Summary Chairperson's Report, AGM Oct 2010

Throughout our busy year, we carry out many events, the first of which is the Book Fair, which generates revenue to buy books for the CAPER Scheme, Library and all the novels required by 5th and 6th classes.  Another major event is the Communion reception which this year catered for up to 800 adults and 110 Communion kids.
We have many coffee mornings for parents with a very popular social night, this year, a pub quiz in Frankfield House.
We started a book loan scheme this year involving the 4 readers used in senior infants, parents responded generously and donated many books.  We hope to extend this scheme to other classes over time.
Fundraising is necessary to fund these projects and we do this through bag packs, raffles, cake sales, annual walk, Christmas calendars and letters.  Parents are very supportive and we are always grateful.
All money raised goes back into the school, for instance, this year we purchased interactive white boards, gardening equipment, hi vis vests and much more.
Finally thanks to all the parents on the committee and the sub committee, Michael, Sile, Pam, Michael, Kieran Daly and Declan Madden.

Scoil Nioclais Parents Association Committee Members 2010/2011

Orla Buckley
Catherine Squires
Aine Cunningham
Anne Todd
Majella Costello
Niamh Kelly
Mary Mahoney
Fiona OBrien
Catherine Tobin
Patricia Weir
Ann Tangney
Yvonne Gough

SCHOOL WALK

The Scoil Nioclais annual school walk will take place next Wednesday, 6th October 2010. This will be a great fun event for all those involved in the walk.

AGM

The Annual General Meeting takes place on Tuesday, 12th October 2010 at 8 p.m. in the school hall. All our welcome to attend.

BAG PACK

Bag packing took place last Saturday, 25th September in Super Valu, Grange. A big thank you to all those that were involved with the packing, and of course to all those that supported this initiative. It was a great success.

COFFEE MORNING

The parents association will hold a coffee morning in the school hall on Thursday 16th September from 12.30pm to 1.20pm, for junior and senior infant parents. This is a great opportunity to meet up with new parents and we look forward to seeing you then.

Scoil Nioclais Intercultural Day Friday 18th June

One of our great traditions here at Scoil Nioclais is our annual Intercultural day where students can both learn and explain different aspects of other cultures.In the past we have had great support from parents on this day, whereby they came and brought a taste of their country to the students. Events included:
-Dance and Musical displays
-Cookery demonstrations and sharing of recipes
-Wearing and explanations of National Costumes
-A visit to your child's class to talk about your country
-Story telling, translations and much more.
We would be delighted to hear from parents who would like to bring a little of their native country to Scoil Nioclais and would welcome any ideas you have. Help us keep this wonderful tradition going by contacting Orla (SNPA), through the school office or Rosemary in Room 18.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

The parents association would like to sincerely thank all those that volunteered to help with the First Holy Communion in the school on Friday night and on Saturday. It was a wonderful day for the children and their families. Your support and help was greatly appreciated.