Please share! This is great fun.. Sign up early to avoid disappointment.
The prize is the Leo Clancy Cup.
Base wood fired pizza are providing complimentary pizzas for us to sell by the slice at the family quiz this Friday night to raise funds for the schools.
AND – We have great raffle prizes to be won on the night including vouchers and cinema tickets.
We are delighted to advise you that the Johnstown Parents’ Association will continue its work following the Annual General Meeting on the 24th September 2019. Thanks to all the parents who attended and we hope you enjoyed the excellent Internet Safety Talk from Zeeko.
Welcome to Ruth, Janice, Sarah, Sam and Sarah who join us this year. The association aims to promote the school community by organising activities throughout the year.
The Parents’ Association does not have a fundraising role and we have some expenses for which we need your help. We would like to ask each family for a voluntary subscription of €10 for expenses to be covered in 2019/2020.
Contributions are needed for:
The annual insurance premium is €205
Costs for speakers and events such as Ice Cream Day!
Catering costs to cover the Communion and Confirmation events.
Please return your donation to the school in the envelope provided with your name and class where it will be collected or if you prefer to pay electronically, please use the following details:
BIC: ULSB IE 2D IBAN: IE59 ULSB 9859 5076 1833 69
Please note that any excess funds raised by the association are donated back to the school. We appreciate your support and thank you in advance. Yours sincerely,
Christine Higgins
Chairperson
JPA Class Groups
It has come to our attention that some parents of the Junior Infants Girls’ School classes have not yet joined the class WhatsApp group. These groups are helpful for sharing communications from JPA, homework queries and also for organising parties and events.
A class representative has been assigned to each junior infant class:
Ms Raymond – Sinead Peacock
Ms Reid – Jane Rush
Ms Breen – Allison Kearney & Karen Bennett
If you would like to join the class WhatsApp group approach your class rep and provide your phone number or go to our website and log your details:
https://jpaconnect.com/2019/10/10/class-reps/
JPA Calendar 2020 22nd October 2019
It is that time of year again where we plan for the JPA School Calendar. The themes for each class are the same as last year:
| Class | Theme |
| Junior Infants | Princess/Superheroes |
| Senior Infants | Valentines |
| First | Halloween |
| Second | St Patricks Day |
| Third | Christmas |
| Fourth | Happy New Year |
| Fifth | Sports Jerseys |
| Sixth | Crazy Hair |
| The Meadow | Easter |
Save the Date: Table Quiz
Our table quiz will be on Friday 8th November @ 7.30pm. To book a table of 4 (2 Adults 2 Kids) e-mail jpaconnect@gmail.com.
Prizes
We are always looking for prizes for raffles and events. If you have your own business and would like to donate a prize it would be much appreciated.
JPA is Going Green
To save paper, all JPA correspondence will be issued in the future via our website circulation list.
Sign up for future JPA updates and events by clicking on the follow button on the bottom right-hand side of the JPA website or if you use facebook or Twitter we are there too.
If you would like to get in touch with the JPA, you can contact us by email, jpaconnect@gmail.com
We would like to welcome everyone back to the new school year and a special welcome to the new parents joining the school.
We hope all the boys and girls have settled back in nicely. It’s going to be another fun & exciting year with all our events and new plans!!!
We would like to bring your attention to a very important event coming up:
Annual General Meeting.
The 2018 JPA AGM details are as follows:
Date: Thursday 20th September
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Johnstown Boys School
Please note:
As the majority of the committee members are leaving this year, your Parents Association needs you!
The following is just a brief idea as to what is involved with being a member:
– One evening a month for meetings
– Willing to help with organising the fun activities for the boys and girls
– Helping to support the school social events
– Enthusiasm and a team player
The JPA raises approximately €10,000 per annum which is shared between the schools.
These funds are paid towards:
• Ice Cream day
• Communion and Confirmation breakfasts
• School Graduation
• Easter Art Competition
• 6th Class Social
• School Donations
Without new committee members, none of this can happen. We encourage you all to come along to the AGM.
Best regards,
James, Paula, Lynne, Bernadette, Elaine, Siobhan, Caroline, Fiona, Gemma, Tim & Joe.
Volunteer?
Enjoy a great night with a super raffle, tea & coffee, hot dogs, goodie bags and lots of fun.
We are limited on the number of tables so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Please share with other parents that might have an interest.
The JPA would like to sincerely thank all of our calendar sponsors – logo’s and links to their websites are available on https://jpaconnect.com/calendar-sponsors/
Happy, Peaceful and Prosperous 2018 everyone!
Gassmart – Designer Shower,
HIVE Wireless Central Heating,
Boiler Service,
Chemical Flush (supply & fitted) & Boiler Magnet
Budapest Hostel 3 nights for 2 people
Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel x 2 gym passes (value €130 each)
Johnstown Swimming Club (1 term)
Cooks Academy (2 vouchers, one at €185, one at €85)
Rachel Howe Framed Print (value €100)
Clara Lara Family fun day Pass (€132)
Pilates Plus €100
Domino Pizza €50
De Villes €50
Ouzo €50
The Club €50
County Photos
Kids Kitchen Adult Voucher
Pink & Edward €60
The Shelbourne Afternoon Tea €60
1900 Bar & Restaurant €50
Pavilion Theatre (4 Tickets)
Deerings (2 chickens)
Lions Rugby Jersey
Gift box of 1 red & 1 white Italian wines.
School Contact details:
Our Lady of Good Counsel Boys’ School.
Phone: 01 2851499
email: johnstownbns@olgc.ie
Our Christmas Fair is fast approaching. Some stalls are still in need of helpers on the day (even 1hr to 1 ½ hours would be greatly appreciated) and we would appeal to all parents/guardians to contact Dee Bradley @ 087 2242699 if you are free to help.
