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Broadbridge Primary School               Thursday 19th October 2023                               Note 7

School Diary:   Monday 23rd – Wednesday 25th October Parent Teacher Meetings Primary 2- Primary 6

Tuesday 24th October – Sacramental Talks in St Anne’s Hall P4 & P7 Parents & Pupils

Halloween Break Monday 30th October-Wednesday 1st November (Both dates inclusive)

 

School Provision Club Cost
Mon 23rd Oct –

Fri 27th Oct

 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 23rd  Oct Cross-Country P5, 6, 7 3:00-4:15  At School Mr Alex Given

Miss Eimer Stewart

Miss O’Neill
Tuesday 24th Oct Gaelic P4, P5, 6, 7 3:00-4:15  At School Mr Mc Closkey/Mr Mc Daid

(Assisted by coaches from both parish Gaelic clubs)
Wednesday 25th Oct 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 26th Oct Netball P5, 6, 7 3:00-4:15  At School Mrs Teresa Gillespie

Mrs Mairead Hull
Friday 27th Oct 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.

 

Parent/Teacher Meeting P2-P6 – Parent/Teacher meetings will take place from Monday 23rd -Wednesday 25th October.  This year the meetings will take place in school unless you have been told otherwise.  All parents will be allocated a slot on Friday if you have not already selected a time. Unfortunately, there will be no other times available to see the class teacher.  Please note the time allocated is 10 minutes per child and must be strictly adhered to by all.

 

Departure from School – Pupils are expected to attend school for the whole school day. Primary 1 & 2, 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. and Primary 3-7, 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.  Children should only be collected from school early if they have an unavoidable appointment.  Children must be signed out from the school office.  These should be kept to a minimum to avoid disturbing the rest of the class.

Sacramental Talks – Parents and their child/ren making their Confirmation or First Holy Communion in 2024 are invited to a Sacramental Talk next Tuesday 24th October in

St. Anne’s Hall, 6:00-6.50 p.m. for the Sacrament of First Holy Communion and from 7:00 -7:50 p.m. for the Sacrament of Confirmation.  All the participating schools in the parish are invited to this.

 

Recycling Week – As part of recycling week, all children have been invited to create a poster, leaflet or performance to share with our school community.  The competition closes on 30th November 2023.  You have plenty of time to get involved!

 

Maths Week Ireland – Well done to all the children who entered the Maths Week Ireland challenge on Google Classroom ‘Have you got eyes?’  Winners will be announced tomorrow at assembly.  Entries close tonight for all pupils.

 

Walking to and from School – We are delighted with the number of children that are walking to and from school on a daily basis.  As the mornings and evenings are getting darker, children must wear a high viz vest coming and going from school.  If you do not have one tell your class teacher and we will gladly supply you with one.

 

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) Awareness Day – Friday 20th October 2023 is (DLD) Awareness Day.  DLD is a diagnosis given to someone who has difficulty talking and/or understanding language.  1 in 14 people have DLD, an invisible, lifelong disability.  People with DLD will often have difficulty understanding words, following instructions, or answering questions.  They may struggle to find the right words to express themselves, say words in the right order, engage in conversation or tell a story.  Broadbridge Primary School is helping raise awareness of DLD so people know about, understand and support this common yet hidden condition #DLDDay.

Please click HERE to see Information Leaflet 1.

Please click HERE to see Information Leaflet 2.

Hallowe’en Hobble – Parents and pupils may walk to school wearing a Hallowe’en Hat/Head Piece or Mask.  Meet at Eglinton Play Park or Ashburn Image car park at 8:30 a.m. on Friday 27th October.  There will be teachers there to help escort the children to school.

 

Team Hope Our school will be participating in the Team Hope Christmas Shoebox appeal again this year.  This is such a worthwhile cause which teaches our children how to think about and care for others in our world.  The boxes must be returned to school before the 10th November.

Click HERE for  further information.

 

School Choir – The school choir will be singing at the 5:00 p.m. vigil mass on Saturday 21st October at Star of the Sea Church. Choir children will be given a separate note about the Mass.  Children to meet at 4:45 p.m. in full school uniform.  Not all year groups will be singing at the Mass.

