Huge congratulations to the school’s Gaelic players who were crowned North Derry County Champions in Owenbeg earlier today.

After qualifying through a very difficult gropu that included the highly fancied Dungiven team, they beat our neighbours Faughanvale in the semi-final before defeating Termoncanice in the final.

They now represent North Derry in the County Finals at Owenbeg on Friday 16^th June.

Our thanks to the local coaches from both parish Gaelic clubs for their support of the school throughout the year and in particular to Miss Maguire for the amazing contribution to the school’s Gaelic club.

Broadbridge Primary School                                                               Thursday 18^th May 2023                                           Note 35

School Diary:     Friday 9^th June – School Sports Day

                             Holidays: Monday 29^th May – Friday 2^nd June (Both dates inclusive)

SCHOOL PROVISION	CLUB	COST
Mon 22nd May – Fri 26th May.	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 If your child does not normally use the afterschool service, please contact the school office and we will inform the class teacher about the change in their daily routine.

 

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

DAY	ACTIVITY	TIME & VENUE	ACTIVITY SUPERVISORS
Tuesday 23rd May.	Gaelic P4-P7	3:00-4:15     At School	Miss Maguire (Assisted by coaches from both parish Gaelic clubs)
Wednesday 24th May.	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
Wednesday 24th May.	Derry City Football Club – After school program P5,6,7	3:00-4:15     At School	Derry City FC Players & Coaches
Thursday 25th May.	Netball P5, 6, 7	3:00-4:15     At School	Mrs T Gillespie Mrs Mairead Hull
Friday 26th May.	Cross-Country P4, 5, 6, 7	3:00-4:15 At School	Miss Simpson, Miss Clifford, Miss Madden & Miss O’Neill
Be prepared for wet weather.  Cross-Country, Gaelic & Soccer players bring boots and trainers. If you have any concerns or your child has medical needs, please contact the school office and bring to the attention of one of the people in charge. (Boots are required if on the pitch)

Gaelic/Soccer – Boots are required for playing on the pitch during Gaelic and Soccer sessions. Trainers are not suitable at present.

 

School Holidays – The school will be closed for midterm break from Monday 29^th May – Friday 2^nd June. School reopens for all pupil on Monday 5^th June.

 

Primary 1 Admissions –New admissions Primary 1 induction days resumes on Tuesday 23^rd May 2:15-3:00 p.m.  All new admission pupils are encouraged to attend. Please return all completed forms from induction pack.

 

Guess the Score – Thanks to all who participated in the ‘Guess the score’ competition in the Derry V Armagh match on Sunday 14^th May. Unfortunately, no-one matched the correct score after full-time. However, all sponsor sheets went into a draw and the lucky £100 winner was Rua Lynch. The total collected for the draw was a fantastic total of £1648. This will all go towards acquiring new kits for the football, netball and cross-country teams. Thanks once again.

 

School Netball Team – Congratulations to the Netball team who have won the Nort-West League. The girls now progress to the Northern Ireland Netball Finals in Lisburn on 3^rd June. Many thanks to all the netball coaches Mrs K Gillespie, Mrs T Gillespie and Mrs M Hull for all the coaching throughout the year. Go Broadbridge!!!

Choir Trip – Choir children will be notified of upcoming trips next week. Thank you to all members for their dedication to choir events during the year. Well done everyone.

Reminder School Council Survey- Our school council have been working hard this year to come up with a vision for our school.  All children and staff in the school have been involved and now the council would like to ask parents for ideas for the vision statement. Please take 5 minutes of your time to fill in the survey on your child’s google classroom to help the council with their task. Thank you.

Lost Property –All items will be available for children to take home Friday 19^th May before it is given to the local charity shop. Please continue to label all items of clothing that your child wears into school.

 

Outdoor Play Development – The school is in the process of planning for the development of the outdoor play areas for pupils. Parents are invited to come along and see a short presentation tonight Thursday 18^th May at 8:00 p.m. in the Minor Hall and view the work planned for the coming months.

 

Rescheduled Internet Safety Talk – The Parents’ Information Evening will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Master’s Hall on Wednesday 24^th May . This is open to all parents at the school. It has always been an informative talk, highlighting many unknown online dangers. Please make an effort to attend.

 

Ladies Netball – Broadbridge Ladies Netball Thursday 18^th May at Broadbridge Primary School in the Master’s Hall at 7:30- 9:00 p.m.  All ladies 18+ are welcome to join. Cost £3.

 

Slaughtmanus GAC summer Camp – This year we are running our own summer camp at Slaughtmanus GAC between 10^th -14^th July. Club coaches and volunteers will be giving up their time to give the kids a week of fun and games.

