COVID-19:
The Board of Management and staff would like to thank our pupils and parents for their continued support in managing the spread of Covid-19 in our school community. If your child has any symptoms or is feeling unwell, please do not send them to school. Contact your GP and follow the HSE guidelines which are available on our website: www.martinstownns.com
From 28 February 2022, it is no longer mandatory to wear a face covering on public transport, in taxis, shops, schools and other indoor public areas.
Split the Pot:
Congratulations to all our Split the Pot winners to date. Thank you for your continued support. Total raised so far: €4,034.00
Thank you once again for your support throughout the year in our efforts to fundraise for the School Playground.
A message from the Parents Association
The Parents Association Committee held their first face to face meeting in two years on Wednesday the 16th of February in the school. It was lovely to be back in the school, we want to take this opportunity to thank Ms Clarke & all the staff for all their fantastic efforts in keeping our children safe throughout this pandemic.
With all activities such as swimming and school tours resuming, the parent’s association have been asked to do some fundraising to help with the cost of buses for all these activities. We hope to hold a bake sale on Sunday the 13th of March after 11am mass in the school. In the past bake sales have been hugely successful and enjoyable events for the parish. More information to follow in the coming weeks.
School Closure
Half Day Closure on March 3rd to facilitate Staff In-Service
St Patricks Day 17th and extra Bank Holiday on March 18th
Full Day Closure May 4th to facilitate Staff In-Service
First Holy Communion and Confirmation Dates
First Holy Communion Date Saturday 7th May @ 11.00am
Confirmation Date 11th June @ time and venue to be confirmed
Swimming
3rd to 6th Class
Swimming will take place on the following 6 Fridays @ 10.00 am
in the UL Sports Arena, University of Limerick
March 4th 11th & 25th
April 1st. 8th & 29th
School Tours
We are delighted to be announcing that the School Tours will be taking place again this year.
3rd to 6th Class
Friday 17th June – School Tour – Ballyhass Adventure Centre, Coachford, Co. Cork.
Junior Infants – 2nd Class
Wednesday 15th June – School Tour to Grenagh Farm, Co. Cork.
Additional Information on departure/collection times and payment links will be circulated nearer to the time.
Class Hours
Additional hours have been allocated to all schools by the D.E.S. in response to the COVID 19 school closures. Support has been allocated to Senior Infants, 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th Classes. These will commence on Feb 28th
FAI
1st to 6th classes enjoyed an FAI In-School League over two rounds. Six teams played in the Junior League from 1st to 3rd classes. Seven teams played in the Senior League from 4th to 6th classes. Congratulations to all our winners and well done to everyone for taking part and making it a fun competition.
We would like to wish you all a lovely Mid-term break.
Take care and stay safe
Majella Clarke
Principal