Covid Response plan September 2021
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Please see Government advice on Return to schools Sept. 2021.
Click LINK here for 'Advice for parents and students on the safe return to school, September 2021.
Covid-19 Update and School Closure January 2021
January 11th 2021
Arrangements for remote learning at St. Mary’s Junior Boys’ NS, January 2021.
The following arrangements are in place to facilitate remote learning for the next few weeks.
We encourage parents to do as much as you can in the full understanding that this is a very difficult time for all.
Thanking you for your support and wishing you well,
John Gunnell, Principal.
Extract from SMJB Plan for remote Learning
In response to this time of uncertainty regarding school closures, we have formulated this policy to outline how the school will maintain the link between school and home. In the event of another whole or partial school closure, we aim to continue to communicate with our pupils through various means.
We recognise that online safety is of huge importance and the aim of this document is to help to protect both school staff and pupils, while teaching and learning online.
This policy does not set out to replace our Mobile Phone or Acceptable Usage Policy. Rather, it is proposed as an important addition to the area of learning from a digital platform. The policy presented here should be read also in tandem with our school’s Code of Behaviour Policy and Anti-Bullying (including Cyber Bullying) Policy.
The primary obligation of all schools is to the welfare of the learners in their school. This policy, therefore, seeks to ensure that remote learning is safe for all student learners and that personal and sensitive data is also protected under GDPR legislation. Schools must ensure that learning takes place in an environment that is respectful and fair and meets its statutory duties.
This Policy has been formulated in accordance with the provisions of the Department of Education and relevant sections of:
(a) The Education Act (1998)
(b) Education (Welfare) Act (2000)
(c) Equal Status Act (2000)
(d) Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act (2004)
(e) Disability Act (2005)
(f) Children First Act (2017)
(g) GDPR
(h) Data Protection Act (2018)
(i) Department of Education: Child Protection Procedures for Primary schools
(j) NEWB Guidelines for Developing a Code of Behaviour (2008).
(k) DES Guidance on Continuity of Schooling for Primary Schools (May 2020)
(l) DES Guidance on Continuity of Schooling: Supporting Primary Pupils at very High Risk to Covid 19 (August 2020).
(m) DES Guidance on remote Learning in a Covid-19 Context; September – December 2020, for Primary Schools.
This is a working document. As we continue to explore options available to support distance learning, the document will be updated accordingly.
Context
Teaching and Learning is always evolving, especially, as we move deeper into the 21st century. Developments in IT provide us all with great opportunities as learners and teachers. Never before has there been greater scope to learn using technology and it continues to change the learning relationship between teachers and students. Advances in technology mean that assignments can be delivered remotely and that greater access to information on the internet affords the opportunities for real learning to take place under the watchful and professional guidance of the teacher. However, whether a child is being directed remotely or via a traditional classroom environment, it is very important that all partners are aware that once a learning exchange takes place between a student and teacher, whether at home or school, the same statutory rules apply i.e. the school’s Code of Positive Behaviour and all of the school’s policies apply.
We recognise that online collaboration is essential for distance learning and that families are in favour of increased opportunities to maintain the connection between school and home. St Mary’s JBNS uses a variety of child friendly, online tools, which assist in providing more effective teaching and learning, while also enabling greater communication between staff, families and students.
Guidelines for good online communication in National School:
1: School App (Aladdin Connect):
Staff will communicate regularly with parents and pupils via the school App. All families are asked to download the school app and to check it daily for updates and important information. Teachers will post work for pupils on the app.
Each teacher will be assigned a class e-mail address through which he/she will communicate with parents/guardians and vice-versa. Parental queries will be addressed during school hours only and should relate strictly to your child's teaching and learning.
2. Zoom / Teams
Zoom is a video-conferencing platform which will enable teachers, staff and pupils to connect via a live link. Teachers may connect with pupils using pre-arranged Zoom Meetings.
Rules for pupils using online communication methods:
For submitting learning:
Guidelines for parents and guardians:
For learning
Remote Teaching and Learning Protocols for Students:
- Anti- Bullying Policy
- Acceptable Use Policy
B. In the case of all other children who are instructed to self-isolate by their GP or HSE Public Health, educational provision will be provided as follows:
Summary:
→Do what you can, within your circumstances.
→There will be no school work set for planned school closures/holidays. There will be no interaction during these times.
→ Please keep abreast of postings on the school app– it is our main mode of communication going forward.
→We ask parents/guardians, students and teachers to ensure protocols are adhered to at all times.
→If you have yet to connect to any of the on-line platforms/school App, please do so. If you are experiencing difficulties, please email the school and we will assist you in any way that we can and please contact the school with any further queries you may have.
We thank the school community for adhering to the above guidelines for everyone’s safety and welfare.
This plan was ratified by the BOM NS at its meeting on:
__________________________________________ and is subject to change, in light of any guidance or instruction received from Department of Education and Skills/HSE Public Health.
Signed: ________________________________________
(Chairperson BOM NS)
*Recommended Apps
In addition to a pared back plan of work for your child/children, we suggest the following Apps for your child’s use too, if you can access them. If not, do not worry, they are helpful but not essential.
Arrangements for remote learning at St. Mary’s Junior Boys’ NS, January 2021.
The following arrangements are in place to facilitate remote learning for the next few weeks.
We encourage parents to do as much as you can in the full understanding that this is a very difficult time for all.
Thanking you for your support and wishing you well,
John Gunnell, Principal.
- Communication will be through the school app, Aladdin Connect.
- Please inform the school if any of your contact details have changed, phone number, email etc. Please contact the principal at this email address if required; principalsmjb@gmail.com
- Please contact the Principal should you require any materials to assist with your child’s remote learning.
- Staff members (Teachers, SNA’s and school secretary) will engage with families over the phone after a few days to check in, especially with families who are having difficulties engaging with the various platforms. These calls will primarily offer support to families and see if we can do anything more to help.
- A small number of devices may be available to loan out to families if required, please contact the Principal.
- School books can be collected at the school tomorrow Tuesday 12th January between 9am and 11am.
- Please bring a bag to bring books home.
- Book piles will have the pupils name on it. Please make sure you collect the correct pile.
- Books for classes will be located at the door that they enter the school each day;
- Junior infant and Chatty Kids books can be collected at the infant door, Door 1
- Senior Infant books can be collected at the main entrance, Door 2.
- First Class books and Sonas materials can be collected at Door 3.
- Please do not gather in groups at the school.
- Please collect the books and depart the school as quickly as possible.
- Homework will be posted on Aladdin Connect app in the Homework section.
- Teachers will be in regular contact with their pupils, commencing Wednesday morning.
- Teachers will set up short meetings with their pupils to organise the work and to teach them some concepts.
- These meetings will be organised with a Microsoft Teams link. This link will be forwarded to you via an Aladdin notification. At the appointed time, click the link and join the meeting. You may be asked to download the Teams App, please do so, or use the ‘Join in browser’ option.
- Pupils will be allocated a certain amount of work to do each day. We ask pupils to do their best and take part as much as they can.
- Each teacher has a school email which they may use to contact you, or they will message via Aladdin.
- We have organised some ‘whole-school’ activities for pupils to join. These activities will take place Monday to Thursdays for the next 3 weeks at 11.45pm.
- Our first whole-school activity will be Yoga with Siobhán tomorrow Tuesday at 11.45am. A link will be forwarded to allow you to join.
- Yoga with Siobhán on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- Irish Dancing with Ms. McLoone on Mondays and Wednesdays. First class this Wednesday at 11.45am.
- Please watch your Aladdin notifications for the link to these activities.
- Please do not share the link to those outside our school.
- Please respect all participants in the meeting.
- Please see extracts from our Plan for remote Learning below.
Extract from SMJB Plan for remote Learning
In response to this time of uncertainty regarding school closures, we have formulated this policy to outline how the school will maintain the link between school and home. In the event of another whole or partial school closure, we aim to continue to communicate with our pupils through various means.
We recognise that online safety is of huge importance and the aim of this document is to help to protect both school staff and pupils, while teaching and learning online.
This policy does not set out to replace our Mobile Phone or Acceptable Usage Policy. Rather, it is proposed as an important addition to the area of learning from a digital platform. The policy presented here should be read also in tandem with our school’s Code of Behaviour Policy and Anti-Bullying (including Cyber Bullying) Policy.
The primary obligation of all schools is to the welfare of the learners in their school. This policy, therefore, seeks to ensure that remote learning is safe for all student learners and that personal and sensitive data is also protected under GDPR legislation. Schools must ensure that learning takes place in an environment that is respectful and fair and meets its statutory duties.
This Policy has been formulated in accordance with the provisions of the Department of Education and relevant sections of:
(a) The Education Act (1998)
(b) Education (Welfare) Act (2000)
(c) Equal Status Act (2000)
(d) Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act (2004)
(e) Disability Act (2005)
(f) Children First Act (2017)
(g) GDPR
(h) Data Protection Act (2018)
(i) Department of Education: Child Protection Procedures for Primary schools
(j) NEWB Guidelines for Developing a Code of Behaviour (2008).
(k) DES Guidance on Continuity of Schooling for Primary Schools (May 2020)
(l) DES Guidance on Continuity of Schooling: Supporting Primary Pupils at very High Risk to Covid 19 (August 2020).
(m) DES Guidance on remote Learning in a Covid-19 Context; September – December 2020, for Primary Schools.
This is a working document. As we continue to explore options available to support distance learning, the document will be updated accordingly.
Context
Teaching and Learning is always evolving, especially, as we move deeper into the 21st century. Developments in IT provide us all with great opportunities as learners and teachers. Never before has there been greater scope to learn using technology and it continues to change the learning relationship between teachers and students. Advances in technology mean that assignments can be delivered remotely and that greater access to information on the internet affords the opportunities for real learning to take place under the watchful and professional guidance of the teacher. However, whether a child is being directed remotely or via a traditional classroom environment, it is very important that all partners are aware that once a learning exchange takes place between a student and teacher, whether at home or school, the same statutory rules apply i.e. the school’s Code of Positive Behaviour and all of the school’s policies apply.
We recognise that online collaboration is essential for distance learning and that families are in favour of increased opportunities to maintain the connection between school and home. St Mary’s JBNS uses a variety of child friendly, online tools, which assist in providing more effective teaching and learning, while also enabling greater communication between staff, families and students.
