Christmas Fair – Sunday 27^th November 2011

 

As you know, the Christmas Fair took place on Sunday 27th November in the boys’ school. It was another huge success, and for those who came along, we hope you had an enjoyable afternoon. We have had plenty of positive feedback and been told that it certainly had a great vibe this year!!

To all parents who donated money or prizes (anonymously or through your businesses), we sincerely thank you.

A huge thanks to all our children who did such an amazing job selling raffle tickets. We are delighted to say that because of you the raffle tickets sold this year exceeded previous years.

To all parents who donated their valuable time in the lead up to the fair and on the day itself, sincere thanks for all your hard work, without you none of it would be possible!

To all families who attended the Fair, thank you for coming. Your generosity during these hard times was incredible.

Also a huge thank you has to go to:-

· Pauline and Elaine (the two School Secretaries) and all teachers for their support.

· Barry Burke, the boys' school caretaker, who yet again has been an amazing help in terms of setting up, and tidying up after the event.

· Kay Cadogan for the art work involved in posters and flyers.

All of our invoices have now been submitted and paid therefore, The Parents Association are delighted to donate an astounding amount of €30,000. This results in €15,000 to each school. This is an incredible achievement during extremely difficult times. This money does not go towards the upkeep and maintenance of the school but benefits our children directly through school trips, updating computer and learning equipment and purchasing things such as white boards.

Finally, we would ask that you take a close look at the list below. These are all the companies who generously donated to the Fair. Please, please help to support them in the coming year as they have supported our children.

Again, many thanks to everyone who helped out in anyway, Merry Christmas and we hope you all have a prosperous, healthy and happy 2012!

Jane, Niamh, Karen & Claire

On behalf of the St Brigids' Parents Association

ACS Business Supplies	Forever Beauty	Playball.ie
Airstar	Foxrock Credit Union	Raw Beauty
Annie Bloom	Foxrock Hair Salon	Roisin Luedicke Artist
Arclight Drama Studio	Foxrock Health & Beauty	Shaffrey Solicitors
Babybiz	Foxrock Service Station	Smyth’s Toy Store
Ballance Hair & Beauty	Get Fresh, Deansgrange	Snap Printing
Bistro One	Grainne Ryan, French Classes	Sony Centre Dundrum
BJ Fitzpatrick Ltd	Guinness Gallery	Susan Barry Hair Design
Bombay Pantry	Hardagons	The Four Seasons Hotel
Brereton, Lorcan Photography	Hilton’s Pharmacy	The Leopardstown Inn
Bretzel Bakery	Howard’s Storage World	The Park Pharmacy
Brown Cow	Imaginosity	The Schoolwear House
C&D Shoes	Intelligo	The Soul Food Company
Café 31	Jim Scully Artist	The Step Inn
Café Topolis	Kildare Village Retail Services	Thomas’s
Captain America’s	Las Tapas	Three Bean Cafe
Carton House	Le Crème Bon	Tower Records
Centra Stepaside	Liliput’s Childcare	Urbun Cafe
Cloudberries	Malone’s	Wagamama
Daisy Beauty	Memory Man Studios	Vanilla Pod
Dan Ryan Truck Rental	Michie Sushi	Yoga by Yvonne Treacy
Dandelion Hair Studio	Microsoft Corporation
Deja Vu	Molloy’s Leopardstown
Doyle Nurseries	My Thai Beacon Hotel
Dr Hauscka	O’Coileain Foods
Edel Duffy Pilates	Ourea Acupuncture Clinic
Elysian Therapy	Pace Language Institute
Emily Program	Pandora
Figure 8, Leopardstown	Park Beauty Salon
Fleurtatious	Pine Forest Art Centre

 

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Children's Mega Raffle

This year we have some super prizes for the children. The tickets are €2.50 each. We attach 2 tickets but if your child would like more, or they have friends, cousins or neighbours who would like to enter, extra tickets may be obtained from the School office or on the day of the Fair. The draw will take place around 4.30pm at the Fair (27th November).