The camp is open to current P1-7 children and will run daily from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. with a break at noon for lunch. We welcome all children both beginning and club regulars. All children registered will receive a free Slaughtmanus Kit (Jersey, Shorts & Socks!) Closing date for registration is the 31^st May. The total cost is £30, this is payable on registration on the link on our Facebook Page. Any questions contact Gavin mc Shane: 07738471615

 

Vale Og’s Summer Camp 2023 – Takes place Monday 7^th– Friday 11^th August 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. daily.  This includes: GAA Skills Competitions, Multi-sports, Irish Cultural Activities, Team Building, Special Guest Coaches, All Ireland Series, Friday Funday and much more! Plus, ALL CHILDREN will receive a Vale Og’s Summer Camp Training Top and Faughanvale Water Bottle! Only £25 per child and 10% discount applied for each additional sibling. Everyone welcome. Links for signing up on Social Media Pages.

Broadbridge Primary School                                                               Thursday 11^th May  2023                                          Note 34

School Diary:     Friday 9^th June – School Sports Day

                            

SCHOOL PROVISION	CLUB	COST
Mon 15th May – Fri 19th May.	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 If your child does not normally use the afterschool service, please contact the school office and we will inform the class teacher about the change in their daily routine.

 

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

DAY	ACTIVITY	TIME & VENUE	ACTIVITY SUPERVISORS
Tuesday 16th May.	Gaelic P4-P7	3:00-4:15     At School	Miss Maguire (Assisted by coaches from both parish Gaelic clubs)
Wednesday 17th May.	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
Wednesday 17th May.	Derry City Football Club – After school program P5,6,7	3:00-4:15     At School	Derry City FC Players & Coaches
Thursday 18th May.	Netball P5, 6, 7	3:00-4:15     At School	Mrs T Gillespie Mrs Mairead Hull
Friday 19th May.	Cross-Country P4, 5, 6, 7	3:00-4:15 At School	Miss Simpson, Miss Madden & Miss O’Neill
Be prepared for wet weather.  Cross-Country, Gaelic & Soccer players bring boots and trainers. If you have any concerns or your child has medical needs, please contact the school office and bring to the attention of one of the people in charge. (Boots are required if on the pitch)

Gaelic/Soccer – Boots are required for playing on the pitch during Gaelic and Soccer sessions. Trainers are not suitable at present.

 

Primary 1 Admissions –New admissions Primary 1 induction days resumes on Tuesday 16^th May 2:15-3:00 p.m.  All new admission pupils are encouraged to attend.

 

Guess the Score- As a fundraising activity to raise funds towards new kits for the school teams. The school has asked all families (Primary 3-7) to guess the score in the Derry V Armagh match on Sunday 14^th May. All sponsor cards need to returned to school tomorrow Friday 12^th May. Guessing the score costs £1.  A draw will take place on Monday with one lucky winner receiving the £100 prize money if no-one guesses correctly. Any Primary 1 or Primary 2 pupils wishing to participate may call into the school office. Good luck to all participants.

 

Reminder Wear something Red! – To celebrate Derry reaching the Ulster Finals against Armagh on Sunday the 14^th May. Children may wear red to school on Friday 12^th May in support of their county team. Come on Derry!!!!

 

 

School Netball Team – Good luck to the girls participating in the Northwest Primary Finals at the Foyle Arena on Tuesday 16^th May.

School Council Survey- Our school council have been working hard this year to come up with a vision for our school.  All children and staff in the school have been involved and now the council would like to ask parents for ideas for the vision statement. Please take 5 minutes of your time to fill in the survey on your child’s google classroom to help the council with their task. Thank you.

Outdoor Play Development – The school is in the process of planning for the development of the outdoor play areas for pupils. Parents are invited to come along and see a short presentation on Thursday 18^th May at 8:00 p.m. in the Minor Hall and view the work planned for the coming months.

Lost Property – There is once again a lot of clothing, footwear, and various items in the lost property room. This will be checked for labelling and returned to your child tomorrow. The items will all be on display to be checked by the pupils after assembly tomorrow. Parents may come in next week to check for missing items. There are a lot of branded clothing that has not been claimed. All items will be available for children to take home next Friday 19^th May before it is given to the local charity shop. Please continue to label all items of clothing that your child wears into school.

 

Internet Safety Talk – An ‘Online Safeguarding and Digital Resilience Workshop’ will be delivered to all primary 7 pupils at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday 16^th May.  A Parents’ Information Evening will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Minor Hall. This is open to all parents at the school. It has always been an informative talk, highlighting many unknown online dangers. Please make an effort to attend.

 

Travelling Book Fair – Our thanks to all the families who purchased books from the travelling book fair. It has raised over £800 to buy books for our library. Hopefully the children are enjoying their new books.

