This year Catholic Schools Week runs from 23rd to 30th January. This week is an opportunity each year to thank God for the amazing gift of our schools and for the outstanding contribution they make every day to the spiritual, academic, emotional, social and vocational development of children from all denominations, cultures, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds  throughout this country and indeed throughout the world.

The theme of this year’s Catholic Schools Week is:

“Catholic Schools: Living life to the full”.

Last year our focus was on resilience, on reconnecting and re-engaging students. This year it is on living our lives with the hope of a brighter tomorrow and on reconnecting and re-engaging with the wider community as the  country opens up and restrictions are reduced.

The past year has been a very challenging one for students and indeed for the whole school community. However, with the roll-out of the vaccination programme, there is light at the end of the tunnel and we have a new sense of hope.

One of our chosen pieces of music for the November Moment this year is ‘God will wipe away all tears’ by Irish composer Bernard Sexton. Bernard wrote this piece for the victims of COVID-19 and for their families and friends. The chorus offers us reassurance that, even in these dark times, God is with us:

God will wipe away all tears,

God will bring you home,

To the place he has prepared for you,

You shall never be alone.

Storms may gather, evening falls,

Daylight turns to shade,

And when your earthly work is done,

Do not fear, be not afraid.

“A Vision of Catholic Education in Ireland” is a pastoral letter from the Irish Catholic Bishops. This letter outlines what the Irish Catholic Bishops believe Catholic education to be. We hear echoes of this letter throughout Catholic Schools Week every year, but it underpins this year’s events in particular. This document shows how connected our bishops are to each and every Catholic school in Ireland.

 

What an afternoon’s football in The Master’s Hall.

Man City lead the way on goal difference after a Ryan Deery hat-trick in the first match helped them overcome Liam Weatherall’s Man Utd team.

Finn Cooper’s Spurs also have six points thanks in part to a double from their captain against Chelsea. Blake Curry’s goal a few minutes from time after Lewis Moran’s penalty save against Arsenal helped maintain their 100% record.

Sonny Moore’s Liverpool had a narrow defeat against Man Utd who bounced back from their earlier defeat against man City.

Cameron Gregg Logue’s Arsenal can count themselves very unlucky as they lost both matches by a single goal and Cian McGinnis’ Chelsea will be hoping for a turnaround in form next week when they play Arsenal and Man Utd.

Here’s hoping next week’s entertainment is as good as today’s.

 

The Premier League returns tomorrow afternoon when our P6 and P7 pupils take to the indoor pitch shortly after 3:00 p.m.

Man. City will be looking to make it a double after winning the Junior Premier League before Christmas.

Captains Cameron Gregg Logue, Finn Cooper, Liam Weatherall, Kadyn Crossan, Cian McGinnis and Sonny Moore will be hoping that this is their opportunity to lead their respective teams to glory.

We can’t wait for the action to start and wish all the boys and girls the very best of luck!

Enjoy.

Broadbridge Primary School                        Thursday 13^th January 2022                                                    Note 16

Diary:       Applications now open for new Primary 1 Admissions                

 

School Provision	Club	Cost
Mon 17th Jan – Fri 21st Jan	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 17th	Cross-Country P5, 6, 7	3:00-4:15    At School	Be prepared for wet weather.  Cross-Country, Gaelic & Soccer players bring boots/shin pads and trainers. Bring a bottle of water. Exercise is thirsty work! Please pick up sharply after all activities.
Tuesday 18th	Gaelic P4, 5, 6, 7	3:00-4:15     At School
Wednesday 19th	Skill School P1 & P2	2:00-3:00     At School
	Skill School P3 & P4	3:00-4:15     At School
Thursday 20th	Netball P5, 6, 7	3:00-4:15     At School
Friday 21st	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.

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 alert letter 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, additional guidance will be attached to your alert letter.

 

New Entrants – Primary 1 – September 2022 – The application process for those children due to start school in September 2022 is now open and will close on the 28^th January 2022.  Children born between 2^nd July 2017 and 1^st July 2018 (inclusive) must commence primary education in September 2022.  Any family who is new to our school and is considering sending their child to Broadbridge Primary School, please contact the school office and we will arrange a time for viewing.  If you know of any family that have a child due to start Primary 1 in September 2022, please pass on this information.

 

Primary 1 Admissions – The school will be open on Wednesday 19^th January 6:00-8:00 p.m. for prospective parents to have a walk through with a member of staff.  If you know of anyone considering Broadbridge Primary School for their child in September 2022, please contact the school office 7181 0520 and a time will be arranged.

 

Healthy Break and Healthy Lunchbox – Parents/Pupils are reminded that the Healthy Break in the morning is a fruit break only, no biscuits, bars or other snacks.  Lunchboxes should contain healthy foodstuff; no fizzy drinks are allowed!

 

Primary 1 and 2 Parents – Please ensure that your child’s library books are returned to school every Tuesday.  Primary 1 and 2 pupils require a full change of clothes in school for slips, trips and little accidents!

 

 

ParentPay – Letters have been sent out today detailing any outstanding amounts for school clubs, meals and activities.  Please check your child’s bag for letters.

 

Google Classroom – Please log into Google Classroom frequently to check on updated content and make sure your notifications are turned on.  Primary 6/7 Open Nights are on their Google Classroom as some schools are going virtual this year.

 

NESSY – We are seeing an improvement in the pupils that have been signed up to the NESSY Programme for those families who are keeping to the two-way partnership between the school and home.  If you wish your child to benefit from this programme and to maximise success children must spend time engaging in the activities at home.

 

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.

 

Crossing Patrol – The Transport Office are currently looking for someone to replace William at the school crossing.  If you know someone that would like the position, please contact the school office for further details.

 

Netball Skills Course – Netball Ireland’s Head Coach Teresa Gillespie will continue the Netball Skills Course at Broadbridge Primary School on the following dates Jan 22^nd and 29^th, Feb 5^th, 12^th and 26^th.  The price is £25 for the remaining 5-week course.  Places are limited.  Primary 5-7 Pupils 1:45-3:00 p.m.  Year 8-10 from 12:00-1:30 p.m.  To enquire about availability please email teresagillespie@hotmail.com

 

Flu Vaccine – Vaccines will be given on Thursday 20^th to registered children who missed out in November.  Please contact the school if your child has since had the vaccine with your GP.

 

Slaughtmanus GAC Gaelic Football for Boys & Girls

 

Primary 2 & Primary 3 BOYS	Monday 17th Broadbridge P.S	6:00-7:00 p.m.
Primary 4 & Primary 5 BOYS	Monday 17th  Broadbridge P.S	7:00-8:00 p.m.
Preschool & Primary 1 Boys & Girls	Wednesday 19th Broadbridge P.S	6:00-6:45 p.m.
Primary 2 & Primary 3 GIRLS	Wednesday 19th Broadbridge P.S	6:45-7:30 p.m.
Primary 4 – Primary 7 GIRLS	Wednesday 19th Broadbridge P.S	7:30-8:15 p.m.
Primary 6 & Primary 7(U11) BOYS	Wednesday 19th 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 21st Broadbridge P.S

6:00- 7:00 p.m.