Guidelines for good online communication in National School:
- Under no circumstances should pictures or recordings be taken of video calls.
- Staff, families and students are expected to behave in an appropriate, safe, respectful and kind manner online.
- It is the duty of parents/guardians to supervise children while they are working online and to ensure that any content submitted to their teacher is appropriate.
- Staff members will communicate with pupils and their families via Aladdin or School Email or through an established app.
- Any electronic forms of communication will be for educational purposes and to allow for communication with families.
- Students and staff will communicate using tools which have been approved by the school and of which parents have been notified (Aladdin, Zoom)
- Parental permission will be acquired before setting up a profile for a pupil on a communication forum.
- For video/Zoom calls, parental permission is implied, as the link to a video call will be communicated via the parent/guardian’s email address. Essentially, by virtue of the pupil logging on to the call, permission is assumed.
- For security reasons, passwords will be provided to families, where applicable.
- St Mary’s JBNS cannot accept responsibility for the security of online platforms, in the event that they are compromised.
1: School App (Aladdin Connect):
Staff will communicate regularly with parents and pupils via the school App. All families are asked to download the school app and to check it daily for updates and important information. Teachers will post work for pupils on the app.
Each teacher will be assigned a class e-mail address through which he/she will communicate with parents/guardians and vice-versa. Parental queries will be addressed during school hours only and should relate strictly to your child's teaching and learning.
2. Zoom / Teams
Zoom is a video-conferencing platform which will enable teachers, staff and pupils to connect via a live link. Teachers may connect with pupils using pre-arranged Zoom Meetings.
Rules for pupils using online communication methods:
For submitting learning:
- Submit work and pictures that are appropriate - have an adult take a look at your work before you send it.
- Use kind and friendly words.
- Remember to ensure you join each Zoom meeting using your family name.
- Pictures or recordings of the video call are not allowed.
- Remember our school rules - they are still in place, even online.
- Set up your device in a quiet space, with no distractions in the background.
- Join the video with your microphone muted.
- Raise your hand before speaking, just like you would do in class.
- If you have the chance to talk, speak in your normal voice, using kind and friendly words.
- Show respect by listening to others while they are speaking.
- Ensure that you are dressed appropriately for the video call.
- Be on time - set a reminder if it helps.
- Enjoy! Don’t forget to wave hello to everyone when you join!
Guidelines for parents and guardians:
For learning
- It is the responsibility of parents and guardians to ensure that pupils are supervised while they work online.
- Check over the work which pupils send to their teacher, ensuring it is appropriate.
- Continue to revise online safety measures with pupils.
- Under no circumstances should pictures or recordings be taken of video calls.
- Ensure that the school has the correct email address for inviting you to join apps and meetings.
- The main purpose of a video call is to engage in online learning activities while maintaining a social connection between the school staff and pupils. Encourage pupils to listen and enjoy the experience.
- Be aware that when participating in group video calls, you can be seen and heard unless you are muted or have disabled your camera.
- You will automatically enter a waiting room when the code for a Zoom call has been entered. Please note that school staff will only accept users into video call if you can be identified by the display name on your zoom account. (i.e. Family Name)
- Please ensure that your child is on time for a scheduled video, or they may be locked out. Please request to join the Zoom call approximately five minutes before the scheduled start time. This will give school staff time to verify your email address.
- Make sure to familiarise your child with the software in advance. For video in particular, show them how to mute/unmute and turn the camera on/off.
- Participants in the call should be dressed appropriately.
- An appropriate background/room should be chosen for the video call.
- For detailed information on GDPR and Zoom, please visit https://zoom.us/privacy
Remote Teaching and Learning Protocols for Students:
- Check assigned work each day
- Communication may only take place during normal school hours
- The normal school calendar will apply
- The following school policies apply to remote teaching and learning:
- Anti- Bullying Policy
- Acceptable Use Policy
- Teaching and Learning best practice will continue to apply, with students expected to present all assignments to the best of their ability and on time, where possible in this evolving and unprecedented situation
- In so far as possible, provision for SEN students will be made when using Remote Learning methodologies
- In so far as possible, provision for student at very high-risk to Covid 19 will be made when using Remote Learning methodologies.
- We ask parents/guardians to ensure protocols for students are adhered to
- Check-in on their child’s school work on a daily basis and talk to their child about the work being assigned
- The health and wellbeing of all is paramount. Circumstances may change for any of us unexpectedly, teachers or parents, so please keep schooling in perspective and do not allow anything school related to impinge on your child negatively. You are the primary educator of your child and you make those calls. We encourage a little work every week day for routine. We provide work and guidance and ask parents and pupils to do their best and that is all.
- Check uploaded work each week
- Communication should only take place during normal school hours
- The normal school calendar will apply
- The following school policies apply to remote teaching and learning:
- Child Protection Policy
- Data Protection Policy
- Teaching and Learning best practice will continue to apply with students expected to present all assignments to the best of their ability and on time, where possible.
- Provision for children who are at very high risk to Covid 19:
B. In the case of all other children who are instructed to self-isolate by their GP or HSE Public Health, educational provision will be provided as follows:
- Children who are awaiting Covid 19 test results for themselves or a family member and have been instructed by their GP to isolate at home for a few days. These pupils will be supported to catch up on their learning on their return to school
- Children isolating at home on instruction from their GP due to a confirmed case within their own family/close contact outside of school (14-day isolation period). Teacher will link in with the pupil via Aladdin.
- School bubble (whole class) instructed by HSE Public Health to self-isolate (14day isolation period). Teacher will engage with the bubble daily on Aladdin and may communicate via Zoom
- Whole school closure as instructed by HSE Public Health (duration of closure will be advised by Public Health) -Teachers will engage with pupils, using a blended approach of pre-recorded lessons, Aladdin and Zoom.
Summary:
→Do what you can, within your circumstances.
→There will be no school work set for planned school closures/holidays. There will be no interaction during these times.
→ Please keep abreast of postings on the school app– it is our main mode of communication going forward.
→We ask parents/guardians, students and teachers to ensure protocols are adhered to at all times.
→If you have yet to connect to any of the on-line platforms/school App, please do so. If you are experiencing difficulties, please email the school and we will assist you in any way that we can and please contact the school with any further queries you may have.
We thank the school community for adhering to the above guidelines for everyone’s safety and welfare.
This plan was ratified by the BOM NS at its meeting on:
__________________________________________ and is subject to change, in light of any guidance or instruction received from Department of Education and Skills/HSE Public Health.
Signed: ________________________________________
(Chairperson BOM NS)
*Recommended Apps
In addition to a pared back plan of work for your child/children, we suggest the following Apps for your child’s use too, if you can access them. If not, do not worry, they are helpful but not essential.
- Scoilnet.ie https://www.scoilnet.ie/go-to-primary/
- Cúla 4: Excellent for younger pupils for Irish vocab – very child friendly. There are also videos of your children’s favourite cartoons here as Gaeilge which would be useful to watch occasionally to keep up with Irish
- Doulingo: most suitable from 2nd class upwards. Excellent app. Tests your child Irish ability level at the start and they work away at their own level for 10mins daily
- Mathduel: For tables. Fun and interactive
- Starfall: For spellings. Again, very child friendly and useful to keep spellings progressing without feeling like schoolwork
- Jolly Phonics App: to keep up phonics learning for infant classes
- Dolch words Apps: (there is a wide range available): for the development of sight words
- Nessy Apps: for reading for pupils with dyslexia or difficulties
- PinkFong: Digital stories for infant classes. Excellent and engaging
- Khan Academy: Useful for maths for older pupils especially
- Kahoot: for general knowledge and quizzes
- Toontastic: probably the best app ever for digital storytelling – pupils can devise their own digital story, picking a range of characters, settings, even musical background. They plan a beginning, middle and end to their story and can record their own voices to tell the story
- Puppetpals: similar to toontastic – useful for younger pupils. They can record themselves telling the story also
- Lightbot – Coding app – super for all ages.
Covid-19 Policy Statement
Signed Miriam Mac Grath, Chairperson BOMCOVID -19 Policy Statement, Roll No. 16344V
St. Mary’s Junior Boy’s NS is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all our staff and a safe learning environment for all our students. To ensure that, we have developed the following COVID-19 Response Plan. The BOM/ETB and all school staff are responsible for the implementation of this plan and a combined effort will help contain the spread of the virus. We will:
This can be done through the Lead Worker Representative(s), who will be supported in line with the agreement between the Department and education partners.
Signed Miriam MacGrath Chairperson BOM
See link below for more ..
http://www.stmarysjuniorboysnenagh.com/c-19.htmlwww.stmarysjuniorboysnenagh.com/c-19.html
St. Mary’s Junior Boy’s NS is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all our staff and a safe learning environment for all our students. To ensure that, we have developed the following COVID-19 Response Plan. The BOM/ETB and all school staff are responsible for the implementation of this plan and a combined effort will help contain the spread of the virus. We will:
- continue to monitor our COVID-19 response and amend this plan in consultation with our staff
- provide up to date information to our staff and students on the Public Health advice issued by the HSE and Gov.ie
- display information on the signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and correct hand-washing techniques
- agree with staff, a worker representative who is easily identifiable to carry out the role outlined in this plan in relation to summer provision
- inform all staff and students of essential hygiene and respiratory etiquette and physical distancing requirements
- adapt the school to facilitate physical distancing as appropriate in line with the public health guidance and direction of the Department of Education
- keep a contact log to help with contact tracing
- ensure staff and students engage with the induction / familiarisation briefing provided by the Department of Education
- implement the agreed procedures to be followed in the event of someone showing symptoms of COVID-19 while at school
- provide instructions for staff and students to follow if they develop signs and symptoms of COVID-19 during school time
- implement cleaning in line with Department of Education advice
This can be done through the Lead Worker Representative(s), who will be supported in line with the agreement between the Department and education partners.
Signed Miriam MacGrath Chairperson BOM
See link below for more ..
http://www.stmarysjuniorboysnenagh.com/c-19.htmlwww.stmarysjuniorboysnenagh.com/c-19.html
Arrival and reopening video for 1st September
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31st August 2020
Dear Parents and Guardians, As we prepare to reopen tomorrow, and welcome everybody back, please again remind yourselves of the following points of note;
John Gunnell, Principal. |
Re-opening information 25.8.20
St. Mary’ Junior Boys’ NS, Nenagh.
