Dear Parents,
please see a draft of the new school Admissions Policy on the school website, which is now open for consultation. If you have any comment please email office@johnstowngns.ie. by Wednesday, April 29th. Many thanks, Caroline
https://johnstowngns.com/school-policies/admission-and-participation-policy-2/
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!
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 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.
And the Boys Submissions.
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!
A BIG thank you to all the businesses that kindly donated prizes,
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
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.
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!!!!!!
REVOLUTIONARY INTERNET CONTROL SOLUTION
iKydz in association with the JPA Connect gives parents control of the internet in their homes. The Ikydz unit plugs directly into the router and parents then use the companion app to decide on WHEN their kids can use the internet and WHAT they can see. Click on the Graphic to buy ! 20% of every order goes back to our Schools. #WinWin !
