Santa arriving at 1.30pm all details here – https://johnstowngns.com/christmas-fair-2019/
With Thanks to ALL THE VOLUNTEERS & Teachers. (Photos and Video by Emer)
See you all tomorrow. HO HO HO!
Asides
Our first meeting
1st Meeting – 8th October 2019 @ 8.15pm Boys School.
Invited:
All existing and new Committee Members and Teacher Representatives
| Item | Agenda | Time | Lead | |
| 1 | Welcome and Introductions | 8.15 – 8.20 | All | |
| 2 | Overview • Roles – Chair etc. (CH & DS) • Committee – Policies and Procedures • AGM follow up and Constitution (SR) • Sub –committees (CH) • ICT Support (JG) | 8.20 – 8.40 | CH DS SR JM | |
| 3 | Events for the Year | 8.40- 9.10 | CH | |
| 4 | Next Meeting : 5th November @8.15pm Boys School | 9.10 – 9.15 | SR | |
| 1 | 5th November 2019 | 8.15pm | Boys’ School | |
| 2 | 3rd December 2019 | 8.15pm | Girls’ School– Teacher Representatives | |
| 3 | 7th January 2020 | 8.15pm | Boys’ School | |
| 4 | 4th February 2020 | 8.15pm | Girls’ School– Teacher Representatives | |
| 5 | 3rd March 2020 | 8.15pm | Boys’ School | |
| 6 | 7th April 2020 | 8.15pm | Girls’ School– Teacher Representatives | |
| 7 | 5th May 2020 | 8.15pm | Boys’ School | |
| 8 | 9th June 2020 (Second Tuesday) | 8.15pm | Girls’ School– Teacher Representatives |
The 2018 JPA art competition
The JPA held an art competition for all the boys and girls just before the holidays. The artwork was super and the kids put a lot of effort into it!
Below you will see the pictures that were chosen as the finalists of each category and I think you’ll agree the children were very creative and imaginative.
The prizes were:
1st prize (younger groups) €25 Smyths voucher
2nd prize (younger groups) €15 Smyths voucher
3rd prize (younger groups) €10 Smyths voucher
4th prize Easter egg
1st prize (older groups) €25 Lifestyle Sports voucher
2nd prize (older groups) €15 Lifestyle Sports voucher
3rd prize (older groups) €10 Lifestyle Sports voucher
4th prize Easter egg
We would like to wish everybody a Happy Easter and a well-deserved break!
Looking forward to the new term and exciting events ahead.
Best wishes,
Your JPA.
First, we have the Girls Submissions.
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- Girls Submissions.
And the Boys Submissions.
The Boy’s School Fundraiser “Just Sing” takes place this Thursday.
Weather permitting!
An amazing raffle has been organised and is open to everyone. The raffle tickets can be purchased from the boy’s school office if you’re interested entering the draw. The draw will take place Thursday night, weather permitting!
- Return flights for 2 to London City with City Jet
- Dalkey Castle family pass
- €40 Benitos voucher Dalkey
- Gift from Aldi Sallynoggin
- Prize from Igo Cafe Sallynoggin
- 2 x €10 San Siro Chipper vouchers Sallynoggin
- Floral arrangement from Bloomingdales Florist Dalkey
- Seapoint clinic teeth whitening voucher value €195
- National Concert Hall Tickets
- 2 x 10 adult full access pass Shoreline leisure centre Bray value €67 each
- 2 x 10 child swim passes Shoreling leisure centre Bray value €36 each
- Lunch for 2 Hartleys Restaurant Dun Laoghaire
- 2 x Grafton vouchers for Shampoo, restyle, blow-dry, head and neck massage
- €25 Bombay Pantry voucher
- €25 voucher Lighthouse Cafe Cherrywood
- Family pass Squirrel Scramble Kilruddery value €58
- Early bird for 2 people Bhansagar Cabinteely value €30.90
- €20 Curry Garden takeaway Dun Laoghaire Voucher
- 6 class voucher value €55 Primal x fitness Sallynoggin
- 12 class voucher value €100 Primal x fitness Sallynoggin
- Lamber Puppet Theatre Vouchers
- Box Milk Tray chocolates from Spar Glenageary
- €25 Dominos voucher Glenageary
- Clara Lara family day pass incl. Gold bands value €132
- Afternoon Tea for 2 Killiney Castle
- 2 x 1-month vouchers for Elite Sports and Nutrition Gym value €99 each
- 3-month membership for Underground Fitness Gym
- €30 Peter Mark’s Voucher
- 4 tickets to Pavillion Theatre Dun Laoghaire ‘princess bride’ show
- €25 Graduate voucher
- 3 x 3 gym passes Rochestown Lodge Hotel Fitness and Lesuire Centre
- 3-month gym membership to The Club Gym, Killiney Castle
A BIG thank you to all the businesses that kindly donated prizes,
The Annual JPA SCHOOL CALENDAR
The Annual JPA SCHOOL CALENDAR is in final stages of preparation. If you would like to advertise we have limited availability for the last few remaining ads on a first come first served basis. Ads need to be emailed in High resolution pdf format by next Thursday 9th November @5pm. Queries to Brianan at jpaconnect@gmail.com
Johnstown Parents’ Association AGM
SAVE THE DATE………..
Johnstown Parents’ Association AGM takes place Tuesday 26th September at 7.30pm in the boys school hall.
All welcome! Tea/coffee will be served. We look forward to seeing everyone there, JPA.
Please contact us if you’d like to join and be an active member of our school association.
Volunteers required !
The boys and girls Communions are nearly here, so, the Parents Association are looking for people to help serve the teas and coffees at the children’s Communion party after the Church ceremony in the school halls.
We would really appreciate your help and if you are not available on the morning, cakes, biscuits, buns and sandwiches can be dropped into the school hall on the Friday at 2.30pm or the Saturday morning from 9.30am.
Anybody who is available to help please text:
Emer on 0877782385 for the boys Communion(20th)
James on 0878141484 for the girls Communion(27th)
We will be asking helpers to be at the school from 11.30/11.45-1pm.
Again the biggest thank you for supporting the schools and your Parents Association. We are so grateful for your support ……….. JPA
#DON’T FORGET THE BEST FAMILY FUN NIGHT IS TAKING PLACE NEXT WEEK FRIDAY 5TH OF MAY IN THE SCHOOL……TABLE QUIZ…..text 0877782385 to book a table.
A night not to be missed!!!!!!