Reopening our school.
Please note the following arrangements:
Please observe social distancing at all times.
Re-opening date
Tuesday 1st September
Day 1 arrival times.
Staggered times to avoid large crowds gathering.
All pupils with surnames A to L arrive from 8.40 to 8.55
Remaining pupils arrive 8.55 to 9.10
Siblings can arrive at the same time.
Sonas pupils – 9.15 to 12.15 for the first 3 weeks. Regular times thereafter.
Junior infants go to yard via the side gate with parents.
Follow signs and instructions of staff.
Children will be given a coloured sticker indicating their class and class teacher.
Teachers and SNA’s will call children from the yard.
When called, bring your junior infant child to the yard door. Teacher/SNA will accompany the child from this door to the classroom.
Parents should not enter the school building.
Day 1 closing times
All pupils will go home between 12 and 12.30 as follows:
Junior Infants – parents collect pupils from yard at back of school for the first few days.
Language class leave via Door 1 at 12 noon.
Senior Infants Via Door 2 at 12.10
First Class via Door 3 at 12.20
Classes will line up for collection in designated areas.
Day 2/3 and 4
School finishes at 1.35pm.
Pupils will exit the school via designated doors in staggered class groups from 1.30pm.
Senior Infants 1.30
First Class 1.35
Week 2 onwards from 7/9/20
School starts at 8.55.
Pupils can arrive between 8.45 and 9.05
Doors on day 1
Entry
Junior infants & GO TO YARD AT BACK Via Side Gate
Language Class – Enter via Door 1
Senior Infants – Door 2
First Class and Sonas – Door 3
Exit at home time
Junior infants – collect from yard.
Language Class – Door 1
Senior Infants – Door 2
First Class and Sonas – Door 3
Doors – Every other day
Entry and exit
Junior infants & Language Class – Door 1
Senior Infants – Door 2
First Class and Sonas – Door 3
Please:
Observe social distancing.
Depart the school grounds promptly in the mornings and afternoons.
Breaktime
Pupils will be allocated their own play area with their own bubble group.
There will be 7 distinct play areas.
Areas will be divided with cones as in the image below:
School Contribution
School Contribution should be paid online using the Aladdin app.
Please pay ASAP.
Junior infants €80 (Including schoolbooks)
Seniors and first Class €60
If you can only pay with cash, please pay to secretary Julia via the office window.
Uniforms
Either the uniform or school tracksuit can be worn on any day.
Access to the school building
Will be by appointment only.
Phone 067 32005 to arrange.
Communication
Please download the Aladdin connect App to keep up to date on the latest information for our school community.
Please see the Parents section on our website for current information.
Covid-19 Policy
St. Mary’s junior Boys’ NS is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all our staff and a safe learning environment for all our pupils. To ensure that, we have developed the following COVID-19 Response Plan. The BOM and all school staff are responsible for the implementation of this plan and a combined effort will help contain the spread of the virus. We will:
This can be done through the Lead Worker Representative(s), who will be supported in line with the agreement between the Department and education partners.
Minimising Risk
Promote awareness of COVID-19 symptoms (details at Section 5.1);
Travel from abroad
If you have arrived in Ireland from a location that is not on the COVID-19 Green List you will be requested to restrict your movements for 14 days. Please do not send your child to school during this period.
The Green List countries are available here.
https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/8868e-view-the-covid-19-travel-advice-list/
Green List Countries (at 24.8.20)
Individuals arriving into Ireland from these locations will not be requested to restrict their movements upon entry. These locations currently have a ‘normal precautions’ (“green”) security status rating. As of 4 August 2020, these locations are:
Patience and understanding
Our primary aim is to re-open the school and ensure that everyone remains safe and well. This presents us all with challenges. We ask everyone to be patient and cooperate with the measures outlines. The measures are subject to change as we proceed.
Many thanks for your co-operation.
Questions
If you have any queries, please email the school on
[email protected]
or
[email protected]
Reopening our school.
Please note the following arrangements:
Please observe social distancing at all times.
Re-opening date
Tuesday 1st September
Day 1 arrival times.
Staggered times to avoid large crowds gathering.
All pupils with surnames A to L arrive from 8.40 to 8.55
Remaining pupils arrive 8.55 to 9.10
Siblings can arrive at the same time.
Sonas pupils – 9.15 to 12.15 for the first 3 weeks. Regular times thereafter.
Junior infants go to yard via the side gate with parents.
Follow signs and instructions of staff.
Children will be given a coloured sticker indicating their class and class teacher.
Teachers and SNA’s will call children from the yard.
When called, bring your junior infant child to the yard door. Teacher/SNA will accompany the child from this door to the classroom.
Parents should not enter the school building.
Day 1 closing times
All pupils will go home between 12 and 12.30 as follows:
Junior Infants – parents collect pupils from yard at back of school for the first few days.
Language class leave via Door 1 at 12 noon.
Senior Infants Via Door 2 at 12.10
First Class via Door 3 at 12.20
Classes will line up for collection in designated areas.
Day 2/3 and 4
School finishes at 1.35pm.
Pupils will exit the school via designated doors in staggered class groups from 1.30pm.
Senior Infants 1.30
First Class 1.35
Week 2 onwards from 7/9/20
School starts at 8.55.
Pupils can arrive between 8.45 and 9.05
Doors on day 1
Entry
Junior infants & GO TO YARD AT BACK Via Side Gate
Language Class – Enter via Door 1
Senior Infants – Door 2
First Class and Sonas – Door 3
Exit at home time
Junior infants – collect from yard.
Language Class – Door 1
Senior Infants – Door 2
First Class and Sonas – Door 3
Doors – Every other day
Entry and exit
Junior infants & Language Class – Door 1
Senior Infants – Door 2
First Class and Sonas – Door 3
Please:
Observe social distancing.
Depart the school grounds promptly in the mornings and afternoons.
Breaktime
Pupils will be allocated their own play area with their own bubble group.
There will be 7 distinct play areas.
Areas will be divided with cones as in the image below:
School Contribution
School Contribution should be paid online using the Aladdin app.
Please pay ASAP.
Junior infants €80 (Including schoolbooks)
Seniors and first Class €60
If you can only pay with cash, please pay to secretary Julia via the office window.
Uniforms
Either the uniform or school tracksuit can be worn on any day.
Access to the school building
Will be by appointment only.
Phone 067 32005 to arrange.
Communication
Please download the Aladdin connect App to keep up to date on the latest information for our school community.
Please see the Parents section on our website for current information.
Covid-19 Policy
St. Mary’s junior Boys’ NS is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all our staff and a safe learning environment for all our pupils. To ensure that, we have developed the following COVID-19 Response Plan. The BOM and all school staff are responsible for the implementation of this plan and a combined effort will help contain the spread of the virus. We will:
- continue to monitor our COVID-19 response and amend this plan in consultation with our staff
- provide up to date information to our staff and pupils on the Public Health advice issued by the HSE and Gov.ie
- display information on the signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and correct hand-washing techniques
- agree with staff, a worker representative who is easily identifiable to carry out the role outlined in this plan
- inform all staff and pupils of essential hygiene and respiratory etiquette and physical distancing requirements
- adapt the school to facilitate physical distancing as appropriate in line with the guidance and direction of the Department of Education
- keep a contact log to help with contact tracing
- ensure staff engage with the induction / familiarisation briefing provided by the Department of Education
- implement the agreed procedures to be followed in the event of someone showing symptoms of COVID-19 while at school
- provide instructions for staff and pupils to follow if they develop signs and symptoms of COVID-19 during school time
- implement cleaning in line with Department of Education advice
This can be done through the Lead Worker Representative(s), who will be supported in line with the agreement between the Department and education partners.
Minimising Risk
Promote awareness of COVID-19 symptoms (details at Section 5.1);
- Advise staff and pupils that have symptoms not to attend school, to phone their doctor and to follow HSE guidance on self-isolation;
- Advise staff and pupils not to attend school if they have been identified by the HSE as a contact for person with COVID-19 and to follow the HSE advice on restriction of movement;
- Advise staff and pupils that develop symptoms at school to bring this to the attention of the Principal promptly;
- Ensure that staff and pupils know the protocol for managing a suspected case of COVID-19 in school – Isolation area is located along main corridor and is clearly marked ‘Covid-19 Isolation Area’
- Everyone entering the school building needs to perform hand hygiene with a hand sanitiser;
- Visitors to the school during the day should be by prior arrangement and should be received at a specific contact point;
- Physical distancing (of 2m) should be maintained between staff and visitors where possible.
Travel from abroad
If you have arrived in Ireland from a location that is not on the COVID-19 Green List you will be requested to restrict your movements for 14 days. Please do not send your child to school during this period.
The Green List countries are available here.
https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/8868e-view-the-covid-19-travel-advice-list/
Green List Countries (at 24.8.20)
Individuals arriving into Ireland from these locations will not be requested to restrict their movements upon entry. These locations currently have a ‘normal precautions’ (“green”) security status rating. As of 4 August 2020, these locations are:
- Estonia*
- Finland*
- Greece
- Greenland
- Hungary
- Italy
- Latvia*
- Lithuania*
- Norway*
- Slovakia
- See website for further advice.
Patience and understanding
Our primary aim is to re-open the school and ensure that everyone remains safe and well. This presents us all with challenges. We ask everyone to be patient and cooperate with the measures outlines. The measures are subject to change as we proceed.
Many thanks for your co-operation.
Questions
If you have any queries, please email the school on
[email protected]
or
[email protected]
Covid response in St. Mary's Junior Boys
Covid response plan from Government..
https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/a0bff-reopening-our-primary-and-special-schools/
https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/a0bff-reopening-our-primary-and-special-schools/
Letter to Parents 10 August 2020
Monday 10th August 2020
Dear Parent / Guardian, Staff Member,
RE: Re-opening of St. Mary’s Junior Boys NS
I hope you and your families are keeping well.
As you are aware, our school has now been closed since 12th March due to the COVID-19 situation. We are now hoping to re-open our school safely, in line with current guidance and recommendations.
It is our intention to reopen to all pupils on Tuesday 1st September.
