This year will see Piercestown National School support the ‘Trick or Treat’ for Temple Street Campaign.

This will involve all of the children dressing up for ‘Freaky Friday’ on Fri 28th October.

The funds raised for Temple Street Hospital will go towards purchasing critical Digital X-Ray equipment which plays a crucial life-saving role. With these high-spec machines, Temple Street Hospital will be able to produce high quality digital x-rays much quicker meaning larger numbers of children can be seen in one day, reducing stressful waiting times for children and parents. Most importantly, this will result in better information and better care.

Therefore, we ask that all children make a donation of €1 (or more if you wish to)  on the day.

To add a little incentive to the charity fundraiser event, there will be a small prize for BEST COSTUME in each class group.

So get your thinking caps on for your Halloween outfit.

Fangs a million!!!!!!!!!!

Nerves kick in this week as details of the Mini 7’s semi finals have been released.

The boys semi final will take place this Friday 14th Oct. in Rathangan.  There are 3 teams in the group but there can be only one winner. Vying for a place in the final are Piercestown, Rathangan and Poulfar. Throw is at 12.45pm. Fingers crossed for a good result.

Hot on their heels, on Tuesday the 18th Oct. will be the girls. Their semi final group action takes place in Gransttown with Piercestown, Danescastle and Mercy School Wexford all aiming to secure a place in the final. Throw in is also at 12.45pm.  Best of luck to Ms. Hearne and the girls!

We will update you with the results as soon as they are in!

Congratulations to both the boys and girls in advancing to the next stage of the Mini 7’s tournaments. We await confirmation of these fixtures.

At present fixtures are as follows:

Boys B Match : Wed 12^th 3.30pm Hollymount (versus Castlebridge) (drivers to be organised)

Girls B Match : Tues 11^th at home at 3pm v Ballindaggin

Girls B Match : Fri 14^th at home at 1.30pm v Taghmon

Best of luck to the St. Martin’s Camogie team tomorrow Sat 8th !!!! Fingers and toes crossed!

Parent Teacher meeting dates have been confirmed as Tuesday 15th Nov and Tuesday 29th Nov.  Appointment times take place after school.

In the coming weeks, you will be provided with a time/date for your appointment.

However, if you are available on only one of these specific dates due to work commitments/other, please inform us in writing by Wed. 12^th Oct.  We will then do our best to facilitate your request. If either date suits, please do NOT reply.

We look forward to meeting you and updating you on your child’s progress.

All roads lead to Belfield this Saturday as the St. Martin’s Camogie team aim to make history. The staff, management and children of Piercestown National School wish to extend their best wishes to the St. Martin’s Camogie team as they take part in the County Final this Saturday 8th October 2016.

The 3.45pm throw in will see St. Martin’s camogie team take on Oulart. This is only the second time the Camogie team have reached the County final and makes them more eager than ever to succeed. The first County final was 1983, followed by a return to the final in 2005 only to be beaten by Oulart by two points.

Let’s hope this Saturday will see St. Martin’s come out on the winning side and making history!

So if you are free this Saturday – Belfied Park is the place to be! Come on St. Martin’s!

Mindful Monday proved to be a positive experience in the school last year. We will be looking at further developing the whole area of positive mental health in the school.

To start it off, 1st – 6th class will take part in Mindful Monday today. Next month, will see the Junior and Senior infants join in.

So tonight, all children from 1st-6th will have no homework. This will give them an opportunity instead to engage in a relaxing and mindful activity with you their family.

It is encouraged to be a technology free time – some suggestions are:

Play a game

Make a jigsaw

Bake together

Sit down and chat about the day

Eat your evening meal together

Look at photographs

Go for a walk/cycle

Read a story together

After the activity, your child is asked to draw a picture or write a description of what they did.

We look forward to hearing the children share about some of their ‘mindful moments’ tomorrow

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Maths Week kicks off on October 15th – 23rd 2016.

This is our third year participating in Maths week with new additions taking place each year.

Last year saw the addition of the ‘Tables Bee’ similar to the spelling Bee competition with classes from 2nd – 6th class entering. The week will also host the ‘Monster Maths ‘ quiz so get your Maths hats on!

All classes will partake in extra Maths activities during Maths week such as Maths trails, hands on activities, Maths games etc.  For further information on Maths Week go to http://www.mathsweek.ie/

Monday Mini 7’s boys round 2 in Glynn versus Blackwater and Glynn

Tuesday Mini 7’s Girls round 2 in Glynn versus Glynn and Oylegate

Boys A team Rackard League versus Bree 3pm Wednesday in St. Martin’s Pitch

Girls B team Rackard League to be confirmed.

Best of luck to all involved!

We are delighted to announce that 5th and 6th class will once again be taking part in the Sing Out Loud concert in our very own National Opera House on Thursday 24th November. 

Rehearsals are beginning already and it is guaranteed to be a fantastic night.

Information with regard to ticket sales have gone out to all of 5th and 6th class pupils yesterday.

Best of luck to all the girls and boys on the night and many thanks to both teachers for facilitating our participation.

Roll on the 24th November.

A reminder that Parent Association will take place tonight at 7.30pm in the school.