 

Daily Rosary – Join our Primary 7 pupils as they say the Rosary daily during the month of May. Thanks to the many parents who have sent in flowers for our May Altars.

 

Ladies Netball – Broadbridge Ladies Netball Thursday 11^th May at Broadbridge Primary School in the Master’s Hall at 7:30- 9:00 p.m.  All ladies 18+ are welcome to join. Cost £3.

 

Vale Og’s Summer Camp 2023 – Takes place Monday 7^th– Friday 11^th August 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. daily.  This includes: GAA Skills Competitions, Multi-sports, Irish Cultural Activities, Team Building, Special Guest Coaches, All Ireland Series, Friday Fundayand much more! Plus, ALL CHILDREN will receive a Vale Og’s Summer Camp Training Top and Faughanvale Water Bottle! Only £25 per child and 10% discount applied for each additional sibling. Everyone welcome. Links for signing up on Social Media Pages.

 

 

 

Broadbridge Primary School                 Thursday 4^th May  2023       Note 33

School Diary:     Monday 8^th May – Bank Holiday School Closed.

                                Friday 9^th June – School Sports Day

                            

SCHOOL PROVISION	CLUB	COST
Tues 9th May – Fri 12th May.	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 If your child does not normally use the afterschool service, please contact the school office and we will inform the class teacher about the change in their daily routine.

 

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

DAY	ACTIVITY	TIME & VENUE	ACTIVITY SUPERVISORS
Tuesday 9th May.	Gaelic P4-P7	3:00-4:15    At School	Miss Maguire (Assisted by coaches from both parish Gaelic clubs)
Wednesday 10th May.	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
Wednesday 10th May.	Derry City Football Club – After school program P5,6,7	3:00-4:15    At School	Derry City FC Players & Coaches
Thursday 11th May.	Netball P5, 6, 7	3:00-4:15    At School	Mrs T Gillespie Mrs Mairead Hull
Friday 12th May.	Cross-Country P4, 5, 6, 7	3:00-4:15 At School	Miss Simpson, Miss Madden & Miss O’Neill
Be prepared for wet weather.  Cross-Country, Gaelic & Soccer players bring boots and trainers. If you have any concerns or your child has medical needs, please contact the school office and bring to the attention of one of the people in charge. (Boots are required if on the pitch)

Gaelic/Soccer – Boots are required for playing on the pitch during Gaelic and Soccer sessions. Trainers are not suitable at present.

 

Primary 6 Transfer SEAG – Parents are reminded that the Schools’ Entrance Assessment Group (SEAG) Transfer Test is now open for registration. Please register as soon as possible, if you are having trouble with the registration process, contact the school and we will gladly help.

 

New Admissions –There will be a meeting in the school tonight Thursday 4^th May at 8:00 p.m.  for the parents of Primary 1 new admissions September 2023. Please come along to meet the teachers and staff and collect the information booklets. New admissions Primary 1 induction days will begin on Tuesday 9^th May 2:15-3:00 p.m. for 5 consecutive weeks (Excluding the week off). All new admission pupils are encouraged to attend.

 

First Communion – Thanks to all who attended the First Communion on Saturday 29^th April. Thanks to the Primary 4 teachers Mrs Lynch and Miss Maguire and their classroom assistants for the preparation before the service. To all the teachers and classroom assistants, choir in attendance, choir teachers Miss Wade and Mrs Hueston, to Fr. Mc Dermott and Brian Mc Closkey and the rest of the team at the chapel and of course to all the Primary 4 pupils who were so well behaved, making it a wonderful day for all.

 

Primary 5 – Well done to our P5 pupils in Mrs Henry’s and Miss Madden’s classes who began their inclusive arts programme at ASpace2. They had a great start to their activities and were so well behaved.

 

Accelerated Reading – Please keep at the reading at home during the last term. Children are encouraged to work towards their targets for the end of June. Parents may assist by doing daily paired reading with their child on a nightly basis. There are plenty of opportunities to change books and complete the AR tests daily in school.

 

Wear something Red! – To celebrate Derry reaching the Ulster Finals against Armagh on Sunday the 14^th May. Children may wear red to school on Friday 12^th May in support of their county team. Come on Derry!!!!

 

Ladies Netball – Broadbridge Ladies Netball Thursday 4^th May at Broadbridge Primary School in the Master’s Hall at 7:30- 9:00 p.m.  All ladies 18+ are welcome to join. Cost £3.

The book fair will be open for pupils to order and purchase books next week. Tuesday 3:00-3:45 p.m., Wednesday 2:15-3:45 p.m. and Thursday 3:00-3:45 p.m.