Absence
In accordance with the Child and Family Act, 2013 every absence must be explained in writing by the parent/guardian. The letter/email should indicate if the absence is/was due to sickness, holiday, family occasion, bereavement etc.
As required by the Act, when a child misses 20 days from school in one year or where a child’s attendance gives rise for concern, the school is obliged to notify TUSLA, the Child and Family Agency.
Dress Code
Boys: Grey pants, blue shirt, royal blue jumper.
Girls: Grey pinafore/skirt or pants, blue shirt, royal blue jumper or cardigan.
P.E.: Navy tracksuits (no labels please), blue polo shirt.
Sturdy black shoes (preferred) with uniform. Runners to be worn with tracksuit.
Uniforms must be worn to school at all times. If, for any reason, a child is coming to school without their uniform, the parent/guardian should send a note of explanation to the class teacher.
Parent School Communication
As partners in education, we believe that home/school contact and co-operation is essential.
All school policies are available to parents upon request from the school office.
A copy of the school calendar is issued to each family at the start of each school year.
Parent/Teacher meetings take place annually, usually in the first school term, when parents can discuss their children’s progress with the class teacher and any concerns can be addressed.
Reports are sent home at the end of each school year.
The school usually communicates via the ‘Text a Parent’ Service or email. As far as possible emails are issued on a Wednesday, however this isn’t always the case. Notes are sometimes issued in hard copy form.
The school can be contacted on 090 6629570 or office@scoilbhridefmh.ie
If you wish to make an appointment to speak to a class teacher or principal please contact Michelle our secretary or write a note in your child’s homework journal.
Scoil Bhríde Healthy Eating Policy
Children are encouraged to bring a healthy lunch to school each day.
We would suggest a piece of fruit for small break (this may need to be peeled).
Lunchtime suggestions:
Bread – brown, white, wholemeal, rolls, scones, pitta bread – with fillings e.g. ham, cheese, spreads, tuna, egg, salad.
Plastic beakers/flasks for drinks (cartons cannot be re-sealed if opened).
Sweets, crisps and chewing gum are not allowed.
If your child has any food allergies it is important that the class teacher and the Principal are informed.
Traffic Plan for Scoil Bhríde
- School bus to park in the four parking spaces adjacent to the front of the Church.
- Children using the bus will use the footpath at gable of the church when walking to and from the school.
- No parking at two spaces beside the green area.
- All cars are to use the main church car-park.
- Use designated parking rather than dropping children off on the road.
- One way system must be strictly adhered to.
- All parents who have children in Junior/Senior infants and 1st and 2nd class must walk their child to and from the main school gate.
- No parking along the stone wall to the front of the school.
- Only cars belonging to teachers/staff are allowed to park in spaces which are adjacent to the front of the school.
- Only children from playschool will enter the school via teachers’ entrance.
- No cars are to drive up to the main school gates.