We are pleased to announce the details of our Multi-Cultural Concert, which has been planned in conjunction with the Parents’ Association, and Parent Volunteers, to be a showcase of some of the languages and cultures in our school.

The concert has been planned for 19th December, and will take place in the school’s P.E. Hall on the Second Floor.

The Junior Infant concert will take place at 11.20 and the concert for Senior Infants, First and Second Classes will take place at 12.00.

The Parents’ Association have also planned a fundraising raffle and cake sale for that day. Raffle tickets (€2 each or €5 for a strip of 5) will be on sale before your child’s performance and cakes will be available to purchase afterwards.

Check your email for further details of the event. We look forward to seeing you at the there!

Calling all parents, visitors, guardians, anyone........

The PARENTS' ASSOCIATION are wondering if you have any spare Xmas Decorations.  

Please leave them in the box provided in the school foyer so we can make the school look nice for December. 

All donations are gratefully accepted!

Thank you.  

Our school has been devastated by the tragic news of the death of the mother of a pupil in our school.  Our thoughts are with Damian and his children at this very painful time.

Apart from the devastating loss and heartache that Daria's death brings to the family, there are practical difficulties that this loss heaps on top of Damian as he tries to care for and provide for his family over the coming weeks and months.

A kind friend has set up a fund-raiser to help the family at this time. If you would like to help, please visit http://www.gofundme.com/Dobroniega to give what you can.

We thank you for your thoughts and kind words at this difficult time and we know that our wonderful community will support Damian and his children, both now and over the coming months and years.

Do you and your child like the service?

Is it saving you time and nerves on the school run?

Do you have spare 10 minutes of time in the morning?

WE NEED YOU!!!

If you want to enjoy Drop Off as a routine service, put down your name and join the volunteers team now!

Email: citywestetns.parents@gmail.com
FB: Citywest ETNS Parents Association
 
Or talk to one of our volunteers/the school office, leave your details and we will contact you. 

County Photos have delivered the class photos to the school.  These were distributed to class teachers today.  

Thank you for your patience while we were awaiting their delivery. 

Hansfield Educate Together Secondary School is the first ever second-level Educate Together school. It opened in Dublin 15 in September of this year. 
Enrolment is now open for first year students only, for the 2015/2016 academic year. 

An Enrolment evening is planned for Tuesday, 11th November 2014. Two overlapping sessions will be held at:

• Session 1 Time:  7pm – 8.15pm
  
• Session 2 Time: 8.15pm – 9.30pm
  

Location: Hansfield ETSS (Upstairs in Hansfield Educate Together National School). Please use back entrance.

For more information, see the Hansfield ETSS website.

We have received notification of the commencement of a programme for children who are experiencing stress, anxiety and worry. See below for more information.

The Wipe Out Worries (WOW) programme is an exciting 8 week group programme for children, and their parents/carers. The group is open to children of all abilities and put together to match and compliment the children's strengths and needs

Testimonials:

• "The group has helped us feel closer. We can now talk about things" parent of son age 11yrs
  
• "She is happier and more outgoing since doing WOW." -parent of daughter age 8 yrs
  

Next Group
The Wipe Out Worries programme takes place at Sensational Kids in Kildare Town on Monday afternoons starting the 17th Nov 2014 at 4.30pm. Parents to be available for all sessions with the Children.

For more information, please visit this page.

Today we had a visit from four members of Dublin Fire Brigade. Brian, John, Steven and Sarah came from Tallaght Fire Station to talk to us about Fire Safety, and about what it is like to be a Fire Fighter.
They took lots of time to answer our questions individually and the children really enjoyed the chat.

Please note that access to the school is through the yard only for the remainder of this week. 

This is to enable extensive work to take place on the roof tiles at our entrance.

We thank you for your patience and understanding.

Watch out on the individual class websites for more information about their Maths Week activities!