Broadbridge Primary School               Thursday 14^th September 2023                               Note 2

After School Club – The Afterschool Club is running each day from 3:00 – 4:15 p.m.  It will finish at the same time as the Extra-Curricular Activities.  The closing time is STRICTLY       4:15 P.M, children must be collected at/before this time.  Children will leave the After School Club when the bell rings at 4:15 p.m.  If you feel that this cannot be managed or it will be at a rush, we advise that you make alternative arrangements for after school care.

School Provision	Club	Cost
Mon 18th Sept – Fri 22nd Sept	Morning Club – 8:00-8:45	(£1 PER CHILD)
	2-3PM Club – 2:00-3:00	(£2 PER CHILD)
	Afterschool Club – 3:00-4:15	(£3 PER CHILD)

Please note:  All clubs must be booked in advance on the ParentPay App

 

Extra-Curricular Activities  

Day	Activity	Time & Venue	Activity Supervisors
Monday 18th	Cross-Country P5, 6, 7	3:00-4:15        At School	Miss O’Neill Miss Madden
Tuesday 19th	Gaelic P4, P5, 6, 7	3:00-4:15        At School	Mr McCloskey (Assisted by coaches from both parish Gaelic clubs)
Wednesday 20th	Skill School P1 & P2	2:00-3:00        At School	Miss Natasha Irvine & assisting coaches
	Skill School P3 & P4	3:00-4:15        At School
Thursday 21st	Netball P5,6, 7	3:00-4:15        At School	Mrs Teresa Gillespie Mrs Mairead Hull
Friday 22nd	Soccer P5, 6, 7	3:00-4:15        At School	Mr Mc Laughlin & assisting coaches.
Be prepared for wet weather. Cross-Country, Gaelic & Soccer players bring boots and trainers. If you have any concerns or your child has particular medical needs, please contact the school office and bring to the attention of one of the people in charge.

All activities must be pre-booked on the ParentPay App with the exception of Skill School.

 

ParentPay –Apologies for the delay in receiving ParentPay activation letters. Activation letters for ParentPay will be sent out tomorrow for all new pupils. Parents must use the ParentPay App to book dinners, morning and evening clubs and extra-curricular activities. Children in receipt of Free School Meals must book their dinner using this App.

 

 

Parking at a place of Business – Parents are asked to be mindful of using business premises to park in whilst collecting pupils from school. We have parents that are using these premises to turn cars, park and leave cars unattended, parking and blocking the entrance and exit to the premises thus preventing potential customers from entering. Please be considerate of others and these businesses when you park in the afternoon.

 

 

Travelling to and from school – In the good weather we encourage children from KS2 to walk, scoot or cycle to and from school. Please wear a high-vis jacket if you are doing so. If you haven’t got one ask your class teacher.

 

Labelling all uniforms – Please label all uniform and sports gear brought into school.

 

Parents & Friends’ Association – The first meeting of the Parents & Friends’ Association meeting will take place in the school  on Thursday 21^st September at 8:00 p.m. All new members are welcome to join.

 

 

Planned Giving – Thanks to the families that have signed up for planned giving this year and to those that continue to do so.  The planned giving money is a great source of income to provide valuable resources and extra classroom assistants within our school to the benefit of all pupils. Thank you.

 

Invitation to the Parish Mission – All parishioners are invited to attend the Parish mission which takes place from 16^th–23^rd September.

 

Roots of Empathy – We are looking for 2 families to take part in Roots of Empathy programme this year, the baby needs to be 2-4 months at the start of October.  If you are willing to take part, please contact the school office.

 

School Photographer – Primary 1 photographs must be ordered by 21^st September to take advantage of the ‘Free Delivery’ offer.

 

New School Year Mass – Fr. Mc Dermott celebrated Mass on Wednesday morning with all staff and pupils in the Master’s Hall. Thanks to Fr Mc Dermott,to all the participants in the mass and to all the pupils throughout the school for their excellent behaviour during the mass.

 

Primary 7 Parents’ Meeting –  Parents will be given an opportunity to meet with the class teacher between Monday 25^th -Wednesday 27^th Sept. Information will be sent out to parents to enable them to book an appointment online.