 

 

 

 

In the Community

 

Ladies Netball – Broadbridge Ladies Netball tonight Thursday 19th October at Broadbridge Primary School in the Master’s Hall at 8:00 p.m.  All ladies 18+ are welcome to join.  Cost £3

 

Slaughtmanus GAC Gaelic Football for Boys & Girls

 

Monday Primary 1 Boys Broadbridge PS 6:00-6:45 p.m.
Primary 2 Boys Broadbridge PS 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Wednesday Nursery Broadbridge PS 6:00-6:45 p.m.
Primary 1 & 2 Girls Broadbridge PS 6:00-6:45 p.m.
Primary 3-4 Boys Campsie Indoor 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Primary 5-7 Boys Broadbridge P.S 7:00 -8:00 p.m.
Primary 3-4 Girls Campsie Indoor 7:00-7:45 p.m.
Primary 5 & 6 Girls Campsie Indoor 7:45-8:30 p.m.
Thursday Primary 7 & Yr8 Girls Campsie Indoor 8:00-9:00 p.m.

Indoor Season starts Monday 2nd October – £1 per child for all seasons.

 

Faughanvale GAA Gaelic Football for Boys & Girls

 

Friday            (Nursery/P.1 Boys & Girls) Broadbridge PS 6:00-6:45 p.m.
 (P.2 Boys) John McLaughlin Park 6:00-7:00 p.m.
 (P.3 & P4 Boys) John McLaughlin Park 6:00-7:00 p.m.
 (P.2 P.3 & P4 Girls) John McLaughlin Park 6:00-7:00 p.m.
 (P.5 & P6 Boys) John McLaughlin Park 5:45-7:00 p.m.
Monday (P7 & Y8 Girls) John McLaughlin Park 6:00-7:00 p.m.
(P7 & Y8 Boys) John McLaughlin Park 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Wednesday  (P.5 & P6 Girls) John McLaughlin Park 6:00-7:00 p.m.
(P7 & Y8 Boys) John McLaughlin Park 6:00-7:00 p.m.
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Broadbridge Primary School               Thursday 12th October 2023                               Note 6

School Diary:  Halloween Break Monday 30th October-Wednesday 1st November (Both dates inclusive)

Confirmation Ceremony Saturday 2nd March at 11:00 a.m. in Star of the Sea.

First Communion  Saturday 20th April at 10:00 a.m. in Star of the Sea.

 

 

School Provision Club Cost
Mon 16th Oct –

Fri 20th Oct

 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 16th Oct Cross-Country P5, 6, 7 3:00-4:15  At School Mr Alex Given Miss Eimer Stewart

Miss Madden & Miss O’Neill
Tuesday 17th Oct Gaelic P4, P5, 6, 7 3:00-4:15  At School Mr McCloskey/Mr Mc Daid

(Assisted by coaches from both parish Gaelic clubs)
Wednesday 18th Oct 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 19th Oct Netball P5,6, 7 3:00-4:15  At School Mrs Teresa Gillespie

Mrs Mairead Hull
Friday 20th Oct 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.

 

Whole School Flu Vaccine: – All pupils within the school will be given the Flu Vaccine on Monday 27th November. Please return to the class teacher tomorrow for collection.

 

Google Classroom – All children P1-P7 have been issued with Google Classroom Login details.  Please login using these details.  Please do not use personal email accounts as these will be removed. Teachers will be using this platform to keep you up to date with what your child is doing in school.

 

Primary 1 Folders – Primary 1 pupils must bring their folder in daily. Information for pupils and parents will always be sent home in these folders.

 

Parent/Teacher Meeting P2-P6 – Parent/Teacher meetings will take place from Monday 23rd -Wednesday 25th October.  This year the meetings will take place in school unless you have been told otherwise.  The slots for booking appointments will open Monday on Google Classroom.  All parents attending the meetings please enter through the main reception entrance, directions to your child’s class will be clearly displayed. Please note the time allocated is 10 minutes per child and must be strictly adhered to by all. Primary 1 parent Teacher meetings will be in January.

