school closures
December: School closed at 12 noon on Friday 9th December 2022,to facilitate staff in-service.
Christmas: School closes on Wednesday 21st December at 12 noon and re-opens on Thursday 5th January 2023.
Christmas: School closes on Wednesday 21st December at 12 noon and re-opens on Thursday 5th January 2023.
christmas jumper day
Our festive season officially kicks off on Friday 9th December with our annual Christmas Jumper Day. Children are
invited to bring in a contribution, large or small, to donate to St Vincent de Paul. Class teachers will have
buckets available in classrooms for the collection. Please note that our Parents’ Association are running a
Christmas Jumper Swap Shop this year. This is a wonderful initiative to help us all be more sustainable this
Christmas. We encourage everyone to drop off your old jumpers and swap them for new ones!
invited to bring in a contribution, large or small, to donate to St Vincent de Paul. Class teachers will have
buckets available in classrooms for the collection. Please note that our Parents’ Association are running a
Christmas Jumper Swap Shop this year. This is a wonderful initiative to help us all be more sustainable this
Christmas. We encourage everyone to drop off your old jumpers and swap them for new ones!
fun days
This year sees the return of our beloved Fun Days for all classes. As part of the fun days the children will enjoy
Art Competitions, Talent Shows, dancing and of course, the big hit again this year, the Helix Panto which
will be broadcast in every classroom in the school.
We ask each child to bring in €3 to cover the cost of prizes and entertainment on or before Tuesday 13th
December.
The schedule for Fun Days is as follows:
Thursday 15th
3rd and 4th Class Fun Day with activities to include a Talent Competition, Quiz, Art Activities and more.
Friday 16th
5th and 6th Class Fun Day. Activities will include Quiz, Talent Competition, Bingo, Bottle Stall, Wheel of
Fortune, Art Competition and more
Monday 19th
Junior Infants – 2nd Class Fun Days. Activities will include Magician, Sing Song, Colouring Competition and a visit from Santa!
Thanks to our wonderful Parents’ Association for their invaluable support in organising the Fun Days.
Excitement levels will be at fever pitch by the time we send the children home for the holidays! Follow us
on Instagram @scoil_mochua_celbridge for a glimpse into the magical world of a primary school at
Christmas time.
Art Competitions, Talent Shows, dancing and of course, the big hit again this year, the Helix Panto which
will be broadcast in every classroom in the school.
We ask each child to bring in €3 to cover the cost of prizes and entertainment on or before Tuesday 13th
December.
The schedule for Fun Days is as follows:
Thursday 15th
3rd and 4th Class Fun Day with activities to include a Talent Competition, Quiz, Art Activities and more.
Friday 16th
5th and 6th Class Fun Day. Activities will include Quiz, Talent Competition, Bingo, Bottle Stall, Wheel of
Fortune, Art Competition and more
Monday 19th
Junior Infants – 2nd Class Fun Days. Activities will include Magician, Sing Song, Colouring Competition and a visit from Santa!
Thanks to our wonderful Parents’ Association for their invaluable support in organising the Fun Days.
Excitement levels will be at fever pitch by the time we send the children home for the holidays! Follow us
on Instagram @scoil_mochua_celbridge for a glimpse into the magical world of a primary school at
Christmas time.
evening of song
Parents of children in 4th Classes are invited to an ‘Evening of Song’ on Wednesday 14th December, at
8.00p.m in the Big Hall. All children performing in the concert must wear school uniform (or PE t-shirt and
bottoms) and a Santa hat. Children participating in the concert should arrive at the school by 7.40p.m.
The concert will finish at 9.30p.m. approx. After the show please collect your child from the classroom.
Children will not be permitted to leave the school unaccompanied. This is a charity event and all proceeds from the night will be donated to St Vincent De Paul and Care for the Aged. We are suggesting an admission charge of €3 per adult, €2 per child. Best of luck to the children, their teachers and Ms Bradley. We look forward to a wonderful, uplifting evening.
8.00p.m in the Big Hall. All children performing in the concert must wear school uniform (or PE t-shirt and
bottoms) and a Santa hat. Children participating in the concert should arrive at the school by 7.40p.m.
The concert will finish at 9.30p.m. approx. After the show please collect your child from the classroom.
