DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Monday 1st May School Closed - BANK HOLIDAY
Wednesday 3rd School Photographer - Please refer to earlier letter for details
Wednesday 10th Non Uniform Day
Wednesday 17th Investors in People Presentation - Hillsborough Castle - 2pm
Friday 19th Nursery Assembly
Friday 19th Book Fair delivered
Wednesday 24th Health Promoting School Award Presentation - 10.30am
Thursday 25th Open Afternoon - 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Friday 26th School Closed - EXCEPTIONAL CLOSING
Monday 29th School Closed - BANK HOLIDAY

COME DRESSED AS A BOOK CHARACTER TO SCHOOL: On Thursday 25th
May ALL CHILDREN in school are asked to come to school dressed as a
character from a book.. The characters will be judged at the Open Afternoon
which will commence at 1.00pm. Please see the section about the OPEN DAY
below.

OPEN DAY: This year's OPEN DAY will commence at 1.00pm in the school
Assembly Hall. As in previous years ALL PARENTS are encouraged to attend.
Judging of the Book Character Competition will take place at 1.15pm. From
2.00pm onwards, parents may tour the school with their children. The Book Fair
is will also be here which provides a fantastic opportunity to purchase good
reading material.

TESCO COMPUTER VOUCHERS - USED INK CARTRIDGES / OLD MOBILE
PHONES: Each family will receive two recycling envelopes for your use. Please
return any used ink cartridges and mobile phones which the school can redeem
for points in the Tesco Computers for Schools promotion. Many thanks!

BREAKFAST CLUB: Breakfast Club continues to operate from 8.30am -
9.00am.

CAR PARK: In the interest of children's safety in school parents are asked NOT
to drive into the school grounds. Please use the lay-by area at the front of the
school and walk to either the Nursery Unit or Primary School. Many thanks for
your support in this matter.

APRIL MONTHLY AWARDS: None due to Easter holidays.

COLD / DAMP WEATHER: Children are encouraged to have a suitable coat to
wear in school during cold and damp weather. It is still very cold for this time of
the year. Thanks.

TEACHING AWARDS: Following the visit by judges in April, we are delighted
that the school has been shortlisted down to the last three in Northern Ireland in
the Healthy School Award category.

MOBILE PHONES: Some children continue to ignore the guidelines on the use
of mobile phones in schools as advised by the WELB. Please ensure that the
school's policy is respected.

EXPLORERS CLUB - EXTREME TEAM:
Attendance at this after school club led by the EXTREME TEAM has not be as
good as it was at the beginning. Please encourage your child to attend this and
show support to the Extreme Team.

W T McElhinney (Principal)