 

Attendance and arrival at School – Parents will be contacted at the end of October if their child’s attendance falls below 85%.  We are aware that there are many factors contributing to a child being absent from school, therefore it is very important that the school is informed if a child is absent and the reasoning behind it so that it may be coded correctly for Child Protection purposes.  Children arriving after the 9:00 a.m. bell in the morning must access the school through the main office, as school has already started, this is to ensure minimal disruption to the other children, they must also be recorded as late on the system.

 

Child Protection and Safeguarding- This is always a priority in our school. Please see the attached flowchart for further information. This reminds parents  who they contact within the school if they have any concerns about their child or any other child’s safety.

Child Protection – Flowchart

 

Maths Week Ireland – This will run from the 14th -22nd October. – Maths Week Ireland challenge is on Google Classroom ‘Have you got eyes?’ This is one of the many challenges the children will be participating in this week.

 

School Choir – The school choir will be signing at the 5:00 p.m. vigil mass on Saturday 21st  October at Star of the Sea Chapel.  Choir children will be given a separate note about the mass. Not all year groups will be singing at the mass. It would be great to see as many families as possible attending to support the choir at this mass.

 

Select Kidz Retail – A big thank you to Select Kidz School Uniform Shop, Spencer Road Derry for kindly sponsoring the school choir this year. Your help is greatly appreciated.

 

In the Community

 

Ladies Netball – Broadbridge Ladies Netball tonight Thursday 12th October at Broadbridge Primary School in the Master’s Hall at 8:00 p.m.  All ladies 18+ are welcome to join.  Cost £3

 

Positive Ageing -October is Positive Ageing Month and to help celebrate a brochure has been prepared featuring an array of events, activities, and offerings available for older people to access.  Please find attached this month’s Positive Ageing Month brochure (also available on www.derrystrabane.com/community/age-friendly/positive-ageing-month )

Positive Ageing Month Booklet October 2023 – Final

 

 

Faughanvale GAA Gaelic Football for Boys & Girls

 

Friday            (Nursery/P.1 Boys & Girls) Broadbridge PS 6:00-6:45 p.m.
 (P.2 Boys) John McLaughlin Park 6:00-7:00 p.m.
 (P.3 & P4 Boys) John McLaughlin Park 6:00-7:00 p.m.
 (P.2 P.3 & P4 Girls) John McLaughlin Park 6:00-7:00 p.m.
 (P.5 & P6 Boys) John McLaughlin Park 5:45-7:00 p.m.
Monday (P7 & Y8 Girls) John McLaughlin Park 6:00-7:00 p.m.
(P7 & Y8 Boys) John McLaughlin Park 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Wednesday  (P.5 & P6 Girls) John McLaughlin Park 6:00-7:00 p.m.
(P7 & Y8 Boys) John McLaughlin Park 6:00-7:00 p.m.

 

 

Slaughtmanus GAC Gaelic Football for Boys & Girls

 

Monday Primary 1 Boys Broadbridge PS 6:15-6:45 p.m.
Primary 2 Boys Broadbridge PS 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Wednesday Nursery Broadbridge PS 6:00-6:45 p.m.
Primary 1 & 2 Girls Broadbridge PS 6:00-6:45 p.m.
Primary 3-4 Boys Campsie Indoor 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Primary 5-7 Boys Broadbridge P.S 7:00 -8:00 p.m.
Primary 3-4 Girls Campsie Indoor 7:00-7:45 p.m.
Primary 5 & 6 Girls Campsie Indoor 7:45-8:30 p.m.
Thursday Primary 7 & Yr8 Girls Campsie Indoor 8:00-9:00 p.m.

Indoor Season starts Monday 2nd October – £1 per child for all seasons.

