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Easter Fun Day

The Parents Association, along with Newtown Junior School, is delighted to announce the return of Easter Fun Day, Friday, 22nd March.Pupils will be treated to a morning of Easter-themed fun, games and treats, including an Easter egg hunt, cake sale, and a special...

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World Book Day

We had a great time today celebrating World Book Day. Infants had a book tasting event getting a flavour of lots of different books. We had an organised read in this morning when everyone picked a spot in the school, took their cushion and enjoyed some silent reading...

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Paw-some Pets Photo Competition

Clan Bewley have come up with their next initiative - Could your pet be a su-paw star? Email in a photo of your pet out and about and in nature. You may or may not be in the photo, it is up to you. Please include a creative caption with the pet's name and where the...

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Proposed new uniform jumper

Dear Parents, We are considering changing our current uniform jumper. We propose to introduce a quarter zip tracksuit top as modelled by Dylan.  It is a  made from a lightweight, wrinkle resistant fabric with a micro fleece lining. The sample can be inspected at the...

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Hockey Blitz

 Our NJS school hockey players from 4th, 5th and 6th class turned up in great spirits for their first match of the season against Stradbally in Newtown school yesterday. It was a beautiful mild evening which brought out many supporters, it was great to see parents,...

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Waterford Helping Hand Christmas Food Drive Appeal

Thank you so much for all your exceptionally kind donations to our food drive for the Waterford Helping Hands. We are blown away by the response and it will go a long way to making sure that the service users will enjoy a good Christmas. You donated so much that we...

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Irish Quaker Faith in Action is holding a Bric-a-Brac fundraiser on Saturday 9th December in FRIENDS MEETING HOUSE, Newtown 11am to 2.30pm Entry: Adults:3 euro Children free. Come and pick up a bargain – gifts, books, cakes, biscuits, jams, sweets, plants, toys,...

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Christmas Cards

Christmas Cards and 2024 NJS Calendars for Sale The Parents Association is delighted to offer for sale your child’s unique Christmas cards as well as the school calendar for 2024 with pictures of all the children! ***DEADLINE FOR ORDERS: 10PM ON TUESDAY, 21 NOVEMBER...

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Happy Halloween

This week there was lots of Halloween activities including some wonderful pumpkin carving. Have a great break everyone    ...

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Fryday Newsletter

The Fry Clan have published the first edition of the Fryday news! Click here to see their work  Fryday News  

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Christmas cards and 2022 School Calendars for Sale

The Parents Association are delighted again to offer the sale of your child’s unique Christmas cards as well as the school calendar for 2022 with pictures of all the children.

Christmas Cards: You will receive the sample of your child’s Christmas card soon and any orders placed will be available 2-3 weeks after orders are closed. The cost is €10 per pack of 10 cards.

Calendars ordered will be distributed in December. The cost is €10 each or 3 calendars for €25.

As with last year, payments will be to the Parent’s Association bank account only with orders being placed via e-mail to the Parent’s Association directly.

The deadline for orders is strictly the 5th of November 2021. No orders for either calendars or Christmas cards can be processed after this date.

Please follow these steps

1) Send payment to PA account (details below) including your child’s full name in the reference field. 2) Send your order details to newtownjuniorschoolpa@gmail.com

3) In your order e-mail, please clearly state your order; for example;

· 3 packets of Christmas cards for CHILD’S NAME in 1st class and/or

· 2 calendars for CHILD’s NAME in 4th class

· Cash amount sent

Without this information, we will not be able to process your order correctly.

4) Any questions, please contact a member of the PA via the class whatsapp groups or via e-mail.

Bank: Permanent TSB

IBAN: IE45 IPBS 990 632 270 623 58

A/C Name: Newtown Junior School PA