Welcome Back
Welcome back.
On behalf of all staff members in Drumgossatt National School we would like to extend a warm welcome to our new Junior Infants and their families as they embark on their educational journey. Also, welcome back to all other students and families and we hope that 2021/2022 will be a positive and happy year for everyone.
May I draw your attention to the following points:
– School opens to receive pupils at 9.10am (Junior Infants/3rd & 4th Class), 9.20am 1st, 2nd, 5th & 6th class. The Board of Management cannot accept responsibility for pupils who arrive before that time. Classes end each day at 2pm for Junior/Senior Infants and 3pm for all other classes. The Board of Management cannot accept responsibility for pupils after 3pm.
– There is no parking at the front of the school. Please ensure that children are accompanied until 9.10 am and 9.20am as the school is not insured to cover any child before this time.
– Please do not drop your child/children early at school in the rain.
– Parents should inform the Principal or Class Teacher if they wish someone else to collect their child during school hours. Permission to leave school grounds to attend medical or dental appointments or funeral/anniversary masses etc. should be in writing/email.
– Regular and punctual attendance at school is expected and any absence must be explained by a written note or phone call.
– Homework will be given each night and parents should ensure that it is completed and sign homework journals.
– All correspondence to office by email please. Issues regarding your child can be emailed directly to their teacher.
– Children must wear their school uniform and suitable footwear (No Rollerblades) and have each item of clothing clearly labelled. Please ensure your child conforms to the school uniform policy at all times.
– Children who are ill should not be sent to school.
– Bullying or misbehaviour of any form is not allowed in the school. Such cases will be deemed serious and will be dealt with promptly.
– Fizzy drinks, chewing gum and glass containers are prohibited in the school.
– The school operates a healthy eating policy. Please ensure your child has a healthy lunch and drink each day. Only one small treat is allowed on Friday.
– Children are not allowed to take mobile phones to school.
– Art & Crafts: Reminder: €30 per child, please forward to class teacher on Wednesday 1 st September. Includes: Insurance: Allianz Pupil Personal Accident – this is for all pupils in the school (24 hour cover). Arts & Crafts, photocopying expenses, Text a Parent.
Le gach dea ghuí,
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B. Brennan Principal
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