School Transport 2016/2017 School Year

1. Who is eligible?
Children who reside at least 3.2 kilometres from and attending their nearest school are eligible for primary school transport.

2. How do I apply?
Online to Bus Éireann at www.buseireann.ie

3. When do I apply?
Applications should be submitted before the last Friday in April. Late applicants are not guaranteed a seat.

4. What is the charge?
The current annual charge is €100 per child with a family maximum at primary level of €220

5. Can I spread the payment over the school year?
Payments may be made in two instalments in July and December.

6. Are some children exempt from paying?
Yes. Only eligible children i.e. children residing at least 3.2 kilometres from and attending their nearest school, who hold valid Medical cards (GMS Scheme), do not pay. All other children must pay.

7. Where can I get more details on the scheme?
Full terms of the Primary School Transport Scheme are available at www.education.ie and www.buseireann.ie.

8. Where can I get further information?
From your local Bus Éireann School Transport office – contact details overleaf.

**Click the link before for more information:
Primary School Transport 2016/2017

 

In-Service Day – School Closure

Just a note to all parents. The school will be closed on Friday 3rd June to facilitate a staff in-service training in relation to the introduction of the new Primary Language Curriculum

Cumann na mBunscol Winners

Huge congratulations to the Scoil Bhride boys team who won the Cumann na mBunscol Final in O’Connor Park. There has been a huge improvement in both the boys and girls teams this year. A special thanks to Mr. Spain, Mr. Carney and Mr. O’Shea for all their hard work this year. Hopefully this will be the start of many more to come!

 

Cumann na mBunscol Final

The boys football team are playing the Cumann na mBunscol final tomorrow at 4:30 in O’Connor Park Tullamore. Your support for this great occasion would be greatly appreciated by the school but especially by the team. Entry €3 for adults free for kids

Green-School Award Ceremony

Dylan, Abby and Harrison from the Green-Schools Committee travelled to Radisson Blu Hotel in Athlone on the 10th of May to receive our 2nd flag on behalf of the children and staff of Scoil Bhríde. Congratulations to all the boys and girls for their hard work and achievement. We are looking forward to celebrating at the flag raising ceremony in June.

Irish Aid Centre & National Art Gallery

On Thursday, the 5th of May the children in 6th Class went on a trip to Dublin to visit the Irish Aid Centre and the National Art Gallery. The children had a great time in the Irish Aid Centre learning songs in Swahili, trying on traditional Africana clothes and playing African instruments. The children were very lucky to see the newly opened Leonardo Da Vinci exhibition in the Art Gallery. The children looked at and discussed the ten drawings from the Royal Collection. Thanks to all the children, parents and teachers who were involved in making this day such a success.