1st Prize: Xbox 360 Kinect Bundle incl 1 game (Microsoft Corporation)

2nd Prize: I-Pod Touch (Foxrock Credit Union)

3rd Prize: Sony MP3 Walkman (Sony Centre, Dundrum)

4th Prize: Family Ticket to Panto In Pavilion Theatre (Arclight Drama Studio)

5th Prize: €100 Playball/Camp Voucher (Playball, Emma Meir)

 

-----Cut off here ------------Fill in details-----------------Send in to teacher with €2.50-----------------------------------

Name of Child _____________________________________________

Class________________ Teacher______________________________

 

Boys School ________________ Girls School____________________

-----Cut off here ------------Fill in details-----------------Send in to teacher with €2.50-----------------------------------

Name of Child _____________________________________________

Class________________ Teacher______________________________

 

Boys School ________________ Girls School____________________

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We’re so close to our Christmas Fair now, just a few more things we would like to ask of you:-

Raffle Tickets - Please continue to sell raffle tickets and return sold ticket stubs and money to your class teacher.  If you would like more raffle tickets these are available from the school secretaries, Pauline (Boy's school) and Elaine (Girl's school).  Proceeds from the sale of all tickets go straight to both schools.

Cuddly Toys – Please wash them & deliver them to your children's' classrooms in a sellable condition.

Wednesday 23rd, Thursday 24th & Friday 25th Nov:

Bottles of Wine/Spirits – Please bring what you can to respective school yards between 8.30-9.15am.  Collection points at school entrances.  Please remember we need sealed bottles of spirits & wine.

Saturday 26th Nov:

Toys/Games – Clear out the toy cupboard!! Unwanted toys/games in good condition can be sold in the toy room. Please bring into Boy’s school from 2-4pm.

Books – Reading books/reference books/annuals.  Please ensure there are no missing pages, magazines or colouring books.  Please bring to Boys School from 2-4pm

Home Baking – We LOVE your cakes/biscuits/buns, etc.  Please bring to Boy’s school from 2-4pm (these can also be dropped off on Sunday from 1pm if making cream cakes).

Volunteers – We still need more of you!! Please let us know if you can help, even for a couple of hours on either Saturday or Sunday.

Tickets out soon for the SPECIAL CHILDREN’S RAFFLE – tickets €2.50 per entry

• 1^st Prize: Xbox 360 Kinect Bundle including 1 game

(Microsoft Corporation)

• 2^nd Prize: iPod Touch 8GB

(Foxrock Credit Union)

Remaining prizes consist of:-  Sony MP3 Walkman (Sony Centre, Dundrum), Family Ticket to Panto in the Pavilion Theatre Dun Laoghaire (Arclight Drama Studio), €100 Playball Voucher (www.playball.ie) & €50 Tower Records Voucher (Tower Records).

Our "ON THE DAY LUXURY RAFFLE"– tickets €3.50 each (5 for €15)

• 1^st Prize:   THE FOUR SEASONS HOTEL-1 Night B&B for 2 in a DELUXE room (The Four Seasons) + €100 cash

• 2^nd Prize:   A Kindle (Microsoft Parents) & €25 Amazon Voucher

Remaining prizes consist of:-  His & Hers Watches – (Tommy Hilfiger & Juicy Couture -Pandora), €100 Dundrum Town Centre Voucher

ONCE AGAIN WE SINCERELY THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT, THE CHILDREN WILL BENEFIT GREATLY FROM YOUR GENEROSITY

Claire Walsh                Jane Long                    Niamh Bicknell           Karen O'Neill

087 2112553               087 8298891               087 9877416               086 8069444

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Dear Parents,

Firstly, thank you to all parents who have generously donated a prize and/or time to the Christmas Fair.  It really is your support which makes the Fair such a success.

