Information for 2021/22 School Year

Covid 19 Procedures for reopening school

Information for Parents:

DE Posters for Parents re returning to school in September 2021 – click here
Video for parents of children in Junior Infants – https://youtu.be/UomH_vakjDI
Video for parents of children Senior Infants – RII – https://youtu.be/4smnni5jpGI
Video for parents of children RIII – RVI – https://youtu.be/97nErW1-0YU
Multi-lingual advice for parents – click here
DE letter re school transport for parents – click here

Reminders for Parents:

Do not congregate at or near school during drop off and collection times
Communication with the school must take place by phone or online
Wear masks at arrival and dismissal times
School policy in relation to children with symptoms of COVID-19. Do not to send children to school if they are:
- close contacts of a person with COVID-19
- are awaiting a test
- are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19
- if they live with someone who has symptoms of the virus
- if they have travelled outside of Ireland (see latest Govt. advice – click here)

Advice to Parents Regarding COVID-19 Symptoms

In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 it is important to know and recognise the symptoms of coronavirus (which includes the DELTA variant).

Common symptoms of coronavirus include:

a fever (high temperature – 38 degrees Celsius or above).
a new cough – this can be any kind of cough, not just dry.
shortness of breath or breathing difficulties.
loss or change in your sense of smell or taste – this means you’ve noticed you cannot smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different to normal
Fatigue
Aches and Pains

Other uncommon symptoms of coronavirus include:

sore throat
headaches
runny or stuffy noses
feeling sick or vomiting
diarrhoea

If you have any symptoms of COVID-19 (coronavirus), self-isolate (stay in your room) and phone your family doctor straight away to see if you need a free COVID-19 test.

Getting an early diagnosis means, you can get the help you need and take steps to avoid spreading the virus, if you have it.

For the complete list of symptoms, please refer to the HSE Website. Symptoms may be subject to change so regular review of the HSE Website is advised. If you do not have symptoms, you can get a free COVID-19 (coronavirus) test at a COVID-19 walk-in test centre

Practical tips to limit unnecessary interaction

If your child cannot tie their shoe laces, please ensure that they wear non lace shoes to school.
Only include items in your child’s lunch that children can open independently.
Ensure your child has enough to drink in their lunch. We cannot give them water from the tap this year.
Ensure that your child knows how to wash their hands properly.
Children should not bring toys from home into school.

Calendar:

School Calendar 2021-2022

Opening/Closing Times

St. Michael Building:
● From Monday 13th September the school day for Junior Infants based in the St. Michael building will begin at 9.30 a.m. and finish at 2.10 p.m
From Monday 13th September the school day for Ms. Dillon’s Special Class based in the St. Michael building will begin at 9.30 a.m. and finish at 2 p.m.
● The school day for 1st Class based in the St. Michael building will begin at 9.30 a.m. and finish at 3.10 p.m.
● The school day for Ms. Rees and Ms. Redmond’s 2nd classes based in the St. Michael building will begin at 9.30 a.m. and finish at 3.10 p.m.
● The school day for Ms. Noonan’s Special Class based in the St. Michael building will begin at 9.30 a.m. and finish at 3 p.m.

St. Peter Building:
● The school day for Senior Infants based in the St. Peter building will begin at 9.20 a.m. and finish at 2 p.m.
The school day for Ms. Whelan’s Special Class based in the St. Peter building will begin at 9.20 a.m. and finish at 1.50 p.m.
● The school day for Ms. Kissane and Mr. Roche’s 2nd Classes based in the St. Peter building will begin at 9.20 a.m. and finish at 3 p.m.
● The school day for Ms. Ireson’s Early Intervention class in the St. Peter Building will begin at 9.20 a.m. and will be extended, in consultation with parents, for children as they become ready to attend the full day in the early intervention setting

Maps for Collection Areas:

Click on the blue link to view the map:

2pm collection St. Peter Building (Senior Infant Classes: Ms. O’Loughlin, Ms. Griffiths, Ms. Kinsella and Ms. Whelan’s Special Class)

3pm collection St. Peter Building (2nd Classes: Ms. Kissane and Mr. Roche)

2.10 p.m. collection St. Michael Building (Junior Infant Classes: Ms. Nolan, Ms. Hempenstall, Ms. Hogan and Ms. Kennedy. )

3.10 p.m. collection St. Michael Building (1st Classes: Ms. Carey, Ms. Kavanagh, Ms. White, 2nd Classes – Ms. Rees and Ms. Redmond. )

The children attending our special classes are dropped and collected directly from their classroom doors.

Booklists:

Junior Infant Booklist 2021-2022

Senior Infants Booklist 2021-2022

First Class Booklist 2021-2022

Second Class Booklist 2021-2022