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2^ndMay 2012

Dear Parents,

Just to update you on the following:

Cake Sale:

The cake sale was a great success again this year. Thanks to all parents who provided cakes and buns. A special thanks to the parents who helped in the school on the day with organising and selling the produce. The total amount raised was €1007.

Parents’ Association Funds:

The Parents’ Association have decided that this year they will use some of the money raised to subsidise the school tours. They are giving €500 towards the cost of the tours. We are all very grateful for this donation
First Confession:

The children in 2^nd class had their First Confession last Wednesday in Kiltullagh Church. They were well prepared and it went well for them.

First Communion

First Holy Communion will take place for 2^nd class children on May 27^th at 10.30am in Kiltullagh Church. As there are 45 families involved in Communion this year the church will be at capacity Parents of children involved are advised that there will be one seat allocated per family and it is also recommended that you be in the church well in advance of mass starting. Mass will be held in Kiltullagh church on Saturday evening 26^th for people not involved in Holy Communion.

Soccer Tournament:

The school sent two teams to the F.A.I. Schools Soccer Tournament in Galway. Both teams did well and enjoyed participating. Thanks to the parents and teachers who provided transport and assistance on the day.

Hurling & Camogie News:

The boys had a hurling match against Athenry Boys’ School last Friday, 27^th April.

The boys and girls will be playing against Carnaun N.S. on Thursday, 3^rd May.

Training continues on Thursday evening for boys and girls 3^rd-6^th class.

Infant Intake Day:

The new infants will be welcomed into the school with their parents on Friday 8^th June.

Staff Meeting;

The school will close at 12.30pm on next Wednesday 9^th May for a staff meeting.

Religious Inspection:

Fr. McInerney called to visit the school and inspect the children’s knowledge of the religious programme. He was very impressed by their behaviour and high standard when answering questions.

Yours sincerely,

Iomar Burke

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Principal

Welcome from Esker National School

Fáilte go suíomh gréasáin Scoil Pádraig Naofa, Eiscir.
Guímis gach beannacht ar ár gcairde agus ár iarscolairí uile na scoile seo atá scaipthe are fud an domhain.

We would like to welcome parents, past and present pupils to the webste of Esker National School. Please take some time and browse through our pages and picture galleries to see all the wonderful activites and indeed learning that takes place here in our happy school.

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Description of the school

Esker N.S. is situated in the parish of Kiltulla, beside St. Patrick's Monastery and just 3 miles from the historic town of Athenry. At present there are 103 pupils on the roll from over 60 families. We have 4 mainstream teachers,2 learning support teachers, and S.N.A. and a secretary working in the school.

The school building now consists of four large classrooms, library/resource room, learning support room, staff room and office. There are also 2 large pre-fabs in the school grounds and these are used as multi purpose rooms.
We have a comfortable and modern school with the best of facilities and equipment.The school is awash with colour from the children’s beautiful art and project work along the halls, while the classrooms themselves are bright, colourful and inviting.
The school needed to be extended due to an increase in enrolment. This project was funded by the Dept. and a very generous local contribution.The new extension was completed in September 2008. It was officially opened by Tánaiste and Minister for Education Mary Coughlan on December 12th 2010. It was blessed on that day by Bishop John Kirby.

Games and Activities

We have a large playgroud, garden and playing pitch.So the children have a huge play area for break time and P.E.The pupils avail of an extensive range of equipment and are trained by the teachers as well as visiting coaches.
We enjoy games and sport and the children participate in competitions and local sporting events.
We have hurling, football and camogie teams in Esker N.S.
We also participate in athletics, soccer, basketball and rugby while at school.

General Information

Principal: Iomar Burke
Deputy Principal: Siobhán McGillicuddy

Teachers & Classes:
Ailbhe Conneely - Infants
Niamh Kelly - 1st & 2nd class
Siobhan McGillicuddy - 2nd 3rd & 4th class
Iomar Burke - 4th 5th 6th class
Ann Melia - Learning Support
Mary O'Sullivan - Learning Support

Other Staff:
Secretary: Finola Lawless
S.N.A.: Fiona Lane

Parental Involvement

The parents play an active part in supporting the school. There is a hard working Parents' Association that organise fundraising events and activities. Some events that took place in the last year was a quiz, cake sale and bag packing.

The photograph shows some of the parents involved in organising the recent Cake Sale.

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History of Esker N.S.

The old school in Esker was founded by Fr. Smith in 1828. It was a two storey building located in the field beside the existing school.
The present school was built in 1962 and was originally a two roomed school. As you can see from the aerial photograph (1982) a prefab was constructed when there was a need for a third room.

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