Parents Diary: 2012

OZANAM HOUSE
COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTRE

53 MOUNTJOY SQUARE WEST
DUBLIN 1
PHONE: 01 8742804
EMAIL: ADMIN@OZANAMHOUSE.IE
WWW.OZANAMHOUSE.IE

OPENING HOURS:MONDAY - FRIDAY 9AM-9PM

ADULT COURSES

REGISTRATION DAY

WEDNESDAY 9TH JANUARY 2013 9AM-8PM

COURSES START WEEK OF 14TH JANUARY 2013

COMPUTER TRAINING

COMPUTERS MADE EASY

Monday 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Tuesday 10:30am - 12:00pm

Wednesday 2:30pm - 4:00pm

COMPUTERS - MAKING PROGRESS

Tuesday 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Wednesday 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Thursday 10:30am - 12:00pm

INTERNET & EMAIL - AN INTRODUCTION *NEW

Monday 10:30am - 12:0pm

Monday 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Tuesday 7:00pm - 8:30pm

INTERNET & EMAIL - NEXT STEPS * NEW

Wednesday 10:30am - 12:00pm

Thursday 2:30pm - 4:00pm

DESKTOP PUBLISHING * NEW

Newsletters, Flyers, Cards and Calendars
Friday 2:30pm-4:00pm

COMPUTER CLUB - General Class
Friday 10:30am - 12:00pm

DANCING

This term: Line Dancing

Wednesday 11:30am - 12:30pm

YOGA

Monday 7:15pm - 8:45pm Adult

Friday 12:30pm - 1:30pm Seniors

DRAMA

Monday 11:30am - 12:30pm

COOKERY CLASSES

Healthy eating does not have to be difficult & expensive

1) COME DINE WITH ME - MADE EASY!

Learn how to cook simple healthy meals & desserts for all the family

Wednesday 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Friday 10:30am - 12:30pm

2) COOKERY CLUB -

General cookery classes

Improve your skills and learn new dishes

Thursday 10.30am - 12:30pm

Thursday 7:00pm - 9:00pm

HOME FURNISHINGS

How to use a sewing machine, curtain making,

cushion covers, cross stitch, tie backs & much more

Tuesday 10:30am - 12:30pm

DRESS MAKING

Learn how to make simple garments & alterations

Thursday 10:30am - 12:30pm

Friday 10:30am - 12:30pm

ART CENTRE

A course in painting & drawing that will help

unleash your creativity!

Monday 10:00am - 12:00pm

Wednesday 10:00am - 12:00pm

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Learn practical English for everyday use from absolute

beginners to improvers level

All courses €40 unemployed or €120 employed

BEGINNERS

Monday & Friday 10:30am -12:30pm

IMPROVERS

Tuesday & Thursday 10:30am - 12:30pm

ACTIVE RETIREMENT GROUP

Something for everyone! Info Workshops, bingo,

bowls, social mornings, darts, and much more…

Monday & Wednesday 10:30am - 12:30pm

Friday 2:00pm - 4:00pm

MEN'S GROUP

A social activity club that runs

throughout the year

Tuesday & Thursday 2:00pm-4:00pm

These groups run year round. Annual fee €25

FITNESS CLUB * NEW
ALL CLASSES ONLY €4 PER CLASS OR
SPECIAL RATE OF 10 WEEKS FOR €30

ZUMBA DANCE - KEEP FIT CLASS

Dance your way to fitness…Burn 600 calories per hour!

Fun Latin and world beat dance class for all.

Tuesday 11am - 12pm

Wednesday 7pm - 8pm

Wednesday 8pm - 9pm

CYCLE TO FITNESS

Fun exercise class on EXERCISE BIKES a great way

to get fit fast

Monday 7pm - 8pm

Wednesday 7pm - 8pm

GENERAL FITNESS CLASS

Includes circuits, boxercise, kettle bells & bikes

Great way to loose weight, improve fitness and toning

Thursday 11am - 12pm

Tuesday 7pm - 8pm

DROP IN CHILDREN CENTRE
There are a limited number of drop in places in our Children's Centre for children of parents undertaking daytime coursees at Ozanam House.
*Children must be 2.5 yrs & toilet trained

*Please notify us on registration day if you wish to apply for a drop in place.

PROGRAMME INFORMATION
All courses run for 10 weeks

Unless otherwise stated

COURSE FEES

- €20 Unemployed / State Pension

- €60 Employed / State or Private Pension

(Unless otherwise stated)

OPENING HOURS:MONDAY - FRIDAY 9AM-9PM

ADULT COURSES

REGISTRATION DAY

WEDNESDAY 9TH JANUARY 2013 9AM-8PM

COURSES START WEEK OF 14TH JANUARY 2013

Please contact us if you have any queries

LEAFLETS OF CLASSES ALSO AVAILABLE IN

ST. LAURENCE O TOOLE'S CBS

Student of the Month November 2012

Student of the Month October 2012

Parents Together Course Oct - Nov 2012

Well done to all the parents who took part in our six week Parents Together Course. It was a great success and enjoyed very much by everybody who took part.....