 

SEAG Registration –Parents are reminded that the closing date for receipt of completed applications for the SEAG Entrance Assessment is Friday 22^nd September 2023 at 5:00 p.m.

 

In the Community

 

Eglinton Eyecare – In memory of Jean’s husband, Ed, and to mark what would have been his 50th birthday month, we’re organising a fundraising Walkathon in Eglinton Village. This will be on Sat 23rd Sept @ 12 noon, starting at Eglinton Eyecare.

Anyone who would like to join us on this 3km walk is very welcome and all funds raised will go to the Cancer Fund for Children. This charity gave Jean’s family invaluable emotional support during Ed’s illness and invited them for therapeutic short breaks in Daisy Lodge, Newcastle, enabling them to connect with and gain support from other families living with a cancer diagnosis.

It has continued to be a great support since Ed’s passing, and we’d like to now give something back. If you’d like to help, but can’t join us at our event, donations are also welcome on our JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/…/eglinton-eyecare-opticians…

Hoping to see some familiar faces on the day

 

Slaughtmanus GAC – will be hosting a coffee morning on Friday 29^th September @ 10:30 a.m. in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, everyone is welcome to attend. Click HERE to see attached brochure

Autism Support Cafés We are inviting parents and carers of children of all ages, who have:

• an autism diagnosis
• are awaiting an assessment
• are displaying early indicators ( suggesting their child may be Neurodiverse),

to attend our next Autism Social Café with local support groups, information stalls and short workshops.

These event are in partnership with statutory services and community and voluntary organisations who can support families on their autism journey.

Our aim is to bring together parents, carers and organisations, to provide support and information on services available. We are hoping that parents and carers will help us shape our plans for future events across the WHSCT, provide feedback, ideas and suggestions. Input from parents and carers will be extremely valuable in the co-design of our future Social Cafés. Tea & Coffee provided. Booking is not required.  Any further questions email

ClaireA.Hamilton@westerntrust.hscni.net – Click HERE to see attached brochure.

 

Click here to download the lunch menu option for weeks up to and including the weeke beginning Monday 6th February 2023.

 

Broadbridge Primary School                                                                     Friday 23^rd June 2023                                           Note 39

School Diary:      Tuesday 27^th June – Leavers’ Mass at 11:15 a.m. in the Master’s Hall

           Friday 30^th June – School closes 12 noon – please ensure your child knows how                                                                they are getting home.

SCHOOL PROVISION	CLUB	COST
Mon 26th June – Fri 30th June	Morning Club – 8:00-8:45	(£1 PER CHILD)
	2-3 PM Club – 2:00-3:00	(£2 PER CHILD)
	Afterschool Club – 3:00-4:15	(£3 PER CHILD)
PLEASE NOTE:  ALL CLUBS MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE ON THE PARENTPAY APP There will be no 2:00-3:00 Club nor 3:00- 4:15 Afterschool Club on Friday 30th June.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

DAY	ACTIVITY	TIME & VENUE	ACTIVITY SUPERVISORS
Wednesday 28th June	Skill School P1 & P2	2:00-3:00     At School	Mr Ricky Fernandez & Assisting Coaches
	Skill School P3 & P4	3:00-4:15     At School

 

Leavers’ Mass – Primary 7 Leavers’ Mass will take place on Tuesday 27^th June at 11:00 a.m. in the Master’s Hall. Primary 7 pupils will be asked the expected numbers on Monday. Refreshments will be served after the Mass in the Master’s Hall.

 

School Books – Please return all school and library books before the end of term.  This is extremely important as they are needed for next year’s classes.

 

School Football Kit – We have quite a few pieces of the school kit missing and would appreciate it if they could be returned before the end of next week.  We appreciate that your child may have their own kit, but our shorts have the school crest on them to the front.  Our football tops do not have any numbers on the back but all the children’s tops have and are also initialled.  We would ask that these are checked for and returned as soon as possible.  Thank you.

 

Gaelic Team – A huge congratulations to the School Gaelic team who were narrowly beaten in the final of Francis Lagan Finals at Owenbeg. on Friday past. They have made us so proud of all their achievements this year.

