Broadbridge Primary School                        Thursday 10^th March 2022                                                    Note 23

Diary:       Wednesday 16^th – Broadbridge PS v Drumachose PS soccer match at school@ 3:15 p.m.

Thursday 17^th and Friday 18^th March – St. Patrick’s Day Holiday – School closed.

Monday 21^st March-Friday 1^st April – Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel.

School Provision	Club	Cost
Mon 14th– Wed 16th Mar	Morning Club – 8:00-8:45 a.m.	(£1 PER CHILD)
	2-3 PM Club – 2:00-3:00 p.m.	(£2 PER CHILD)

 

Extra-Curricular Activities

Please Note: There will be no Extra Curricular Activities on Monday & Tuesday of next week as they will clash with the school auditions for ‘The Wizard of Oz.’

Day	Activity	Time & Venue	Note
Wednesday 16th Mar	Skill School P1 & P2	2:00-3:00        At School	New 10-week block started 2nd March for Skill School
	Skill School P3 & P4	3:00-4:15        At School

 

 

PRIMARY 4/5 PREMIERSHIP CONTINUES THIS FRIDAY 3:00-4:15 P.M.

 

Children doing Extra-Curricular activities outside must have a change of footwear in case the venue changes due to weather conditions.  It is really important that children are dressed appropriately.  Cross-Country pupils should bring a waterproof coat.

 

COVID in School – If your child displays symptoms of COVID, keep them at home and do a Lateral Flow test.  If your child is tested for COVID, please forward a copy of the result of the PCR/Lateral Flow test to the school office.  If a positive result is returned, please contact the school office for further guidance.  If a child tests positive in any class, an email will be sent out to the parents/guardians of pupils in that class.

The guidance has changed; you DO NOT keep your child off school (Unless your child has tested positive!), an updated information email will be sent out if there is a positive case in your child’s class.

 

Auditions – The auditions for the school show ‘The Wizard of Oz’ will take place on Monday 14^th March until 4:00 p.m. for Primary 7 pupils and Tuesday 15^th March until 4:00 p.m. for Primary 6 pupils.

 

World Book Day – Thanks to all children and staff who participated in World Book Day making it such a successful day.  Once again a roaring success enjoyed by all.

 

ParentPay – Bills for outstanding activities, clubs and meals from September 2021 up to February 2022 were sent out last Thursday, please check school bags for these notes.  We would appreciate it if those who have received these bills could make any payments listed as soon as possible so that activities can be archived from the system.  The number of bills needing to be sent out is increasing month and month and at present there are a significant number of afterschool activities that can not be archived because of outstanding payments, making it very difficult for parents to navigate the system.  We would like to reiterate that payment for all school clubs/facilities/activities should be paid for in advance, with bills only needing to be sent out occasionally.  If you need any help using or paying for items on the ParentPay system, are having difficulty meeting any payment, or need any clarification about any bill item you have been notified of, please contact the school office and we will help you in any way we can.  If payments are not made by Friday 25^th March, we will make direct contact with you to ensure you are in receipt of our letters.  We appreciate your understanding with this matter.

Big Walk and Wheel!!! – Get ready for the Big Walk and Wheel which will run from Monday 21^st March to Friday 1^st April.  Plenty of notice to get the flat tyres fixed, chains oiled and ready to pedal!!!!  We would encourage as many families as possible to walk or wheel to school during this period.  This is a great opportunity to get fit and healthy whilst having a positive impact on the children’s health and well-being as well as the environment.  Prizes will be awarded, within each Key Stage, for the pupil with the most journeys.  Walkers may meet at the Play Park and Ashburn Image at 8:30 a.m.  The walking train will be leaving on time every day!

 

Confirmation Ceremony – Thanks to all who participated in the Confirmation Ceremony this year, Fr. Mc Dermott, Fr. Canny, Brian Mc Closkey, Gerry and Bernie Cunningham. Our thanks also to all the Teachers, Classroom assistants, choir children and pupils in the school who all played their part in making it a wonderful day.

 

Label Clothing – We have an ever increasing number of items of clothing gathering in the school lost property section as the clothing is not labelled.  Please label all clothing clearly so that we may return the items to the rightful owners!

 

Loughs Agency – Thanks to the Loughs Agency who visited this week making our Primary 6 pupils ‘Salmon Ambassadors’.  They spoke to the children about the important work they do to protect the salmon and trout in our rivers.  They have been left with the task of taking care of trout eggs for the next few weeks which they will then release into our rivers.

 

Ladies Netball – Ladies Netball tonight Thursday in Broadbridge Primary School from 8.00-9.00 pm in the Master’s Hall.  All ladies 18+ are welcome to join.  Cost £3.00.

