The experience of enrolling your child can bring excitement, and apprehension, for both children and parents. So we’ve included this page to help you understand more about our school, and how we work with you and your child. It all helps to make your child’s first day, and term, enjoyable, relaxed and fulfilling. We’ve also included a form to download to enroll your child, to make it even easier. Click here And if there’s anything else you need to know, please give us a call. School uniform: The school uniform consists of grey trousers or skirt, green jumper, grey shirt and school tie (green with red and white stripe). Indoor shoes are required from second class upwards. Uniforms available at Monica’s, Mary Street, Dungarvan. School tracksuit: The school
tracksuit is also available from Monica’s, Mary Street, Dungarvan. Top includes the school crest and a
white polo shirt and navy bottoms. Personal property: Please clearly mark your child’s name on jumpers, coats,
and other personal items including school books. Two items to be sent to school: A large, old T-shirt clearly labelled for use as an art apron. First Day - a happy one! Be positive
with your child in preparing him/her for school and explain to him/her
what will happen re. teacher, other children, breaks, sitting down, tidy up
time and leaving school. On
arrival it is very helpful if you can show your child where to hang his/her
coat. After
meeting the teacher, some other children, and finding a seat, please leave promptly because
your child will sense your anxiety. Most
children, even if initially upset soon become distracted by the
surroundings and settle down. Going home: Be sure to collect
him/her on time. Children
can become very upset if they feel they are forgotten. Keep out of view until the
children are released. If at any
time the collecting routine has to be changed ensure you tell the child and the
teacher. School
hours: The
official opening time is 9.20 a.m.
Classes for all infants
end at 2.00 pm. Classes for other
pupils end at 3.00 pm. No
responsibility is accepted for pupils outside these times. It is school policy that all children
in infants who do not travel by bus be collected at 2.00pm. Note: JUNIOR INFANTS WILL FINISH AT 12.30 FOR A DESIGNATED LENGTH OF TIME IN SEPTEMBER. DETAILS WILL APPEAR IN CALENDAR. Homework: It is the
policy of the school to assign homework on a regular basis. Teachers shall make every effort to adapt
the curriculum to the aptitude of the individual pupil. It follows, therefore, that homework
assignments may vary from pupil to pupil. Parents
are strongly encouraged to take an active interest in their child’s
homework. If homework causes worry
for pupils, parents should contact the teacher. Parents should sign homework each night. Preparing your child for schoolwork: Good
writing is all about muscle and motor control so it would help your child
greatly to have access to crayons,
colouring books, jigsaws, Lego and scissors at home. A very
important part of early childhood education is having storybooks read aloud by
parents. This lays the foundation
blocks for good readers. Lunches: A healthy
lunch policy is observed in the school and parents are encouraged to provide
their children with nutritious snacks.
Sweets, chocolate, crisps and fizzy drinks are considered unsuitable for the lunch box. Chewing
gum is strictly forbidden. Book
rental: A book
rental scheme is operated by the parents association which provides all the
relevant information to interested parents. Extra
copies, pencils etc. are available in school shop. G.A.A.
coaching: A G.A.A. coach
visits the school occasionally to teach both hurling and football skills. School
outings: Pupils
from 2nd to 6th class are brought on a school tour each year. The tours
are enjoyable, action packed and of educational benefit to the children. A separate
tour is organised for the junior classes from infants to first class. SIGNED CONSENT FORMS ARE ESSENTIAL for
all school outings. Swimming: Pupils
from 1st to 6th class receive 7 coaching lessons per school year at Clonea
Strand Hotel pool. The cost
of a bus and lesson fees are charged to parents. Parents association: (A note
from the chairperson) The
parents association welcomes all the new parents and their children to the
school. Our
meetings are held at the school throughout the year and we look forward to
seeing you all there. Parent/teacher
meetings: A formal
parent/teacher meeting is held once a year. Pupils’ progress and any difficulties concerning schoolwork
can be discussed with the class teacher. Other
meetings with teachers can be arranged by appointment. Insurance: We would strongly recommend that each
pupil have 24 hour cover against accident and injury. Details are available at school.
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