4th of December 16 Days of Action‏

North Wall CDP are holding a small event to mark and support Women’s Aid campaign: 16 days of Action. They will meet at the Sean O Casey Bridge on the North Quays facing Jury’s hotel at 11.30 am on the 4^th of December. They will take time to remember the victims of domestic abuse and those still living in abusive situations. Domestic abuse occurs in every social and economic grouping of society, all ethnic groups and cultures and among people of every educational background. There is no "type" of woman to whom it occurs, and there is no "type" of home in which it happens. North Wall CDP will release purple balloons into the air to remember a life lost through domestic violence and they would be delighted if you could join them on the day. There will be Tea / Coffee served afterwards in the centre for anyone who would like to join them.

CONTACT:

Deborah O Shea

Community Outreach Worker

North Wall Community Development Project

Lower Sheriff Street,

North Wall,

Dublin 1

Telephone: (01) 8365399 Ext:206

Fax: (01) 8365452

Adult Classes

ADULT BEAUTY CLASSES

Skin Care, Manicures & Make-up

Get ready for Christmas!!!

Where: St. Laurence O’Toole’s C.B.S.

When: Wednesdays 5:30 - 7:30pm

Starts Wednesday 21^st November

for 3 weeks only

Dates: Nov 21^st, 28^th & 5^th Dec.

COST: €5 per class or €10 for 3 classes

Call Úna (HSCL Co-ordinator)

085 1115323

PLACES ARE LIMITED (only 15 places available)

Halloween in the Larriers Oct 2012

STUDENT OF THE MONTH SEPTEMBER 2012

St. Laurence O'Toole's Adult Education Classes 2012 - 2013

ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES

Where: St. Laurence O’Toole’s C.B.S.

When: Wednesdays 7:30pm – 9pm

Starts Wednesday 10^th October 2012 for 6 weeks

Dates: Oct 10^th, 17^th, 24^th & Nov 7^th, 14^th, 21^st.

COST: €10

ADULT MATHS CLASSES

This course deals with the basics of Maths. This course would benefit any adult (regardless of age) who requires help understanding basic math skills in order to help your child with their homework or brush up on maths skills.
Where: St. Laurence O’Toole’s C.B.S.

When: Wednesdays 6pm – 7:30pm

Starts Wednesday 10^th October 2012 for 7 weeks

Dates: Oct 10^th, 17^th, 24^th & Nov 7^th, 14^th, 21^st & 28th.

COST: €10

ADULT IRISH CLASSES

A course for total beginners in order to help your child with their homework and provides the basic vocabulary in the Irish language.

Where: St. Laurence O’Toole’s C.B.S.

When: Wednesdays 7:30pm – 9pm

Starts Wednesday 10^th October 2012 for 7 weeks

Dates: Oct 10^th, 17^th, 24^th & Nov 7^th, 14^th, 21^st & 28th.

COST : €10

PARENTS TOGETHER COURSE

Parents Together Course is a 6 week course for parents of 2-8year olds. It aims to assist parents in helping their children develop. Each session will last for 2 hours and will be held on a Wednesday morning.

This course will help you:

ü Develop a closer relationship with your child

ü Find new ways to encourage your child and help them learn

ü Manage difficult behaviour like tantrums and anger

Where: St. Laurence O’Toole’s C.B.S.

When: Wednesdays 9:30am – 11:30am

Starts Wednesday 10^th October 2012 for 6 weeks

Dates: Oct 10^th, 17^th, 24^th & Nov 7^th, 14^th, 21^st.

COST: FREE

Call Úna (HSCL Co-ordinator)

0851115323

Larriers Meet and Greet Sep 2012

Dear Parent / Guardian,

Each class will be holding a Meet and Greet session in their classroom during which all parents will have an opportunity to meet the teachers involved in your child’s education.

Below is a list of the dates for each class and this information is also available on the school blog.

This is a great chance for you to visit your child’s classroom, see his work and discuss any issues or queries you may have with his teacher.