 

 

Slaughtmanus GAC Gaelic Football for Boys & Girls

 

Primary 2 & Primary 3 Boys	Monday 14th Mar – Broadbridge P.S	6:00-7:00 p.m.
Primary 4 & Primary 5 Boys	Monday 14th Mar – Broadbridge P.S	7:00-8:00 p.m.
Preschool & Primary 1 Boys & Girls	Wednesday 16th Mar – Broadbridge P.S	6:00-6:45 p.m.
Primary 2 & Primary 3 Girls	Wednesday 16th Mar – Broadbridge P.S	6:45-7:30 p.m.
Primary 4-Primary 7 Girls	Wednesday 16th Mar – Broadbridge P.S	7:30-8:15 p.m.
Primary 6 & Primary 7 (U11) Boys	Wednesday 16th Mar – Campsie Indoor	7:00-8:00 p.m.

A great way for the kids to make friends, learn new skills, self-discipline and confidence

£1 per session.

 

Faughanvale GAA Gaelic Football for Boys & Girls

 

Primary 2 & Primary 3 Boys & Girls	Friday 11th Mar – Go Games Magherafelt	6:00-8:00 p.m.
Primary 4 & Primary 5 Girls	Wednesday 16th Mar – Vale Centre	6:00-7:00 p.m.
Primary 6 & Primary 7 Girls	Wednesday 16th Mar – Vale Centre	6:00-7:00 p.m.
Primary 4 & Primary 5 Boys	Wednesday 16th Mar – Vale Centre	7:00-8:00 p.m.

 

                A Message from Eglinton Community Group regarding Eglinton’s New Play Park

Recently there have been a lot of reports of people in the new play park despite it not being open to the public as yet.  Some damage has been caused to the new equipment and surfaces etc., this is delaying the completion date and handover of the park for all to use.

 

While the work is still ongoing, please do not enter the park, it will be a great facility, which will be enjoyed by all once the work has been fully completed.  Thank you.

Broadbridge Primary School                        Thursday 3^rd March 2022                                                    Note 22

Diary:      Saturday 5^th March – P7 Confirmation, 11.00 am, Star of the Sea.

Thursday 17^th and Friday 18^th March – St. Patrick’s Day Holiday – School closed.

Monday 21^st March-Friday 1^st April – Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel.

School Provision	Club	Cost
Mon 7th– Fri 11th Mar	Morning Club – 8:00-8:45 a.m.	(£1 PER CHILD)
	2-3 PM Club – 2:00-3:00 p.m.	(£2 PER CHILD)

 

 

 

Extra-Curricular Activities

Day	Activity	Time & Venue	Note
Monday 7th Mar	Cross-Country P5, 6, 7	3:00-4:15        At School	New 10-week block started 2nd March for Skill School
Tuesday 8th Mar	Gaelic P4, 5, 6, 7	3:00-4:15        At School
Wednesday 9th Mar	Skill School P1 & P2	2:00-3:00        At School
	Skill School P3 & P4	3:00-4:15        At School
Thursday 10th Mar	Netball P5, 6, 7	3:00-4:15        At School
Friday 11th Mar	Premier League! P4, 5	3:00-4:15        At School

 

Children doing Extra-Curricular activities outside must have a change of footwear in case the venue changes due to weather conditions.  It is really important that children are dressed appropriately.  Cross-Country pupils should bring a waterproof coat.

All activities MUST be pre-booked on the ParentPay App with the exception of

Skill School.

 

COVID in School – If your child displays symptoms of COVID, keep them at home and do a Lateral Flow test.  If your child is tested for COVID, please forward a copy of the result of the PCR/Lateral Flow test to the school office.  If a positive result is returned, please contact the school office for further guidance.  If a child tests positive in any class, an email will be sent out to the parents/guardians of pupils in that class.

The guidance has changed; you DO NOT keep your child off school (Unless your child has tested positive!), an updated information email will be sent out if there is a positive case in your child’s class.

 

Choir – The choir will be singing at the Confirmation ceremony on Saturday 5^th March.  The ceremony is due to start at 11:00 am, choir members are asked to arrive by 10.45 am and to enter and exit by the ramp entrance.  It is expected that choir pupils will be ready to be picked up between 11.45 am and 12 noon.

 

Parking

School Grounds – Parking on school grounds is strictly for staff only, the only exception to this is for parents with infants/small children, all other parents must park outside the school gates.  We would ask that parents park sensibly during busy times and ensure that school access routes are not blocked, particularly in light of the current ongoing works.  Perhaps as the weather improves you could consider having your child walk/cycle/scoot to school to help alleviate congestion.

Across the Blue Bridge – We continue to advise parents and guardians to please be mindful of residents and business owners when parking across the Blue Bridge for pick up and drop off.  There are some parents parking on the main road, we would strongly advise against this.  We have contacted road service in relation to the ongoing parking problems at the school.

