Allergies Some children in the school have severe allergic reactions to peanuts/nuts. This allergic reaction can occur through ingestion of peanut/nut products, cross contamination and breathing peanuts/nuts in the air. Since this condition can be very serious, we are asking for your help in minimising the risk to these children by: 1. Avoiding giving children […]
Administration of Medication Dear Parent/s, Guardian/s, In accordance with guidelines issued to school staff it is recommended that if you require your child to be administered medication (including inhalers) by a member of staff in school the following procedure should be adhered to: 1. You should write to the Board of Management requesting that a […]
Arrangements during bad weather Every effort will be made to keep the school open. However any decision to close will be made as early as possible. • A text informing parents of the closure will be sent using our “text a parent” service. Please make sure we have your up to date mobile number and […]
lntimate Care ond Toileting Policy What is lntimate care? lntimate care is the supervision and assistance of pupils in the area of routine toileting, menstruation and showering, as appropriate. Children with Specific Toileting/lntimate Care Needs: ln all situations where a pupil needs assistance with toileting/intimate care, a meeting will be convened, after enrolment and […]
Violence in the Workplace Violence in the workplace is an issue of grave concern for employees and employers alike. As in other workplaces, school employees are also the victims of violence in the workplace. During the course of their work, school staff may be at risk from violence in the form of verbal abuse, threats, […]
Sexual Harassment Policy The Board of Management recognises that all employees have the right to a workplace free from sexual harassment and is fully committed to ensuring that all employees are able to enjoy that right. There is a responsibility on all employees to ensure a workplace free from sexual harassment for all other employees, and to […]
Communication with Parents Policy Our school is a community where pupils, parents, teachers, and ancillary staff collaborate and work in partnership for the children. Respect for the professional role of the teacher and an awareness of the statutory responsibilities of the Principal, Patron and Board of Management is always an essential and important consideration. Our school recognises […]
Violence in the Workplace Violence in the workplace is an issue of grave concern for employees and employers alike. As in other workplaces, school employees are also the victims of violence in the workplace. During the course of their work, school staff may be at risk from violence in the form of verbal abuse, threats, […]
School Rules Policy The co-operation of parents/guardians in having School Rules observed is requested. To have good standards in all areas of school life involves the community, teachers and ancillary staff, parents and pupils. 1. School begins at 9am and finishes at 1.40pm. for infants and 2.40p.m for the rest of the school. Pupils should […]
Use of Telephone Policy The school has the use of a telephone/fax for all school personnel including pupils, which gives access to parents/guardians and all services. The principal/teacher/school secretary will monitor all calls necessary from children to home or outside services. It is school policy to forbid the use of mobile phones by children in […]
