Statement re Sacramental Ceremonies 2020

Statement regarding Sacramental Ceremonies 2020 / Ballivor & Kildalkey Parish.

Many Parents and teachers are wondering about Confirmation and Holy Communion ceremonies. We will have to wait until schools are reopened and church ceremonies are allowed before we can realistically answer these questions. It seems likely that church gatherings will be somewhat down the line and certainly not in any initial phase of restriction lifting.

Please continue to teach your children the programme of preparation along with their prayers and every weekend try to watch Mass on TV or online.

Every Saturday evening at 7pm, Fr Mark broadcasts Mass on Facebook live, this is an excellent opportunity for children and adults to keep in touch with Mass.

Living History Project Competitions 2020

Dear pupils and families,

With so much talk of unprecedented times, we would like to gather and compile a written/ historical account outlining what life during Corona virus was like for you the children /families. We would love to compile a book documenting life for our pupils and are calling for pupils to enter our Living History Project.

The Project will open for entries on May 1^st and close on May 8^th- Full entry details to follow at a later date.

This is a competition project and not compulsory and while there is no formal homework to be given over the scheduled Easter break, you may wish to work on your entry.

There will be 2 prizes per class and entries can be;

$1· A story/Essay.

$1· A diary style account.

$1· Factual or fictional, but based on life during this time.

$1· Mock newspaper style piece.

$1· A Good News style piece.

$1· Poem.

Secondly and separately, there is an art competition with 1 main prize per class.

The Heading is; “Not all Superheroes wear Capes!”

This is a tribute to all the amazing health care staff, frontline workers, gardaí, armed forces and all the staff working in our shops, food supply chains, hauliers, farmers and food producers!

Your art can be;

$1· An A4 sketch, painting or print.

$1· A piece of sculpture/model or Lego creation.

$1· A photographic composition with a caption and description.

Once again we stress that this is not homework and the children need to relax and enjoy the Easter holidays, but we look forward to working together to create a piece of history that we can look back on in years to come.

Wishing you all a very safe and happy Easter,

The Staff of Kildalkey National School.

Students Keeping Busy

Some of our students have been keeping very busy over the last couple of weeks, exercising their artistic and musical talents.

First off, in preparation for St. Patrick's Day, Cam Ly created some beautiful art decorations for her house.

Patricks Day Art

Cam Ly then took time out of her schedule to practise the harp in preparation for the school assembly and her own enjoyment!

Then, Daniel, Grace and Cam Ly came together to play some beautiful Irish music. Take two minutes out of your day to listen to their gorgeous piece!

Well done to Cam Ly, Daniel and Grace, who even ensured to adhere to social distancing while performing! (Note - was taken prior to Friday's lockdown!)

Notice re School Transport Applications for School Year 20-21

Applications for School Transport for the new school year are currently open and can be accessed online at www.buseireann.ie/schooltransport.

We would be grateful for your assistance in distributing the attached image via Whatsapp groups or Email to families, in particular of 6^th class pupils.

Details of the scheme are also available on our website, Facebook page and https://www.education.ie/en/Parents/Services/School-Transport/

The closing date for applications is Friday 24^th April 2020.

Thank you.

Bus Eireann School Transport