 

 

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Broadbridge Primary School               Thursday 5th October 2023                               Note 5

School Diary:  Halloween Break Monday 30th October-Wednesday 1st November (Both dates inclusive)

 

School Provision Club Cost
Mon 9th Oct –

Fri 13th Oct

 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 9th Oct Cross-Country P5, 6, 7 3:00-4:15        At School Mr Alex Given Miss Eimer Stewart

Miss Madden & Miss O’Neill
Tuesday 10th Oct Gaelic P4, P5, 6, 7 3:00-4:15        At School Mr McCloskey/Mr Mc Daid

(Assisted by coaches from both parish Gaelic clubs)
Wednesday 11th Oct 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 12th Oct Netball P5,6, 7 3:00-4:15        At School Mrs Teresa Gillespie

Mrs Mairead Hull
Friday 13th Oct 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.

 

Whole School Flu Vaccine: – All pupils within the school will be given the Flu Vaccine on Monday 27th November. Forms have been given out today. These must be completed whether you give permission or not for the vaccine. Please return to the class teacher before Tuesday 10th October.

 

First Communion and Confirmation: First Communion will take place for Primary 4 pupils from Broadbridge Primary School on Saturday 20th April at 10:00 a.m. in Star of the Sea. The Confirmation Ceremony for Primary 7 pupils from Broadbridge Primary School will take place on Saturday 2nd  March at 11:00 a.m. in Star of the Sea.

 

Friends of the Eucharist: Primary 4 pupils will be visited by Friends of the Eucharist in preparation for receiving the Sacrament of Holy Communion. The classes, which focus on the adoration of the blessed sacrament, begin on Tuesday 10th October.

 

Primary 1 literacy Evening – Thanks to all the parents and staff in attendance at the Literacy Evening for Primary 1 parents on Monday past. It really was a worthwhile evening for all.

 

 

 

Dropping Off Pupils in the Morning –   We have been asked by the Parents & Friends to try the following in the morning to ease the traffic congestion outside the school, so far this week it has worked quite well. Pupils from Primary 3 upwards have been reminded in class as to where they can be dropped off in the morning if they are coming by car to school.

  • Only parents of Primary 1 and Primary 2 pupils should be parking up in the morning if they wish to walk their child to the class. Parents that are parking up need to pull in close to the kerb on the left-hand side coming towards the school. Children should exit onto the pavement or grass. They should not be exiting the car onto the road. (This should only apply to Primary 1 & Primary 2 parents)
  • Those who can please drop children across the ‘Blue Bridge’ and allow pupils to walk into school. Pupils must use ‘Gate 1’ to enter the school. They must not cross at the car entrance and exit points.
  • The majority of parents dropping their children to school should use the Drop Off Zone within the school or at the layby next to the grass pitch. Children exiting at the layby must use the path and go in to school by Gate 1, they must not cross the road. Cars should move as far forward as possible before children exit the cars. Parents must not exit their cars.
  • Only KS1 & KS2 pupils walking into school from the village should use ‘Gate 3.’
  • Under no circumstances should you double park or park on both sides of the road. This is extremely inconsiderate to other road users and a danger to children.
  • Please keep the speed to a minimum entering and exiting the school.

 

Thanks to all the pupils and parents who to walk, cycle and scoot to school. Your contribution continues to ease the traffic congestion outside the school.

 

The feedback from parents to date is that if the guidelines are adhered to then this is working quite well, with the traffic flowing at a steady pace to and from school. The Parents & Friends Association and a sub-group within are in the process of putting together a case plan to have additional parking facilities and road improvements made to both Coolafinney Road and the main route into Eglinton, to ensure that the route to school is safer for all. This is an extremely lengthy process, one that will require some time to get results.

 

In the Community

 

Flu and Covid Vaccination: Patients of Eglinton Medical Practice are invited to attend the Flu and Covid vaccination clinics in The Vale Centre on Saturday 7th October (9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.) and Sunday 8th October (9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m). If you are aged 65+ or are aged 18-64yrs with an underlying health condition/are a carer/household contact of someone who is immunosuppressed, you are welcome to attend. Letters have been posted with a time but please come along if you have not received your letter.

 

Ladies Netball – Broadbridge Ladies Netball tonight Thursday 5th October at Broadbridge Primary School in the Master’s Hall at 8:00 p.m.  All ladies 18+ are welcome to join.  Cost £3.

