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Mr. Halligan Says Goodbye to St. Annes

Our much loved Principal, Mr Jim Halligan, retired in June at the end of the last school year after 31 years in St. Annes, the last five as Principal. He returned on 25 November where he said goodbye to the pupils at his last Assembly - and then to parents at a reception hosted by the PTA. Here are a few shots from an emotional morning - and as always the best is last!

The PTA would like to thank Mr. Halligan for his enormous contribution to the School during his long teaching career and to wish him a long and active retirement - particularly his writing for children, his painting and his gardening.

The Final Assembly

Mrs Bell's and Mr Newman's Retirement

The PTA would like to sincerely thank all parents and pupils both past and present who contributed to the collection of letters and cards for Mrs Bell and Mr Newman. They were each presented with their "case of good wishes" on their retirement from St Annes School in June. Between them they have enriched the lives of so many children in the area sharing their varied interests and talents. As parents we really appreciate all their hard work and dedication over the years. We wish Mrs Bell and Mr Newman all the very best with their future endeavours. 

Mr Halligan in Photos 2011-2016

As the school year finished this week, our Principal, Mr. Halligan, announced his retirement after 31 years teaching at St. Annes. The PTA would like to thank him for all his work as teacher and Principal over the decades and to wish him all the best in his retirement. We will miss him!

Here's are some shots of his work in the school community since he became Principal in 2010.

If anyone has any additional names for adults in the shots, please email them to stannespa@gmail.com



With the Principals of Scoil Mhuire and Rathmichael Schools, Patricia Slevin and Caroline Senior as well Fr. John O'Conner at the launch of Shankids in 2011.

Easter Colouring Winners

John Lonergan On Parenting

On Thursday March 11,  John Lonergan came to the St Anne's Parish Resource Centre to give an extremely entertaining and educational talk to parents and teachers from the three Shankill primary schools - St. Annes, Rathmichael and Scoil Mhuire. John, the former Governor of Mountjoy Prison, spoke to an appreciative crowd on "Parenting - The Challenges and Rewards". He was also selling his book "Parenting - Raising Your Child in Ireland Today", from which all royalties go to the children's charity Barnardos - it's available in bookshops and on Amazon.

School Book Sale a Great Success

The School Book Sale was held on 4 March - with the kids having great fun in fancy dress. Nearly €1,400 was raised for the School library and for South Africa. Thanks to Ms Travers who organized it and to all the parents who helped out on the day and in the lead up.

Grandparents Day at St Annes

Today January 27th is Grandparents Day at St. Annes. Here's a few shots at the reception hosted by the PTA.

Lots of Fun at 2015 Xmas Party

Don't forget to check out our other recent posts as well:-

1. Report on the 2015 AGM

2. Autumn 2015 Colouring Competitions Winners

3. Autumn 2015 PTA Newsletter.

PTA AGM Report - 23 Nov 2015

Introduction

The meeting was chaired by Aine Kelly, the Vice Chair of the PTA and it was attended by the Chair of the Board of Management, Fr. John O’Connor, Principal Mr Jim Halligan and Deputy Principal, Ms Paula Kelly, PTA Committee Members and a number of parents.

A report was also presented on the activities of the fund raising group (see below) as well an update on the Board of Management.

Autumn 2015 Colouring Competition Winners

Second to 6th Classes

PTA Autumn 2015 Newsletter

St. Annes PTA & BoM AGM

Monday 23^rd November 2015

9^th November 2015

Dear Parents/Guardians and Staff,

You are invited to attend the joint AGM of the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and the Board of Management (BoM) on Monday 23^rd November 2015 at 8pm in the School Library. (Please note the change in the previously reported date). It is important for each household to attend this joint meeting to get an update on what is happening in our school community and an outline of plans for the coming year. Teas and coffee served beforehand.

Confirmation Photography

Shots from the 2015 Confirmation on 18 Apr as well as last years shots are online at here. 

Big Attendance at Anti-Bullying Workshop

Last night about 80 people attended the Anti-Bullying Workshop in the hall at St Annes. Our guests from neighboring schools Rathmichael and Scoil Mhuire were especially welcome. The National Parents Council sponsored Workshop was excellently presented by Alison Barker. The PTA would like to thank all those who attended, those who helped with the event, and especially Helen Griffin and Deirdre Michel who organised it.

More Information as follows:
Anti-Bullying Training - National Parents Council (Primary)
Anti-Bullying Procedures from the Dept of Education.
More info on one of the shots below.

PTA Chairman Evelyn McDaid with Alison Barker (right)

Guests from Rathmichael NS with Alison Barker (centre)

Thanks to all who contrubuted to the buffet

Some of the attendance enjoying the buffet after the workshop

Anti-bullying Workshop - Wed 25th 7.30pm - School Hall

Secondary Schools Info Evening - Tues 27 January

On Tues 27 January next, the School is organizing the biennial secondary schools information evening. Details will  sent out by the School in the run up to the event.

This quick post is to remind parents that the PTA has a list of 36 secondary schools in south Co. Dublin and north Co. Wicklow that is a useful starting point on this topic. There are four versions of the list, sorted by distance from St. Annes, gender, school size and ethos.

Note, however, that this list was last revised in 2012 and may not be up to date in all respects. There is also an error in that Loretto Secondary School in Bray is incorrectly listed as fee paying . The PTA would be grateful to be notified of errors at stannespa@gmail.com and we will update the list.

To finish up, we must repeat that the PTA has prepared this document and the accompanying list of schools in good faith to provide impartial information to the School’s parents on the issue of choice of secondary schools. It does not provide any recommendations to parents on this issue. While considerable efforts were made to collect and verify information,  the Association cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions.

2015 Calendar now on Sale

The 2015 St Annes Calendar produced by the Fund raising Committee is now on sale at only €5 - and it's going fast. Lots of people buying it as presents for grandparents!

Read about how it was shot here.

Xmas Party Pics

Some pictures from today's Xmas party in the school by John Coveney Photography.Thanks to all who help with the organisation.