 

School Photographer – The school photographer will be in school on Monday 7^th March to take photographs of pupils in Year 2-Year 7.  Photographs of P7 children in their Confirmation photographs will be taken, children must bring in their uniform to change into afterwards.

 

Party Invitations to School – Please do not send party invitations into school to be given out to pupils.  The staff have decided as a whole that this practice will no longer be facilitated in school as the exclusion of children is causing upset to those not being invited.  We would appreciate your support with this matter.

 

Returning to School After Sickness – If your child goes home with a vomiting and diarrhoea bug please make sure that they are fully recovered before they return to school.

 

Spare Change of Clothing – Primary 1 and Primary 2 pupils all require a change of clothing (trousers,          t-shirt, underwear and socks) to be kept in school at all times.  Please place these items in a plastic bag with your child’s name to be left on their coat hook if you have not already done so.  If your child has needed to use this change, please make sure that a new set is sent in as accidents happen, particularly with our younger pupils.  If your child has needed to borrow items from school to facilitate a change, please return these to school as soon as possible.

 

Big Walk and Wheel!!! – Get ready for the Big Walk and Wheel which will run from Monday 21^st March to Friday 1^st April.  Plenty of notice to get the flat tyres fixed, chains oiled and ready to pedal!!!!  We would encourage as many families as possible to walk or wheel to school during this period.  This is a great opportunity to get fit and healthy whilst having a positive impact on the children’s health and well-being as well as the environment.  Prizes will be awarded, within each Key Stage, for the pupil with the most journeys.

 

Ladies Netball – Ladies Netball tonight Thursday in Broadbridge Primary School from 8.00-9.00 pm in the Master’s Hall.  All ladies 18+ are welcome to join.  Cost £3.00.

 

 

Faughanvale GAA Gaelic Football for Boys & Girls

 

Primary 2 & Primary 3 Boys & Girls	Friday 4th Mar – Broadbridge P.S	6:00-7:00 p.m.
Primary 4 & Primary 5 Girls	Wednesday 9th Mar – Vale Centre	6:00-7:00 p.m.
Primary 6 & Primary 7 Girls	Wednesday 9th Mar – Vale Centre	6:00-7:00 p.m.
Primary 4 & Primary 5 Boys	Wednesday 9th Mar – Vale Centre	7:00-8:00 p.m.

 

Slaughtmanus GAC Gaelic Football for Boys & Girls

 

Primary 2 & Primary 3 Boys	Monday 7th Mar – Broadbridge P.S	6:00-7:00 p.m.
Primary 4 & Primary 5 Boys	Monday 7th Mar – Broadbridge P.S	7:00-8:00 p.m.
Preschool & Primary 1 Boys & Girls	Wednesday 9th Mar – Broadbridge P.S	6:00-6:45 p.m.
Primary 2 & Primary 3 Girls	Wednesday 9th Mar – Broadbridge P.S	6:45-7:30 p.m.
Primary 4-Primary 7 Girls	Wednesday 9th Mar – Broadbridge P.S	7:30-8:15 p.m.
Primary 6 & Primary 7 (U11) Boys	Wednesday 9th Mar – Campsie Indoor	7:00-8:00 p.m.

A great way for the kids to make friends, learn new skills, self-discipline and confidence

£1 per session.

 

To celebrate World Book day on Thursday 3^rd March, children may dress up as a character from their favourite book.

There will be lots of activities organised by teachers throughout the day, therefore children are under no obligation to dress up for this day. 

Perhaps you could find out what your child is reading in class and try and link in with the characters from that novel or a character from their favourite book, there’s lots to choose from!

Broadbridge Primary School                        Thursday 10^th February 2022                                                    Note 20

Diary:       Mid-term Break 14^th-18^th February (Both days inclusive)

P7 Confirmation – Saturday 5^th March – 11.00am, Star of the Sea

School Provision	Club	Cost
Mon 21st– Fri 25th Feb	Morning Club – 8:00-8:45 a.m.	(£1 PER CHILD)
	2-3 PM Club – 2:00-3:00 p.m.	(£2 PER CHILD)

 

 

Extra-Curricular Activities

Day	Activity	Time & Venue	Note
Monday 21st Feb	Cross-Country P5, 6, 7	3:00-4:15    At School	One more week of Skill School after Mid-term break.   New 10-week block starts 2nd March.
Tuesday 22nd Feb	Gaelic P4, 5, 6, 7	3:00-4:15     At School
Wednesday 23rd Feb	Skill School P1 & P2	2:00-3:00     At School
	Skill School P3 & P4	3:00-4:15     At School
Thursday 24th Feb	Netball P5, 6, 7	3:00-4:15     At School
Friday 25th Feb	Premier League! P6, 7	3:00-4:15     At School

Children doing Extra-Curricular activities outside must have a change of footwear in case the venue changes due to weather conditions.  It is really important that children are dressed appropriately.  Cross-Country pupils should bring a waterproof coat.

