Here in Kilbride we are having a christmas celebration.Within this celebration are the choir and a special little preformance  . The infants will be acting out a nativity play. It is about how Jesus came to earth and shows them the meaning of Christmas. This year the play will be held in the church. This will be a more holy venue. We have arranged a Giving Tree. All the children have written a promise to go on the tree. We will also be giving all the toys left over from the jumble sale to St.Vincint de Paul. There will  be a raffle on friday 21 st of December. There will be  great prizes for the winners so buy your tickets now. On Thursday we are having a disco for all the children of Kilbride. It will go on from 7 pm till late at 9 pm. We have done lots this Christmas and we hope everyone has had fun. We hope you will have a good Christmas and good  wishes for the new year.

By Ciaran and Brian 5th Class

How have the cuts affected our school? Information is at http://www.cpsma.ie/files/Submissions/Submission%20re%20budget%202013%20eff.pdf

Dear Parents,

Christmas Annuals

The Siamsa, Súgradh, Spraoi and Sonas Christmas Activity Annuals are currently available to purchase in the school. The Activity books are filled with stories, puzzles, jokes, crafts and games. They are viewable at the display table in the Main Entranceway to the school at from 8.30am-8.45am and from 1.30pm-3.30pm until Wednesday afternoon. The cost of the Activity book is €4 each, and for every book sold the school will receive €1 towards resources.

Greenschools Update

All of the children enjoyed a real tasty treat on Friday when Ms McArdles classroom was turned into a cafeteria! The Senior Children helped to prepare mashed potatoes and fried potatoes for everyone to taste. The potatoes were harvested by the children in our own little vegetable garden! Well done to everyone in the Greenschool Committee for organising the Potato Day!

The Greenschool Committee recently constructed an “Insect Hotel” next to the pation area. We hope to attract plenty of minibeasts!

Christmas Preparations

The children are teachers are very busy organising the songs, prayers and lines for the Christmas Celebration. Thank you to all parents who returned the confirmation slips that were sent out last week. A reminder that teachers need to be aware of the children who cannot attend the service, and I ask that if you haven’t yet returned your child’s form, please do so before tomorrow Tuesday 4th December. All are welcome to the Christmas Celebration and we look forward to seeing you there!

School Improvement Works

Finally, thank you for your patience and co-operation whilst the Improvement

Works on the septic tank and football pitch continue.