This Week’s Newsletter

Broadbridge Primary School                        Thursday 11^th November 2021                                                     Note 9

Diary: Monday 15^th November is OdD SoCk DaY!

Flu – Vaccination in school for children registered on Wednesday 17^th November 2021.

Please note:  All clubs MUST be booked in advance on the ParentPay App

                                                                           Extra-Curricular Activities

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, the guidance remains the same, keep them at home and book a PCR test.  If your child is tested for COVID, please forward a copy of the result of the PCR 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.

Anti-Bullying week – This will run from 15^th-19^th November. Pupils will be doing various activities during the week in class on the topic.  To start off the week’s activities, Monday 15^th November is OdD SoCk DaY!  Pupils are asked to wear odd socks or different tights from the norm to school to celebrate uniqueness!

ParentPay – Please ensure that you book school dinners at home in advance.  Dinners must be booked before 8:45 a.m. on the day your child is attending.  Letters regarding any outstanding payments for activities have been issued this week.  Please check bags.

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

Eglinton Annual Show Committee – The Eglinton Show Committee has asked the school to thank all of the parents, friends, pupils and staff of the school for their continued support in the events in the village.  In particular, in the Scarecrow Trail around village and more recently for the questions and attendance by all to the homecoming of Paralympian Gold Medallist Jason Smyth.

Shoebox Appeal – The date for the Shoebox Appeal has been extended to Tuesday 16^th November

Saint Vincent de Paul – The school will not be doing the annual collection of food for SVDP this year due to the risks that it would pose in transferring foodstuff from one household to another.  We will be doing a draw for SVDP with the help of the other schools and clubs in the Parish. More information will follow at a later date.

Slaughtmanus GAC Gaelic Football for Boys & Girls

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