Last night saw the return of the Loreto Foxrock Annual Christmas Concert. It was a magical night of music, song, and mince pies. Congratulations to our students for all of their wonderful performances, it was amazing to hear such talent from within our school community. Thank you to Ms Le May for all of her hard work in making it happen, to Ms O'Shea for her conducting, to Ronan for his accompaniment, and to Sandra and Patricia for the mince pies and treats. We hope to see you all there next year.

Dear Parents/Guardians, we would just like to advise you that we will be finishing a little earlier tomorrow, 21st December, between 12.15-12.30. Any students travelling on the school bus, this will pick up students at 12.20. Thank you.

Dear Parent/Guardian - please see attached communication from the HSE. 

Unique School App Update:  Please ensure you have the latest version of the school app to ensure you have access to all features.  The system should have prompt you to update.  If you have any issues with your update please contact:   support@uniqueschools.ie

Each of the TY tutor classes have been busy making Christmas trees out of recycled materials & collecting donations for their Christmas charity fundraiser.

They are appealing to all of you in our school community to donate to these charities in need at this time of year. Donations may be left by students & staff under their chosen charity's Christmas tree which are located around the school on or before Friday, 16th December. Please note that vouchers should be given directly to tutors or to Ms.Brock.

On Monday 19th of December all Senior (some Ty Students are Senior players, please check with your daughter) hockey players will be going to Jumpzone Sandyford for their Christmas Fun Activity. 

Students will leave on buses at 3.45 to arrive in Sandyford for a hours bounce from 4-5 with Pizza from 5-5.30. Students will be finished and ready for collection at Jumpzone at 5.30. 

The cost for each student is €25 and can be paid through the school app. If your daughter does not play hockey and is not attending please select the opt out button on the payment. All hockey players were called to the hall today to be told and were given the waiver to take home. 

Students have all been given a waiver form which must be filled out by a parent and a hard copy given to me in school. A scanned or onine copy cannot be accepted by Jumpzone as with large groups they must be all hard copies. Please see attached copy for any student who did not receieve one in school today. 

Students must wear their full uniform to school and can change before they leave. As it is a Christmas activity students must wear a Christmas Jumper or T Shirt. 

Dear Parent or Guardian.

Owing to the severe weather conditions this week we are postponing our Christmas concert to Monday 19th December, 7pm.  We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.  We look forward to our first live concert since 2019.  Kind regards.  Ms Prendiville. 

The second semester of Evening Study will begin on Monday 23rd January 2023 and run up to 18th May 2023. There are 3 options available to your daughter if she wishes to take part in Evening Study.
-        5 nights which costs €460.
-        4 nights which costs €400.
-        3 nights which costs €300.
If you wish your daughter to take part in Evening Study this semester, there are 2 steps to complete:

Step 1:    Please complete the following application form- forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=dGZGl3e750-riTswW57XeaOf_ikiZslAhPTbD53mYl5UOUkwSTJESFlDOTdNVksyVDdGMzVPOFZTNS4u

 
Step 2:     Make the required payment through the school app by Monday 16th January. This payment must be made through the school app. You will see the request under "Attention Please". Applications and payments after this date may not be guaranteed a place.

Your daughter will be allocated a set place on her chosen nights only for the full semester. 
Reminders:
Study takes place at the following times each day Monday - Friday.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday:    4.30pm – 7.30pm      
Wednesday:  2.00pm 5.00pm               
Friday:      4.30pm - 6.30pm
There is a 15 minute break during study  where your daughter can access toilet, change books in her lockers and have a snack each night at 5.45pm or 3.30pm ( Wednesday only). There is no access to any part of the school once study ends so your daughter must gather all her belongings at the break of study.  

Kind regards,
Carmel McGettrick
Evening Study Co-ordinator