 

 Youth Club: Eglinton Community Centre

 Slaughtmanus GAC Gaelic Football for Boys & Girls

 

Monday Primary 1 -2 Boys Broadbridge PS 6:15-7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Nursery Broadbridge PS 6:00-6:45 p.m.
Primary 1 & 2 Girls Broadbridge PS 6:00-6:45 p.m.
Primary 3-4 Boys Campsie Indoor 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Primary 5-7 Boys Broadbridge P.S 7:00 -8:00 p.m.
Primary 3-4 Girls Campsie Indoor 7:00-7:45 p.m.
Primary 5 & 6 Girls Campsie Indoor 7:45-8:30 p.m.
Thursday Primary 7 & Yr8 Girls Campsie Indoor 8:00-9:00 p.m.

Indoor Season starts Monday 2nd October – £1 per child for all seasons.

 

Faughanvale GAA Gaelic Football for Boys & Girls

 

Friday            (Nursery/P.1 Boys & Girls) Broadbridge PS 6:00-6:45 p.m.
 (P.2 Boys) John McLaughlin Park 6:00-7:00 p.m.
 (P.3 & P4 Boys) John McLaughlin Park 6:00-7:00 p.m.
 (P.2 P.3 & P4 Girls) John McLaughlin Park 6:00-7:00 p.m.
 (P.5 & P6 Boys) John McLaughlin Park 5:45-7:00 p.m.
Monday (P7 & Y8 Girls) John McLaughlin Park 6:00-7:00 p.m.
(P7 & Y8 Boys) John McLaughlin Park 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Wednesday  (P.5 & P6 Girls) John McLaughlin Park 6:00-7:00 p.m.
(P7 & Y8 Boys) John McLaughlin Park 6:00-7:00 p.m.
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Broadbridge Primary School               Thursday 28th  September 2023                               Note 4

School Diary:           Friday 29th September School Closed to all pupils.

Monday 2nd October – Primary 1 Literacy Evening for parents @ 8:00 p.m.

 

School Provision Club Cost
Mon 2nd Oct –

Fri 6th Oct

 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 2nd Oct Cross-Country P5, 6, 7 3:00-4:15        At School Miss Eimer Stewart

Miss Madden & Miss O’Neill
Tuesday 3rd Oct Gaelic P4, P5, 6, 7 3:00-4:15        At School Mr McCloskey/Mr Mc Daid

(Assisted by coaches from both parish Gaelic clubs)
Wednesday 4th Oct 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 5th Oct Netball P5,6, 7 3:00-4:15        At School Mrs Teresa Gillespie

Mrs Mairead Hull
Friday 6th Oct 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.

 

School Closure – The school will be closed to all pupils tomorrow, Friday 29th September(with the exception of primary 7 pupils sitting the SEAG transfer) to facilitate a staff training day.

 

Primary 7  Pupils – Primary 7 pupils are invited into school tomorrow Friday 29th September  to sit a mock examination in preparation for their SEAG transfer test. School doors will open at 9:30 a.m. Pupils must be seated by 9:45 a.m. Children must be collected from school at 11:15 a.m. Children must wear their full school uniform. If children are going home by another means other than collection by car, the school office must be informed. Please Tel:71810520

 

Roots of Empathy – Many thanks to the families that replied to the request for Roots of Empathy babies. We have baby Esme and baby Jack on board for this year. The award winning program supports children’s positive mental health and well-being.

 

Primary 1 Literacy Evening – Primary 1 teachers will be hosting a Literacy evening on Monday 2nd October at 8:00 p.m. Parents please try to attend.

 

Dropping Off Pupils in the Morning – 

  • In an effort to ease congestion at the school in the morning. Please try and keep to the following guidance. If everyone keeps to the guidelines, the flow of traffic in the morning should ease.
  • Those who can please drop children across the ‘Blue Bridge’ and allow pupils to walk into school. Pupils must use ‘Gate 1’ to enter the school. They must not cross at the car entrance and exit points.
  • Only KS2 pupils walking into school from the village should use ‘Gate 3.’
  • The majority of parents dropping their children to school should use the Drop Off Zone within the school. Cars should move as far forward as possible before children exit the cars. Parents must not exit their cars.
  • Parents that are parking up need to pull in close to the kerb on the left-hand side coming towards the school. Children should exit onto the pavement or grass. They should not be exiting the car onto the road. (This should only apply to Primary 1 & Primary 2 parents)
  • Under no circumstances should you double park or park on both sides of the road. This is extremely inconsiderate to other road users and a danger to children.
  • Please keep the speed to a minimum entering and exiting the school.

