It is hard to believe that we are fast approaching the end of the school year. We have had a very busy year in school and this will continue until the end of term. This newsletter will give you information on events or dates for your diary, coming up in June.
Bus strike
We have been informed of a strike by bus drivers which will impact pupils who get a bus to and from school. If the strike goes ahead there will be no buses from Tuesday, 16th May until Monday, 23rd May 2022. This situation is beyond the power of school. Our bus service is organised by the Education Authority and they contract Translink to provide a bus for the school.
We understand that buses for pupils will start again on Tuesday, 24th May 2022.
SPORTS DAY
The annual school sports day will take place on Tuesday 14th June from 11am-12.20pm. We are delighted that parents will be able to attend the outdoor event this year. Please note that parents will not be allowed into the school building on this day.
All pupils will finish at the end of the sports day at 12.20pm. This will allow teachers time to prepare for an event taking place the following day. There will not be an afternoon bus available on this day.
Jubilee Celebrations
Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth celebrates 70 years as Monarch this year and events will take place across the country to commemorate this milestone. We will also mark this celebration with a fun day/picnic on Wednesday, 15th June 2022.
The focus of our celebrations will be the 70 year reign, with each year group learning about a different decade. During our fun day, the pupils will be encouraged to dress up for their decade. The class teachers will keep you informed about your child’s decade. We hope that by focusing on the decades, that our Jubilee celebrations will be inclusive for everyone in our school community.
Our fun day has been sponsored by the Department of Education. If you would prefer your child to be removed from any lessons or celebration linked to the Queen’s Jubilee, please inform the class teacher.
School will be closed for two days, due to the Jubilee,on Thursday, 2nd and Friday, 3rd June 2022!
LIBRARY VISITS
During the summer term our classes have had the opportunity to visit the local library. The children are enjoying these visits to read the books and listen to some storytelling. We’d like to thank Crumlin Library for hosting us each week. We hope that some of the children will get the opportunity to visit the library during the summer break.
CLASS TRIPS
Between now and the end of term some of the classes may choose to go on an educational visit during the school day. Unfortunately, all of these trips come at a cost. We will endeavour to keep costs to a minimum but I am sure that you will all understand that transport and venue costs have risen considerably in the past couple of years. Class teachers will send out information if your child’s class is planning a school trip.
Dates for your diary
23rd May - WEEK OF SPORT - wear PE kits every day.
27th May - travel challenge day. Details sent via app.
2nd June- SCHOOL CLOSED
3rd June - SCHOOL CLOSED
6th June - SCHOOL CLOSED
9th June - P1 induction - Year 1 pupils finish at 12.20pm
14th June - SPORTS DAY - 12.20pm finish for all pupils.- no afternoon bus.
15th June - JUBILEE CELEBRATION
24th June- Year 7 Leaver’s breakfast & Assembly
30th June-last day of term - 12pm finish- no afternoon bus.
Please remember to send sun cream with your child as we hope to be able to make the best use of our outdoor facilities during this summer term.
Our one-way system remains in operation. A number of parents seem to have forgotten that we follow a one-way system around the school. It’s a good opportunity to get your steps in for the day! Please follow the one-way system around school.