All activities MUST be pre-booked on the ParentPay App with the exception of

Skill School.

 

COVID in School – If your child displays symptoms of COVID, keep them at home and do a Lateral Flow test.  If your child is tested for COVID, please forward a copy of the result of the PCR/Lateral Flow test to the school office.  If a positive result is returned, please contact the school office for further guidance.  If a child tests positive in any class, an email will be sent out to the parents/guardians of pupils in that class.

The guidance has changed; you DO NOT keep your child off school (Unless your child has tested positive!), an updated information email will be sent out if there is a positive case in your child’s class.

 

Primary 1 and 2 Spare Clothing – Please ensure that your child’s spare change is restocked after the mid-term break.

 

KS2 Spare Clothing – Please send in a spare change of clothes/footwear that children can change into if it is wet and mucky outside.

 

World Book Day – To celebrate World Book day on Thursday 3^rd March, children may dress up as a character from their favourite book.  We are giving parents notice so you can put your thinking caps on over the mid-term break.  Perhaps you could find out what your child is reading in class and try and link in with the characters from that novel or a character from their favourite book, there’s lots to choose from!

 

Primary 7 – The Post-Primary Application Process for Primary 7 pupils is now open.  This will remain open until Wednesday 23^rd February 2022.  Please follow the attached link to complete this process https://admissions.eani.org.uk/postprimary/Login.

 

Ladies Netball – Ladies Netball tonight Thursday Broadbridge Primary School in the Master’s Hall at 8:00 p.m.  All ladies 18+ are welcome to join.  Cost £3.

 

Faughanvale GAA Gaelic Football for Boys & Girls

 

 

Primary 2 & Primary 3 Boys & Girls	Friday 11th Feb – Broadbridge P.S	6:00-7:00 p.m.
Primary 4 & Primary 5 Girls	Wednesday 16th Feb – Vale Centre	6:00-7:00 p.m.
Primary 6 & Primary 7 Girls	Wednesday 16th Feb – Vale Centre	6:00-7:00 p.m.
Primary 4 & Primary 5 Boys	Wednesday 16th Feb – Vale Centre	7:00-8:00 p.m.

 

Slaughtmanus GAC Gaelic Football for Boys & Girls

 

Primary 2 & Primary 3 Boys	Monday 14th Feb – Broadbridge P.S	6:00-7:00 p.m.
Primary 4 & Primary 5 Boys	Monday 14th Feb – Broadbridge P.S	7:00-8:00 p.m.
Preschool & Primary 1 Boys & Girls	Wednesday 16th Feb – Broadbridge P.S	6:00-6:45 p.m.
Primary 2 & Primary 3 Girls	Wednesday 16th Feb – Broadbridge P.S	6:45-7:30 p.m.
Primary 4-Primary 7 Girls	Wednesday 16th Feb – Broadbridge P.S	7:30-8:15 p.m.
Primary 6 & Primary 7 (U11) Boys	Wednesday 16th Feb – Campsie Indoor	7:00-8:00 p.m.

A great way for the kids to make friends, learn new skills, self-discipline and confidence

£1 per session.

 

Man City continued their relentless march towards the title with two further victories this afternoon against nearest rivals Spurs and Man. Utd.

A Ryan Deery hat-trick and another from Oisin Collins was enough to see off Spurs who replied through captain Finn Cooper. Dara Deery then weighed in with a brace against Man Utd who pulled one back through Alex Lyle but a Dairmuid Watson goal a few minutes from time secured another 3 points in a 3-1 victory.

After their defeat to leaders Man City, Spurs fell further behind in the chase for the title when they were held to a scoreless draw against Chelsea who had earlier fallen to a 3-2 defeat against Liverpool. A Cathal McKeegen double and a brilliant finish from Adam Peoples proved too much, despite Miceal McBride’s double for Chelsea.

Liverpool then claimed another valuable point in their second match of the day against Arsenal. Cathal McKeegan’s opener for Liverpool was cancelled out by a stunning effort from Cameron Greg Logue.

It was a mixed day for Man. Utd who, despite losing to Man City, claimed three precious points against Arsenal in a 4-1 victory with Liam Weatherall, Conor Martin (2) and Alex Lyle on the scoresheet. Cameron Gregg Logue was again on the scoresheet for Arsenal.

A couple of victories next Friday will secure the title for the light blues of Man. City but it’s still all to play for in the hunt for second place.

Week 3 Results

Man. City   4    v    1   Spurs

   Man. Utd   4   v   1   Arsenal

    Liverpool   3   v   2   Chelsea

            Man. Utd   1   v   3   Man. City

            Spurs   0   v   0   Chelsea

                    Arsenal   1   v   1   Liverpool