Children will not be permitted to leave the school unaccompanied. This is a charity event and all proceeds from the night will be donated to St Vincent De Paul and Care for the Aged. We are suggesting an admission charge of €3 per adult, €2 per child. Best of luck to the children, their teachers and Ms Bradley. We look forward to a wonderful, uplifting evening.
christmas annuals
One long-standing tradition that always causes great excitement is when Súgradh, Spraoi, Siamsa and Sonas arrive into the classrooms. Each Folens Christmas Annual is bursting with activities, games, stories, and competitions to entertain and delight this festive period from Junior Infants to 6th Class.
Annuals are €4 each and will be on sale from 12 noon on Monday, 5th December. You will receive a payment link via Databiz when they are available. Please note, stocks are limited and these annuals are always very popular so get your order in fast!
Annuals are €4 each and will be on sale from 12 noon on Monday, 5th December. You will receive a payment link via Databiz when they are available. Please note, stocks are limited and these annuals are always very popular so get your order in fast!
book fair
The Book Fair was a huge success last week, both in terms of rekindling the children’s passion for
reading and for raising funds to reinvest in books for the school. You purchased a total of €8,900
worth of books, which means that we now have credit to the value of €4,450 to spend on books for
our school. We plan to invest in new sets of class novels, and replenish our class libraries. Thank
you so much for your incredible support. Thanks also to our PA members and teachers who gave up
their time to help out during the week.
reading and for raising funds to reinvest in books for the school. You purchased a total of €8,900
worth of books, which means that we now have credit to the value of €4,450 to spend on books for
our school. We plan to invest in new sets of class novels, and replenish our class libraries. Thank
you so much for your incredible support. Thanks also to our PA members and teachers who gave up
their time to help out during the week.
intel mini scientist
Pupils from the 5th classes displayed their very informative and creative Science Projects recently. All exhibits were wonderfully presented and sincere thanks to all parents and teachers Mr. Costello, Ms.Callaghan and Ms. Brennan for encouraging and assisting the children in their efforts. Many thanks also to INTEL and to the three judges who came out and spent the day with our students.
Congratulations to the winning entry "Optical Illusions and Tricks of the Eye” by Ali Dempsey, Anna
Curnyn, Amy O Brien, Evelyn Curry in Room 16. The girls will now go on to represent the school in the
regional final which takes place on the 13th of December in Technical University Blanchardstown. Good
luck girls! The standard on the day was so high that an additional two groups were Highly Commended:
Dylan Browne, Blake Carey, Adam Mullen for their project on Musical Fruits; Anna Walker, Ellie Farrelly,
Emma O'Leary for their project on Why do Bath Bombs Fizz.
Well done to all involved!
Congratulations to the winning entry "Optical Illusions and Tricks of the Eye” by Ali Dempsey, Anna
Curnyn, Amy O Brien, Evelyn Curry in Room 16. The girls will now go on to represent the school in the
regional final which takes place on the 13th of December in Technical University Blanchardstown. Good
luck girls! The standard on the day was so high that an additional two groups were Highly Commended:
Dylan Browne, Blake Carey, Adam Mullen for their project on Musical Fruits; Anna Walker, Ellie Farrelly,
Emma O'Leary for their project on Why do Bath Bombs Fizz.
Well done to all involved!
girls football
Huge congratulations to our Girls Football Team who won the Cumann na mBunscoil Final on 19th
October. The girls involved were: Zara Russel, Anna Curnyn, Saoirse Dunne, Mairead Gilchriest, Lucy
Brady, Emma Kenny, Jenny Mooney, Clodagh McKenna, Saoirse Griffin, Zoey Higgins, Lucy Lanigan, Cliona
Costigan, Lily Thompson, Alison Dwyer , Hannah Gardiner, Lucy Hickey, Kinley Grimes Carrick, Alicia Gilmartin, Lily Diffney, Ellie Farrelly, Leah Hanniball, Amy O’Brien , Aimee Fleming, Anna Walker, Aliyah Obatoyinbo, Chloe Smith, Molly Carey, Amelia Turley. Thank you and well done to their coaches Ms Brady and Ms Keoghegan for their skill, dedication and encouragement throughout.
