Dear parents/guardians,
Please see the following notices for your attention:
Féilire na Scoile
The school closes on Friday 19th December for the Christmas holidays at 12.30p.m.
The usual arrangements will apply. Junior and Senior Infants, along with their brothers and sisters, will leave at 12p.m. The remaining children will leave at 12.30p.m.
The school re-opens on Monday 5th January at 8.50a.m.
Tréadach
It’s lovely to hear the sound of Christmas carols in the school at the moment. Ms. Tobin and our teachers are busy preparing the children for our Carol Service on this Friday 19th December in St. Paul’s church. You are invited to attend at 11am on the day.
Fr. Eugen led the school in prayer at First Friday mass in November. All classes from 2nd to 6th attended the mass. Our thanks to Ms. Tobin and Ms. Casey for preparing the music and readings with the children.
Cosaint Leanaí
Our annual review for Child Protection was carried out by the Board of Management at our last meeting on 3rd December 2025.
The updated Child Safeguarding Statement can be viewed on our website at the following link:
https://www.emons.ie/school-policies/child-protection-guidelines-and-procedures/
Imeachtaí na Nollag
Santa Visit
Míle buíochas to the Parents’ Association who organised a fantastic visit of Santa to the school on Tuesday. It started with the arrival of Santa in spectacular fashion by military escort. Children then visited Santa in his grotto and they received a selection box each.
Christmas Choir in Emo Court
We were delighted to have been invited to take part in a Christmas music event in Emo Court last Sunday. We are very proud of the children who performed, for their beautiful singing and wonderful playing of instruments. Our thanks to Ms. Tobin and Ms. Casey who prepared the children so well for the day.
Christmas Trip to Kildare Farm Foods
On Wednesday, 10th December, the children in Ms. Bohan’s and Mr. Lynch’s classes travelled to Kildare Farm Foods to visit Santa for a fantastic day out. They enjoyed a train ride around the farm, fed the animals, and, of course, met the main man himself! Santa gave each child a lovely present and spent time chatting with them all.
Suíomh Idirlín Nua
We are delighted to announce that we will be launching a new school website in January. We are currently in the final stages of design and staff training.
The new, user-friendly platform will include all the information and updates available on our current website, with the added benefit of dedicated class pages. Teachers will be able to post regular updates about classroom activities, helping to strengthen the connection between home and school.
Blúiríní
Coiste Glas
As part of our work towards a Green Flag for Biodiversity, Mr. Slevin and Ms. Dempsey have selected a Green Schools Committee with two representatives from each class. We look forward to the contributions of the committee to this project.
Green Schools Committee:
Fiadh Gorman, Cúan Butler, Genevieve Gaughan, Tom Christie, Adeleen Battles, Natalie von Homeyer, Hannah Ryan, J.J. Kelly, Finn Wheeler, Jane Brophy, Leah McDonald, Conor Donnelly, Jaiden Murray, Eliott Sower, Jack Bracken & Aoibhinn Murtagh.
Spoonfuls of Sugar
On Wednesday, December 3rd, both 5th & 6th Class attended Mountmellick Community School’s production of ‘Spoonfuls of Sugar – An Evening with Mary Poppins’. The children really enjoyed interacting and singing along with the production. Each child was also very kindly provided with a drink and a snack.
Tráth na gCeist Cumann na mBunscol
Congratulations to our quiz team that performed so well in a recent Cumann na mBunscol Sports Quiz. They were in 2nd place coming into the last round and finished in 4th place overall. Well done to Cormac O’Keefe, Darragh O’Keefe, Liam Malone & Barry McDonald.
Ceachta Snámha
5th and 6th class will complete their block of swimming lessons in the new year. There will be six lessons in total, beginning on Wednesday 7th January and finishing on Wednesday 11th February.
School Calendars – The Parents’ Association School Calendar 2026 has been printed and is now available to purchase through Aladdin.
Christmas Cards – Christmas cards have been distributed to children that ordered them.
Shoebox Donations – Thank you so much to the pupils and families who donated to The Shoebox Appeal. Every single box collected is another child who will receive a gift this Christmas!
Beannachtaí na Nollag
Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all parents for your continued support of the children and teachers, and to wish you and your families a healthy and happy Christmas.
Le dea-ghuí,
Noel Costelloe
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