Here's how and when you can help further:-

Raffle Tickets- Today your children will have brought home tickets for the main Raffle. Please ensure that ticket stubs and money are returned ASAP. Additional tickets are available from the teachers if required.  There are some amazing prizes this year, for both the main Raffle and Children's Raffle (tickets out soon) so please buy/sell as many as you can.  All proceeds will be given directly to the schools for the benefit of our children. The Raffle Draw will take place at 4pm during the Fair.

Soft Cuddly Toys- Unwanted cuddly toys can be re-homed!!  Bring them into the class for the teddy stall before Fri 18th November (both schools).  Please ensure that they are in good condition and washed.

Bottles- Collected by school gates of both schools during the mornings of Weds 23^rd-Fri 25th November.  Please raid your cupboards and donate any full, unopened bottles of wine or spirits for our hugely popular bottle stall.  We would like to ask each family to donate at least 1 bottle.

Toys/Games/Books/DVDs/Cakes- Please bring to hall of Boys school on Sat 26th November  2-4pm.  Please ensure all toys are in good condition with all parts present, your books are neither ripped nor have pages missing. Please do not bring colouring books, magazines or books which are written in!

Cream Cake collection- Sun 27th Nov from 12pm in boy’s school.

Each year we lose money by paying for unsuitable donations to be "dumped" at Ballyogan.  Please go through all of your donations carefully.  If you wouldn't buy it, please don't bring it!

For those of you who have so kindly offered to help on the Saturday or the Sunday, one of us will be in contact with you a few days before the fair to confirm.

Many thanks for your continued support, it is very much appreciated.

 

Claire Walsh                Jane Long                    Niamh Bicknell           Karen O'Neill

087 2112553               087 8298891               087 9877416               086 8069444

 

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Dear Parents,

For our new parents, a huge welcome! The Fair is an astounding fund raising event, which is organised each year by the Parents Association and held in St Brigids Boys School. Last year, the Christmas Fair was held during the most adverse weather conditions but thanks to committed parents and generous local businesses, it still managed to donate a staggering €15,000 to each school. This enabled our children to benefit from theatre trips, educational trips, IT equipment, musical instruments and other extra-curriculum activities. It has become a lifeline to enable the schools to give our children things which the Government simply cannot/ will not provide.

The success of the Christmas Fair depends entirely on the support it receives.

How can you help?

· Prizes for the Raffle - We are hoping to sell 9,000 raffle tickets. Prizes can be just about anything new and desirable. We particularly need attractive, luxury items such as:- iPhone/iPad/iPod/ Hampers/ Cases of wine/Games Consoles/weekend away/paintings/ HD TV/ Electric Gadgets/ Gift Vouchers etc). If you are able to donate, or know someone who can, please contact us or fill in the slip below and return to your class teacher.

· Items for the Stalls - There will be numerous stalls at the Christmas Fair selling your unwanted books, toys, cuddly bears, games (in good condition please), cakes, gifts etc. NO Home Furnishings or Bric-a-Brac! Future notes will follow to explain when and how this is done.

· Volunteers - We need parents to help set-up and run the many different stalls and events on the weekend of the Fair. Please volunteer, even a little time makes a huge difference!

Thank you for whatever support you can provide, our children will appreciate it.

Claire Walsh Jane Long Niamh Bicknell Karen O'Neill

(087 2112553) (087 8298891) (087 9877416) (086 8069444)

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Your Name: _______________________________________________

Child's Name & Class: _______________________________________________

Contact number: _______________________________________________

I am able to donate: _______________________________________________

I can help set-up on Sat 26th (2-5pm) _______ I can help Sun 27th (2-6pm) _________

The survey was available from May 24^th to June 3^rd. A total of 85 people responded to the survey and the results are detailed on the following pages.

Notes on the survey:

• In question 1 the respondent had the option of selecting 1 or more answers so that is why the total number of answers to this question is greater than 85.

• For questions 3 and 4 the respondent could only select 1 answer for each question so the total of all answers for each question should come to 85.

