Marshalstown-Castledockrell
CASTLEDOCKRELL NS
Catholic School’s Week was a busy week in Castledockrell NS the highlights of which was our annual Grandparents’ Day. We were delighted with such a big turnout. Grannies/Nannies and Granddads travelled from near and far to be with us on this special day. We had a short prayer service following this the children sung songs and played music. Then we had a’Knit and chat’ and finally enjoyed a nice cup of tea and cake. Thank you to everyone who came along on the day.
As part of our Green School endeavour we visited the’ Cool Planet Experience’ in Powerscourt Gardens on Thursday, February 7. The Cool Planet Experience is a fun, interactive climate action experience and it’s the first of its kind in the world. We were immersed in the story of Ireland’s changing climate. We also took part in an interactive, hands-on workshop where we learned about the acidification of our oceans through mixing some household acids and bases. All children trained to be ‘Agents of Change’ and pledged to do their part to help reduce climate change. It was a really worthwhile trip and the senior room look forward to doing their own climate change projects in the coming weeks.
On Friday, February 8, we planted a young whitethorn/ skeagh from Wexford County Council. We look forward to watching it grow and become our very own live May Bush to decorate in years to come as part of the Wexford May Bush Festival.
As part of our Active School Initiative ‘Suzy the Sporty Sheep’ will be going home with different children every weekend and taking part in lots of different games and activities. For further information on any of the above or to see photographs of all school events please visit our website castledockrellns.weebly.com.
MASS TIMES
Weekend Masses in the parish are as follows Saturday in Marshalstown at 7.30 p.m. and Sunday in Castledockrell at 10 a.m. Please note also that baptisms in both Marshalstown and Castledockrell are on Saturdays only.
SOCIAL DANCING
The next social in Marshalstown community centre takes place on Friday, March 15. Doors open 9.30 p.m. Dancing starts at 10 p.m. Admission including tea is €8.
STORYTELLING
Next session of storytelling in Castledockrell Hall is on Thursday, March 21, at 8 p.m.
Refreshments served. Raffle held on the night. Come along and bring a friend.
JELLY TOTS
Our local baby and toddler group Jelly Tots meets up every Wednesday morning from 9.15 a.m. to 11.15 a.m. at Marshalstown Community centre. It is a great place to meet new people and children of the locality. Yoga classes and other educational sessions available one a month during this meet up.
BINGO
Bingo continues every Thursday evening in Marshalstown Community Centre starting at 8.30 p.m. with three big jackpots to play for....
IMPORTANT DATES
Tuesday, February 19: First Confessions/Service of Light, Castledockrell. Friday, March 15: Confirmation. Thursday, March 21: First Confessions, Marshalstown. Saturday, May 4: First Holy Communion Marshalstown. Sunday, May 12: First Holy Communion, Castledockrell. Sunday, May 26: Patron, Marshalstown. Friday, July 5: Patron, Castledockrell.
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