Hi all,
St. Pius X Parents’ Association will hold their AGM next Wednesday, 20th of September, at 8pm in the GP Room in the girls’ school.
We would love it if you could join us for a glass of wine on the night and we can update you on our activities in the last year and how all your support has helped both schools.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday.
Regards,
St. Pius X PA
St. Pius X BNS & GNS
“Under the Sea” Cake Sale & Baking
Competition
YOUR HELP AND SUPPORT ARE NEEDED!!!!!
Friday, 16 June, 2023 in the School Hall!
COMPETITION PIECES TO BE DROPPED OFF
BEFORE 9.00 A.M. ON 16th JUNE
| Junior & Senior Infants | Cookie Competition |
| 1st & 2nd Class | Brownie/Tray Bake Competition |
| 3rd & 4th Class | Cupcake Competition |
| 5th & 6th Class | Cake Competition (max 8 in – as we are restricted on space) |
Dear Parents/Guardian:
The Parents’ Association will be holding a fundraising Cake Sale & Baking Competition for the pupils of St. Pius X on
Friday, 16th June, in the school hall (Drop off before 9 am).
Baking Competition – UNDER THE SEA THEME
We are seeking St Pius X Star Bakers to create their best “Under the Sea” themed cookie, brownie, cupcake or cake.
The competition is split into different class categories, each category will be represented by the Boys School and the Girls School, judging being separate between the boys and girls. All competition winning entries will be sold on the day but photos will be taken of the winners and put up on the PA website after the event.
Here’s how you can help:
● Bake and/or donate cakes, buns and biscuits to the Cake Sale.
● Help out on the day – we are looking for volunteers to give 1 – 2 hours of their time to help out on the day. If you can spare some time please contact the PA contacts listed below.
● Support the Cake Sale & Coffee Break (from 1.00 p.m.) – come along and support the cake sale by staying to enjoy a cup of tea/coffee and a nice treat!
Please note the competition entry (1 item per entry) should be kept separate from the rest of the batch you are donating(see details overleaf).
Also please mark clearly any items that are gluten free.
Please also do not hand in any cake stands or plastic containers as these will not be returned. Please place donations in disposable containers/foil etc.
Thank you for your continued support!
The Parents’ Association
Check out our website -https://stpiusxparentsassociation.com
See images below for some inspiration from 2018:
It was great to see the First Holy Communion reception back in the school hall held by the Parents Association.
Thanks to all the helpers and those who donated the lovely goodies!
Congratulations to all the boys.
| Dear Parents, National Parents Council (NPC) would like to inform you about free interactive online sessions that NPC is running from the 22nd to the 26th of May 2023 for parents on the transition of your child from Pre-school to Primary School. Click here to register The transition from pre-school to primary school can be one of the most important transitions that your child will make. By providing this programme for you, we can support you to support your child to make a smooth transition between pre-school and primary school. The success of this transition can benefit your child all the way through primary school providing better outcomes for your child socially, emotionally and educationally. NPC will be running FREE, online webinars on this transition during the week of the 22nd of May at different times. If you would be interested in attending (virtually) one of these webinars please register your details here. Please note these sessions will be interactive allowing parents to participate and hence places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Kind regards Clare Downey Early Years Services Manager |
Hello parents,
‘While the internet undoubtedly presents fantastic opportunities for children, it is equally clear that there are valid concerns about children spending too much time online, accessing inappropriate content, and communicating with people with intent to harm or exploit them. As parents our natural desire is to keep our children safe.’
Keeping this in mind, National Parents Council is providing a series of freeInternet Safety Information Sessions specifically designed for parents of primary school children! Each virtual session aims to give you information and skills to be able to engage in your children’s online lives. It covers the benefits and risks of the internet and provides hints and tips for parents, helping children be effective, responsible, and safer Internet users.
Register now for free: NPC Internet Safety Information session for Parents – Virtual April 2023 Survey (surveymonkey.com)
When: Sessions will be taking place online via Zoom from the 24th to 28th of April 2023. Schedules are listed below:
10am and 7:30pm: 24th, 25th,26th and 27th of April 2023
10am: Friday the28th of April 2023
At the end of the session, parents will also be provided with a specially designed template to enable them to work with their children to form an agreement for internet usage.
To register, just fill in a simple form right here: NPC Internet Safety Information session for Parents – Virtual April 2023 Survey (surveymonkey.com)
For more information on the Internet Safety sessions, please visit https://www.npc.ie/training-and-resources/training-we-offer/internet-safety-in-your-school.
Towards Zero Waste: why and how to implement and sustain waste reduction in the household
PARENT TALK
WEDNESDAY, 1st MARCH 2023 @ 8PM, – GNS GP ROOM
The Parents Association are delighted to welcome Cecilia Ramondetta from aomcreators!
Cecilia’s insightful and empowering presentation will discuss motivation and strategies to lower our waste at home. Cecilia will answer any questions within the 1 hour session.