• Questions 2 and 5 were optional questions. The responses have been copied directly from the survey and have not been edited in any way.

• Questions 6 and 7 gave the respondent the option to include their name and their e-mail address if they would like to be included in e-mails from the Parents Association. For obvious reasons, this information will not be included in this report:-)

Q1. What type of presentations would you be interested in attending?

• Parenting
• Child Psychology
• Preparation for Secondary School
• Nutrition
• Internet Security
• Other

Q2. If you selected "Other" in the above question, please enter some details here about the type of presentation you'd like to see.

• Bullying
• Simple homework and study skills. I believe its too late to show the kids how to study in secondary school
• Bullying. Confidence Building Child Personal Development
• Some type of anti-bullying presentation is always a good one to have every so often.
• Childrens mental well being Tackling bullying - teaching your child to cope with bullying. Raising confident children
• Anti bullying
• Sex education for boys - guidelines for parents
• Bullying and how to deal with it.
• talks on bullying
• perhaps a paediatric first aid evening or informative talks on Dyslexia or other learning difficulties - good for both teachers & parents alike.
• Maybe discussion on what's in the sex education programme - but I think we may be informed on that as standard. Maybe a talk on how religion is being taught now - bible based, feelings based - is there a structure......maybe I should try and answer that for my self first!!!
• Bullying; Fun family cooking;
• First Aid
• bullying in schools. Attended a fantastic lecture given by a guy from Trinity College in another school and attendance numbers were very high. A programme was then started with all the boys age relevant. Can get his name if it is of interest.

Q3. What day of the week would suit you best to attend a presentation?

• Monday
• Tuesday
• Wednesday
• Thursday
• Friday

Q4. What time would suit you best to attend a presentation?

• 7:00 p.m.
• 7:30 p.m.
• 8:00 p.m.
• 8:30 p.m.
• 9:00 p.m.

Q5. If you have comments and / or suggestions about the Parents Association, please enter them here.

• I think the Parent Assoc is a very worthwhile association.
• Keep up the good work!
• I think they do a great job, maybe monthly meetings should be rotated. They are always on Wednesdays, which means if this day doesn't suit, you never have the opportunity to attend
• I would like to help more though I work outside the home and have a toddler (in addition to the 2 at school). Thank you for all you do for all of us and our kids and if I can help at all I 'll do my best
• Delighted that the minutes are now on the website as it is extremely difficult to make the monthly meeting and we all like to keep informed of the work going on behind the scenes. Many thanks to all the very hard work done by all on the parents association on behalf of my family.
• A thankless task! Thank you!
• The Parents Association do a fantastic job. Huge amount of time and commitment much appreciated by all the parents,
• Parents of new students should be give guidelines wrt gifts to teachers christmas/summer. Many parents are unclear as to weather or not this is expected of them, is it ok to opt out ! or go solo on a gift or how much should they contribute. I think that this is a very 'grey' area which can cause concern to new parents.
• Thanks for all the work you do on our behalf

Dear Fellow Parents,

As the summer holidays loom, I would like to take this opportunity to give you a brief update on the Parents' Association and its various activities this year.

Many thanks to all of you who have actively participated in and helped with the various activities during the year such as The Christmas Fair, The Junior Infant Evenings, 6th Class Graduations and The Confirmation & First Holy Communion Teas.

In particular, I would like to thank those of you who have volunteered to be the Class Representatives in your respective classes. Although still in its infancy, this new venture is proving to be a great success. Some classes still do not have Class Reps so if you are interested in getting involved, please contact me. If you are not a class rep please remember that you are more than welcome to attend the monthly meetings.

In an effort to raise the profile of the Parents' Association, we have decided to put the minutes of the monthly meetings up on the school websites for your perusal. We hope that this will keep everyone informed of what is happening, even if you can't make the meetings.

