The New Extension to Scoil Niocláis

Scoil Niocláis
Frankfield
Grange
Cork



Re: The new extension to Scoil Niocláis 23.3.10

A chairde,

The Department of Education and Skills(!) has sanctioned the building of 16 room extension to Scoil Niocláis, Frankfield. Reddy O’Riordan Staehli, Douglas, Cork are the architects for the project.

While the project will be progressing to tender in the near future, no start date for construction has been named as yet.

Nevertheless, the Board of Management of Scoil Niocláis intends to keep the the local community up to date with developments by communicating regularly through the Scoil Niocláis Parents Associations, through the local residents associations and the school website.

When the construction date is announced, it is the intention of the Board of Management to call a meeting in the school hall to outline the strategies that will be put in place to combat the disruption to the community, particularly at opening and closing times. All interested parties will be invited to the meeting. One suggestion is to form “walking buses” from different areas of the parish i.e. groups of children from the same park/area walking to school together under the supervision of the parents.

Representatives from the board of management, the county council, the gardai and the design team will be on hand to answer questions.

Access to the school from the church yard will be suspended during the construction period. This access will open again once the building has been completed.

At present, there are two entrances to the school from the Bellevue Road. A third temporary access point will be opened up on the Cooney’s Lane side of the school ground. This will be only used as an emergency access once construction is completed.

Any suggestions regarding alleviating traffic problems at opening and closing times should be addressed to:

The Chairperson of the Board of Management,
Scoil Niocláis,
Frankfield,
Cork

Or contact the school through E-mail: scnioc@eircom.net

The extension to the school is a welcome development which will further strengthen the whole community of Frankfield/Grange. I’m sure that with discussion and cooperation we will overcome any difficulties that may arise.

Sincerely

Fr. John Walsh Chairperson of BOM
Micheál Ó Cochláin, Principal
School Website: http://www.scoilnioclais.ie/

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Scoil Niocláis Calendar 2010 – 2011

School opens on Monday August 30th

October 2010 mid-term break
School will close from 25th to 29th October inclusive.

Christmas 2010
School will close on 23rd December 2010 which will be the final day of the school term and will reopen on 10th January 2011.

February 2011 mid-term break
Scoil Niocláis will close from 21st – 25th inclusive

Scoil Niocláis will on close on Thursday March 17th and Friday March 18th.

Easter 2011
School will close on 15th April 2011 which will be the final day of the school term and will re-open on 3rd May 2011.

School will remain closed after June Bank holiday weekend to include Tuesday 7th June.

School closes Thursday June 30th for the summer holidays.

Lotto Tickets to be returned

All Lotto tickets to be returned for the opening draw next week.

Easter Holidays 2010 - Scoil Nioclais

Easter Holidays 2010


Scoil Nioclais will close at 12 noon on Friday 26th March for the Easter holidays and reopen on Monday 12 April.

School Closure

Scoil Nioclais will remain closed on Friday 12th March to facilitate a curriculum planning day.

Scoil Nioclais Lotto

Scoil Niocláis, Frankfield have launched their annual Lotto Draw for 2010

The Draw itself, based on the National Lottery numbers, will start on Wednesday St. Patrick’s Day 17th March and last for 5 weeks(10 draws), ending on Saturday 17th April. Each contestant chooses six numbers The person with the most points wins €1000. Second place wins €300. Least amount of points wins €100. All tickets should be brought to the school office on or before Friday 12th March.

Draw costs €10 per line. The league table will be updated each Monday and will be on display in the school and the school website: www.scoilniocláis.ie

Each school family will get a set of tickets to sell. Tickets are also available from the school office.

Monies fundraised by the Finance Committee go towards the local contribution to the building of the new school extension and furnishing extra resources

“ Scoil Niocláis had benefited hugely from the generosity and help of parents and friends in Grange/ Frankfield. We would like to thank all those who have supported our cause to date and wish everyone luck in this year’s Lotto Draw.”. said Mr. Robert Oldham, Scoil Niocláis Lotto Organiser.

Fr. John Walsh , Chairperson of the Board of Management said: “ We hope that construction on the new 16 classroom extension will go ahead before the end of the year. The funds generated from the Scoil Niocláis Lotto will furnish the school with the resources essential for a modern primary school.

