April 2002 Volume
6:3
St. Olaf's Newsletter
Monster Easter Raffle
Many thanks to all who participated in our Easter Raffle, which yielded €542.50.
This will go towards the running costs of the Computer Room and the very necessary
purchase of new Chess Sets.
We would also like to formally thank all of our sponsors, parents who donated
prizes for the raffle and, in particular, Super Valu in Balally, The Coachhouse,
Ballinteer and Superquinn in Ballinteer who donated the Giant Easter Eggs
and hampers which were our main prizes.
Computer Room Update
We are currently in the process of networking our Computer Room
and significant progress has been made to date. We are, however, in need of
expertise in the actual networking process and we would appeal to any technically-minded
parents who may have a couple of hours free time to contact Jean-Paul at 087-2314157.
All help gratefully accepted.
Parents' Voluntary Contribution.
A sincere thanks to all families who have returned their Voluntary
contributions. To date, more than 50% have paid and we encourage those, who
may have forgotten, to send in their contribution as soon as possible. Reminders
were distributed to all families recently and may be 'rotting' in schoolbags
awaiting rescue!
Major redecoration has taken place already but there are still many other
improvements necessary. With your support, we will try to ensure that our
school environment is well maintained and pleasant for our pupils, parents,
staff and visitors.
Clann Cluana
The highlight of Seachtain na Gaeilge this year was the visit of top theatre
group Clann Cluana to the school on Wednesday 13th March. It was a great opportunity
to see live theatre and it went down a treat with the Senior classes.
We look forward to seeing them again in the not too distant future.
Cadbury's Quiz
School Heats for the Annual Parents' Assn. Quiz will take place on Thursday,
18th April in the School Hall at 1 pm. Teams of four pupils from Rang 4 upward
will compete for the honour of representing the school in the Dublin finals.
Gaeilge
Over the next few months you may notice 'Abairt na Seachtaine' posters around
the school. This is part of a conscious effort by staff, pupils and parents
to increase the usage of Gaeilge in the school environment and indeed in the
home. The phrases are very simple and well known to the children and the intention
is to use them as much as possible in a functional way. Please help out by
encouraging your children to use the 'Abairtí na Seachtaine' sa bhaile
as well as ar scoil.
Go raibh maith agaibh.
Abairt na Seachtaine 1:
Dia duit - Dia's Muire duit!
Write a Book 2002
Well done to all who took part in the 2001 Write a Book project.
The number participating really took off this year and the following children
were all awarded prizes:
· Mrs. Keegan's Junior Infant class,
· Ms. Mulvihill's Junior Infant class,
· Ms. Foleys class
· Ciara Dunne,
· Rachel Brady,
· Cian Faulkner,
· Darryl White,
Irish National Dance Competition
Zoe Ashe-Browne, Mr. Irving's class, was the Overall Junior
Winner 2002 at the second National Dance Competition in Longford over the
Easter holidays. She also won the Classical Ballet Solo and the Modern Solo
age 10 - 12. Zoe is currently the youngest member of the Junior Company of
the Irish National Youth Ballet.
In a unique double Zoe's sister Lindsay, a former pupil of St. Olaf's' was
declared Senior Winner 2002 and also won Classical Ballet Soloist 16 - 18.
We wish them every success in the future.
Cumann na mBunscol
We wish success to all members of our Senior, Junior and camogie
teams who have recently begun their campaigns. Training continues every Wednesday
at Naomh Olaf GAA club.
Athletics
The annual Schools Sports in Santry have been cancelled for 2002 due to the ongoing re-development of the stadium for the Special Olympics.
Impressionist Exhibition
All classes from Rang 1 to Rang 6 have had the pleasure of visiting the Impressionists
Exhibition at the National Art Gallery. This art appreciation is part of the
Revised Curriculum in Art currently being phased into National Schools.
Winners.
Congrats to Mrs. Stafford's class on their success in the National Tree Day Competition and to Isobel Jones McAuley who won third prize in the Wild Ireland Art competition
Smiler of the Month
Giordan Brewer wins our Smiler of the month competition for Easter. Your prize awaits you in the office.
Finally….
Our website has been updated recently and is worth checking
out at:
homepage.eircom.net/~olaf
And…..
School of the Month - Scoil na Míosa
Why not check out the Cumann na mBunscol website at www.gaa.ie/cnmb
where St. Olaf's are the current School of the Month.