The Educational Committee have organised many varied and interesting talks over the years e.g. Secondary School information evenings, Healthy Lunch information and Internet Safety. While the attendance at these presentations has been good, we would expect that given the number of parents between both schools that the attendance should be better. This was discussed at a recent monthly meeting and it was decided to ask parents for their input and see what sort of talks they would be interested in attending and what day and time would suit best to stage these talks. We have set up an on-line survey and would appreciate if you could take 5 minutes to fill this out. The survey can be accessed from the Parents Association pages on both schools web sites.

To access the survey from the Boys School site

1. Log on to http://www.stbrigids.ie
2. From the About menu, click Parents Association.

3. You will see a link to the survey on this page.

To access the survey from the Girls School site

1. Log on to http://www.stbrigidsgirlsschool.com
2. From the menu on the left hand side of the screen, click on Parents Association.

3. You will see a link to the survey on this page.

The survey will be available until Friday June 3^rd so please take the time to fill this in before then.

I would like to personally thank Pauline and Elaine, our school secretaries, for their huge help and constant cooperation with our on-going activities. I am very conscious that all they do for us is in addition to their own considerable workload. Many thanks also to Mr. O’Connell and Mrs. Sweeney for their continued support of the Association.

Finally, to those parents whose children are finishing in the schools this year, I hope you’ve found the Parents Association to be of use to you during your child’s time in the school. Remember, the Christmas Fair will be on Sunday November 27th and I look forward to see you all returning to support it:-). To the rest of the parents, I wish you all a happy, sunny and restful summer holiday and look forward to seeing you all in September.

Joanna Ross.

Chairperson Parents Association.

The Christmas Fair, See You There!!!

We have made some changes this year. Mr. O'Connell has kindly agreed to open up another room for us. 
The Book room is now split.  All Adult books will be in the usual room.  All Children's books and DVDs will be in a separate room (the old Games Room). 
The Games/Tattoo room is now located  beside the Staff room.
Our Special Raffle of the Day:- 

1st Prize:-  €500 Dundrum Gift voucher
2nd Prize:- Luxury Weekend Break at Carton House  (Includes 2 nights B&B for 2 people plus an evening meal at this fabulous Spa and golf resort).

 
Tickets are only sold at the fair and the draw will take place at 4.30pm.  Tickets €5 each or 5 for €20.
Love an opportunity to win some amazing prizes?:- The Wheel of Fortune prizes include: Weekend away, round of Golf, Ritz Carlton Spa Day, hampers/Beauty Hampers, I-Pod, CD/I- Pod docking station, Restaurant vouchers, an Ailish Fox-Grumley painting and much, much more.

Junior Block:-  we have Santa waiting to meet all the boys and girls.
Main Hall:- we have the Bottle Stall, The Sweet Stall, Play your Cards, The Duck Table and of course the wonderful Wheel of Fortune up on the Stage!
Main building:- we have Adult Book Stall, Children's Book/DVD stall, Toy Stall,  Christmas Stall, Games/Tattoo Room, Soft Cuddly Toy Stall, Cake Stall, Hot Dog Stand and a Cappuccino/ Latte/ Hot Chocolate Stand.
Staff Room:-  we have teas, coffees and Irish coffee’s, mince pies and Healthy wraps and oatmeal cookies.  Relax and chat for a while!!
All proceeds to this event go into making our children’s school a better and more up-to-date learning facility.  So please come along, bring family, friends and neighbours to what promises to be a great day!
Finally a huge thanks to all Corporate Sponsors and everyone who donated gifts and their time.  Without you the fair would not be possible. Looking forward to seeing you there.
Sincere thanks
Debbie Dettling           &         Claire Walsh
087 2467817                           0872112553

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This year we have some super prizes for the children.  The tickets are €2.50 each.  We attach 2 tickets but if your child would like more, or they have friends/cousins/neighbours who would like to enter, extra tickets may be obtained from the School office or on the day of the Fair. The draw will take place around 4.30pm at the Fair (28th November).