Cecilia Ramondetta, a teacher with over 15 years’ experience, is pursuing her lifelong interest in systemic, environmental, social and economic issues and is coming to St. Pius X to share practical skills, ideas, experiences and solutions on how we can create a low impact lifestyle on our planet. Further details on https://aomcreators.org/
FREE ADMISSION!
Visit www.stpiusxparentsassociation.com for additional information.
All Welcome!
Uniform swap shop is back this June (Date TBC). Please hold on to any old uniforms until the Swap Shop.
More Details to follow !
St. Pius X Parents’ Association are delighted to confirm that we intend to recommence Thursday extra–curricular classes, homework club and swimming classes for the school year 2022/2023. Further details on the options available are set out below.
Thursday Extra-Curricular Classes
Dates: Classes will run for 22 weeks from 22nd September to the week of St. Patrick’s Day (excluding mid-terms and Christmas break).
Time: All classes will run from 2.35pm – 3.35pm.
Cost: €90 for 22 weeks
Venue: All classes will take place on school grounds.
Drop off / collection: Parents / guardians of children from Junior and Senior Infants will be required to drop and collect their child to and from the classroom allocated for their chosen activity. Parents / guardians of all other children should make their own arrangements for collection.
Minimum numbers: Please note that we must have a minimum number of children to run any class. If we do not reach the minimum number, any payments taken will be refunded.
Supervision:
o The Parents’ Association are delighted to be in a position to recommence Thursday extra-curricular classes. The children who participate in the classes always really enjoy them. However, in order to run the classes successfully, parental involvement is required.
o As part of the enrolment process, parents / guardians will be requested to select one Thursday when they are available to assist with supervision of the classes. Supervision involves sitting in reception with a member of the PA and being available in case of any emergencies. Classes cannot run and unfortunately will be cancelled unless there is adequate parental supervision available.
| Class | Suitable For. | Description |
| Yoga, Sport & Art | Junior Infants to 1st Class | Fun filled activity hour. Your child can engage in a range of activities to include sports, yoga and art etc. while interacting with girls & boys of their own age. |
| Multi Activity Hour | Junior Infants to 1st Class | Fun filled activity hour. Your child can engage in a range of activities to include puzzles, drawing, table top activities etc. while interacting with girls & boys of their own age. |
| Guitar – Beginner | 2nd to 6th Class | Guitar classes, rhythm & accompaniment styles, fun melodies and songs. *Children must bring their own guitar to class |
| Pius Pop Stars | 2nd to 6th Class | Calling all boys and girls who love to sing! Singing popular songs in a class group. |
| Los Espanolistos – Spanish for Beginners | 2nd to 6th Class | Children learn languages best when they’re young. Learn to speak Spanish in a fun environment, through music, activities, drama and play. Vámonos! |
| Chess | 2nd to 6th Class | Chess is an excellent game for kids. It teaches them strategic thinking, logic and it’s fun too! |
| Knitting & Sewing Club | 3rd to 6th Class | Knitting & sewing classes for kids from beginners to the more advanced. Children learn a fun new skill or improve what they already know. *A list of required materials will be provided by the class teacher. |
| Debating | 3rd to 6th Class | The skills the children will learn in Debating will enrich their cognitive and language abilities, encourage their confidence as well as being lots of fun! |
| Tech Masters | 5th & 6th Class | A class that explores the emerging and exciting area of digital education through hands on activities. We will make use of iPads, Chromebooks, programmable Lego and Virtual Reality headsets to explore programmes like Scratch coding, Minecraft, VR software and much more! |
Homework Club
Homework club provides a calm environment where pupils can do their homework without distractions under the supervision of teachers from the two schools.
Homework club will run every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 2.35pm – 3.35pm.
Term 1 will commence on Monday 5th September and run until Tuesday 20th December. During enrolment, parents will be able to book one, two or three days (for example, you can choose to enrol your child on Mondays only). Homework club costs €5 per day and is booked on a term by term basis.
| Class | Suitable for | Term 1 Cost |
| Monday | 3rd to 6th Class | €75 |
| Tuesday | 3rd to 6th Class | €75 |
| Wednesday | 3rd to 6th Class | €75 (14 Wednesdays) |
Swimming Club
Swimming classes will return to Templeogue College swimming pool. Dates, times and costs will be announced shortly. A provisional schedule is set out below for information purposes.
| Day | Time | Suitable for |
| Monday | 3.00 pm to 3.40 pm | Junior Infants to 6th Class |
| Tuesday | 3.00 pm to 3.40 pm | Junior Infants to 6th Class |
| Wednesday | 2.00 pm to 2.40 pm | Junior and Senior Infants |
| Wednesday | 3.00 pm to 3.40 pm | 1st to 6th Class |
| Thursday | 3.00 pm to 3.40 pm | Junior Infants to 6th Class |
Enrolment
| Class | Enrolment Day & Time |
| Homework Club | Now Open |
| Thursday Extra-Curricular Classes | Saturday 10th September at 10.00am |
| Swimming Classes | Saturday 10th September at 11.00am |
Enrolment for all classes will take place online using Easy Payments Plus
St Pius X Parents Association 