The JPA would like to send their appreciation for the 24 years of dedication from Ms. Sheila Mc Keever, who left to begin her retirement on the first week of term.
Sheila worked in mainstream classes within the girls’ school, on the Support Team, and in the original Meadow classes when they opened in October 2011.
On behalf of all parents and pupils, we wish Sheila well on her retirement.
Well done Aine and everyone involved!
The biggest ‘THANK YOU’ ever to the Staff, students, parents, and all the friends of Johnstown BNS and myself for helping make an outstanding 185 backpacks that will be donated towards Inner-city helping the homeless and A Lending hand Christmas backpack appeal.
There are also several boxes full of food, cereals, biscuits, selection boxes and treats, wash gear, 6 boxes of socks, a box of underwear, and 2 boxes of baby clothes and bags of children’s and adults clothes, coats, and umbrellas.
You will make so many people happy this Christmas knowing they’re cared for and that they matter. Thanks to Centra Johnstown Road, and Dunnes stores for their help and very generous donations again this year. Thanks to Amanda, Mikey, and Katie Hayes for all your help shopping.
Thanks to Valerie Brennan, Bernie O’Dowd, Daragh Bennett, and Eileen Taylor for all your help sorting and packing bags, and thanks to Mr Geoghegan for collecting extra backpacks for me and all your help.
Thanks to Cafe solo and their customers along with the Ulsterbank staff for their amazing donations. Backpacks and boxes will be collected on Friday! Thank you all so much.
—
Áine Hayes (S.N.A)
Our Lady of Good Counsel Schools
Johnstown, Dun Laoghaire.
23rd November 2020
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Unfortunately in this Covid climate the Annual Christmas Fair will not take place. The schools are totally dependent on income from the Fair to provide essential school equipment and resources for classroom and school use. Many of the class activities could not be funded without this assistance. For parents that are new to the school this is our main fundraiser which raises circa €25,000.
A number of parents have been in contact with the schools to ask how they can help with fundraising in these unusual times.
We intend to hold a Monster Christmas Raffle just before the Christmas holidays. Here are the ways you can help:
If you have any ideas for future fundraising or any other assistance you could give, please contact the office.
Full details on the Christmas Monster Raffle will be issued next week but at the moment please contact the school office by Friday 27th office@johnstowngns.ie or johnstownbns@olgc.ie if you can help in any way towards prizes for the Monster Christmas Raffle.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Caroline & Neil
WALK, RUN, CYCLE or SWIM,….JUST GET MOVING!
The JPA is asking everyone to join in this fun and interactive way of raising much needed funds for the boys and girls schools. Feel good and show your school spirit!
Pledge 1 euro for every km you and your family members complete over the Halloween weekend… AND before you go, ask a sponsor (or 2) to match your donation.
SIGN UP HERE https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQ_wBa5j3q4EaD_JeIFj31mNgx8Wc1kD8Ls5kJJGUKpoj1OQ/viewform
Keep track of the number of kilometres you and your family complete doing your favorite activities. Take a hike dressed as Dracula or cycle wearing a tutu. Send us a pic of your day out! Prizes will be given, so get creative and get movin!
Help Reach Our Goal of 500km
We have corporate sponsorship, matching up to €500!
QUESTIONS?
JPAconnect@gmail.com Or 0871427701
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/
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,