 

Plimsoles for PE – Please send in a pair of plimsoles for children in Primary 1-3 attending PE lessons.

 

Labelling Children’s Clothing – On a daily basis we are trying to identify lost property belonging to children as it is not properly labelled. If you are sending anything into school, please label it properly. Initials with a primary is all that is required to return clothing etc to the rightful owner.

 

Accelerated Reading – This is now up and running for all pupils P2-P6. Please make an extra effort to read with your child, encourage them to do their accelerated reading on a nightly basis and complete their tests in school. They will benefit greatly by doing so!

 

Google Classroom – All children P1-P7 have been issued with Google Classroom Login details Please login using these details.  Please do not use personal email accounts as these will be removed for child protection purposes! Keep an eye out for uploaded pictures etc in your child’s class.

 

In the Community

 

Eglinton Eyecare – Eglinton Eyecare would like to extend heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined them at their fundraising Walkathon last Saturday, for the messages of support and for the extremely generous donations received. The total raised to date for the Cancer Fund for Children has been £5316. If anyone would like to donate you are still very welcome to either donate on JustGiving or in person in Eglinton Eyecare. This fundraising will help the Cancer Fund for Children to support children and young people diagnosed with cancer or who are living with a parent with cancer, helping ensure families don’t have to face the impact of living with a cancer diagnosis alone. Thank you.

 

 

Faughanvale GAA Fun weekend at The Pitch

Friday 29th September  Primary School Disco 5:45 p.m.  followed by colour run.  Admission £2. Families of 3 or more only £5!

Saturday 30th September 

Fun-day – Bouncy castle and many more inflatables, children’s sports and music starting 1:45 to 6:30 p.m. Come along and have some fun! Tuck shop open at all events. Burgers on sale at Fun Day

 

Faughanvale GAA Gaelic Football for Boys & Girls

 

Friday            (Nursery/P.1 Boys & Girls) Broadbridge PS 6:00-6:45 p.m.
 (P.2 Boys) John McLaughlin Park 6:00-7:00 p.m.
 (P.3 & P4 Boys) John McLaughlin Park 6:00-7:00 p.m.
 (P.2 P.3 & P4 Girls) John McLaughlin Park 6:00-7:00 p.m.
 (P.5 & P6 Boys) John McLaughlin Park 5:45-7:00 p.m.
Monday (P7 & Y8 Girls) John McLaughlin Park 6:00-7:00 p.m.
(P7 & Y8 Boys) John McLaughlin Park 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Wednesday  (P.5 & P6 Girls) John McLaughlin Park 6:00-7:00 p.m.
(P7 & Y8 Boys) John McLaughlin Park 6:00-7:00 p.m.

 

Slaughtmanus GAC – will be hosting a coffee morning tomorrow Friday 29th September @ 10:30 a.m. in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, everyone is welcome to attend.

 

 

 

Slaughtmanus GAC Gaelic Football for Boys & Girls

Indoor Season starts Monday 2nd October – £1 per child for all seasons.

 

Monday Primary 1 Boys/Girls Broadbridge PS 6:15-7:00 p.m.
Primary 5-7 Boys Campsie Indoor 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Wednesday Nursery Broadbridge PS 6:00-6:45 p.m.
Primary 1 & 2 Girls Broadbridge PS 6:00-6:45 p.m.
Primary 3-4 Boys Campsie Indoor 6:00-7:00 p.m..
Primary 3-4 Girls Campsie Indoor 7:00-7:45 p.m.
Primary 5 & 6 Girls Campsie Indoor 7:45-8:30 p.m.
Thursday Primary 7 & Yr8 Girls Campsie Indoor 8:00-9:00 p.m.