 

1st Prize:   X-Box plus Harry Potter Game (can be exchanged)

2nd Prize:  I-Pod Nano 8GB

3rd Prize:   Tommy Hilfiger Girls Watch

4th Prize:   Tommy Hilfiger Boys Watch

5th Prize:   1 Term Swimming Lessons for 2 children at Westwood

6th Prize:   €40 Smyths Toys Store Voucher

 

Once again thanks for all your support.

Debbie Dettling                               Claire Walsh

087 2467817                                  087 2112553

 

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This year we have some super prizes for the children.  The tickets are €2.50 each.  We attach 2 tickets but if your child would like more, or they have friends/cousins/neighbours who would like to enter, extra tickets may be obtained from the School office or on the day of the Fair. The draw will take place around 4.30pm at the Fair.

We're so close to The Fair now.  Just a few more things we would like to ask of you.

We urgently need you to return your sold ticket stubs and money to your class teacher.  Please also return any unsold tickets for us to sell on the day.

1. Clear out the toy cupboard! Toys in good condition which are no longer used can be sold on the toy stall - please bring into Boy’s School on Saturday 27^th November.
2. Books are also wanted (no missing pages, magazines or colouring books please!) -you can bring them into Boy’s School on Saturday 27^th November.
3. Clean, soft toys can be delivered into classrooms immediately.
4. Bottles of wine/spirits are being collected on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday morning (8.30-9.15) at both school gates.
5. Home Baking!-We love your Cakes/Biscuits/Buns.  They  can be dropped at Boys School  on Saturday 27th from 12pm or Sunday 28th from 12pm.
6. We still need volunteers on Sun 28th.  Please let us know if you can help, even for a couple of hours

 

You will shortly receive information regarding the Special Children's Raffle.  1st prize

is:-      X-Box plus Harry Potter Game (can be exchanged if required).

 

The remaining prizes consist of I-Pod Nano, Tommy Hilfiger Watches, Swimming Lessons and €40 Smyths Toy Store Voucher                       Tickets €2.50 per entry

 

We can reveal we have 2 amazing prizes for our Special Limited Raffle this year.

 

·        1st Prize €500 Dundrum Shopping Voucher

·        2nd Prize 2 nights B&B for 2 people, plus 1 evening meal at Carton House Luxury Hotel & Spa in Co Kildare

 

Tickets €5 each or 5 for €20 (only available from 2.00-4.15pm at The Fair).

 

Wednesday 24th we start the bottle collections.  Please remember we need sealed bottles of sprits and wine.

Once again thanks for all your support.

Debbie Dettling                               Claire Walsh

Dear Parents,

Us again!  Due to your generosity, the plans for this year's Fair are going well.  However, with less than two weeks to go,  there are still a few things we need.

Wheel of Fortune:- We are looking for new electrical gadgets/hampers in order to ensure the success of this hugely popular stall.

Raffle Tickets:- Please continue to sell, sell, sell.  More booklets may be obtained from the school office.  Those who have sold tickets, please return money, stubs and unwanted booklets to the teachers as soon as possible. 

Men!!:- Yes we need more of you!! Security,  Santa's helpers (for an hour or 2),  plus box-carrying and table moving at the end of the day.

Again many thanks for your continued support.

087 2467817                                  087 2112553

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Debbie Dettling                               Claire Walsh

087 2467817                                  087 2112553

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Dear Parents,

Firstly, thank you to all parents who have generously donated a prize and/or time to the Christmas Fair.  It really is your support which makes the Fair such a success.

Here's how and when you can help further:-

Raffle Tickets- Your children will have already brought home tickets for the main Raffle. Please ensure that ticket stubs and money are returned ASAP. Additional tickets are available from the teachers if required.  There are some truly great prizes this year, for both the main Raffle and Children's Raffle (tickets out soon) so please buy/sell as many as you can.  All proceeds will be given directly to the schools for the benefit of our children. The Raffle Draw will take place at 4pm during the Fair.