 

School Reports – A copy of your child’s school report has been sent out today. Please sign the accompanying letter and return to the class teacher on Monday. If you wish to speak to the class teacher a time will be allocated for a phone call on Tuesday 27^th June.

 

P7 Gortatole Residential Trip – Well done to all the P7 children who went to Gortatole this week.  They were extremely well behaved, mannerly and cooperative.  They took part enthusiastically in all the activities and showed great teamwork.  We hope they have made memories that will last a lifetime and enjoyed their final trip away with Broadbridge P.S.  We wish them all the best as they transition into their new schools.

 

McGinnis Group – Are working with a charity called Shalom Center for Conflict Resolution & Reconciliation, Africa (Shalom) and are raffling a 2020 Ford Fiesta to raise funds. Tickets are £20 and available at the school office, car is on view at Mc Ginnis Group office, all proceeds will go to the charity. Shalom focuses on the root cause of violence in the tribal lands of eastern Africa. It was created in 2009 in the wake of persistent widespread violence and dislocation across northern Kenya, and in the aftermath of the disputed Kenyan elections. Shalom has made a major impact on peace initiatives in this vital strategic of Africa.

ParentPay – Please ensure that all payments for outstanding items on the ParentPay system are made before the end of the school year so that the year 2022-23 can be closed off. Thank you.

 

Thanks – Our Thanks to Jennifer Neff of XYZ Space Ltd. Who sponsored t-shirts for the school netball team.

 

School Calendar – The school calendar is attached to this note today. Once dates for First Communion, Confirmation and Sports Day has been confirmed, we will inform all parents/guardians.

 

Congratulations – To the girls’ soccer team who won the David Nicholl Primary Schools Football Tournament hosted by Limavady Youths’ Football Club today. Well done girls! 😊

 

Lost Property – We have lots of school jumpers that have not been claimed that are in perfect condition. They will be outside the Master’s hall on Monday from Monday. Please come and take if you wish as they will be disposed of at the end of the year. It could save you buying them over the summer.

 

Broadbridge Primary School                 Thursday 29^th  June 2023     Note 40

School Diary : Friday 30^th June – School closes 12 noon – please ensure your child knows how they are getting home.

Friday 1^st September – School reopens for all pupils at 9:00 a.m.

SCHOOL PROVISION	CLUB	COST
Fri 30th June	Morning Club – 8:00-8:45	(£1 PER CHILD)
PLEASE NOTE:  ALL CLUBS MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE ON THE PARENTPAY APP There will be no 2:00-3:00 Club nor 3:00- 4:15 Afterschool Club on Friday 30th June.

 

Tomorrow is no uniform day!!!

Children Going Home on Friday 30^th June for Summer Holiday – Parents are asked to ensure that the children know how they are travelling home tomorrow, particularly if there is a change to the normal routine.  Walkers,Yellow bus children and those going across the ‘Blue Bridge’ will leave at  11:45 a.m. Children getting picked up by car will leave at 12 noon Please drive slowly and with care as you approach the school as there will be a lot of excited children about.

Cloakrooms – Children are reminded to take all belongings from the cloakrooms tomorrow before going home, coats, spare clothes and trainers need to be taken home.

 

School Books – Please return all school and library books before the end of term.  This is extremely important as they are needed for next year’s classes.

 

ParentPay – Please ensure that all payments for outstanding items on the ParentPay system are made before the end of the school year so that the year 2022-23 can be closed off. Thank you.

 

Free School Meals – The application process for Free School Meals and Uniform Grants is now open. If you follow the link, you can check eligibility for applying. Please apply as soon as possible, as they do become inundated with applications close to the end of the summer break resulting in a delay in the process. https://www.eani.org.uk/financial-help/free-school-meals-uniform-grants/apply-for-free-school-meals-uniform-grants

 

Classes for next year – Children will be informed tomorrow who their teacher is for September 2023 and where the class is situated.

 

 

All the staff at school would like to express our sincere thanks to all our families for all your support throughout the year. We wish each and everyone of you a safe, happy and healthy summer break. 😊

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