This Week’s Newsletter

Broadbridge Primary School               Thursday 25^th January 2024                           Note 20

School Diary:   First Confession – Tuesday 5^th March after 9:15 a.m. Mass, Star of The Sea.

School Provision	Club	Cost
Mon 29th Jan- Fri 2nd Feb	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 29th Jan	Cross-Country P5, 6, 7	3:00-4:15 At School	Mr Alex Given Miss Eimer Stewart Miss Madden
Tuesday 30th Jan	Gaelic P4 & P5	3:00-4:15 At School	Mr Mc Closkey/Mr Mc Daid (Assisted by coaches from both parish Gaelic clubs)
Wednesday 31st Jan	Skill School P1 & P2	3:00-4:15 At School	Miss Natasha Irvine & assisting coaches
	Skill School P3 & P4	3:00-4:15 At School
Thursday 1st Feb	Netball P5, 6, 7	3:00-4:15 At School	Mrs Teresa Gillespie Mrs Mairead Hull
Friday 2nd Feb	Soccer P6 & P7	3:00-4:15 At School	Mr Mc Laughlin & Assisting Coaches
Be prepared for wet weather.  Cross-Country, Gaelic and 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 Choir – The school choir will practise during the school day this term.

 

New Entrants – Primary 1 – September 2024 – The application process closes tomorrow Friday 26^th January 2024.  Children born on or between 2^nd July 2019 and 1^st July 2020 (inclusive) may commence primary education in September 2024.

Grandparents’ Day – Thanks to all the Grandparents who attended the Mass yesterday as part of Catholic Schools Week, it was great to see so many grandparents who support our families so well and play such an important role in the lives of our pupils. Our thanks to Fr N. Mc Dermott for celebrating the Mass, to all the children and staff who made the day possible. A special word of thanks to our caterers for providing an excellent spread for the tea and of course to all the volunteers in the Parents & Friends Association for hosting the event. It really was a marvellous day enjoyed by all. Pictures of the event are available on our social media platforms.

Primary 1 Miss Wade – Miss Wade’s Parent Teacher meetings have been rescheduled for Monday 5^th – Wednesday 7^th February. Parents have been allocated their original slot but can amendments can be made online.

 

First Communion Outfits – We have several First Communion outfits that have been donated to the school. If you would like to make use of one of these outfits, you are more than welcome to come and view. Contact Anne in the office.

Primary 7 Gortatole – Payment for Primary 7 Gortatole trip 17^th – 20^th June is now available on the ParentPay App.

 

Cross-Country Training – We would like to wish our cross-country team the best of luck as they compete in the final round of the Flahavan’s League on Friday 26^th January at Oakgrove Integrated College. Good luck boys and girls!

 

 

Broadbridge Parents & Friends Association – The AGM of the Parents & Friends Association will take place tonight Thursday 25^th January 2024 at 8.00 p.m.  All current and new members are welcome to attend.  This is a great opportunity to get involved in the school community as a volunteer or a committee member and to meet new people.  See below the list of committee roles that are up for nomination:

• Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer

 

In the Community

 

Ladies Netball – Broadbridge Ladies Netball Thursday 25^th January 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 Gaelic Football for Boys & Girls

 

Monday	Primary 1 Boys	Broadbridge PS	6:00-6:45 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 2-3 Boys	Campsie Indoor	6:00-7:00 p.m.
	Primary 4-5 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.
Sunday	Primary 4-5 Boys	Campsie Indoor	12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

 

Parenting NI – are committed to supporting parents and ensuring that their voices are heard, are launching the 2024 Big Parenting Survey and are keen to reach more parents than ever before. It is arguably more important than ever to gain an insight into the realities of parenting in Northern Ireland, particularly given the current cost of living crisis which is putting extreme pressure on parents and families.

 

We are asking all parents to take this opportunity to be part of our anonymous “Big Parenting Survey” 2024. This survey will give them a chance to tell us about their experiences, the high points and the struggles. This will help shape the work of Parenting NI and enable Parenting NI to lobby and campaign for change for a better Northern Ireland for all families.

We would encourage anyone in a parenting role to please use the QR code or visit Parentingni.org to complete the survey which should take no longer than 10 minutes.

 

 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/L65K7WD