THE FRIDAY NOTE (27TH JUNE 2025)
Dear Parents/ Guardians,
On behalf of all the staff at Saints and Scholars, I just wanted to thank you for your support throughout the year! I’d also like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a fantastic summer break.
For the final time this year, please find attached some important information.
Thank you!
PARENTS’ COUNCIL UPDATE
We will be holding our Parents’ Council AGM on Monday 8th September at 7.30pm, with the first committee meeting taking place on Wednesday 10th September at7.30pm. All parents are welcome to attend the AGM and I’ll also be providing parents with an overview of our School Development Plan for the next three years at this meeting. I know it’s a while off yet, but please keep the date free and we look forward to a good turn out on the night!
Join us tomorrow at the Armagh City Hotel between 10am and 2pm at the TAK£500 Market Stall Event and help our school Parents’ Council secure funding for an exciting Cultural Awareness and Diversity community event. We need your vote to make it happen- just stop by and vote for our grant application- it will take just five minutes and everyone above the age of 8 is eligible to vote. Thank you in advance for your support with this!
FREE SCHOOL MEALS AND UNIFORM GRANTS
Applications for Free School Meals and Uniform Grants for the 2025/26 school year are now open on the Education Authority (EA) website. It is the responsibility of parents to apply for Free School Meals every school year and applications cannot be backdated. We strongly encourage all eligible families to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out. Visit www.eani.org.uk to apply.
END OF TERM
As Monday is a half day, with school closing at 11am, attendance is optional. Families may choose to keep their children at home if they wish.
For those children in school, they will be dismissed at the following times:
11am: P6 children and younger siblings. The school bus will also leave.
11.15am: P4 and P5 children and younger siblings.
11.30am: P3 and P4 pupils and younger siblings.
11.45am: All remaining pupils.
Any children attending Fun4u on this day will be supervised until 12 when Fun4u opens.
GOODBYE AND THANK YOU
This morning in assembly, we said a heartfelt goodbye to some members of our family who will be moving on to new adventures in September. I’d like to specifically thank two members of our teaching staff- Miss Macartney and Miss O’Hagan!
Miss O’Hagan joined us mid-year and has been teaching our P4/5 class. In a short time, she has made a meaningful and lasting impression on the children in her class and we are so appreciative of her hard work and commitment!
Miss Macartney has been a valued member of our team for a few years and her passion for teaching and dedication to her pupils have made a lasting impact. Miss Macartney has been a much-loved member of our staff and we are incredibly grateful for all that she has contributed to our school community!
GOOD LUCK!
Today, we wished Geraldine all the very best as she prepares for her wedding on the 7th July. We’re absolutely delighted that our school choir will be attending the ceremony to help celebrate this joyful occasion. Congratulations Geraldine!
We’re sending our warmest wishes to Mrs McCormick who will be off on maternity leave for the next academic year. We can’t wait to meet your little bundle of joy! Mr McCadden’s wife, Ellen, is also having a baby over the summer and we wish his family all the happiness in the world also!
VOTE FOR HAMISH!
Hamish has been entered into the 2025 Nose of Tralee Pet Competition and is currently hoping to be the judges’ choice for the Armagh Nose! You can vote for Hamish by clicking here- voting ends at midnight on 29th June. Thank you!
UNIFORM RECYCLE
Our school uniform recycle initiative has been another HUGE success. Thank you to the parents who have been volunteering all week with this- it is very much appreciated and we’re looking forward to more initiatives in the future. So far, our parents have raised over £600. We’re open all this afternoon and again on Monday 30th June until 11.30am.
FIRST DAY OF TERM
School will recommence after the summer break on either the 26th or 27th August. Nursery and
Tuesday 26th August (until 12 noon): P5 to P7 only. A parent information session will be held for all parents of children in P5 to P7, in their classroom, at 12.15pm on this day.
Wednesday 27th August (until 12 noon): P1 to P4 only.
* P1 families will be aware of their own settling in arrangements. A parent information session will be held for all parents of children in P2 to P4, in their classroom, at 12.15pm on this day.
Thursday 28th August: First full day for all pupils.
* Nursery families will be aware of their own settling in arrangements.
Please note, children will not be staying for lunch on the 26th or 27th August and will require a packed lunch on Thursday 28th and Friday 29th August. School dinners and the school bus begin from Monday 1st September 2025.
PARENTPAY
Could we please request all parents/ guardians to check Parentpay for any outstanding balances and clear these before Monday. As always if you have any questions, please contact the school office.
ABSENSES
Please ensure all absences are recorded at the link on the school website before the end of term. If absences are not explained, they are automatically marked as unauthorised on our system.
Thanks again for everything this year- have a fantastic summer break!
Mr. A. Scott-Mulholland (Principal)