Kids Klubhouse Afterschool Programme   –  2.00 PM – 6.00 PM

The after school option is a small and intimate club so children will feel relaxed in the creative and bright environment, allowing them to chillax after a long day of school. It is a safe, age-appropriate space where children can continue to develop their social, physical, intellectual and emotional skills. We cater for all age groups, classes and needs. The afternoon routine revolves around the children and ensuring that all of their needs are met, big or small.

Children will be provided with a calm and relaxing environment with a choice of play activities to end their day at school

Activities to include:

Weekly Theme painting and games, Seasonal Activities, Home from Home box, Lego, Music, Playdough, Exercise, Dance, Book Time, Scrape Book Art, Free Play to name but a few activities….

Our after-school team will communicate regularly with the children about their activities and give genuine consideration to their feedback and suggestions. Our aim is to create a space that children love to spend time in – so who better to give us this guidance?!

Children will receive help and support in their homework activities (if desired).

After School Fee is based on an Hourly Rate

·       Pre-booking essential (Terms and Conditions)

·       Please contact Louise on 0838604751 or alternatively email kidsklubhouse32@gmail.com  

Please also be aware that there is now a government subsidy available to families. Please visit www.dcya.gov.ie for further information on how to access the national childcare scheme.

Junior Infants

Senior Infants

First Class

Second Class

Third Class

Fourth Class

Fifth Class

Sixth Class

All classes went on their school tours on Thursday June 20th.

Junior Infants to 1st Class visited Tearaways Pet Farm and Activity Centre near Birr, while 2nd to 6th travelled to Croke Park and went on the Viking Splash Tour.

We held our end of year celebration at our annual Open Day on Friday June 14th.  A large crowd of parents, grandparents, past pupils and neighbours watched all classes play music, sing and dance.  We congratulated our 6th Class for completing their eight years with us and wished them all the very best for the future.  We also raised our 6th Green Flag.

There was lots of fun activity on Tuesday June 18th as we held our Sport’s Day.

4th to 6th Classes have been working with artist and insect lover Nessa Darcy over the past few months.  Together they have learned lots about insects and bees and their importance in the pollination process.  They have created some lovely artwork and have sung this song which contains an important message.

Where have all the Wildfowers Gone?

Some of the artwork is on display in the village phone box.

There are some very interesting events taking place as part of the Geashill Bioblitz.

A meeting of the Board of Management took place on Tuesday 28th May.
You can read a report of the meeting here.

Workshop for Parents
This information session will explore some of the key elements in preparing your child for post-primary school. For first time parents, the session will give you an understanding of what secondary school is like. We’ll look at ways in which parents can support their child through this time bearing in mind that going to First Year also coincides with adolescence for a young person.
The session will also give a brief overview of the new Junior Cert and provide some website links where parents can keep on top of developments as their child moves forward. Furthermore, we will briefly look at the structure of parent/teacher meetings, home school communication and people your child might meet in post primary school.

Venue: Central Hotel Tullamore
Dates: Thursday 13th June 2019
Time: 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Facilitator: Margaret Joyce, National Parents Council Facilitator
To book a place on this presentation, please contact Yvonne, Laois Education Centre at (057) 8672402 or yvonne@laoisedcentre.ie

· There is no fee for the above course.
· Booking is essential.
· Places are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.

Congratulations to the children from 2nd Class who made their First Holy Communion on Saturday.

Thanks also to the children who sang so beautifully in the choir on Saturday morning and to their parents for getting them there.