Re-opening the school safely will require the co-operation of all members of our School Community – BoM, School Leadership, Staff, Parents and Pupils. We will all be called on to play our part in ensuring that re-opening of the school is done in a safe manner which prevents the spread of the virus and allows the vital work of Teaching and Learning to proceed with as little disruption as possible.
We have been working on our plan for the safe reopening of the school for some weeks now and will publish same shortly on our school website.
We will publish the DES COVID-19 Response Plan for the safe and sustainable reopening of Primary and Special Schools on our school website. The Response Plan will give details of
• Physical preparation, signage, hand sanitiser stations,
• Advice, procedures and training for the safe return to working in the school for all school staff and pupils
• General and specific advice on how all pupils, staff, parents and visitors will prevent the spread of the virus
We will also publish our COVID-19 Policy Statement on the school website. Our BoM will keep you informed as to the progress of our re-opening plans and provide you with the information required by you to play your part in safely re-opening the school.
We are really looking forward to welcoming our children back to school and will be doing all that we can to ensure that the return to school is a safe and enjoyable experience for the children. We will be in touch with you again before school re-opens.
In order to keep up to date, can we ask you to make sure you have downloaded the Aladdin Connect app for our school.
Access codes will again be forwarded today to allow those not connected to access the app.
We will be using the app as the main method of communication as we prepare to reopen.
School payments can be made via the app, this will help minimise cash transactions on the opening days in line with Government guidance.
Le meas
John Gunnell, Principal. Miriam MacGrath, Chairperson BoM.
[email protected]
Dear Parent / Guardian, Staff Member,
RE: Re-opening of St. Mary’s Junior Boys NS
I hope you and your families are keeping well.
As you are aware, our school has now been closed since 12th March due to the COVID-19 situation. We are now hoping to re-open our school safely, in line with current guidance and recommendations.
It is our intention to reopen to all pupils on Tuesday 1st September.
Re-opening the school safely will require the co-operation of all members of our School Community – BoM, School Leadership, Staff, Parents and Pupils. We will all be called on to play our part in ensuring that re-opening of the school is done in a safe manner which prevents the spread of the virus and allows the vital work of Teaching and Learning to proceed with as little disruption as possible.
We have been working on our plan for the safe reopening of the school for some weeks now and will publish same shortly on our school website.
We will publish the DES COVID-19 Response Plan for the safe and sustainable reopening of Primary and Special Schools on our school website. The Response Plan will give details of
• Physical preparation, signage, hand sanitiser stations,
• Advice, procedures and training for the safe return to working in the school for all school staff and pupils
• General and specific advice on how all pupils, staff, parents and visitors will prevent the spread of the virus
We will also publish our COVID-19 Policy Statement on the school website. Our BoM will keep you informed as to the progress of our re-opening plans and provide you with the information required by you to play your part in safely re-opening the school.
We are really looking forward to welcoming our children back to school and will be doing all that we can to ensure that the return to school is a safe and enjoyable experience for the children. We will be in touch with you again before school re-opens.
In order to keep up to date, can we ask you to make sure you have downloaded the Aladdin Connect app for our school.
Access codes will again be forwarded today to allow those not connected to access the app.
We will be using the app as the main method of communication as we prepare to reopen.
School payments can be made via the app, this will help minimise cash transactions on the opening days in line with Government guidance.
Le meas
John Gunnell, Principal. Miriam MacGrath, Chairperson BoM.
[email protected]
End of year letter from Principal 24th June 2020
24/6/20
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we reach the end of the school year I wish to say thanks to all parents, pupils and staff members for your great efforts to continue the education of our pupils in 2019/20 and especially since the enforced closure of schools since March 12th . It has been a very difficult time for everybody and I think we are all glad to be getting back to a more normal way of life. I wish you all a good Summer break and look forward to welcoming back our pupils and school community on Tuesday September 1st. This letter will outline some important information for the end of this school year and the start of the new year.
School reopening
Our schedule for reopening is provisional and dependant on advice from the Department of education. Changes to this schedule of times and dates is possible.
School will reopen to all pupils on Tuesday 1st September.
All pupils will go home at 12 noon on the first day.
Normal closing time of 1:35pm from Tuesday 2nd September.
Junior Infants will go home at 12:30pm for the first 2 weeks.
Our school calendar is available on Aladdin and on the website.
Covid-19 protocols
It is widely expected that there will be certain protocols in place to minimise the spread of Covid-19. As yet we do not have this information from the Department of Education. We will be in contact with you over the Summer with further information.
End of year Zoom Assembly
We will host a short end of year school assembly via Zoom on Friday morning 26/6/20 at 11am to mark the end of the school year. A link will be sent via Aladdin later in the week.
Special visit for First Class pupils only (19/20) on Monday August 31st
We would normally have a chance to celebrate our first-class pupils leaving our school at the end of June. Unfortunately, we cannot do so this year. At the moment we plan to invite our leaving first class pupils and language class pupils to the school for a small celebration and to wish them well. This is provisionally scheduled for Monday 31st august from 11am to 12:30 and is for first class pupils only. It is also subject to change depending on Government advice at the time.
Classes 20/21
The following is the arrangement for classes for 20/21:
Junior Infants
Ms. Moloneys class will go to Mr. Prout’s senior infant class.
Ms. Maddens class will go to Mr. O’Dwyer’s senior infant class.
Senior Infants
Mr. Prout’s seniors will go to Mr. O’ Meara’s first class.
Mr. O' Dwyer’s senior infants will go to Ms. Harrington’s first class.
Retirement
We will say goodbye and thanks to our SNA Jean Flynn who will retire at the end of August. We wish Jean every health and happiness in her retirement and thank her for her many years of commitment to the junior boy's school.
Parents Association and school Improvements
Thanks to our Parents Association for all their hard work over the past year. Unfortunately, the Easter raffle was cancelled, but the Easter Eggs that were bought were donated to the local Garda Station who delivered them to many homes in the town.
New Books to help children's literacy have been purchased with funds raised by our PA, they will be put to good use over the next number of years.
Outdoor classroom/balcony
PA funds will also be used to convert our balcony into an outdoor classroom over the Summer. We look forward to adding this great facility to our school.
Junior Infants Classroom.
Ms. Moloney's classroom is currently undergoing re-decoration and renovation, with a fresh coat of paint and new resources.
Educational Focus as we return
When we return in September, our staff will focus on helping the children recover any lost ground due to the school closure, especially in the areas of literacy and numeracy.
Booklists 20/21
Booklists are available on the school website and on Aladdin, http://www.stmarysjuniorboysnenagh.com/new-booklists-2021.html
Label, Label, Label..
Please label all pupils possessions including books, stationery and uniforms. This is very important as we expect pupils will only be able to use their own supplies in class.
Items can be labelled with special pens or markers or labels can be purchased online from companies such as mynametags.ie
School reports
Reports were made available to all families via Aladdin at the end of last week. If you have not been able to access or wish to receive a printed copy, please contact me via the email below.
Thanking you again for all your support of our school at this time and wishing you all a good and safe Summer.
John Gunnell, Principal
p[email protected]
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we reach the end of the school year I wish to say thanks to all parents, pupils and staff members for your great efforts to continue the education of our pupils in 2019/20 and especially since the enforced closure of schools since March 12th . It has been a very difficult time for everybody and I think we are all glad to be getting back to a more normal way of life. I wish you all a good Summer break and look forward to welcoming back our pupils and school community on Tuesday September 1st. This letter will outline some important information for the end of this school year and the start of the new year.
School reopening
Our schedule for reopening is provisional and dependant on advice from the Department of education. Changes to this schedule of times and dates is possible.
School will reopen to all pupils on Tuesday 1st September.
All pupils will go home at 12 noon on the first day.
Normal closing time of 1:35pm from Tuesday 2nd September.
Junior Infants will go home at 12:30pm for the first 2 weeks.
Our school calendar is available on Aladdin and on the website.
Covid-19 protocols
It is widely expected that there will be certain protocols in place to minimise the spread of Covid-19. As yet we do not have this information from the Department of Education. We will be in contact with you over the Summer with further information.
End of year Zoom Assembly
We will host a short end of year school assembly via Zoom on Friday morning 26/6/20 at 11am to mark the end of the school year. A link will be sent via Aladdin later in the week.
Special visit for First Class pupils only (19/20) on Monday August 31st
We would normally have a chance to celebrate our first-class pupils leaving our school at the end of June. Unfortunately, we cannot do so this year. At the moment we plan to invite our leaving first class pupils and language class pupils to the school for a small celebration and to wish them well. This is provisionally scheduled for Monday 31st august from 11am to 12:30 and is for first class pupils only. It is also subject to change depending on Government advice at the time.
Classes 20/21
The following is the arrangement for classes for 20/21:
Junior Infants
Ms. Moloneys class will go to Mr. Prout’s senior infant class.
Ms. Maddens class will go to Mr. O’Dwyer’s senior infant class.
Senior Infants
Mr. Prout’s seniors will go to Mr. O’ Meara’s first class.
Mr. O' Dwyer’s senior infants will go to Ms. Harrington’s first class.
Retirement
We will say goodbye and thanks to our SNA Jean Flynn who will retire at the end of August. We wish Jean every health and happiness in her retirement and thank her for her many years of commitment to the junior boy's school.
Parents Association and school Improvements
Thanks to our Parents Association for all their hard work over the past year. Unfortunately, the Easter raffle was cancelled, but the Easter Eggs that were bought were donated to the local Garda Station who delivered them to many homes in the town.
New Books to help children's literacy have been purchased with funds raised by our PA, they will be put to good use over the next number of years.
Outdoor classroom/balcony
PA funds will also be used to convert our balcony into an outdoor classroom over the Summer. We look forward to adding this great facility to our school.
Junior Infants Classroom.
Ms. Moloney's classroom is currently undergoing re-decoration and renovation, with a fresh coat of paint and new resources.
Educational Focus as we return
When we return in September, our staff will focus on helping the children recover any lost ground due to the school closure, especially in the areas of literacy and numeracy.
Booklists 20/21
Booklists are available on the school website and on Aladdin, http://www.stmarysjuniorboysnenagh.com/new-booklists-2021.html
Label, Label, Label..
Please label all pupils possessions including books, stationery and uniforms. This is very important as we expect pupils will only be able to use their own supplies in class.
