Home School Community Liaison
My name is Anita McGinn and I am the Home School Community Liaison (HSCL) in Holy Family National School.
The HSCL recognises parents and guardians as the primary educators of their children. The aim of the HSCL is to promote partnership between home, school and the wider community to ensure each child is supported to reach their full potential and ensure a positive learning experience.
Some activities undertaken by the HSCL are:
Home Visits. A chance to talk over any questions or concerns you may have.
Organisation of in-school activities and classes for parents/guardians.
Advising and supporting parents/guardians on education related issues.
Encouraging cooperation between home, school and community groups.
Supporting transitions from pre school to primary and from primary to post primary.
Thank you!
Our first term has been a wonderful success.
I would like to thank all parents and guardians for getting involved in our school activities.
Thank you to the infant parents/guardians for attending the ‘Starting homework' talk. It is lovely getting to know all our new pupils and their parents/guardians.
Thank you to everyone involved in our Cycle Bus for their help on Thursday mornings.
Thank you all for supporting the school book fair and thank you to the amazing Parents’ association for suggesting the Christmas Cards for school.
Some dates for November
Team Hope
Team Hope shoe boxes are due back in school on November the 5th for anyone who would like to fill a box.
Pilates
Pilates classes for Parents/Guardians are starting in November. Pilates is a great way to exercise and build core strength. Please wear comfortable clothes and runners and bring some water. If you have a yoga mat please bring it along.
Starting Monday the 3rd of November from 11.30-12.15 and running for 5 weeks (no class Monday the 11th of Nov.). One of our parents, Caroline McGurl, will run the class. Thank you, Caroline! Classes are free of charge for parents/guardians.
Christmas Cards
Our Fantastic Parents' Association is running the Christmas Cards for schools fundraiser again this year. It is a lovely chance for the children to see their Christmas art work professionally printed onto a Christmas Card. Every child will receive a sample card for you to look at before deciding whether or not to buy a pack. There is no obligation to buy.
Ag Súgradh le Chéile
Donegal Sport Partnership will run their amazing Ag Sugradh le Chéile programme with our Senior Infant class. Ag Sugradh le Cheile is a fantastic initiative encouraging children to explore games to play without the need for expensive equipment or resources. Parents/Guardians and family members (over 18) are invited to come to school for the session (lasting approx. 1 hr). Date and time to follow!
A very special thanks to everyone who welcomed me into their homes, chatted on the phone or called to see me in school.
If you would like to contact me my phone number is 083 0094276 or email [email protected]
Wishing you all a safe and happy Hallowe'en Break,
Anita