Mon	10^th Sep	-	1.45 – 2:30pm	2^nd	Class	-	Ms.	Howard
Tues	11^th Sep	-	1.45 – 2:30pm	3^rd	Class	-	Ms.	O’Carroll
Wed	12^th Sep	-	1.45 – 2:30pm	4^th	Class	-	Ms.	Stafford
Thurs	13^th Sep	-	1.45 – 2:30pm	5^th	Class	-	Mr.	Brennan
Fri	14^th Sep	-	1.45 – 2:30pm	6^th	Class	-	Mr.	O’Leary

It's Great to be Grand - Larriers Grandparents Day Sep 2012

Yesterday 9^th September was Grandparents Day so a very HAPPY GRANDPARENTS DAY to all the Larriers grandparents. We asked the boys to nominate their grandparent(s) for The Larriers Grandparents of the Year 2012 and to give a reason why. We picked a winner from each class and the grandparents received a medal and certificate. So, well done to all the grandparents and the boys and we hope you all enjoyed a lovely day!!! Here is what the finalists from each class had to say about their very special grandparent(s).

FINALISTS:

2^nd Class

Alex nominated his grandad Kriste because “he plays with me, draws good pictures and lets me use his torch.”

3^rd Class

Adam nominated his grandmother and he said “she reared my ma excellent, my ma reared me excellent. I wish I met my nanny.”

4^th Class

Shane nominated his nanny and grandad “because my granda brought me to the hall and we had fun and my nanny is very funny and she makes the best coddle ever.”

5^th Class

Josh nominated his nanny and grandad because he said “they love me. They also understand me and they take care of me. I love them.”

6^th Class

John nominated his nanny and grandad and he said the reason was because “when I’m sad they crack me up and they’re always helping me with my homework and they’re always there for me.”

And now you can read what all the other boys said about their

lovely grandparent(s) .......

Helped me with my homework.

He bought me headphones and he is kind.

He gives me presents.

He gives me money and brings me winkle picking.

She gives me money and is nice.

They help me with my homework.

They let me sleep in their house and are cool.

We love them and they help me with my homework.

She cooks my dinner and she loves me and she is cool.

They are nice to me and helped me with my homework and picks me up from school.

They love me and I love them.

I love them and because they are my ma and dads parents.

She took me places I’ve never been before and took care of me and she was so nice.

I love them they are good to me and they are my dads parents and they are always good to me, I love them.

My nanny and granddad always give me biscuits.

I love her, she buys me lovely presents and she is always happy to see me.

My granddad always gives me money.

I love my nanny Rooney because she always gives me money.

Because she is very nice to everyone because if it’s lashing she will let you in her house.

Because she gets me lovely things, she is the best nanny money can buy and she is very, very, very funny!

My nanny cooked my dinner every day and when my ma said no my nanny said yes to everything.

She was very important to me and we had fun when she visited.

My nanny knitted me a United scarf.

She supports me with my homework. And I like her because she is my nanny, I love her.

They are special in our family, they mean lots to us.

She is the best. I love her hugs!

She lets me stay every Saturday, my granddad makes a bowl of stew. IT’S BEAUTIFUL.

When me and my ma are sick they take care of us and they are always there for us and I love them and they love me.

I love you because you take care of me every day, that’s why I love you.

They give me loads of money and I love them.

They are our family. More importantly we love them and they love us.

I love them just the way they are.

When I go to Romania, when my mam and dad go somewhere she lets me stay and play with all the dogs.

She minds and helps me, she loves me and gives excellent presents.

He makes me dinner and gives me money.

She never forgets to give me a Christmas present.

They look out for me every day. They always mind me. I love them.

They are loving and caring, I love them to bits.

He makes me dinner every day, he is very good to me. I love my granda very much.

They love me, bake cakes for me, mind me, knit me sweaters and help me.

Of the way she wakes me in the morning and I love her soldiers and eggs and I love her.

She makes me stuffing for my Sunday dinner and she plants flowers.

When my ma is sick she lets me stay.

They are always there for you when you need them the most, I love them very much.

My granda takes me out on walks, when I feel sad he always cheers me up.

Because she always looks out for me and if I’m sad she makes me happy.

If I’m upset they always cheer me up and if I’m sick they give me medicine.

She takes care of me and my three brothers on her own and even though it’s tough she still does it. Thank you.

My nanny cheers me up and my granda tells me jokes and they both look out for me and that’s why I love them so much.

When I am sick she helps me and gives me medicine and looks out for me.

They always look out for me and if I’m sad they always try to cheer me up and make me laugh.

When my nanny has the paper she cheers me up with the jokes.

When I’m on my own she brings me up town and buys me a pair of runners.

My nanny always buys me stuff and my granda tells me the same joke over and over again.

She is very kind and every time I walk in her house she is very welcoming.

They always help me. My nanny always makes me dinner and my granda always tells me jokes.

Anytime I am sad she cheers me up by letting me stay in her house, she tries to mind me but I mind her more than I mind anyone.

When I get up for school late she always asks me “will I make your lunch?” but I say no thanks nanny.