 

 

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Thank You

 

We would like to thank Fr Damian, Fr Brian and Deacon Ruadhri who took time out of their very hectic schedule during Mission Week to visit the school earlier and talk with staff and pupils.

They were also treated to a re-run of Mrs Henry’s Class’ Assembly, which was even better second time round!

This Mission Week has been a time of reflection and has brought great blessings to our school and parish communities.

We thank them most sincerely for their contribution to what has been a most special week.

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Broadbridge Primary School               Thursday 21st September 2023                               Note 3

School Diary:            Friday 22nd September 2023 at 5:00 p.m. SEAG Registration Closes     Friday 29th September School Closed to all pupils.

 

School Provision Club Cost
Mon 25th Sept –

Thur 28th  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 25th Cross-Country P5, 6, 7 3:00-4:15       At School Miss O’Neill

Miss Madden
Tuesday 26th h Gaelic P4, P5, 6, 7 3:00-4:15       At School Mr McCloskey

(Assisted by coaches from both parish Gaelic clubs)
Wednesday 27th 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 28th Netball P5,6, 7 3:00-4:15       At School Mrs Teresa Gillespie

Mrs Mairead Hull
Friday 29th School Closed Staff Development Day
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.

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

 

Primary 7 Parents’ Meeting – Parents may now book a slot on the sheet contained in the Google Classroom  for the Parent Teacher’s meeting Monday 25th -Wednesday 27th Sept.

 

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

 

SEAG Practice Papers – Primary 7 Pupils have the opportunity to sit two SEAG Practice Papers under exam conditions in the Master’s Hall on Friday 29th September & Saturday 28th October. Children are to be seated for 9:45 a.m. and collected at 11:15 a.m. on both days. Children must wear their full school uniform.

 

Plimsoles for PE – Please send in a pair of plimsoles for children in Primary 1-3 attending PE lessons.

 

Accelerated Reading – This has started for P3-P6. Please encourage your child to read nightly. There is a great benefit to this programme, children will be rewarded for their efforts,

 

Walk, Cycle or Scoot to and from School – All pupils are invited to Walk, Cycle or Scoot to and from school next week 25th-28th September.  All journeys will be recorded by the class teachers; the winning class will receive a prize.  A journey must be at least from the ‘Orange Hall’ coming from Eglinton or from the ‘Station Road’ coming from the Blue Bridge direction to be recorded as a journey.

 

 

Google Classroom – All children P1-P7 will be issued with Google Classroom Login details tomorrow.  Please login using these details.  Please do not use personal email accounts as these will be removed.

 

In the Community

 

 

Eglinton Eyecare – Fundraising Walkathon in Eglinton Village will be on Sat 23rd Sept @ 12 noon, starting at Eglinton Eyecare. Everyone is welcome.

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

 

Slaughtmanus GAC Gaelic Football for Boys & Girls

 

Wednesday Nursery & Primary 1 Boys/Girls Slaughtmanus Pitch 6:00-6:45 p.m.
Primary 2 Boys Slaughtmanus Pitch 6:00-6:45 p.m.
Primary 2-5 Girls Slaughtmanus Pitch 6:00-6:45 p.m..
Primary 3-4Boys Slaughtmanus Pitch 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Primary 6 & 7 , Year 8 Girls Slaughtmanus Pitch 6:45-7:30 p.m.
Primary 5-7Boys Slaughtmanus Pitch 7:00 -8:00 p.m.

Schedule moving to Broadbridge & Campsie from Monday 2nd October. New players always welcome.

 

Faughanvale GAA Gaelic Football for Boys & Girls

 

Friday            (Nursery/P.1 Boys & Girls) Broadbridge PS 6:00-6:45 p.m.
Friday  (P.2 Boys) John McLaughlin Park 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Friday  (P.3 & P4 Boys) John McLaughlin Park 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Friday  (P.2  P.3 & P4 Girls) John McLaughlin Park 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Friday  (P.5 & P6 Boys) John McLaughlin Park 5:45-7:00 p.m.
Monday (P7 & Y8 Girls) John McLaughlin Park 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Monday (P7 & Y8 Boys) John McLaughlin Park 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Wednesday  (P.5 & P6 Girls) John McLaughlin Park 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Wednesday (P7 & Y8 Boys) John McLaughlin Park 6:00-7:00 p.m.
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This Week’s Newsletter

Broadbridge Primary School               Thursday 14th 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 21st 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 16th–23rd 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 21st 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 25th -Wednesday 27th 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 22nd 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 29th 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.