 Soft Cuddly Toys- Unwanted cuddly toys can be re-homed!!  Bring them into the class for the teddy stall before Fri 19th November (both schools).  Please ensure that they are in good condition and washed.

 Bottles- Collected by school gates of both schools during the mornings of Weds 26th-Fri 28th November.  Please raid your cupboards and donate any full, unopened bottles of wine or spirits for our hugely popular bottle stall.  We would like to ask each family to donate at least 1 bottle.

 Toys/Games/Books/DVDs/Cakes- Please bring to Hall of Boys School on Sat 27th November  2-4pm.  Please ensure all toys are in good condition with all parts present, your books are neither ripped nor have pages missing. Please don't bring coloring books, magazines or books which are written in!

 Cream Cake collection- Sun 28th Nov from 12pm in boy’s school.

 

 

Each year we lose money by paying for unsuitable donations to be "dumped" at Ballyogan.  Please go through all of your donations carefully.  If you wouldn't buy it, please don't bring it!

 

 

For those of you who have so kindly offered to help on the Saturday or the Sunday, one of us will be in contact with you a few days before the fair to confirm.

 

Many thanks for your continued support, it is very much appreciated.

 

Debbie Dettling                               Claire Walsh

087 2467817                                  087 2112553

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Christmas Fair – Sunday 28^th November 2010

WE URGENTLY NEED YOUR HELP!!!!!!!!

• We are still in urgent need of raffle prizes.  We know it has been a difficult year for everyone, but if you are in a position to donate a prize or monetary contribution – no matter how small – we would be very grateful.
• We would also like to appeal to anyone who knows of any businesses who you feel would be in a position to help us – please let us know. Naturally, we are already in the process of targeting our local stores and shops.
• Helpers on the Fair weekend.  Without you we cannot run the stalls.  We will be grateful for whatever help you can give....even an hour on either day will be a huge help. 

The raffle tickets go to print on Thursday, 21st October. Please fill in the slip below and return it to the class teacher as soon as possible if you haven't already done so.

The success of the Christmas Fair depends entirely on the support it receives.

Sincere thanks for your continued support.

Debbie Dettling & Claire Walsh

(087 2467817) (087 2112553)

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Dear Parents,

The Christmas Fair, which benefits our girls and boys, needs your support to be successful.

The Christmas Fair is the main fund raising event each year for the St Brigid’s Boys and St Brigid’s Girls Schools. It is organised by the Parents Association and this year it will take place on Sunday 28^th November, from 2-6pm, in St Brigid’s Boys School. The two schools depend on the success of the Christmas Fair to fund initiatives and activities that really benefit our girls and boys.

The 2009 Christmas Fair raised a staggering €33,000!!!!! It was allocated equally between the schools and enabled them to invest in laptops and whiteboards as well as fund various workshops (e.g. drama, dance) and school trips (e.g. fishing).

The success of the Christmas Fair depends on the support it receives.

How can you help?

Prizes for the Raffle. We are hoping to sell 10,000 raffle tickets but to do so we need attractive prizes. Prizes can be just about anything desirable (e.g. iPhone/iPad, hamper, case of wine, Nintendo, weekend away, painting, HD TV, etc).If you wish to donate please contact Debbie / Claire. You can also help by buying lots of raffle tickets!

Items for the stalls. There will be numerous stalls at the Christmas Fair selling books, toys, games, cakes, etc. If you have such items that you could donate please contact Debbie/Claire. You can also help by buying on the day!

Volunteers. People are urgently needed to help organise and run the many different stalls and events at the Christmas Fair. You can volunteer, and even a little time makes a difference, by contacting Debbie / Claire. You can also help by supporting stalls and events on the day!

In addition to benefitting our children, the Christmas Fair is a great family day, with many enjoyable activities, opportunities to meet other parents, and have lots of fun. Hope to see you 28^th November.

Thank you for whatever supports you can provide.

Debbie Dettling & Claire Walsh

(087 2467817) (087 2112553)