THE FRIDAY NOTE (13TH MARCH 2026)
Dear Parents/ Guardians,
I hope everyone who met with their child’s class teacher this week found the meetings helpful and reassuring. It’s always lovely to hear how well the children are progressing and to celebrate all their hard work.
This morning our P1s hosted a beautiful tea party for their parents ahead of Mother’s Day on Sunday. A huge thank you to Mrs Ward, Ms Hassard and the whole Foundation Stage team for organising such a special morning. Thank you also to our brilliant Parents’ Council for serving tea and coffee.
Have a lovely weekend everyone and I hope all you mums have a wonderful day on Sunday and get thoroughly spoilt!
BINGO NIGHT
This evening our School Council’s Bingo Night will be taking place. The event begins at 6pm and will finish at 8pm. Our School Council are fundraising for The Den and to purchase new sensory toys and resources. Thank you in advance for supporting their efforts. Entry is £5 per person.
SCHOOL CLOSURE
A reminder that school will be closed on Tuesday for the St Patrick’s Day holiday.
HOLIDAY LIST
For anyone who missed last week’s Friday Note, the Holiday List for 2026-27 is now available on the school website.
You can find the holiday list at the following link: Newsletters and Notes
AFTERSCHOOL CLUBS - HIGHLAND DANCING & TIN WHISTLE
After the Easter break, the Ulster Scots Agency will be delivering two afterschool clubs on Thursdays, beginning on 23rd April, each running for 8 weeks.
Highland Dancing
Tin Whistle
Both clubs cost £24 for the full block. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first?come, first?served basis. Please send cash in a clearly labelled envelope with your child’s name and either “Highland Dancing” or “Tin Whistle” written on the front to me by next Friday to confirm your child’s space. Thank you.
CREDIT UNION QUIZ SUCCESS
Last Saturday, Annie, Theodore, Harry and Kotryna took part in the second round of the Credit Union Quiz. After winning their section against other Armagh schools, they have now qualified for the All?Ireland Finals in Dublin on Sunday 19th April. We are incredibly proud of them- go Saints and Scholars!
EASTER EGG RAFFLE
As part of our annual Easter Egg Raffle, Mr Bourne’s class will be leading the fun over the next three weeks. Tickets are just 20p each, with draws taking place in Friday assemblies. Pupils can buy tickets during the week, and Mr Bourne’s class will collect money and stubs each Thursday after lunch.
This year, we’re supporting PIPS and Samaritans – the charities chosen by Roberta’s family.
Thank you for your support and good luck to everyone!
UPCOMING ASSEMBLIES
As always, parents of the classes leading assembly are warmly invited to attend.
Thursday 19th March at 9.30am
Friday 27th March at 9.30am
Parents’ Council will be providing refreshments from 9am on both days.
P1 HEALTH APPRAISALS
The school nurse will be in school on Thursday for P1 health appraisals. These will take place in Mrs Hughes’s room. Parents should report to reception on arrival.
SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHER
The school photographer will be in school on Friday 27th March to take class photos. Children should be in full school uniform.
If you ever have any questions or concerns, you’re always welcome to get in touch with me or your child’s class teacher via Class Dojo or you can catch me at drop off or collection time. For safeguarding concerns, please contact Mrs O’Braonain directly at aobraonain211@c2kni.net.
Have a lovely weekend everyone,
Mr A. Scott-Mulholland
Principal