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This Week’s Newsletter

Broadbridge Primary School               Thursday 7th September 2023                               Note 1

This is the ONLY WEEKLY NOTE that will be issued in paper format this year.  The weekly note will be published on the school website each Thursday https://broadbridgeprimaryschool.com/ and emailed to parents each week.  This note has also been sent by email.  If you did not receive the note, please contact the school office and we will update your information on our system.

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 would advise that you make alternative arrangements for after school care.

School Provision Club Cost
Mon 11th Sept –

Fri 15th 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 11th Cross-Country P5, 6, 7 3:00-4:15        At School Miss O’Neill

Miss Madden
Tuesday 12th Gaelic P4, P5, 6, 7 3:00-4:15        At School Mr McCloskey

(Assisted by coaches from both parish Gaelic clubs)
Wednesday 13th 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 14th Netball P5,6, 7 3:00-4:15        At School Mrs Teresa Gillespie

Mrs Mairead Hull
Friday 15th 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 – Activation letters for ParentPay will be sent out tomorrow for new pupils.  In order to issue this information all SIMS documentation must be returned to the office as a matter of urgency.  Parents need to register to pay for school dinners and all activities associated with the school.  If you are experiencing difficulties registering, please contact the school office.

 

Medical Needs – If there are any changes to your child’s medical needs that occurred during the summer holidays, please contact the school office to ensure staff are informed.

 

Absences from school – Please report your child’s absence from school by calling the school office before the start of the school day on 7181 0520.

 

All Clothing – Please ensure all clothing and property is properly labelled to enable us to return lost property to its rightful owner.

 

Packed Lunch – Please ensure that all fruit is chopped into smaller pieces (i.e. grapes) especially for those in Foundation Stage & Key Stage 1.

 

Spare Change of Clothing – Primary 1, 2 & 3 pupils all require a change of clothing (trousers, t-shirt, underwear and socks) to be sent in.  Please place in a plastic bag with your child’s name and leave on their coat hook.

 

Change of Shoes – Please send in a change of footwear for children to change into at break time and lunch time preferably an old pair that they can leave at school.  Pupils should be wearing black shoes at all other times.  Trainers are needed for PE times.

 

Swimming – Swimming for Primary 6 pupils begins next week on Monday & Tuesday.  Primary 6 pupils will be given a note tomorrow outlining the details.

 

Google Classroom – All children P1-P7 will be issued with a new activation code for their new Google Classroom early next week.

 

Children Going Home – Please make your child/ren aware of how they are getting home in the afternoon.  The school office is constantly making/receiving phone calls during the school day to/from parents.  This causes a lot of disruption to the children in class.  Phone calls to the school should be kept to a minimum.

 

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 – Please clicc HERE for an invitation to attend the Parish mission which takes place from 16th–23rd 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 Menu – The school dinner menu is attached to this email; a copy is also available on the school website.  Next week is week 3 of the dinner menu.

 

Faughanvale Credit Union – The school saving scheme will be restarting every Tuesday from 12th September.  Any pupil who wishes to start the scheme can get an application form from the school office or the Credit Union.  All pupils previously registered with the scheme can continue to save as normal.

 

Ladies Netball – Ladies Netball Thursday at Broadbridge Primary School in the Master’s Hall begins next week 14th September at 8:00 p.m.  All ladies 18+ are welcome to join. Cost £3.

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School Canteen Menu

 

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

 

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Back to School!

 

We hope you and your family are well and have had an enjoyable summer. School will open
tomorrow Friday 1st September for all pupils. Children may enter the school from 8:45
a.m. onwards. Primary 1 pupils can, if they so wish, start school at 9:30 a.m. on the first few
days.

 

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