At this joyful time of the year it is more relevant than any other that we think of those less fortunate than ourselves. The staff has chosen the following charities this year: Clonakilty Red Cross Youth on behalf of CORK PENNY DINNERS ADVENT BOX. We would be very grateful for donations of any of the following items before Friday 16th December Tea Towels Tins of Fruit / Beans / Peas / Soup Cooking Oil Hand Wash Cling Film Coffee Refuse Sacks Pot Scourers Biscuits Custard Coffee Tea Paper Towels Toilet Paper Tin Foil Washing Up Liquid Salt Pepper There are boxes in the hall for these items. Thanks to Amy Calnan for organising this collection. And Cork Simon Community – We are holding a Christmas Jumper / Hat / Colours day on Wednesday 21st December. All members of the school community are asked to wear any or all of the above and bring a €1 for Cork Simon Community PARISH CAROL SERVICE All children from 2nd to 6th classes are taking part in the Parish Carol Service in the Parish Church at 7.15pm on Sunday 18th December. We are performing a multi lingual rendition of Adeste Fideles. The children are busy practicing verses in Latin, Gaeilge, English and Spanish. Full blue uniform must be worn by all children on the night. Performers may come to school at 11am the following morning Monday December 19th. After last years’ fantastic performance we expect to have a great night.