First Confession

Second class will be making their First Confession on Wednesday 3rd March at 7.30 in the Church of the Incarnation, Frankfield.

Catholic Schools Week

Catholic Schools Week gives us the opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the contribution that our Catholic primary and post-primary schools make not just to Irish society, but to the mission of the Church. Last year marked a very successful beginning of an all-Ireland celebration of Catholic Schools Week and we hope this year to build on that foundation and continue to create a space where we can proudly articulate and celebrate our ethos and identity.

This year the theme for the week is ‘Catholic Schools – A Light for Every Generation’. This theme reminds us that we are constantly challenged to let that light shine for the present generation and this will remain part of our task for future generations. It also allows us to remember with great gratitude all those who contribute through their work in establishing schools and places of education.

Scoil Niocláis Timetable

Monday 1st February La Fheile Bride: St. Brigid’s Day - School Assembly - Fr. John Walsh PP.


Wednesday 3rd February - Prayer Service to celebrate Grandparents Day – Feast of St. Blaise - Fr. Colin Doocey CC.

Junior Infants @ 12.50p.m.
Rang 3 @ 1.50p.m.

Friday 5th February : Mass with Communion and Confirmation Classes. Grandparents and parents are also invited.

A small altar will be erected in the foyer of the school to remind us of St. Brigid – Murie na nGael. A special petitions box will be available for requests, prayers and petitions. A representative selection will be read out at Mass on Friday.

Camogie Success for Scoil Niocláis!!!

A fantastic year of sporting success for Scoil Niocláis was added to by our 5th class camogie team, who won their division in Blackrock GAA Monday 25th of January. The girls played fantastic all the way through and won out an epic final game on a scoreline of 1 goal to nil!
The girls were led by a fantastic coaching staff of Miss Sheila Holland and Miss Leslie Horgan, thanks also to all the parents who helped out on the day.
Everyone in Scoil Nioclais are so proud of you all, well done and good luck in the finals!!

Parent Teacher Meetings 2010

All parent-teacher meetings will be held on Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th of February. Children will be going home at 11:oo a.m. for infants and 11.15 a.m. for all other classes on those dates.

Raffle Tickets on Sale Tomorrow!

Sixth class are organising a raffle this Friday to raise money for the Haitian disaster. Tickets for the raffle will cost €1 for one strip or €3 for five strips and will be sold on Thursday.
The prize for these raffles will be delicious, tasty, large cakes!!! Hopefully we will raise a good bit of money to donate to Concern's Haiti appeal.

Green Schools Slogan Competition On Saving Energy!

Write your slogan on a piece of paper. On the back write your name, your class, room number and teacher's name. Submit it to your teacher by Friday the 29th of January.e.g. "Be bright, turn off the light"
1st - 6th class.
Slogan about energy.
Prize is a Smyths voucher.

Sixth Class Cake Sale

The sixth classes are organising a cake sale in Scoil Niocláis this Friday for the people of Haiti. They will be going around to classes to sell them.

School Staff Meeting

Pupils will be going home early on Friday 22nd of January due to a school staff meeting.

Junior and Senior Infants- 12:15

1st - 6th classes- 12:30

School Re-opened Tomorrow

School will re-open tomorrow Wednesday 13th of January at the usual time.

Scoil Nioclais Closed

Scoil Nioclais will be closed by ministerial order until Thursday 14th. Any changes will be posted.

Nuacht Nioclais- Christmas 2009

A chairde uilig,

On behalf of the Board of Management and Staff of Scoil Niocláis, I would like to thank all our parents and particularly, those parents in Scoil Niocláis Parents Association for their help, support, encouragement and cooperation during the term.

I also want to convey my gratitude to the all the teachers who participate and organise the sporting, cultural, musical and artistic events in Scoil Niocláis.

Happy Christmas and a prosperous 2010 to all.

Guim Nollaig faoi sheain is faoi mhaise ar mhuintir Scoil Niocláis agus gach dea-ghui don ath-bhliain.
Micheál Ó Cochláin, Priomh Oide

Nuacht Nioclais

Nuacht Nioclais- Junior Infants Plant Daffodils