On Saturday 24th of August the ‘Joe Clinton Library’ was opened in honour of a community treasure. Joe contributed so much to the school and community during his lifetime. He was a past pupil, parent, grandparent, Chairperson of the Board of Management and a Local Historian.

 

We were delighted to be joined by his wife Mary, their daughter Sarah and their sons Mark, Joseph and Luke. Their grandchildren and Joe’s brother Seamus. Also some of his many friends.

 

The opening of of the library in his name is very fitting as Joe had a lifelong love of learning. He was a frequent visitor to the school to talk about Local History.

 

His wife Mary Clinton and Principal Johnny Tyndall opened the library. Refreshments were served afterwards.

The Board of Management is delighted to confirm that Mrs Maria Lynam is the new Principal of Scoil Moibhi Milverton. A native of Cork, Mrs Lynam has taught for the past ten years in St. Patrick's Junior School in Skerries. She is no stranger to Milverton and has taught in the school in the past.

 

We know the school community will join us in wishing her all the very best as she starts her new role.

The booklists for the next school year are now on the school website in the parent's section. 

To mark the occasion of the 6th class pupils leaving the school, Fr. James Daly will celebrate mass in the cricket club at 12:30 pm this Wednesday 26th of June. We would like to invite the 6th class parents and grandparents to the celebration. Refreshments will be served afterwards.

The meet and greet day for our incoming Junior Infants will take place this Wednesday the 19th of June at 1pm. The incoming pupils will have a chance to see to their new school and classroom and meet their new classmates.

 

Pat O'Farrell school wear will also be here to cater for any needs regarding school tracksuits etc. 

The girls in 5th and 6th class have a cricket blitz this coming Thursday 30th of May in Malahide Cricket Club.  The matches start at 10 am and there are four schools taking part. Milverton, St. Oliver Plunkett's Malahide, St. Andrew's Malahide and St. Patrick's Diswellstown. 

 

The format is - pairs cricket, two overs batting each, 8 a-side with everyone bowling an over each. Each team will start a game with 100 runs- minus 5 runs for every wicket lost. Using a soft ball with plastic bats. 

 

Each team should have three matches. 

Just a quick reminder that the school will be closed on Friday May 31st for pupils. This is to facilitate whole-staff collaborative exploration of the new primary language curriculum. We thank you for your understanding.

 

The school will also be closed on Monday 3rd of June and Tuesday 4th of June for the Bank Holiday.

All classes will be taught the Stay Safe programme between May and June 2019.  The Stay Safe programme is a mandatory personal safety skill programme for primary school.  Its overall objective is to prevent child abuse, bullying and other forms of victimisation.

 

The programme develops children's ability to recognise, resist and report risk situations or abusive encounters by teaching children.....

• To identify for themselves unsafe or upsetting situations
• Simple rules to help them avoid abuse
• To respect and value the rights of others
• The language and skills they require to seek help

 

The programme also informs parents and teachers about preventing bullying and child abuse, whilst seeking to create a greater public awareness about the problems children can and do experience.

 

The children are taught the content of the Stay Safe lessons in the classroom by their usual class teacher, and then discuss the lessons at home with their parents. 

 

The lessons teach children about what to do if they're frightened or upset. One of the central messages children learn is that if they ever have a problem, they should tell an adult that they know and trust. 

 

A booklet on the Stay Safe programme is available on the school website in the 'Parent's Section'

To: Parents/Guardians

The Board of Management of Scoil Moibhi Milverton wishes to inform you that:

• The Board of Management's annual review of the school's Child Safeguarding Statement was completed at the Board meeting of 12/4/19
• This review was conducted in accordance with the "checklist for Review of the Child Safeguarding Statement" published on the Department's website www.education.ie 

 

Signed: Joseph P McKenna                            Date: 12/4/19

Chairperson, Board of Management

 

Signed: Johnny Tyndall                                  Date: 12/4/19

Principal/Secretary to the Board of Management