Items can be labelled with special pens or markers or labels can be purchased online from companies such as mynametags.ie
School reports
Reports were made available to all families via Aladdin at the end of last week. If you have not been able to access or wish to receive a printed copy, please contact me via the email below.
Thanking you again for all your support of our school at this time and wishing you all a good and safe Summer.
John Gunnell, Principal
p[email protected]
6th April 2020
Dear parents and guardians,
Just a short note to wish you all well at this difficult time.
Thank you to all the students who have been doing their best to take part in some school work at home. We fully realise how difficult this can be.
We would encourage all pupils to continue to read, enjoy the school on TV from RTE, enjoy some online learning, get some exercise, and of course stay safe.
We will be back in touch with the pupils after the Easter break.
Remember if you have an urgent query, please email [email protected]
Wishing our school community well during the emergency period, have a Happy Easter,
Best Wishes,
John Gunnell and all at St. Mary's Junior Boys N.S.
Just a short note to wish you all well at this difficult time.
Thank you to all the students who have been doing their best to take part in some school work at home. We fully realise how difficult this can be.
We would encourage all pupils to continue to read, enjoy the school on TV from RTE, enjoy some online learning, get some exercise, and of course stay safe.
We will be back in touch with the pupils after the Easter break.
Remember if you have an urgent query, please email [email protected]
Wishing our school community well during the emergency period, have a Happy Easter,
Best Wishes,
John Gunnell and all at St. Mary's Junior Boys N.S.
31.3.20 .. Resources for early readers and reluctant readers
Oxford owls website for children who don’t have books readily available at home is a great source of free reading... https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/
It takes parents a few minutes to set up and I would recommend that the parents would choose an age level younger than their age especially at the beginning to get accustomed to it.
For reluctant readers,I would recommend that parents would read a book /part of a book to their children.
Re reading the same book can help children acquire book language.Inviting your child to show you where the reading starts on the page will encourage their participation.
After hearing the book a few times,the child could respond to the book by drawing their favourite part.
Labelling the things in the picture by saying the words slowly,stretching the word and writing what they hear would be a good idea.
Syllable work is another way these reluctant readers could build their skill set. Go on a syllable hunt-find 10 ,2 syllable words in your kitchen,garden etc.
Direction-ally is a problem for struggling readers -laying out items on a table-a potato,banana,apple,biscuit in a row...Parent says the sequence with the child -child repeats and points to each item.Repeat .Change the order ,say and point.Can be done with LEGO pieces,sweets,toys or anything in the house.Pointing and saying the sequence helps develop their attention to pointing at words in early reading.And it’s fun!
https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/
It takes parents a few minutes to set up and I would recommend that the parents would choose an age level younger than their age especially at the beginning to get accustomed to it.
For reluctant readers,I would recommend that parents would read a book /part of a book to their children.
Re reading the same book can help children acquire book language.Inviting your child to show you where the reading starts on the page will encourage their participation.
After hearing the book a few times,the child could respond to the book by drawing their favourite part.
Labelling the things in the picture by saying the words slowly,stretching the word and writing what they hear would be a good idea.
Syllable work is another way these reluctant readers could build their skill set. Go on a syllable hunt-find 10 ,2 syllable words in your kitchen,garden etc.
Direction-ally is a problem for struggling readers -laying out items on a table-a potato,banana,apple,biscuit in a row...Parent says the sequence with the child -child repeats and points to each item.Repeat .Change the order ,say and point.Can be done with LEGO pieces,sweets,toys or anything in the house.Pointing and saying the sequence helps develop their attention to pointing at words in early reading.And it’s fun!
https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/
30th March 2020 - Useful links and websites..
Dear Parents,
Please see some useful weblinks below which may be of some help during the school closure.
We will just add a few for the moment and add to the list gradually to avoid 'overload'.
RTE will broadcast 'school on TV' each day at 11am on RTE 2 television.
The programme will also be available on the RTÉ Player and supporting worksheets and other material will be on RTE.ie/learn.
https://www.rte.ie/learn/
Scoilnet is the official education portal of the Department of Education and Skills in Ireland.
The link below brings you to the scoilnet primary page.
https://www.scoilnet.ie/go-to-primary/
Worldbook online is a fantastic resource which is free to use when entered through the Scoilnet website.
https://www.worldbookonline.com/wb/products?ed=all&gr=Welcome%21
Finally for the moment, the boys are familiar with our yoga teacher, Siobhán O'Leary. Siobhan has some yoga for kids on her youtube and would be delighted if they could take part at some stage.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuszbw5Qd9U&feature=youtu.be
Regards,
John.
Please see some useful weblinks below which may be of some help during the school closure.
We will just add a few for the moment and add to the list gradually to avoid 'overload'.
RTE will broadcast 'school on TV' each day at 11am on RTE 2 television.
The programme will also be available on the RTÉ Player and supporting worksheets and other material will be on RTE.ie/learn.
https://www.rte.ie/learn/
Scoilnet is the official education portal of the Department of Education and Skills in Ireland.
The link below brings you to the scoilnet primary page.
https://www.scoilnet.ie/go-to-primary/
Worldbook online is a fantastic resource which is free to use when entered through the Scoilnet website.
https://www.worldbookonline.com/wb/products?ed=all&gr=Welcome%21
Finally for the moment, the boys are familiar with our yoga teacher, Siobhán O'Leary. Siobhan has some yoga for kids on her youtube and would be delighted if they could take part at some stage.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuszbw5Qd9U&feature=youtu.be
Regards,
John.
Covid Update 2
23.03.20
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Again, best wishes to all our pupils and their families during the emergency closure.
Here is our latest update.
During the last week we have managed to connect a large number of parents to our Aladdin connect app. This is the best way to keep in touch with all that is going on in our school. It is especially useful at this time as teachers can communicate directly with the families of pupils in their classes. The Homework module on the app is the best place to find the work that the teacher has sent for the pupils.
Please understand that this is a very difficult time for many people and be understanding in what we can expect from our families and our staff. Our teachers are doing their best to help your children in the full knowledge that school can not be replicated in a confined environment. A certain amount of homework will be set for the pupils, but hopefully not too much. I would encourage parents to set aside a certain time each day for school work, but please understand that we do not expect the pupils to be ‘at their desk’ for the entire school day. Please try out some of the many school resources available on line and look out for educational programmes on RTE and other sources.. see below..
RTE have announced that will be broadcasting daily ‘school' on TV to support families at home during the coronavirus outbreak.
The cross-platform initiative is being launched by RTE with the support of the Department of Education.
Daily school is set to begin on the station from Monday, March 30.
It will run from 11am to 12pm, Monday to Friday on RTÉ2, with a shorter "catch-up" segment later in the afternoon.
See this link to good online resources from the Irish times .. https://www.irishtimes.com/news/education/home-tuition-our-guide-to-the-best-teaching-and-learning-resources-online-1.4206766
Officially, schools are to close until 29th March, however most expect that date to be extended. If that date is extended, we will be in touch via Aladdin to make arrangements from early next week for other school books to be collected from the school. Collection times will be staggered so the minimum number of people are on the premises at the same time.
If you can not connect to the app or have an urgent query, please message me on 086 4137755 or email [email protected]
Regards,
John Gunnell, Principal.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Again, best wishes to all our pupils and their families during the emergency closure.
Here is our latest update.
During the last week we have managed to connect a large number of parents to our Aladdin connect app. This is the best way to keep in touch with all that is going on in our school. It is especially useful at this time as teachers can communicate directly with the families of pupils in their classes. The Homework module on the app is the best place to find the work that the teacher has sent for the pupils.
Please understand that this is a very difficult time for many people and be understanding in what we can expect from our families and our staff. Our teachers are doing their best to help your children in the full knowledge that school can not be replicated in a confined environment. A certain amount of homework will be set for the pupils, but hopefully not too much. I would encourage parents to set aside a certain time each day for school work, but please understand that we do not expect the pupils to be ‘at their desk’ for the entire school day. Please try out some of the many school resources available on line and look out for educational programmes on RTE and other sources.. see below..
RTE have announced that will be broadcasting daily ‘school' on TV to support families at home during the coronavirus outbreak.
The cross-platform initiative is being launched by RTE with the support of the Department of Education.
Daily school is set to begin on the station from Monday, March 30.
It will run from 11am to 12pm, Monday to Friday on RTÉ2, with a shorter "catch-up" segment later in the afternoon.
See this link to good online resources from the Irish times .. https://www.irishtimes.com/news/education/home-tuition-our-guide-to-the-best-teaching-and-learning-resources-online-1.4206766
Officially, schools are to close until 29th March, however most expect that date to be extended. If that date is extended, we will be in touch via Aladdin to make arrangements from early next week for other school books to be collected from the school. Collection times will be staggered so the minimum number of people are on the premises at the same time.
If you can not connect to the app or have an urgent query, please message me on 086 4137755 or email [email protected]
Regards,
John Gunnell, Principal.
Covid Update 1
Wednesday 18/3/20
Good morning to all our pupils and your families.
I want to wish you all well at this very difficult time. Hopefully we will all get through this safely and return to 'normal' soon.
Just to let you know that we will be staying in touch with you throughout the emergency period.
Our teachers are preparing work for their pupils and it will be forwarded later today.
We will hope to start using the Homework Module on the Aladdin Connect App from next week.
Our Aladdin connect app will be our main communication method, but I will continue to send messages via email/text/website for the moment.
If you are having difficulty logging on to the Aladdin Connect app, please send the following details to the school mobile phone via Whatsapp (086 4137755). I will then check that all details are correct, and the app should work then.
Please remember to verify the phone number when requested.
Childs name
Class
Date of Birth
Your email
Your phone number
Please use the email [email protected] to contact me or if urgent use the phone number above.
Best wishes to all your families and keep safe.
John Gunnell, Principal.
Good morning to all our pupils and your families.
I want to wish you all well at this very difficult time. Hopefully we will all get through this safely and return to 'normal' soon.
Just to let you know that we will be staying in touch with you throughout the emergency period.
Our teachers are preparing work for their pupils and it will be forwarded later today.
We will hope to start using the Homework Module on the Aladdin Connect App from next week.
Our Aladdin connect app will be our main communication method, but I will continue to send messages via email/text/website for the moment.
If you are having difficulty logging on to the Aladdin Connect app, please send the following details to the school mobile phone via Whatsapp (086 4137755). I will then check that all details are correct, and the app should work then.