October. The girls involved were: Zara Russel, Anna Curnyn, Saoirse Dunne, Mairead Gilchriest, Lucy
Brady, Emma Kenny, Jenny Mooney, Clodagh McKenna, Saoirse Griffin, Zoey Higgins, Lucy Lanigan, Cliona
Costigan, Lily Thompson, Alison Dwyer , Hannah Gardiner, Lucy Hickey, Kinley Grimes Carrick, Alicia Gilmartin, Lily Diffney, Ellie Farrelly, Leah Hanniball, Amy O’Brien , Aimee Fleming, Anna Walker, Aliyah Obatoyinbo, Chloe Smith, Molly Carey, Amelia Turley. Thank you and well done to their coaches Ms Brady and Ms Keoghegan for their skill, dedication and encouragement throughout.
pe initiative
We are delighted to be taking part in a new initiative with a vision to improve fundamental movement
skills and physical literacy in children. Thanks to Mr Hannan for introducing the FitCrew programme to us.
skills and physical literacy in children. Thanks to Mr Hannan for introducing the FitCrew programme to us.
internet safety
December is always an important time to increase our awareness around internet safety, especially with
many new devices being introduced to children for the first time at Christmas. Our website has a
dedicated page for parents with tips on internet safety. You can find them here.
many new devices being introduced to children for the first time at Christmas. Our website has a
dedicated page for parents with tips on internet safety. You can find them here.
4th class trip to tea lane
Our three 4th classes enjoyed a wonderful tour of Tea Lane church and graveyard, facilitated by Breda
Konstantin. We are lucky to live in an area which is steeped in history, and we certainly avail of it throughout the school. We have copies of Tony Doohan’s beautiful book A History of Celbridge available in the school. Please contact the office if you are interested in purchasing a copy.
Konstantin. We are lucky to live in an area which is steeped in history, and we certainly avail of it throughout the school. We have copies of Tony Doohan’s beautiful book A History of Celbridge available in the school. Please contact the office if you are interested in purchasing a copy.
parents association and coffee morning
Thanks to our wonderful Parents’ Association who, as always, have gone above and beyond to make this Christmas extra special in school. The current display in the foyer is a joy to behold and everyone should try to get in to see it over the coming weeks.
If you are in a position to join our PA, please contact our Chairperson, Aisling by email:
pa@scoilmochua.com, via Instagram (@scoilmochua_parent_association), or on Facebook (Scoil
Mochua Parents Association). The PA is a wonderful way for you to get a glimpse into your children’s lives here in Scoil Mochua. Many of the wonderful events and occasions in our school,simply would not happen without the PA. Is your child’s class represented on the PA? If not, join today and fill in the missing link! Meetings are typically held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm in the small hall.
If you are in a position to join our PA, please contact our Chairperson, Aisling by email:
pa@scoilmochua.com, via Instagram (@scoilmochua_parent_association), or on Facebook (Scoil
Mochua Parents Association). The PA is a wonderful way for you to get a glimpse into your children’s lives here in Scoil Mochua. Many of the wonderful events and occasions in our school,simply would not happen without the PA. Is your child’s class represented on the PA? If not, join today and fill in the missing link! Meetings are typically held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm in the small hall.
cycle safety and reminders
eScooters and electric bikes are not permitted in school due to health & safety and security risks.
It is great to see so many children cycling and scooting to school. Please remember that everyone cycling or scooting should be wearing a helmet and brightly coloured clothes / High-Vis accessories, especially coming into the darker winter days.
Reminder for parents: If you use our car park at the front of the bike racks in the morning time,please remember to turn your engine off while you wait. There are often children queuing to get in to the bike rack area, who are directly behind your car, and are exposed to the exhaust fumes.
Thank you.
It is great to see so many children cycling and scooting to school. Please remember that everyone cycling or scooting should be wearing a helmet and brightly coloured clothes / High-Vis accessories, especially coming into the darker winter days.
Reminder for parents: If you use our car park at the front of the bike racks in the morning time,please remember to turn your engine off while you wait. There are often children queuing to get in to the bike rack area, who are directly behind your car, and are exposed to the exhaust fumes.
Thank you.
parent teacher meetings
Parent Teacher Meetings will take place on Tuesday 24th and Thursday 26th January 2023. These will be
face-to-face meetings, in the classrooms. Children will go home at 2.15 each day. Teachers will be in touch soon to arrange meeting times.
face-to-face meetings, in the classrooms. Children will go home at 2.15 each day. Teachers will be in touch soon to arrange meeting times.
enrolment
This year our enrolment process will take place during the 3 weeks from January 9th 2023 – January 27th
2023. Further details available here on our website.
2023. Further details available here on our website.
Merry christmas!
The BOM would like to thank the staff in Scoil Mochua for their hard work, their positive attitude, and their dedication to our school this year.
The BOM wishes all the staff, our children, our parents and the whole school community a safe, restful and happy Christmas.
We look forward to welcoming the children back to school in January 2023.
The BOM wishes all the staff, our children, our parents and the whole school community a safe, restful and happy Christmas.
We look forward to welcoming the children back to school in January 2023.
