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Healthy Eating Policy

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Healthy Eating Policy Introduction: This policy was reviewed and revised in the 2015-2016 academic year. Ms Mary Larkin, our SPHE Coordinator, led the review process. Joan Boyle, a nutritionist, was the guest speaker at the Parents’ Association A.G.M. in October 2015. School staff discussed the policy at staff meetings in Spring 2016. The Principal Teacher outlined the content […]

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Early Collection Policy

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EARLY COLLECTION OF PUPILS POLICY The early collection of children from school is not a major problem here at Scoil Naomh Fiachra but for security, attendance records and insurance purposes it has become necessary to put guidelines in place. No child will be released early from class unless the parent/guardian or named designated person calls personally […]

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Substance Use Policy

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Substance Use Policy 1.       Introduction The entire staff of the school in collaboration with the Board of Management and Parents Association devised the following policy statement.   2. Rationale The reasoning behind the drafting of the policy can be summarized as follows:  Responding to the challenges modern society presents to young people in the form […]

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Homework Policy

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Homework Policy 1. Why give Homework? ·         To reinforce what the child learns during the day. ·         To provide a link between teacher and parent. ·         To develop a child’s concentration skills and develop a work ethic, especially to working on their own. 2. How often is homework given? ·         Homework is given Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and […]

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Social Personal and Health Education Policy

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SPHE Policy Contents  Introductory Statement and Rationale  Vision and Aims  Content of the Plan Strands and Strand Units Contexts for SPHE Approaches and Methodologies ·        Assessment ·        Children with different needs ·        Equality of participation and access ·        Policies and programmes that support SPHE ·        Homework ·        Resources ·        Individual teachers’ Planning and Reporting ·        […]

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RSE Policy

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Relationships & Sexuality Education Policy 1. Introductory Statement 2. Definition of RSE 3. Relationship of RSE to SPHE 4. Current Provision 5. Aims of RSE Programme 6. Guidelines for the Management and Organisation of RSE in our School     Content     Confidentiality/Child Protection     Support for Parents     Teachers’ Options/Provisions for Ongoing […]

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Child Safeguarding Statement & Child Safeguarding Risk Assessment

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Child Safeguarding Statement and Risk Assessment Checklist for Review of the Child Safeguarding Statement Notification to Parents re Child Protection Review 2023 Please click on links below to view documents. Child Safeguarding Risk Assessment   February 2023   Checklist for Review of the Child Safeguarding Statement   February 2023   Notification regarding the Board of Management’s review […]

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Anti-Bullying Policy

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Click on links below to view documents Anti Bullying Policy 2023 Checklist for annual review of the anti-bullying policy and its implementation – September 2023 Notification regarding the Board of Management’s  annual review of the anti-bullying policy   Anti-Bullying Policy 1. In accordance with the requirements of the Education (Welfare) Act 2000 and the code of […]

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Code of Behaviour Policy

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Code of Behaviour Policy Good behaviour is based on good relations between parents/guardians, child and school. In Scoil Naomh Fiachra, Illistrin we hope to foster this ideal in co-operation with our parents/guardians. We have adopted a positive code of behaviour with emphasis on encouragement and reward so that good behaviour can prevail in our school. The […]