Please remember to verify the phone number when requested.
Childs name
Class
Date of Birth
Your email
Your phone number
Please use the email [email protected] to contact me or if urgent use the phone number above.
Best wishes to all your families and keep safe.
John Gunnell, Principal.
Homework from 18.3.20
Please check your Aladdin app to access the homework..
For all pupils ..
Please continue to read, enjoy a book.
Please help your families.
Wash your hands, keep the distance.
Stay Safe.
Junior Infants Ms. Madden and Ms Moloney
Ready To Write A - pages 24,25,26,27,28,29
Pre-Reading Activity Book - pages 44,45,47,48,49
Continue working on Reading Eggs
Work on activities from the sheet below.
Senior Infants Mr. O'Dwyer and Mr. Prout
Wednesday 18th
Planet Maths pg 116
Modern Handwriting pg 64
Reading: Reading eggs details were handed out last week so if they have access to tablet spend 30mins or so
Twinkl Our theme for the month in Aistear is The Vet
Thursday 19th
Planet Maths pg 117
Modern Handwriting pg 65
Reading: Reading eggs details were handed out last week so if they have access to tablet spend 30mins or so
Twinkl Our theme for the month in Aistear is The Vet
First Class Mr. O'Meara
Week 1 (March 18th – 20th)
Dear Parents,
Hope everyone is doing ok during this strange time.
Below I have outlined some activities you can do with your child over the next few weeks.
Over the next few weeks encourage your child to read. Read to them and encourage them to read independently too.
Reading Eggs: The children will know their own passwords, if not please email me at [email protected] and I will forward it to you.
Revision of addition tables(+1 up to +12)
Spellings revision: ‘ou’ and ‘oi’ words- these are their spellings from the past 2 weeks.
Mental Maths: pgs 48 - 51.
Planet Maths: The Supermarket pgs 88 and 89
Problem solving 5 pg 90.
Mental Maths 6 pg 107.
Word Wise:
Unit 11- The New Parasol pg 42 and 45
Unit 13- Hollys Shadow pgs 50-53
Many thanks,
Ms Harrington.
Language Class Ms. Galvin
Junior Infants:
1. Language Folder to revise every day.
2. Reading Eggs for Reading.
3. Ready to Write A , pgs. 38-50
Senior Infants:
1. Language Folder to revise every day.
2. Reading Eggs for Reading.
3. Write Here, pgs. 10,13, 28, 32, 33, 34, 38
4. Planet Maths, pgs 91-98.
First Class:
1. Language Folder to revise every day.
2. Reading Eggs for Reading.
3. Write Here, pgs. 31-38
4. Planet Maths, pgs. 107-113
Note:
Only do one page of Writing and Maths per day.
For all pupils ..
Please continue to read, enjoy a book.
Please help your families.
Wash your hands, keep the distance.
Stay Safe.
Junior Infants Ms. Madden and Ms Moloney
Ready To Write A - pages 24,25,26,27,28,29
Pre-Reading Activity Book - pages 44,45,47,48,49
Continue working on Reading Eggs
Work on activities from the sheet below.
Senior Infants Mr. O'Dwyer and Mr. Prout
Wednesday 18th
Planet Maths pg 116
Modern Handwriting pg 64
Reading: Reading eggs details were handed out last week so if they have access to tablet spend 30mins or so
Twinkl Our theme for the month in Aistear is The Vet
Thursday 19th
Planet Maths pg 117
Modern Handwriting pg 65
Reading: Reading eggs details were handed out last week so if they have access to tablet spend 30mins or so
Twinkl Our theme for the month in Aistear is The Vet
First Class Mr. O'Meara
Week 1 (March 18th – 20th)
- Mental maths week 24, pages 48 and 49
- Planet Maths pages 70, 71 and 84
- Wordwise pages 50 and 51
- Revise Tables
- Revise spelling lists
- Mental Maths week 25, pages 50 and 51
- Planet Maths pages 86, 87, 88 and 89
- Wordwise pages 52 and 53
- Revise Tables
- Revise spelling lists.
- https://www.twinkl.ie/ (1 month free for parents)
- https://readingeggs.co.uk/ (Children should have their login details sent home with them)
- https://www.nessy.com/uk/ (free trial)
Dear Parents,
Hope everyone is doing ok during this strange time.
Below I have outlined some activities you can do with your child over the next few weeks.
Over the next few weeks encourage your child to read. Read to them and encourage them to read independently too.
Reading Eggs: The children will know their own passwords, if not please email me at [email protected] and I will forward it to you.
Revision of addition tables(+1 up to +12)
Spellings revision: ‘ou’ and ‘oi’ words- these are their spellings from the past 2 weeks.
Mental Maths: pgs 48 - 51.
Planet Maths: The Supermarket pgs 88 and 89
Problem solving 5 pg 90.
Mental Maths 6 pg 107.
Word Wise:
Unit 11- The New Parasol pg 42 and 45
Unit 13- Hollys Shadow pgs 50-53
Many thanks,
Ms Harrington.
Language Class Ms. Galvin
Junior Infants:
1. Language Folder to revise every day.
2. Reading Eggs for Reading.
3. Ready to Write A , pgs. 38-50
Senior Infants:
1. Language Folder to revise every day.
2. Reading Eggs for Reading.
3. Write Here, pgs. 10,13, 28, 32, 33, 34, 38
4. Planet Maths, pgs 91-98.
First Class:
1. Language Folder to revise every day.
2. Reading Eggs for Reading.
3. Write Here, pgs. 31-38
4. Planet Maths, pgs. 107-113
Note:
Only do one page of Writing and Maths per day.
Emergency School Closure Until 29th March 2020 - Letter from Principal
Thursday 12th March 2020
Dear Parents / Guardians,
In line with Government instructions, our school will close today until March 29th.
See information below from Department of Education.
https://www.education.ie/en/Press-Events/Press-Releases/2020-press-releases/12-march-2020-statement-from-the-department-of-education-and-skills.html
Teachers will send home some books with the pupils today.
(Easter raffle cards are also going home with the pupils today)
We will post further instructions/advice on Wednesday next.
This information will be sent via Aladdin/email and the school website.
We wish all our school families well at this difficult time and thank you for your understanding.
Should you have any queries, I can be contacted via email - [email protected]
Yours Sincerely,
John Gunnell,
Principal
Aladdin Connect Activation February 2020.
See letter below, which was sent home with the pupils on Tuesday 11th February, and contains instructions on how to download the Connect App. (Access Codes sent by text or email, if you have not received this code in the next day or two, please contact the school by email, [email protected])
| Aladdin Connect Letter and App download instructions. Feb 2020 |
Aladdin Payments. Pay School items using the link below (or use the Aladdin Connect App on your mobile device)...
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Christmas Newsletter (click pdf above for full version)
Christmas Newsletter
19/12/2019
Dear Parents,
Nollaig Shona, Happy Christmas from all in St. Mary’s Junior Boys School. We hope you have a lovely Christmas and wish you the very best for 2020. We hope the new year will be as successful as the year past. On a personal note I would like to say a special thanks to the staff and to you, the parental community of St. Mary's Junior Boys school for making me so welcome since I commenced the role as Principal of this wonderful school in September. It has been great to get to know the pupils and wonderful to see so much hard work going on all around the school. There is a beautiful, happy and respectful atmosphere here and it is a credit to all. Well done and thanks again.
We will be closing for Christmas holidays on Friday 20th December at 12:30 and reopen on Monday 6th January 2020.
John Gunnell, Principal
Best Wishes
We wish Ms. McLoone and her family well as she commences her maternity leave and to Ms. Noreen Shanahan who will leave Sonas at Christmas to take up a new post in Upperchurch. Thanks to Noreen for her commitment and hard work in our school in her four years here. Appointments of teachers to these posts will be made in the coming days and we will inform parents of pupils in these classes of the names of their new teachers as soon as the appointments are made.
Communications:
Remember to keep an eye on the school website http://www.stmarysjuniorboysnenagh.com/ and our Twitter @stmarysjuniorb2 to find out the latest happenings in our school.
Please remember to inform us if you change mobile number, it is very important that we have your up to date contact details in for communications and in case we need to contact you urgently. Thanks to all who have submitted email addresses, which will be used for communications and for electronic payments when set up for the next school year. If not already done so you can send on your email to the school email address or by filling in the form at the link on our website (located on the news/newsletter page).
It has been a very busy first term in our school. Here are some of the highlights:
Ms Madden's Junior Infants have had such a busy first term settling into their new school. One of the main highlights this term was our Autumn Walk, where we collected items such as acorns, chestnuts and leaves. It really was active learning at its best. Aistear is proving to be very popular in our class. The boys particularly enjoy engaging in the role play area and really brought the Doctor's Surgery to life in our class. We are finishing up this term on a high by performing our Christmas play ' Ralph the Reindeer' for our families and friends. The boys have put in a lot of work learning songs and practising their lines for the play and it is sure to go down a treat.
Ms Moloney’s Junior Infants have had a fantastic first term in St Marys JBNS. Some highlights from our term;
Our Aistear themes included “The Doctor’s Surgery” & “My Family, My Home”. We had fun learning through play & developing Oral Language skills. We also enjoyed art lessons linked to our themes. For Science Week we teamed up with 1st Class for science experiments. We thoroughly enjoyed “Maths Week” games in the hall & Liam McCarthy’s visit to SMJB was a day to remember.
It has been a very busy term so far in Mr. O’Dwyer’s Senior Infants. In September we maximised our opportunity for getting out and about and enjoyed an Autumn nature walk around the church grounds. We learned a lot about the shape of various leaves and the different types of fruit and nuts that appear.
Coming up to the Halloween break we were exploring the theme of the home/ kitchen during our Aistear play sessions. This was a fun and tasty way to learn lots of new vocabulary and skills.
We furthered this learning experience with pumpkin carving and bun decorating before the midterm.
Despite the poor weather in the winter months, we made sure to keep active and enjoyed our PE sessions each week including two brilliant whole -school Active Days based around Orienteering and Athletics during October and November.
December was dedicated to preparing for our Christmas Show ‘The Sleepy Shepherd’ which we performed on our last week of our parents and friends.
