Notes for Pupils Running in PLassey on May 21

“Plassey” Primary Schools’ Athletics Finals 2013

Our school is sending a team of 24 boys and 24 girls to the Primary Schools Sports Finals in Plassey at the University of Limerick on Tuesday, May 21).

A bus will leave the school at 8.30 a.m. sharp on Tuesday morning. The children will arrive back at school at approx. 3.00 p.m. Pupils are asked to bring €6 to pay for the bus. (No pocket money, please).

Pupils will spend most of the day outdoors. Please check the weather forecast to help decide what pupils should wear/bring—coats, hats, sun-block, something to sit on, etc. Pupils should wear their school tracksuits to Plassey. Pupils are also asked to bring a Patrickswell GAA jersey, if they own one. Pupils who don't own one of these jerseys may borrow one from the school for the day.

Pupils will also need to pack a sensible lunch and a sweet treat (optional). It is also a good idea for pupils to bring something inexpensive to play with (e.g. a deck of cards, books, puzzles etc.) as there will be long periods of inactivity during the day.

Pupils must stay with the school group at all times unless they are involved in an event on the racing track. Senior pupils will escort younger pupils to the starting line for the '80 M' & '100 M' races, as directed by the supervising teachers and parents. Trips to shops will not be allowed.

Pupils must be on their best behaviour at all times. It is also very important that pupils bring home their own litter.

Children running in the Under 8 and the Under 9 races will be finished their events quite early in the day. Parents may collect these children early by arrangement.

If your child is unable to travel to Plassey on Tuesday next, please let his/her teacher know in plenty of time so that another pupil can be given the chance to represent the school at the Limerick Primary Schools Athletics Finals.

We hope everybody has a very enjoyable day.