School Lotto

Good news! Halloween Giveaway Competition

Thank you so much to everyone who is supporting our fundraiser lotto. You are making a real difference, and we really appreciate your support.
Some good news, every line in our fundraiser lotto on Thursday 24^th October 2024, has a chance to win our Jackpot and has a FREE chance to win one of three sensational Halloween Giveaway Competition prizes. This nationwide competition is open to all people who have a ticket in a lotto run by our service provider ‘Our Fundraiser.’

• 2 x Oasis Official Platinum Tickets
• €1,000 Must Win Cash Prize
• €500 Smyths Toystore Voucher

If you already have a ticket for our fundraiser lotto on 24^th October 2024, you will be entered into this Halloween Giveaway Competition. If you do not have a ticket, please visit our fundraiser website to join: https://www.ourfundraiser.ie/org/comanswoodprimary

• If you previously registered on our fundraiser website, then log in using the mobile number and password you used before and click on the ‘Play’ button.

• If you have not previously registered on our fundraiser website, then click on the ‘Join’ button and follow the steps, it just takes a minute!

If you need any assistance, please email to support@ourfundraiser.ie

To Win - at 7pm on Thursday 24^th October 2024 a participant will be chosen at random by ‘Our Fundraiser’ for each prize. They must answer a phone call within 5 rings and answer the below quiz question correctly to win a prize. This competition is subject to the terms and conditions which can be found at https://www.ourfundraiser.ie/terms-and-conditions

What form of transport do witches traditionally use?  (a) Magic Carpet  (b) Bicycle  (c) Broomstick

Please spread the word with family and friends. Thank you so much, your support makes a big difference.

Thank you to everyone who has been supporting our school lotto. Our current jackpot stands at €2125. Congratulations to our weekly €20 winner, Ann Danaher (10/10/24) and to last week's winner Elizabeth Stobie (03/10/24). Please continue to support our fundraiser. If you're not in, you can't win!

Sacrament Dates

Children in 2nd class will receive the Sacrament of First Holy Communion on Saturday, May 24th 2025 at 1pm. 

Children in 6th class will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday, March 22nd 2025 at 11am.

School Hot Lunches

Our pupils receive daily hot lunches from The Lunch Bag. Please remember to send in their lunchbox every day so that children can bring home any leftovers and please ensure your child's name is visible on the lunchbox always. Your child still needs to bring a small snack for break time and a drink. If you have any queries regarding the lunches, please email info@thelunchbag.ie and they will be happy to help.

The Lunch Bag has recently teamed up with renowned psychologist, Dr. David Coleman. Please read the leaflet below for his expert guidance on fostering healthy eating habits in children.

Schools Cross Country

Well done to all of our fantastic runners from 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th class, who represented our school at the Schools Cross Country competition on Wednesday, 25th September in St. Brigid's GAA Grounds, Kiltoom. Over 1000 primary school children participated! Our runners in 3rd and 4th class ran the 1000m course, while the 5th and 6th class runners ran 1200m. Well done to everyone and a special congratulations to the 3rd and 4th class boys, who now progress to the Connaught school final. Photos from the event will be uploaded in the coming days.

In Loving Memory of Michael Morris

Our whole school community was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our dear friend Michael Morris on July 18th. Michael was our caretaker, who looked after our school with pride. Michael had a kind and cheerful word for everyone he met. He loved to chat to all the staff and children. He had a warm and infectious personality, and a great sense of humour. We have fond memories of Michael playing soccer with the children, or sharing a joke with them. Together with Patricia, our friend and retired Deputy Principal, they were the ‘dream team’ at school. They ensured that the school was maintained to the highest standard. 

Michael’s sense of fun and good nature will be greatly missed by everyone in St. Comán’s Wood. He was a true character who always left a smile on everyone’s face. 

To his beloved wife Patricia, cherished daughters Máire, Orna, Aisling, we extend our deepest sympathies. To Michael’s sisters Mary and Bríd, brothers Jerome and Noel, to Deirdre and all the Morris and Horan families, we offer our condolences to you all. 

In the words of Rev. Fr. Kevin Fallon in his homily at Michael’s funeral, we have lost a ‘legend’. Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES TERM 1 2024/25
***Speech and Drama class is now full***

Afterschool activities commence on Monday, September 2nd 2024.
(PLEASE NOTE: Afterschool childcare for Junior Infants will begin on Monday, September 9th).

Please click here to view the afterschool schedule for Term 1. We have introduced a facility (Easy Payments Plus) to allow you to pay for afterschool activities securely online using your credit or debit card. We would encourage all our parents to avail of this facility. Payment must be made by Monday, September 9th in order to secure your child's place in our afterschool club.
PLEASE NOTE: Payment will not be accepted on a weekly basis and fees need to be paid IN FULL for all afterschool childcare and activities. 

Click on the button below to begin setting up your Easy Payments Plus account. Once you click the link, select the item you are paying for from the drop down menu and click 'add to bill'.

New Primary Mathematics Curriculum - Information for Parents

The aim of the new Primary Mathematics Curriculum is that children see maths as important and useful to their everyday lives.
It is essential that parents/guardians are made aware of the changes to the curriculum that have taken place to date and what will be happening over the years to come. In this regard the Department of Education, in collaboration with the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA), the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) and the Professional Development for Teachers (PDST), has developed a leaflet which is designed to introduce these changes and encourage parent/guardians to engage in the future consultations seeking feedback on the draft curriculum areas and subjects of the new curriculum.

The leaflet is presented in many languages. Please select one to read information about the new Primary Mathematics Curriculum.

ONLINE PAYMENTS NOW LIVE!

Dear Parents,

We have introduced a facility (Easy Payments Plus) to allow you to pay for music generation, swimming lessons, afterschool activities, school tours, etc securely online using your credit or debit card. We would encourage all our parents to avail of this facility.

Please click here for instructions on how to set up your Easy Payments Plus account. 

Click on the button below to begin setting up your Easy Payments Plus account. Once you click the link, select the item you are paying for from the drop down menu and click 'add to bill'.