The Scholastic book fair will be returning next month to St Ronan's.
This fair gives you a chance to pick up an exciting range of book titles, stationary or posters at competitive prices, whilst also helping your school.

The fair will be here the week beginning November 9th, and will be open some evenings during that time as well as during school hours.
A flyer with money off coupons will be sent home on return from the midterm.

As always, we appreciate your support with the fair.  Funds raised will go towards books for your child's classroom. 

Any parent who has some free time and would like to volunteer to help out please contact Joan.  Thank you!

Fancy trying your hand at something new??
Starting on Wednesday November 4th we have a six week long course on offer for parents.  These classes are free to parents.

Weeks 1 + 2: Paverpol sculpture
Weeks 3 + 4: Furniture upcycling
Weeks 5 + 6: Christmas card making

What is Paverpol?
Paverpol can be used to make all sorts of materials rockhard, such as textiles, paper, chamois leather, fiberglass, self-hardening clay and all kinds of natural materials. It will adhere to wood, ceramics, plaster, concrete, stone etc. You can make figurines, wire figurines, garden statues, dolls, sculptures and many, many other decorations.

Click here to visit the Paverpol website and see some examples of Paverpol art.

Monday Art Class
The art/craft class on Monday is continuing after the midterm with a week of watercolour on Monday November 2nd and then Christmas crafts from November 9th.  New members are welcome to come along at any time to this relaxed, informal class. 
Mondays, 9.00 - 11.00

The CAPE course began in St Ronan's this morning with parents from various schools in the area attending.  This self-development course runs for 9 weeks and aims to empower parents to become involved in school life, develop an understanding of the education system and boost their own confidence.
The course is being facilitated by Mary Crosbie from the National Parents Council.
Parents wishing to join are welcome to attend next Monday 15/10/15.

The Time for Me class runs on Tuesdays from 09.30 - 11.30 and offers parents a chance to take a break and indulge in some self-care.
Next Tuesday (October 13th) there will be an aromatherapy taster session which is open to anyone who wishes to attend.  Come along to learn the basics of aromatherapy and to experience how aromatherapy can enhance psychological and physical well-being.