This term in Mr. Prout’s senior infant room we have enjoyed many great activities. The boys have been working very hard in Literacy Lift Off, with the help of Miss Bradshaw and others. We were lucky to have been invited to watch plays in our school and at the convent school. We also look forward to doing our own play later in the school year. In the picture below we have the Green School committee members from our class, Sean and Andi. They are presenting Marcel with his prize for winning the colouring competition to promote awareness for the next green school topic, Travel. And Santa even came for a visit!
In first class we have had a busy few months which culminated in last week’s beautiful Christmas Mass. The boys put in a lot of hard work and can be really proud of their performance.
They have had active days, maths games and maths trails, Halloween costumes and had great fun playing snap apple and spider races. Art started as painting Autumn squirrels and moved onto winter polar bears.
We decorated our class Christmas tree and made Santa faces but the highlight for the boys was a recent visit from the main man himself. On the literacy front, we have started a new guided reading programme which the boys are really enjoying.
Please follow our first class blog on the school website and twitter which shows pictures of work and activities carried out throughout term 1. http://www.stmarysjuniorboysnenagh.com/first-class-blog
Ms Harrington's 1st class had a very busy term preparing for our Christmas Mass in the church. We learned lots of new songs and we really enjoyed the big performance last Wednesday.
We are really enjoying our new Reading programme 'Guided Reading' . We are reading 4 new books every week with Ms Harrington and Mrs Walshe. We are becoming fantastic readers. We have all agreed that we will continue to read some books over the holidays.
Santa also came to visit 1st Class during the week. We got a huge surprise!! Don't forget to leave him out some low fat milk boys!!
We have been learning all about Winter this month. We wrote some great Acrostic poems and made penguins too.
We are very excited for Christmas. We have been learning all about the Christmas story, Christmas traditions in other countries, doing lots of Christmas art and reading lots of Christmas books.
Have a great Christmas everyone!
We are really enjoying our new Reading programme 'Guided Reading' . We are reading 4 new books every week with Ms Harrington and Mrs Walshe. We are becoming fantastic readers. We have all agreed that we will continue to read some books over the holidays.
Santa also came to visit 1st Class during the week. We got a huge surprise!! Don't forget to leave him out some low fat milk boys!!
We have been learning all about Winter this month. We wrote some great Acrostic poems and made penguins too.
We are very excited for Christmas. We have been learning all about the Christmas story, Christmas traditions in other countries, doing lots of Christmas art and reading lots of Christmas books.
Have a great Christmas everyone!
We are really enjoying our new Reading programme 'Guided Reading' . We are reading 4 new books every week with Ms Harrington and Mrs Walshe. We are becoming fantastic readers. We have all agreed that we will continue to read some books over the holidays.
Santa also came to visit 1st Class during the week. We got a huge surprise!! Don't forget to leave him out some low fat milk boys!!
We have been learning all about Winter this month. We wrote some great Acrostic poems and made penguins too.
We are very excited for Christmas. We have been learning all about the Christmas story, Christmas traditions in other countries, doing lots of Christmas art and reading lots of Christmas books.
Have a great Christmas everyone!
In Sonas, Ms. Shanahan, Christine and Kathleen our two SNAs have really enjoyed working
with such friendly, funny and kind children. The children have become great friends!
There is talking, often singing and always laughter in our classroom!
We had a very SCARY Halloween in Sonas!
The children made a Super Effort and coloured in a Green Schools colouring
competition!
We walked over to Nenagh library and heard a magical Christmas story!
The children are really looking forward to Santa! Santa’s Elf is in our classroom.
Buddy the Elf is either making a mess, having a party or sleeping in the quiet
room. Who knows where he will turn up next? We wish you all A Very Happy
Christmas!
Ms. McLoone’s Sonas ..Everybody has settled in really well in our Sonas class since September.
The boys have been busy this term with lots of different activities. Some of our favourite activities are playing with musical instruments, looking at story books, making jig-saws and listening to songs and rhymes. The boys loved taking part in the latest Active School Day and were very excited when Santa came to visit our classroom.
Christmas is a very exciting time!! .. especially in Ms. Galvins Language Class where we've been creating some lovely art work and have been busy writing out letters to Santa.
Elsewhere around the school, we are working to renew our Active School Flag. We had great fun for National Fitness Day in September & last month we focused on the Athletics strand. The boys have been doing “Active Homework” the night they have PE & we are grateful to parents for their continued support. Yoga starts for Senior Infants & 1st Class in January & we are looking forward to the upcoming “Active Days”.
Christmas mass
On December 11th our first classes and language class took part in the 10 o’clock mass in St. Mary of the Rosary Church.
It was lovely for our pupils to be part of such a special celebration along with their families, friends and members of the local community.
Green schools
Our new Green Schools Committee are hard at work as they strive to achieve our 4th flag for the theme travel. Well done to all the children who made decorations for the "Reduce, reuse and recycle decoration competition" run by Tipperary County Council.
Thank you all for your continued support of our school. We wish you and your families a happy Christmas and a peaceful 2020.
School will re-open to all pupils on Monday 6th January.
Christmas Newsletter
19/12/2019
Dear Parents,
Nollaig Shona, Happy Christmas from all in St. Mary’s Junior Boys School. We hope you have a lovely Christmas and wish you the very best for 2020. We hope the new year will be as successful as the year past. On a personal note I would like to say a special thanks to the staff and to you, the parental community of St. Mary's Junior Boys school for making me so welcome since I commenced the role as Principal of this wonderful school in September. It has been great to get to know the pupils and wonderful to see so much hard work going on all around the school. There is a beautiful, happy and respectful atmosphere here and it is a credit to all. Well done and thanks again.
We will be closing for Christmas holidays on Friday 20th December at 12:30 and reopen on Monday 6th January 2020.
John Gunnell, Principal
Best Wishes
We wish Ms. McLoone and her family well as she commences her maternity leave and to Ms. Noreen Shanahan who will leave Sonas at Christmas to take up a new post in Upperchurch. Thanks to Noreen for her commitment and hard work in our school in her four years here. Appointments of teachers to these posts will be made in the coming days and we will inform parents of pupils in these classes of the names of their new teachers as soon as the appointments are made.
Communications:
Remember to keep an eye on the school website http://www.stmarysjuniorboysnenagh.com/ and our Twitter @stmarysjuniorb2 to find out the latest happenings in our school.
Please remember to inform us if you change mobile number, it is very important that we have your up to date contact details in for communications and in case we need to contact you urgently. Thanks to all who have submitted email addresses, which will be used for communications and for electronic payments when set up for the next school year. If not already done so you can send on your email to the school email address or by filling in the form at the link on our website (located on the news/newsletter page).
It has been a very busy first term in our school. Here are some of the highlights:
Ms Madden's Junior Infants have had such a busy first term settling into their new school. One of the main highlights this term was our Autumn Walk, where we collected items such as acorns, chestnuts and leaves. It really was active learning at its best. Aistear is proving to be very popular in our class. The boys particularly enjoy engaging in the role play area and really brought the Doctor's Surgery to life in our class. We are finishing up this term on a high by performing our Christmas play ' Ralph the Reindeer' for our families and friends. The boys have put in a lot of work learning songs and practising their lines for the play and it is sure to go down a treat.
Ms Moloney’s Junior Infants have had a fantastic first term in St Marys JBNS. Some highlights from our term;
Our Aistear themes included “The Doctor’s Surgery” & “My Family, My Home”. We had fun learning through play & developing Oral Language skills. We also enjoyed art lessons linked to our themes. For Science Week we teamed up with 1st Class for science experiments. We thoroughly enjoyed “Maths Week” games in the hall & Liam McCarthy’s visit to SMJB was a day to remember.
It has been a very busy term so far in Mr. O’Dwyer’s Senior Infants. In September we maximised our opportunity for getting out and about and enjoyed an Autumn nature walk around the church grounds. We learned a lot about the shape of various leaves and the different types of fruit and nuts that appear.
Coming up to the Halloween break we were exploring the theme of the home/ kitchen during our Aistear play sessions. This was a fun and tasty way to learn lots of new vocabulary and skills.
We furthered this learning experience with pumpkin carving and bun decorating before the midterm.
Despite the poor weather in the winter months, we made sure to keep active and enjoyed our PE sessions each week including two brilliant whole -school Active Days based around Orienteering and Athletics during October and November.
December was dedicated to preparing for our Christmas Show ‘The Sleepy Shepherd’ which we performed on our last week of our parents and friends.
This term in Mr. Prout’s senior infant room we have enjoyed many great activities. The boys have been working very hard in Literacy Lift Off, with the help of Miss Bradshaw and others. We were lucky to have been invited to watch plays in our school and at the convent school. We also look forward to doing our own play later in the school year. In the picture below we have the Green School committee members from our class, Sean and Andi. They are presenting Marcel with his prize for winning the colouring competition to promote awareness for the next green school topic, Travel. And Santa even came for a visit!
In first class we have had a busy few months which culminated in last week’s beautiful Christmas Mass. The boys put in a lot of hard work and can be really proud of their performance.
They have had active days, maths games and maths trails, Halloween costumes and had great fun playing snap apple and spider races. Art started as painting Autumn squirrels and moved onto winter polar bears.
We decorated our class Christmas tree and made Santa faces but the highlight for the boys was a recent visit from the main man himself. On the literacy front, we have started a new guided reading programme which the boys are really enjoying.
Please follow our first class blog on the school website and twitter which shows pictures of work and activities carried out throughout term 1. http://www.stmarysjuniorboysnenagh.com/first-class-blog
Ms Harrington's 1st class had a very busy term preparing for our Christmas Mass in the church. We learned lots of new songs and we really enjoyed the big performance last Wednesday.
We are really enjoying our new Reading programme 'Guided Reading' . We are reading 4 new books every week with Ms Harrington and Mrs Walshe. We are becoming fantastic readers. We have all agreed that we will continue to read some books over the holidays.
Santa also came to visit 1st Class during the week. We got a huge surprise!! Don't forget to leave him out some low fat milk boys!!
We have been learning all about Winter this month. We wrote some great Acrostic poems and made penguins too.
We are very excited for Christmas. We have been learning all about the Christmas story, Christmas traditions in other countries, doing lots of Christmas art and reading lots of Christmas books.
Have a great Christmas everyone!
