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St Mary's Primary School Banbridge

October Newsletter

1st Oct 2012
October Newsletter

School Fund

Thank you to all our parents who have already submitted their School Fund. If you have not already done so, please forward it to the school office. 

A contribution of £20 per child or £30 per family is requested.

First Penance

First Penance will take place on Thursday 25th October at 7pm in the Church of St. Therese.

Healthy Tuck Shop


The P7 Fresh Fruit Tuck Shop continues at break times each Tuesday and Thursday.

School Closures

School will be closed for children from Monday 29th October to Friday 2nd November for the midterm break.

School Parking


Thank you for observing the 'no parking restrictions' in the school car park. We are aware that this has caused disruption and difficulties for some. Unfortunately, this inconvenience is necessary to ensure the safety of children and staff crossing the car park. 

DRD are presently working to address the issues raised regarding the Puffin Crossing on the Scarva Road. 


Banbridge Youth Club

Banbridge Junior Youth Club for 8-12 years from 6.30pm to 8.30pm at Banbridge Youth Resource Centre Hill Street, Banbridge. For further information contact 028 406 2509.

The Giving Machine


Please think of your child's school when shopping online. Please use TheGivingMachine website when ordering online. There is no charge to you as a shopper. There is great potential to raise significant funds for our school. Please inform your family and friends. 

PTA AGM


Thank you to all who were able to attend the recent PTA Annual General Meeting. It was good to see such a large turn out. 
At the PTA AGM the following committee members were proposed and seconded to remain in post:
Mary McPolin - Chairperson
Lynda Hussey - Vice Chairperson
Sarah Tugwell - Secretary
Petrina Gallagher was successfully nominated for the role of Treasurer for the incoming year. Thank you to our outgoing Treasurer Joanne Henry for her hard work over the past 12 months.
Parents are strongly encouraged to come along and become involved. All support is greatly appreciated. 
Credit Union

The Credit Union will commence in the next few weeks. A letter will be issued shortly.

Fit To Help


The school's annual 'Fit To Help' fundraiser will take place on Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th October. Sponsorship forms will be issued to all children next week. We hope there will be a good response to our fundraising event. 

School PTA


The next meeting of the School PTA will take place on Tuesday 16th October at 7.30pm. All parents are encouraged to attend.

Class Blessings

P1 Class Blessings will take place on Monday 8th October at 1.15pm for Mrs O'Hare's class and at 1.30pm for Mrs White's class. 

P3 Class Blessings will take place on Tuesday 9th October at 1.15pm for Miss King's class and at 1.30pm for Mrs Devlin's class. 

P2 Class Blessings will take place on Thursday 11th October at 1.15pm for Mrs Quigley's class and at 1.30pm for Mrs Moore's class. 

Halloween Disco

A Halloween Disco, organised by the PTA, will take place in the school hall on Friday 26th October. Children may dress up in fancy dress. Prizes for the best dressed. Admission £3.

Non-Uniform Day


A non-uniform day will be held on Friday 26th October. Children are asked to donate £1 towards School Fund. Children may dress up in Halloween costumes if they wish. 

School Certificates

Congratulations to Adam Cairns, Liam Crossey, Conor Doherty, Alicia McParland, Kieran Doran Gartland, Katie Monaghan, Caoimhe Keeley, Daniel McGivern, Scott Henry, Aidan Smith, Elizabeth Perera, Ethan Walker, Eoin Casey, Rachel Lavery, Jack Thompson, Adam Mitchell, Jordan Kelsey, Martyna Florek and AJ Peniero on being awarded a class certificate for good work during the week commencing Monday 24th September. 

Congratulations Niamh Brown, Caitlin Meade, Claire O'Keefe, Rachel Lavery, Julia Zwolinski, James McKee, Carlo Scappaticci, Mikey Wood, Liam Crossey, Adam Cairns, Matthew Priestley, Charlie McDonagh, Molly Dixon, Caolan O'Rourke, Kerri Egan, Ellie Hamill, Olivia Tate, Ebony-Jane McCourt, Ciara McCorry, Alanna McGrath, Ben Vincent on being awarded a class certificate for good work during the week commencing Monday 1st October.