60s Nite

They came... after a bit of persuasion.. They saw and liked.. They danced, thanks to the best DJ Peter.. They ate up everything, cheese board included, very posh!!.. They danced and yes, they drank!! and boy, did some dress up.. did I mention they danced!! and then, eventually, they left. Phew, what a night but worthwhile to see so many people enjoying themselves.

Regards, 60's Committee and PTA

PTA Activity

Hi all,

Thank you all so much for supporting our recent Cake and Bread Sale and raffle for 1 night dinner, B+B in Rathsallagh Country House. Between the two we managed to raise €1,240, this is going to be put towards our computer renewal programme. So well done to everyone.

Our next event is a joint venture with the Parish. On Friday 23rd April we will be having a 60's Disco Nite from 8pm 'til late in the Burton Hall, Rathmichael School. Tickets are €20 includes a light buffet and first glass of wine. Proceeds will be going to the Rector's Discretionary fund, School and Parish. This should be a great night and we look forward to seeing you there.

Regards, Nicola

Easter Cake and Bread Sale

Hi all,
On Tuesday 16th March the children will be given their cake boxes to bring home and decorate, in what ever style they so choose!!. Please can the decorated boxes be returned on Wednesday 24th March, no sooner! Each class will be judged and the best boy and girl box per class will get a prize.
Could you "fill" the boxes with biscuits, cakes, muffins, buns or breads which we will then sell at our Easter Cake and Bread Sale, starting at 1.15pm School hall on the 24th. Please, where possible, could you home cook the contents... do not forget to use our great Rathmichael Cookbook for fresh ideas.
Attached to the letter will also be 3 Raffle tickets. During the year we received a very kind donation for 1 night dinner, bed and breakfast for two guests sharing at Rathsallagh House Golf and Country Club (www.Rathsallagh.com). We intend to raffle this lone item at the end of our Cake and Bread Sale. Raffle tickets are 1 for €4 or 3 for €10. Please return the stubs with your name on them, along with the money, to your class teacher. If you require more raffle tickets please contact Nicola Ralph 086 6086334 or leave your name with Trish in the office. Imagine for €4 you and a loved one could escape from all the stresses of our busy daily lives.. bliss!!

Thank you for all your support,
Rathmichael School PTA.

Seachtain na Gaeilge

Dia dhaoibh. Hello there everyone. This week was an Irish week in all schools. We did our best and encouraged the children to speak Irish. Our Assembly today was through Irish. The story, prayers and song were in Irish. After this we had a display of Irish Dancing on the stage from children throughout the school. It was really lovely to see the children in their uniforms performing so well. I never realised there was such talent in the school. Well done to all who participated. A great credit must go to their dancing instructors.
Caroline Senior
Principal

Hello from Mrs. Senior.

We now have new Interactive Whiteboards throughout the school. This includes our Learning Support/ Resource Teaching department. They have created an air of excitement throughout the school. The technical advances we have made are truly amazing. So many resources are now at the touch of our fingertips. We all are forced to move with the times. We continue to fundraise in order to cover our costs.
Our building work has been completed, much to all our delight. We now work in peaceful conditions. Ms. Dowd had particularly noisy days and is relieved to be able to carry out her work without distraction. We are all thrilled with our new facilities and the resource team are delighted with their new rooms.
4th March 2010

Dublin Gospel Choir

Dublin Gospel Choir Evening.
On the evening of 12th February our choir joined up with Scoil Mhuire and St. Anne's to sing at the Dublin Gospel Choir Evening in St Anne's Church. It was a super evening and the choirs sang beautifully. Full credit must go to the school choir masters who did a superb job. It is amazing what can be done in such a short period of time. Hopefully more will be heard from the school choirs in the future. Our choir donned new light blue uniforms for the occasion with the school logo on the front. They looked very smart and can be used again for the next event.
I look forward to this .....
Caroline Senior
Principal

Drum Nature

12th February 2010
Last Tuesday we had Neil Dowling from Drum Nature come out to the school and give 45 minute sessions, using percussion instruments, with each class from 1st – 6th . It was a day for wearing ear muffs and that was not for the cold! Each class thoroughly enjoyed the sessions and it was obvious from my many visits during the day, that the children were totally immersed in what they were doing. Neil had them eating out of his hand. The children could have stayed for a lot longer. All this is very valuable in the children's education.