We are really enjoying our new Reading programme 'Guided Reading' . We are reading 4 new books every week with Ms Harrington and Mrs Walshe. We are becoming fantastic readers. We have all agreed that we will continue to read some books over the holidays.
Santa also came to visit 1st Class during the week. We got a huge surprise!! Don't forget to leave him out some low fat milk boys!!
We have been learning all about Winter this month. We wrote some great Acrostic poems and made penguins too.
We are very excited for Christmas. We have been learning all about the Christmas story, Christmas traditions in other countries, doing lots of Christmas art and reading lots of Christmas books.
Have a great Christmas everyone!
We are really enjoying our new Reading programme 'Guided Reading' . We are reading 4 new books every week with Ms Harrington and Mrs Walshe. We are becoming fantastic readers. We have all agreed that we will continue to read some books over the holidays.
Santa also came to visit 1st Class during the week. We got a huge surprise!! Don't forget to leave him out some low fat milk boys!!
We have been learning all about Winter this month. We wrote some great Acrostic poems and made penguins too.
We are very excited for Christmas. We have been learning all about the Christmas story, Christmas traditions in other countries, doing lots of Christmas art and reading lots of Christmas books.
Have a great Christmas everyone!
In Sonas, Ms. Shanahan, Christine and Kathleen our two SNAs have really enjoyed working
with such friendly, funny and kind children. The children have become great friends!
There is talking, often singing and always laughter in our classroom!
We had a very SCARY Halloween in Sonas!
The children made a Super Effort and coloured in a Green Schools colouring
competition!
We walked over to Nenagh library and heard a magical Christmas story!
The children are really looking forward to Santa! Santa’s Elf is in our classroom.
Buddy the Elf is either making a mess, having a party or sleeping in the quiet
room. Who knows where he will turn up next? We wish you all A Very Happy
Christmas!
Ms. McLoone’s Sonas ..Everybody has settled in really well in our Sonas class since September.
The boys have been busy this term with lots of different activities. Some of our favourite activities are playing with musical instruments, looking at story books, making jig-saws and listening to songs and rhymes. The boys loved taking part in the latest Active School Day and were very excited when Santa came to visit our classroom.
Christmas is a very exciting time!! .. especially in Ms. Galvins Language Class where we've been creating some lovely art work and have been busy writing out letters to Santa.
Elsewhere around the school, we are working to renew our Active School Flag. We had great fun for National Fitness Day in September & last month we focused on the Athletics strand. The boys have been doing “Active Homework” the night they have PE & we are grateful to parents for their continued support. Yoga starts for Senior Infants & 1st Class in January & we are looking forward to the upcoming “Active Days”.
Christmas mass
On December 11th our first classes and language class took part in the 10 o’clock mass in St. Mary of the Rosary Church.
It was lovely for our pupils to be part of such a special celebration along with their families, friends and members of the local community.
Green schools
Our new Green Schools Committee are hard at work as they strive to achieve our 4th flag for the theme travel. Well done to all the children who made decorations for the "Reduce, reuse and recycle decoration competition" run by Tipperary County Council.
Thank you all for your continued support of our school. We wish you and your families a happy Christmas and a peaceful 2020.
School will re-open to all pupils on Monday 6th January.
Latest news November 2019
Letter to Parents 26th November 2019
Dear Parents,
Please note the following important information as we reach the end of our first term, and thank you for your continued support of our school.
Regards,
John Gunnell, Principal.
School Closure for Staff Training on Primary Language Curriculum
Reminder that our school will be closed on Monday 9th December 2019 as staff attend training on the new Primary Language Curriculum.
Please note that there may be two half day closures in the new year for further PLC training, parents will be advised when dates are fixed.
Parents Association
Thanks to all the parents who attended our school on Monday evening, 25th November 2019. We had a very informative talk from Jenny Fahy of the National Parents Council on the workings, roles and functions of a Parents Association. We look forward to continuing our work for the betterment of our pupils in St. Mary's Junior Boys.
We agreed to hold our Annual General Meeting in January 2020, when we will set our priorities for the year. Our next important event will be our church gate collection which will take place on the 18th and 19th of January. Please contact any of our committee members if you can help. Many Thanks.
Christmas Events
Christmas Mass will take place in St. Marys Parish Church on Wednesday 11th December at 10am. We would love if as many people as possible could attend so please spread the word to all family and friends. First classs pupils will be the choir for this lovely occasion.
Christmas Plays
Class Plays will take place in the school hall on the 17th, 18th and 19th of December at 12 noon as follows;
Tuesday December 17th - Mr. O' Dwyer's Senior Infants
Wednesday December 18th - Ms. Madden's Junior Infants
Thursday December 19th - Ms. Moloney's Junior Infants
All are welcome to join us.
Pupils will visit local nursing homes to sing carols on December 17th and 18th.
Christmas Cards
The pupils have produced christmas cards in association with our Parents Association and christmascardsforschools.ie.
Samples of the cards will be sent home in the coming weeks and parents and families are free to order for a cost of €8 for a pack of 10 cards (please note there is no obligation to buy). €3 from each sale goes to school fundraising, thanks in advance for your support.
December Assembly
Assembly will take place on Friday December 20th when we will celebrate the achievements of our pupils. Well done to all on making great efforts to line up well and show great respect and manners at all times.. keep up the good work.
Christmas Holidays.
School will close for Christmas on Friday December 20th at 12.30pm. Pupils are welcome to wear a Christmas jumper/hat/scarf on that day. We will reopen in the new year on Monday January 6th.
Christmas Decoration Competition
Tipperary County Council are organising a Christmas decoration Competition for schools, see photo below for more information. Entries can be handed in to class teachers and we will submit all entries from the school together.
School Self-Evaluation
We are working on developing oral language with our pupils as part of our school improvement plan. It is very important that you as parents help develop your child's language at home.. here are a few tips ...
• Listen to what your child is saying/ trying to say and respond to contributions
• Make and maintain eye contact while talking with your child
• Explain the meaning of words
• Talk through activities
• Talk through everyday experiences
• Involve your child in discussions/ plans
• Ask/ answer questions
• Teach your child nursery rhymes/ songs/ poems/ raps
• Develop your child’s receptive language by asking him/her to follow simple instructions
• Assist your child to express ideas in an orderly fluent way
• Read to your child each night
Board of Management
Thank you to our outgoing BOM for all their hard work over the last 4 years and best wishes to our incoming Board. The members of the incoming Board are as follows:
Miriam McGrath Chairperson
Fr. Des Hillery
Eileen Ryan
Mark Ryan
Michelle Madden
John Gunnell
Louis Manley
Mary Langton
Email Addresses
We are currently updating our database to include email addresses for parents. This will allow us to communicate via email and is also necessary to set up electronic payments. In order to be sure that we have the correct email address, can you please fill out the form at the end of this page... thank you.
Please note the following important information as we reach the end of our first term, and thank you for your continued support of our school.
Regards,
John Gunnell, Principal.
School Closure for Staff Training on Primary Language Curriculum
Reminder that our school will be closed on Monday 9th December 2019 as staff attend training on the new Primary Language Curriculum.
Please note that there may be two half day closures in the new year for further PLC training, parents will be advised when dates are fixed.
Parents Association
Thanks to all the parents who attended our school on Monday evening, 25th November 2019. We had a very informative talk from Jenny Fahy of the National Parents Council on the workings, roles and functions of a Parents Association. We look forward to continuing our work for the betterment of our pupils in St. Mary's Junior Boys.
We agreed to hold our Annual General Meeting in January 2020, when we will set our priorities for the year. Our next important event will be our church gate collection which will take place on the 18th and 19th of January. Please contact any of our committee members if you can help. Many Thanks.
Christmas Events
Christmas Mass will take place in St. Marys Parish Church on Wednesday 11th December at 10am. We would love if as many people as possible could attend so please spread the word to all family and friends. First classs pupils will be the choir for this lovely occasion.
Christmas Plays
Class Plays will take place in the school hall on the 17th, 18th and 19th of December at 12 noon as follows;
Tuesday December 17th - Mr. O' Dwyer's Senior Infants
Wednesday December 18th - Ms. Madden's Junior Infants
Thursday December 19th - Ms. Moloney's Junior Infants
All are welcome to join us.
Pupils will visit local nursing homes to sing carols on December 17th and 18th.
Christmas Cards
The pupils have produced christmas cards in association with our Parents Association and christmascardsforschools.ie.
Samples of the cards will be sent home in the coming weeks and parents and families are free to order for a cost of €8 for a pack of 10 cards (please note there is no obligation to buy). €3 from each sale goes to school fundraising, thanks in advance for your support.
December Assembly
Assembly will take place on Friday December 20th when we will celebrate the achievements of our pupils. Well done to all on making great efforts to line up well and show great respect and manners at all times.. keep up the good work.
Christmas Holidays.
School will close for Christmas on Friday December 20th at 12.30pm. Pupils are welcome to wear a Christmas jumper/hat/scarf on that day. We will reopen in the new year on Monday January 6th.
Christmas Decoration Competition
Tipperary County Council are organising a Christmas decoration Competition for schools, see photo below for more information. Entries can be handed in to class teachers and we will submit all entries from the school together.
School Self-Evaluation
We are working on developing oral language with our pupils as part of our school improvement plan. It is very important that you as parents help develop your child's language at home.. here are a few tips ...
• Listen to what your child is saying/ trying to say and respond to contributions
• Make and maintain eye contact while talking with your child
• Explain the meaning of words
• Talk through activities
• Talk through everyday experiences
• Involve your child in discussions/ plans
• Ask/ answer questions
• Teach your child nursery rhymes/ songs/ poems/ raps
• Develop your child’s receptive language by asking him/her to follow simple instructions
• Assist your child to express ideas in an orderly fluent way
• Read to your child each night
Board of Management
Thank you to our outgoing BOM for all their hard work over the last 4 years and best wishes to our incoming Board. The members of the incoming Board are as follows:
Miriam McGrath Chairperson
Fr. Des Hillery
Eileen Ryan
Mark Ryan
Michelle Madden
John Gunnell
Louis Manley
Mary Langton
Email Addresses
We are currently updating our database to include email addresses for parents. This will allow us to communicate via email and is also necessary to set up electronic payments. In order to be sure that we have the correct email address, can you please fill out the form at the end of this page... thank you.
Email address form.. please complete..
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