O’Loughlin
SET: Ms Laura McGinty
SNA: Mrs Mary Kennedy
Secretary: Mrs Jennifer Donoghue
Art and Craft material, photocopying and stationery: €40
Personal Pupil Insurance (24hr cover) **Optional** €9
Payment can be made online through the following portal:
https://www.aladdin.ie/p/6180051006521344
Please ensure payment is made on or before Friday September 22nd 2023
See you all at 8.50am tomorrow!!
✨Parents Association Meeting ✨
Ms. Lorraine O’Loughlin
February 22, 2023
There will be a meeting of the Parents Association on Thursday March 2nd at 6pm in the GP Room. All are welcome to attend.
The purpose of the meeting is to organise upcoming fundraising events and also the First Holy Communion Reception.
The Communion Reception will take place after the ceremony (Saturday May 20th) in the GP Room.
Volunteer Parents from Junior Infants to 1st Class are required to help with the Communion Reception (set-up/teas/coffees/goodies/clean-up). It is hoped that the Communion Reception will be an annual event.
School Re-Opening 2022
Ms. Lorraine O’Loughlin
August 26, 2022
Looking forward to seeing all our students on Tuesday August 30th at 8.50 am.
Some gentle reminders as we return to school:
- Our school day is 8.50 am – 2.30 pm. Infant home time is 1.30 pm. Our breaks are 10.40 – 11.00 and 12.30 – 12.50.
- The children in Junior Infants will go home at 12 noon until Friday September 9th. From Monday September 12th, they will go home at 1.30 pm.
- Parents are reminded to drop and go in the morning time.
- The school opens for children at 8.50 am. Official teaching time begins at 9.05 am. Please ensure your child is on time for school. It is important to establish good routines from Day 1!!
- Please ensure that your child has their books and copies with them on Day 1 (as per booklists issued). All items should be clearly labelled.
Please follow this link to complete school payments for art, craft, photocopying and insurance fees:
https://www.aladdin.ie/p/6180051006521344
Please click on the link below for a copy of our school calendar:
Booklists 2022-2023
Ms. Lorraine O’Loughlin
June 8, 2022
Please find attached the book lists for the upcoming school year.
Student Corner
Notes & Reminders
Infant Day:
8:50: Drop Off
1.30: Infant Home Time
General Notes:
Tracksuit to be worn on PE day only
Healthy Eating Policy:
At Scoil Cholmcille, we have a healthy eating policy. The children are encouraged to eat fruit and veg. Sweets, chocolate, biscuits and crisps are not allowed in school.
As Scoil Cholmcille is a NUT FREE SCHOOL, we would ask that parents do not give their children nut products for lunch.
Useful Class Links
English Curriculum and ICT Links
Oral Language:
Reading:
Writing:
Reading Corner
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Extra Information
NCCA: National Council for Curriculum and Assessment
General Curriculum Information for Parents
Please click link below to view a podcast, tip sheets and video clips that will tell you about the maths your child will learn in junior and senior infants and give you tips about how you can help your child at home.
http://www.ncca.ie/en/Curriculum_and_Assessment/Parents/maths
Helping your Child at Home with Maths
Raising Boys Achievement
Encouraging Boys: Five Top tips for getting boys reading by: Gary Wilson